Avatar: The Last Airbender Fandom Deep Dive

Avatar: The Last Airbender Fandom Deep Dive

On The Whole Shebang podcast (Episode 40), hosts Bailey, Raquel, and Judy do a  fandom episode about Avatar: The Last Airbender, starting with which bending elements they’d choose (fire, water/healing, earth). They share how they discovered ATLA via Nickelodeon, DVDs, and marathons, discuss The Legend of Korra’s more modern setting, adult themes, and Avatar State origin story, and mention expanded lore through comics and novels (Kyoshi, Roku). They talk Fan Expo Canada panels and voice actors, name favorite characters (Azula, Zuko, Iroh, Toph, Sokka) and hybrid animals (Appa, platypus bear, polar bear dog), and joke about cactus juice and fan fiction creations. They review Netflix’s live-action adaptation, praising casting and Air Nomad genocide depiction but criticizing CGI (Appa) and character changes, and they discuss the upcoming animated ATLA movie with older Aang, Katara, and Sokka and voice cast expectations. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

Mind-Blowing Conspiracy Theories: Uncover Secrets, Myths, and Truths

Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast episode 39 on conspiracy theories, how they start, and why they spread. They cite research arguing conspiracies often arise during societal crises (e.g., 9/11, WWII) when people feel powerless, lack facts, and seek someone to blame, with a historical example from Nero and the Great Fire of Rome. They discuss how the Cold War fueled modern themes (aliens, moon landing, Hitler escaping to Argentina, celebrity deaths), and how the internet, social media, and AI deepfakes amplify misinformation. Topics include Antarctica “ice wall,” hidden worlds and pyramids, Ancient Aliens and pyramid “chambers” claims they say were debunked, early writing as cave paintings, extraterrestrial life probability, giants/Nephilim, simulation/Matrix and quantum physics, elite/secret society theories (Freemasons, Illuminati), Pizzagate, clones, and Epstein-related speculation, plus conspiracies tied to racism and antisemitism. They invite viewers to suggest conspiracies for future deep dives. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

Dog Sports: Scent Work

In The Whole Shebang podcast episode 38, Bailey and Raquel record remotely on Zoom and Bailey explains dog scent work (nose work) as a mentally stimulating, low-impact dog sport for any age or ability, including senior or mobility-impaired dogs. She outlines how dogs learn to identify and search for specific odors (starting with wintergreen in Canada) using essential oil on Q-tips hidden in canisters, how competition levels add multiple scents (e.g., pine, cedar), and how handlers read dog body language and reward at the source. Bailey shares experiences with her dogs Rue (a high-energy standard poodle) and Arya (a slower, independent terrier mix), discusses indoor vs outdoor searches, affordability and DIY setup (Amazon canisters, perforated containers), training tips, CKC canine companion registration requirements, and finding events via Canuck Dogs, plus interest in future dog sports mini-series. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

Tips for how to succeed in Humanities undergraduate courses

Bailey and Raquel host The Whole Shebang Podcast (Episode 37) sharing practical tips to survive an undergraduate humanities degree based on Raquel’s experience as a humanities TA. Key advice includes: don’t assume a degree guarantees a job; build relationships with professors/TAs by attending office hours; ask questions; read assignment instructions/rubrics carefully; edit work (including read-aloud tools) and submit early to avoid online upload issues; use strong academic sources and ask staff if unsure; understand extensions and grade appeals (regrades can lower marks). They discuss AI tools like Grammarly, disclosure forms, risks like fake sources and translation issues, and how AI is increasing in-person exams/presentations. Exam strategies cover studying early, focusing on themes, time management, answering everything for partial marks, and outlining essays. Other tips include using campus writing centers, managing participation anxiety, limiting distracting laptops, professional email etiquette, and respecting instructors as people. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang

Murder Mystery Parties!

In Episode 36 of the Whole Shebang Podcast, hosts Bailey and Raquel discuss murder mystery parties, explaining how murder mystery game kits assign characters, provide scripts, and end with voting to reveal the killer; they note parties can scale up to 25 players and are best when guests fully commit to costumes and roleplay. They recap three past events: a successful high-school garden party with an early-1900s/Victorian vibe and wild boar food, a Hawaiian luau-themed party that flopped due to weather and missing guests (forcing players to take multiple roles), and a strong witch-coven themed mystery hosted in a backyard man-cave with fog machine, tarot props, and a staged “ghost” victim. They plan a new masquerade ball murder mystery (replayable with random murderer), discuss dates, invitations, masks, decor, and potential guests, and invite listeners to share their favorite murder mystery games. Follow us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeshebangpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.shebang2025 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586061363648 Listen:  Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437848/episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WDYurvTa3avl897E7Y2t6 ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-shebang/id1794011520 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67d20e35-c583-41fb-ae83-f8e9aba7f016/the-whole-shebang