Mediocre Content Podcast

With some many amazing monuments and places around the world, we couldn't not discuss one of the greats: Taj Mahal! Today we learn the history and wonder of this amazing masterpiece including what you can do to see it all for yourself. Article URLs: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/taj-mahal https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252/ https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/history-of-...

We are taking it back to High School World History class today to discuss the one, the only, Great Wall of China! Rediscover what you used to know about this massive, man-made project; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Article URLs: https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-china/great-wall-of-china https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/facts/ https://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/curr...

Whether you're throwing it back at a college dorm or owning a club dancefloor, we've all been there; ya know, passed out on the floor? When you wake up the next day, you're going to wish you'd listened to this pod. Join us as we discussing the best of the best hangover foods - and yes we WILL hold your hair. Article URLs: https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/12/hangover-cures-around-th...

This may be too soon as many still mourn the loss of one of the best animal enthusiasts in the world but today, we are talking sting rays! Join us as we discuss the different kinds of these underwater, bird-like fish that glide within seas across the globe. Article URLs: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Stingray https://www.subdiversion.es/en/species/vertebrates/elasmobranchs/stingrays/...

It's hard to believe we are a year in and 50 episodes deep into this VERY mediocre podcast but here we are! Today we talk about a year of fun, laughter, and of course, mediocrity - Cheers to you and the MCP fam!

Voting is upon us in this upcoming year - the biggest of voting for the Untied States in most citizens' eyes - and we are here to prepare you by giving you an overview of what is called the electoral college! Learn exactly how your vote keeps this democratic cog turning and maybe some interesting suggestions on how it could even be improved. Article URLs: https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college...

Today we dive into some of the origins of Halloween's most popular ghouls that walk the night! Join us as we talk about, mummies, werewolves, and creepy clowns to get that chill down your spine. Article URLs: https://www.history.com/news/halloween-folk-legends

Whats time is it?! Mountain clock time! Yes you did read that correctly. Today we learn all about the massive clock being built in Texas by Jeff Basos made for 10,000 years in the future. Will time stand still or feel like an eternity during this weeks pod? Listen now before time runs out! Article URLs: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/jeff-bezos-will-soon-brings-us-a-10000-year-clock...

It's getting colder here in the northern hemisphere (or at least we are manifesting it so it counts). That means it's time to talk all things chilly and what better way to start than talking about the biggest winter deer around: the Moose! Today we discuss moose history, behavior, and athletics and make all the boy moose go WAH (if you don't get that reference please go watch the Princess Diaries...

From 7-Eleven to Bucee's this pod is all about the convenience of the convenience store. Listen along and share with us your favorite gas station food but only if its convenient for you! Article URLs: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/a-brief-history-of-the-24-hour-convenience-store https://www.cspdailynews.com/top-202-convenience-stores-2023 https://www.convenience.org/About-NACS...

With all the space episodes we've had recently it felt the next best course of action was to discuss space exploration or at least the Hollywood version of that. Today we discuss one of the most iconic "space age" media, Star Trek! Article URLs: https://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/reports/trek_history.htm

Doing anything this weekend? How about a nice round of golf old chap? We'll play a 9'er and head over to ye olde country club for a drink! What do you think? Just kidding we suck at golf but we reserve the right to host a whole podcast about it! Article URLs: https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-golf-origins https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-History-of-Golf/ https://...

We are finally chatting about that big ol' orange gas ball in the sky! It warms us up, gives people sunburns across the world, and is overall another reason for life here on Earth. Today, we discuss the Sun! Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/sun/overview/ https://universe.nasa.gov/stars/types/ https://www.today.com/food/people/couple-makes-mission-visit-every-diner-in-new-jer...

I almost invested in a company providing tourist services in Egypt until I realised it was a pyramid selling scheme - Get it? Okay fine, we will get right to the...point. Some would say these three types of pyramids have nothing in common, and while they're not wrong, we are going to spend time talking about them anyway. Hopefully the fun and excitement of pyramid talk doesn't erode during today's...

We have finally made it back to our home planet in our solar series! Welcome to Earth lovelies. Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/earth/overview/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mister-rogers-had-a-point-routinely-greeting-six-neighbors-maximizes-wellbeing-outcomes/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-messages-in-bottles-tossed-by-a-nantucket-fisherman-are-found-around-the-w...

While we have no intention of doing a TikTok dance we are still suckered into watching other people break it down. Today we tackle the doomscroll social app that can make you cry and laugh within three second intervals and across hours of unaccounted for time - what a journey! Article URLs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok https://www.businessofapps.com/data/tik-tok-statistics/ https://www.nyt...

Pluto has been downgraded from planet to dwarf planet and we aren't happy about it. Join us as we give Pluto the time it deserves as our final planet in the solar system in today's pod - Justice for Pluto! Good News Beluga Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X4OO3wNERU Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/dwarf-planets/pluto/overview/ https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuipe...

Many moons ago now we got distracted in our pod about National Parks by none other than a dairy reserve hidden in the caves of the U.S. Now, we are finally here to talk about it! Join this weeks pod where we talk all about the cheese cave - yum! Check out the link to visit the wonderous dairy cave: https://www.springfieldunderground.com/ Article URLs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRCNpcmxi6Q ht...

Anyone remember that Spongebob mermaid king guy? What was his name again? Frank? Daniel? Oh! Neptune that's right! To bad that's not even who we are talking about today. Join us as we continue our Solar Series in space instead of the deep blue sea as we discuss the planet Neptune. Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/neptune/overview/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/vacant-office-nea...

Every now and then its good to get out in the wilderness and touch some grass! We are here to give you the 411 on all the great places you can go to touch grass, sand, rocks, and more in this weeks pod all about U.S. National Parks. Article URLs: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm https://www.nationalparktrips.com/parks/us-national-parks-by-state-list/#:~:text=California%20has%20the%20most%20wi...

Go ahead and get your giggles out now 'cause today, we're talkin' about Uranus. This gassy planet makes the laughs for itself as its got so much gas it rivals BP. But enough chit chat, why not get the jokes started here? What did Jupiter say to Neptune you may ask? Hey! I can see Uranus from here! Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/uranus/overview/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/4...

Everyone likes a little appreciation once and a while and celebrities are no exception! In today's pod, we discuss the history of some of the mainstream award shows and the true meaning behind nominated for the wins - taking all the W's and leaving the L's. Article URLs: https://collider.com/award-shows-streaming/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/189606/us-television-ratings-of-the-most-viewed-...

We've reached Saturn just in time to put a ring on it - aw man...someone already did! Well we are here already so I guess we'll still talk about it. Join us in part six of our "Solar Series" as we discuss Saturn! Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/saturn/in-depth/ https://buffalonews.com/south-korea-puts-its-food-scraps-to-good-use/article_71852a0d-ffd8-5b85-bc2c-c66de4d55915.html#...

We are going on an adventure to find and discuss the most obscure theme parks the world has to offer! From active to abandonned, join us we discover just how fun the "weird" can be. Article URLs: https://www.napha.org/ https://thepointsguy.com/news/quirky-theme-parks/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2019/04/23/theme-amusement-parks/3544107002/ https://www.bakke...

This next planet in our solar system is in a gas, I mean CLASS, of its own! Join us as we explore the thickest, I mean BIGGEST, planet in our solar system; Jupiter will also definitely moon you I mean...it has, like, 80 of those things ya know? Article URLs: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/jupiter/in-depth/ https://www.today.com/news/77-year-old-woman-gets-married-rcna84425 https://www.today....