Unlikely Connections

Join us on a wild journey as we connect the dots between some of history's most fascinating figures. We'll start with the Great Sphinx of ancient Egypt, trace a path through the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and uncover the story of the world's shortest war. All of these threads lead to one incredible destination: the island of Zanzibar and the birth of rock icon,...

On this episode of Unlikely Connections , we're tracing a surprising thread from the beaches of Normandy to the pop charts of today. Join us as we connect D-Day hero and baseball legend Yogi Berra to pop star Sabrina Carpenter. How do a World War II Navy veteran, a lawsuit over a cartoon bear, and the voice of Bart Simpson all lead to the biggest name in pop? You'll have to tune in to find out! Re...

One wields words the other shoots hoops...but there is a connection! Come along for the ride as we connect William Shakespeare to Shaquille O'Neal... Research by Mark Grealy Music by Sonican

Can it be done? Through six wonderful degrees of separation, we'll be connecting the Russian Revolution to the heroic leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime! Research by Mark Grealy Music by Sonican Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelyconnections/

Ready to shoot for the stars? Today's challenge - to connect a glass of chocolate milk (Yum!) to playing golf on the moon! Sounds tricky doesn't it? But not impossible...let's do it!   Research: Mark Grealy Music: 'Juggling' by Andrey Rossi

Ready for a bananas episode? Today's challenge - to connect the humble banana to the infamous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly. Sounds impossible? Let's see how we go! Research by Mark Grealy Music by Sonican Connect with us here: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelyconnections/