5 Minute Expert

We talk about the latest trends in VD cards and touch on some of the history and humor behind the holiday.

We look at the origin of hot air balloons and the accompanying rioting that often took place. Our sponsor this week is We Be Balloons. Our staff of scary clowns can twist a balloon into anything you can think of from weapons to roadkill.

We talk about the origins of the humble tin can and how it went from the purview of the wealthy aristocrat to the poor hobo and back again.

This week we rant about snow and all the people who think the messy, muddy, dirty, dingy, sludge melt is pretty. No sponsor this week - who wants to sponsor a show about snow?

We discuss the history of the crossword puzzle. Our sponsor this week is Crazy for Crosswords. We have the clues you need to solve Life's big puzzle.

We talk about the origins of psychological pricing and how it impacts our buying decisions everyday. Our sponsor this week is cheapskate.com where everything is cheap, cheap, cheap!

We talk about the history of toilet paper and the various toilet etiquette of culture past and present around the world.

We look at the surprising positive aspects of finishing second or being the challenger instead of the leader.

We discuss how and why camels came to be used by the US military and the possible sinister motivations for bringing these animals to America. Our sponsor this week is Camel Cud, a tobacco chaw so smooth and sweet, you're think you're the Sheik of Araby while chewing it!

We describe the origins of the humble Allen wrench, birthed in part by a political reform movement and industrial safety campaign. Our sponsor this week is Cotton Ducks. We pull the pulleys that pull America!

We wrap up our discussion about the different types of tires available and answer the scintillating question - Which type of tire might be best for my vehicle? Our sponsor this week is JATMAC. The next time you buy new tires make sure they have the JATMAC designation and approval symbol, a small samurai sword. When you see the sword, say JATMAC.

We discuss the origin of the humble tire, made possible by our friends who invented the wheel. This week's sponsor is Round and Round, the fast acting medication for people suffering from headaches due to hangovers. The next time you get loaded, get Round and Round. It'll stop Life's little merry-go-round long enough for you to get off.

We discuss the McCormick Reaper, its upside and its downside. It gave us more food but created lots more unemployment and poverty. Our sponsor this week is Google Goggles. Ten out of ten Googlers can't be wrong. You need to buy a pair of Google Goggles today.

We talk about the similarities and the differences between confidence and arrogance. Our sponsor this week is The Society for Self-Motivated Individuals Seeking to Increase their Self-confidence and Esteem. Are you timid, self effacing, struggle to make decisions or self-distrustful? We're confident we can help. It's in our name!

We talk about body odor and the ability of humans to smell fear, anxiety, identity and even romantic arousal. Our sponsor this week is Fishmouth, deodorant for your mouth. For a mouth and breath that smell as clean as an Alaskan salmon, try Fishmouth today.

We discuss the origins of two famous hand gestures, the 'thumbs up' signal and the Vulcan split-finger greeting. This week's sponsor is WeBeBagpipes.com. They'll have you piping along with the Oldies or droning out the disco at the local dance floor quickly with their online home study course.

We talk about the rise of alternative milks. Are they really even milk? Are they better or worse for us? And the environment? Our sponsor this week is the newest in alt milk drinks - Potato Milk! Rich and starchy, Potato Milk has all the fat, carbs and fiber your kids need for growing bodies. Get it today at your nearest health food store!

We talk about the history of personal hygiene in light of recent comments by celebrities exclaiming they don't see the need for bathing. Our sponsor this week is Poverty Soap, cheap soap with rich cleaning power. Poverty Soap is made from pig fat and the ashes of old burned out cars. Find it at your natural health food store.

We discuss the history, scandals, controversies and humor in beauty pageants. Our sponsor this week is Beauty In A Bottle, guaranteed to conceal scars, warts, acne, age lines and even unsightly birth marks, Beauty In A Bottle can help you feel you look like a million bucks.

We look at the similarities between the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises. Did somebody just copy somebody else? Our sponsor this week is Copy Cat Productions. Want to write a hit book, movie or song but don't have the time, energy or talent to invest in the project? Let Copy Cat Productions do it for you! So close to the original w/o violating the copyright not even your mo...

We talk about the negative health consequences and even deaths related to eating competitions. Our sponsor this week is Grunt Stopper, Draino for your personal plumbing. Now in two delicious flavors - Cookies and Creme as well as Mint Chocolate Chip!

We talk about how the 'sport' of competitive eating came about and its ties back to the Fat Man Clubs of the late 1900's. Our sponsor this week is Friends of Fatties, an organization designed to help fat people live their best fat life now.

We talk about how COVID masks have prevented us from gathering the basic social information needed to relate to other people. Our sponsor this week is Mask On, Mask Off, the makers of fine masks for every occasion. Who knows there may be another pandemic in your future...

We talk about the Law of Unintended Consequences keeps bumping into reality as we see people and governments repeatedly do stupid things. Our sponsor this week is BetUcant.com, an online gaming portal for people who like to shoot the moon, splash their cash and defy the odds.

We talk about the origin and many uses of the humble wire hanger. Our sponsor this week is Kid Hangers; yep, just what the name implies. A versatile new product for hanging your little rug rat out of the way while you try and get something done around the house.