Learning Tings

Take a jaunt back to the early 1930s when Australia's military, fresh off World War I, squared off against the mighty flightless bird, the emu. Equipped with machine guns and a sprinkle of overconfidence, the soldiers found themselves outwitted by the clever, speedy emus. From strategic emu maneuvers to comedic failures in pest control, pull up a seat as we explore a chapter in history that has to...

In the 70s, one of the most controversial troubled teen schools was founded. A forced fighting ring for misbehaving children, extended stays in isolation rooms, human faeces being poured over children as punishments. Despite evidence of flagrant child abuse and the denial of basic human rights, the school’s abusive practises flew under the radar and it only became more popular. Today, we learn abo...

get a drink, get comfy and lets talk about the past couple of turbulent weeks of pop culture on this week's episode of Learning Tings on the Couch. Topics covered: - The death of Friends star Matthew Perry & his struggles with substance abuse - My thoughts on them glossing over the affairs in the Beckham documentary lmaooo - Britney's memoir "The Woman in Me" and what it reveals 00:00 Intro 01...

It’s one of the easiest Halloween costumes. But before the costume made its way into the party shop, the history of witches goes back a very long time. From the witch trials across the world, to witchhunts that are still occurring today, over 60,000 people have been executed for being a witch. Their evidence, you ask? Well, it got quite creative. Make your own mind up, as today, we learn about wit...

From "I do" to "I want a divorce", when you learn the history of the institution of marriage, there's no wonder the divorce rates are sitting at over 50%. Today, we look at the history of marriage. From it's inception in Mesopotamia, to the reason for its existence, and the stats today. Including content from Soft White Underbelly's episode with Divorce Attorney James Sexton: https://youtu.be/o5z8...

The Orca, Superb Lyrebird and Greenland Shark are three animals that have plagued me for a long time. Today I would like to tell you why. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @ lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

Launched in 1995 by Purdue Pharma, Oxycontin is a Schedule II narcotic that changed the face of pain in America, and not for the better. They claimed their opioid was different. Their reps fed this information to the doctors. The doctors prescribed, and the rest is history. A history that can be understood by statistics. Today we look at the devastating journey of how one small pill set America on...

There’s archaeological evidence dating back 30,000 years, showing dogs as the first animals to be domesticated. All this time spent, we must know each other pretty well, right? Well, it seems like we’re just getting started, as oftentimes, we can be reading their behaviour all wrong. Today I sat down with Dr Dennis Wormald to learn a little bit more about what’s going on inside their head. Dr Denn...

"She has her mother's eyes. And agent", was the headline for a 2022 piece by Nate Jones for New York Magazine, where he labelled 2022 the Year of the Nepo Baby. But why is young talent moving into hollywood scorned just for having a famous relative. Today, we explore why nepo babies are ruffling feathers in one of the most competitive industries on our planet. Each episode of Learning Tings is ava...

What an interesting juxtaposition that such an elegent, perfectly presented art can have such an ugly underside. Today, we speak to Bella Cipolla; a former professional ballerina who has lived the world of professional dance since 3 years of age. Connect with Bella via La Robe: Instagram: @ larobe.club Website: larobe.events Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube vi...

Am I The Asshole (otherwise known as AITA), is a Reddit goldmine. A place for humans to ask the moral yet sometimes ego challenging question - was I the bad guy in that situation? Today, James and I learn the history of AITA & take a trip through some great dilemmas. Join us as we play the role of judge, jurer and executioner. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Yout...

Judy Garland rose to fame for her unforgettable performance as Dororthy in Wizard of Oz. But, behind the scenes, she was being forced to commit herself to a life of drug addiction, with studio doctors prescribing her upwards of 40 amphetamines a day, then sleeping pills for the evenings. Today, we look at the tragic life of a tremendous talent gone too soon. Each episode of Learning Tings is avail...

In today's episode, we look into the bizarre, macabre world of vampires. Every culture has their own version, and they date back a millennia. But, by the end of it I don't think you'll think vampires are the weird ones in this story. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

How this one lady doin all that? Today, we look at the bizarre history behind one of the greatest marketing exercises in history. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

With recent developments in the UFO world, it seems like the conspiracy... might not be a conspiracy for much longer. Today, we look at where we're at with Unidentified Flying Objects, or their new nickname - UAPs. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

In this episode, we take a little crash course on a time in America's history which has been responsible for some of the great pieces of film (and games - ahem Red Dead). But, it seems we've taken some liberties along the way... Special thank you to Santee from Arizona Ghostriders for sitting down with me for this episode. Head to https://www.youtube.com/@ArizonaGhostriders?themeRefresh=1 for more...

From her origins as an... ahem... adult doll - to 3 sales every second . We learn about the rise of Barbie and everything that came with. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

In this episode, we take a trip back to the first known records of gambling, and explore the 4,000 year long love affair humanity has had with risking it all. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au

In this inaugural episode of Learning Tings, we sit down and learn about the Loch Ness Monster. Yep, that's it. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe. Instagram : @lucedwyer Email : info@lucey.com.au