The Everything Bagel

Why does December make the whole world feel a little more reflective, a little more magical, and a lot more connected? In this special holiday episode of the Everything Bagel podcast, we trace that shared feeling back thousands of years, starting with the winter solstice. From there, we travel across cultures and continents, unpacking how December became such a powerful crossroads of tradition, be...

Where did Halloween come from? What was it like being an accused witch during the Salem Witch Trials? Welcome to the Everything Bagel Halloween Special, where we answer these questions and more! Sophi gives us a rundown of the history of Halloween, then Stephanie guides us through a Choose Your Own Adventure - Salem Witch Trials Edition! Timestamps: 1:18 : History of Halloween 19:19 : Choose Your...

Woodstock 1969 and Woodstock 1999 may have been 30 years apart, but the two music festivals could not have turned out more opposite. How did Woodstock ‘99 descend into disaster; and why didn’t the original festival do the same? We answer those questions and more as we travel back in time to explore the countercultures of the tail end of two very interesting decades. Hosts Sophi and Stephanie then...

Come take a deep dive into the World of Aviation and discover the endless possibilities that flight has to offer. In this episode we give you the detailed history of aviation, an explanation on my flying works, the different types of aircrafts, how one can go about getting their pilots license and become part of the aviation world, and what the future of aviation may hold.  Then, as we continue to...

Oscar Wilde thrived in Victorian Era England and the aesthetic movement with his wit and impeccable writing skills, but the public exposure of his private relations with a male lover had him imprisoned and shunned by society. In this episode, we explore the upbringing, education, life, trials, and writings of Oscar Wilde, as we understand how he dominated the upper echelon of society, only to be l...

Joan of Arc, from peasant girl to patron saint, the life and legacy of the Maid of Orleans is remarkable. In this episode, we explore all the details of Joan of Arc's early life, the wars she was born into, her life in the French army, and her trial and subsequent execution. Was she a hero or a heretic? Well, it all depends on your perspective. Listen to this episode of The Everything Bagel Podcas...

This week we take a trip into space and discover everything about The Golden Record. In 1977, NASA launched Voyager I and Voyager II where their mission was to do a flyby of Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. After their mission was complete, they would float off into interstellar space until the end of time. On board those space crafts? A cosmic message in a bottle that can communicate with ex...

The Oregon Trail is consistently taught in U.S. history classes throughout the country. But the version we’ve gotten from our textbooks and video games hasn’t taken everything in account when retelling what the journey was like. How did so-called Oregon Fever take root in America, and who did this country have to trample to do so? Listen to this episode of The Everything Bagel Podcast for the news...

During the 17th century in isolationist Japan, Kabuki Theater grew in popularity and would later become a traditional Japanese theatrical art form known for its elaborate costumes, stylized performances, and dramatic music. Come explore the Edo period, the history of Kabuki Theater and where it stands today.  We start our episode by going over the top news headlines from late March to early April....

The Beatles … what’s so great about them? Plus, how and why has their legacy endured to this day? We explore these questions, and more, when discussing The Beatles, their career, and their impact on pop culture. After a deep dive into the band’s career, Stephanie has a discussion with artist and Beatles enthusiast Sabrina Harris about how the Beatles have persisted in pop culture and Beatles fans...

In his farewell address, former President Biden cautioned against the growing “Tech-Industrial Complex” mirroring former President Eisenhower’s warning against the “Military-industrial Complex”. This week, we take a deeper look into these socioeconomic systems, their innerworkings, and the bureaucracies they serve. We explore and analyze multiple other industrial complexes including Marriage, Medi...

This week, in honor of Black History Month, we’re discussing the Civil Rights Movement; both the American history that laid the groundwork for it, and the people, organizations, and events that fought for equal rights during the social movement. We end with a conversation about HillmanTok University and the Super Bowl. For information and research from this podcast, visit our website: ⁠ https://si...

Welcome to The Everything Bagel podcast! We are so excited to give you a glimpse into what this podcast is all about (without having to commit to a full episode just yet). Our goal is to learn a little bit of everything, expand our minds, and stay curious about the world around us. We hope you continue to join us the first Monday of each month to learn something new! Check out our website: https:/...

This episode takes a deep dive into the Irish Famine, the state Ireland was in before and after the famine, and the overall effects the event had on the country. Take a listen to learn more about this historical event as well as January 2025’s top headlines and the Grammys. For information and research from this podcast episode, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-pr...