Curiosity Quest

Ever wondered why there aren't more ducks in the military? Well, it's because we'd be far too powerful as Matt proves with his retelling of the story of the Devil Duck. 

Today our guest star, Mat (with 1 T) teaches us about the fastest chunk of metal you've ever heard of, and all things speed. So buckle in speedsters. This one is fast. 

Lucas takes over from legends like Jeff Foxworthy and John Cena to host our very own episode of Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader? If you've been listening to the show, you already know the answer, but listen along to challenge yourself. 

HT dives into the details, history, and lore of the Appalachian Trail and the Appalachian region. Listen in to learn why "Yellow Blazers" are the weird kids at the function.  

Today Lucas teaches us music theory. You know... notes, chords, octaves and such.  Grab your favorite photo of some piano keys and buckle up, because you too are about to be a music genius. 

Buckle up because Matt is going to walk us through how nuclear bombs + poorly thought out emergency plans + unhinged rulers could very well mean the downfall of civilization as we know it. But hey, at least we make some jokes along the way. 

Today Matt teaches the boys about North Korea. How it came to be, and the comletely absurd country it has turned into today. Their education system, social dynamics, and their unique form of basketball are all revealed. 

Welcome to the Oregon Trail! HT gives a quick rundown of the history of the Oregon Trail, and then the boys test to see if they have what it takes to survive the trail.  In their run of The Oregon Trail, the popular elementary school video game, the boys get into all sorts of shenanigans. Starting with the death of Matt's wife. 

In today's episode, Matt gives a fair warning to the potential dangers of fast food before diving into fast food inspired trivia to see who will take home the title of "Meat Mountain"  ANNOUNCEMENT:  After this episode, we'll be moving to a biweekly posting schedule, Thank you!

Today HT faces his biggest fear. Orcinus Orca AKA Killer Whales. We'll talk about their hunting strategies, their big brain, and weird behaviors they've been seen doing recently.  Resources:  Relationship of humpbacks and killer whales  Secret culture of killer whales Genetic evidence of killer whales killing great whites On wildlife - Killer whales How smart are killer whales? Killer wh...

When do you stop being you? What does a black hole do to everything it sucks in? Does simply being observed assign value to an object or event? Today Lucas leads us through an existential journey of paradoxes. 

Our first guest star has hot lips (according to Matt) and is none other than Lisa, Matt's mom! She walks us through her own story with menopause and gives advice, resources, and information that will prove valuable to anyone.  For more resources, talk to your doctor, visit The Menopause Society , or pick up one of the books below:  The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Menopause Brain by...

Test your knowledge of the amendments alongside Lucas and Matt as HT quizzes them on general amendment knowledge and trivia. You might learn a thing or two!  Resources: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments

Ever wondered, "Man, I wish I could drive continuously from the northern point of Alaska to the souther point of South America?" Matt is going to tell you about the 1 pesky thing keeping you from achieving that dream. The Darién Gap.  Sources:  https://www.roverparts.com/roverlog-news-blog/1972-range-rover-darien-gap-expedition/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQXKNEkIwS-PeHpPtxk932RF0OUt3GE8yz1Rj6-i9xB5U...

Today Lucas talks about, talking! Ever wondered why people say "It's raining cats and dogs", or "That costs an arm and a leg"? Well, we won't beat around the bush, and just tell you! 

Today Matt dives into the the most common knowledge that you've never heard of, and the reason you can communicate you're going to eat some food, and not beat it up. The great vowel shift.  Shoutout to Kevin Stroud and his podcast, History of English Podcast. Check him out at the links below:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-english-podcast/id538608536 https://open.s...

HT is the tour guide on today's episode where he discusses the French phenom, Joan of Arc. 

Matt recounts the birth of (Bertha) Benz. The first car ever made. HT daydreams about being on a horse. Lucas kills a spider. 

In today's episode, HT lives his dream of talking about boats and recounts the harrowing journey of The Essex, the ship that inspired the classic novel, Moby Dick.  Content warning: This episode discussing some not-so-great treatment of animals, and cannibalism. 

Tune in as Lucas makes the connection between one of todays most useful pieces of technology, bluetooth, and vikings. Yes, those vikings, they're connected. 

Listen as Matt unravels the mystery of dragons. Where did they come from? How did they get to be what they are today? Are they real? All will be revealed. 

Follow along as Lucas unthreads the history of why we call things "snake oil" and if Snake Oil really was Snake Oil, or if it's all just snake oil. 

Nerd out with HT as he dives into the lore of Warhammer 40K (or at least a small portion of it). You'll learn about Space Marines, Warp Travel, The Primarchs and more! Big shoutout to The 40K Lorecast, who's episodes were integral in the creation of this episode. Check them out! https://open.spotify.com/show/2Z8HKiDH3nlvFzO2H18GHI?si=3509c41e6c6b49be 

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