Two college professors discuss history, art, science, and everything else!
Water is the most abundant resource on the planet, and yet we are continually fascinated by it. In this episode, we discuss the Mississippi River, the Dead Sea, and other bodies of water, large and small.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This episode was first released on 01.20.20.
Some of the greatest mysteries in history have yet to be solved. In this episode, join Shannon and Jason as they discuss Jack the Ripper, the Bermuda Triangle, the "Wow!" signal, and other mysteries that continue to baffle the world.
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"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Do you ever gaze up and wonder what's beyond that dark, starlit sky? You're not alone! In this episode, we discuss the science of celestial bodies and the history of astronomy.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
How do we fit everything we need to do into the amount of time we have? In this episode, we discuss research-based productivity strategies to improve your life and workflow.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This episode was first released on 01.13.20.
He-Man, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and other action cartoons defined the 80's. Join Shannon and Jason as they listen to nostalgic theme songs and discuss the history and absurdity of these endearing childhood classics.
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"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Did you know there's a Poison Garden in England with over 100 types of toxic vegetation? In this episode, we discuss interesting facts about poison and how poison has been used throughout history.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This episode was first released on 01.06.20.
Black holes, paradoxes, and time machines. Will technology and physics allow us to visit the past and future? Join Shannon and Jason as they discuss the science of time travel.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Where did we get the five-day workweek, and what's the deal with minimum wage? In this episode, we discuss the history of labor in the United States.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
This episode was first released on 12.30.19.
In this episode, Shannon and Jason discuss the history of arcades, beginning from the "Golden Age" of the late 1970's and spanning through modern day. The two reflect on their arcade experiences from childhood and share personal stories about mashing buttons and dropping quarters.
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The human mind works in mysterious and unusual ways. In this episode, we discuss famous psychology studies throughout history.
Slapdash Podcast Theme by Eric Ames
Music from /filmmusic.io
"Airport Lounge" by Kevin MacLeod (/incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
