The Mafia

The 1904 Olympic Marathon Is Kinda Cool

The American-hosted Olympic marathon in 1904 just might have been the most bizarre one ever! Listen to find out about the strange conditions, runners, and results.

The Brain is Kinda Cool -- ft. Nick

Special guest Nick discusses the structure of the brain, its important functions, and several misconceptions about the nervous system!

Brushing Your Teeth is Kinda Cool

Ancient toothbrushes were made from boar bristles, and fluoride wasn't added to toothpaste until after WWII-- listen for more facts about the history of dental care!

The Mafia

How did the Mafia come to power in Sicily? How does this differ from the United States? How has it stayed in power despite government actions in both countries? Listen to find out!

The Great English Vowel Shift-- ft. Micah

This episode features our first guest speaker Micah! He discusses a dramatic linguistic shift that occurred in the English language. (All recorded virtually)