Topical Breeze

Topical Breeze

Topical Breeze is a semi-informational podcast where two teachers take turns breaking down topics in-depth, being nonsensical, and following the conversation as it goes. Each week, the subject alternates as do the hosts, Nathan and Andy, to provide a well-rounded education of sorts.

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Topical Breeze

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Latest episode

Jun 5, 2024

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Episodes

#51: A Tale Too Tall to Tell 28.06.2023

Gather round the fire y'all, and let us spin you a little yarn about one of your favorite podcasts. The fellas are back with a little slice of homemade apple pie Americana. That's right, in this episode, Andy dives into the American tall tale - Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Davy Crocket, and more await your precious little listener ears in this one! Hit us up on email at topicalbreezepod@gmail....

#50: Well I Didn't Vote for Him 21.06.2023

In this royally mischievous episode, the lads take a dive into politics! But don't worry it's not modern politics, it's the politics of 16th-century Italy. Nathan takes us on a journey into the schemey little mind of Niccolo Machiavelli and his most well-known work The Prince. Finally, someone tells us how to gain power and keep it. And we have a fun prince-themed game at the end! chec...

#49: The Magical Fruit 14.06.2023

Welcome to Beantown! In this math episode, we finally answer the age-old question: how many jelly beans are in that damn jar? Tune in to find out, along with the father of modern statistics, counting oxen, and more math shit! Andy is sourced up for this one, so we finally know what we're talking about. Find us on social media @topicalbreeze and email us suggestions at topicalbreezepod@gmail.co...

#48: Dog Days of Summer 07.06.2023

Who's a good listener? Who's a good Topical Breeze listener? You are, yes you are! This week's episode is one for the dawgs, as Andy and Nathan tackle the complex and interesting evolution of man's best friend. We chat about where dogs come from, how they were domesticated, why we have so many dog breeds, and of course which celebrities have that dog in them. Tune in for a great ti...

#47: You Gonna Finish That? 31.05.2023

The lads cordially welcome you back, fellow listener, to this week's episode of Topical Breeze! This week Andy and Nathan talk about Jonothan Swift's (J-Swizzle's) modest proposal for the first half of the episode and then get political with the second half. (Stevie was pissed btw). Happy listening friends :) Topicalbreezepod@gmail.com @topicalbreeze on Insta and Twitter

#46: Damn, Mr. President 24.05.2023

We return to the wonderful world of cover-up and scandal in this week's wildly intriguing history episode. If you're like some co-hosts of this podcast, you might not know what some major historical events were all about. Take Andy for example. He doesn't know what Watergate is. So we talked about it in this episode that delves into the deepest scandal this side of the Mississippi. Plu...

#45: Randumb and Randumber 17.05.2023

Do you think statistics are dumb? Sometimes we do too, join the freaking club. I mean what's really the chance that I keep rolling a seven? God must hate me. Well, hold on there buster! In this math episode, we look into the facts and figures behind some chance activities like coin flips and dice rolls and their statistics counterparts. Join us for an interesting look at games and chances this...

#44: A Sky Full of Stars, a Castle full of Oddities 10.05.2023

Happy Wednesday my dudes! We're coming back at ya STRONG with a heck of a science episode covering the life and times of Tycho Brahae, astronomer. This guy lived quite a life, so you GOTTA check out this episode to hear all about it. From math duels to uncle abduction, to drunk Moose and more, this week's ep has it all. (you know you gotta stay tuned in for the game at the end of the ep. w...

#43: Reduplication Station 10.05.2023

Hey all you wishy-washy wackos! Today’s episode is all about those weird phrases you grew up hearing but never thought about before. What the frick is a chit-chat? Can one hanky without the panky? If a man finds himself wishy, must he also be washy? Learn about reduplication and more in the actually researched English episode!

#42: A Funny Feeling 26.04.2023

Welcome back to Topical Breeze! If there's one thing that we love, it's calling doctors quacks. And this is the perfect episode for that! we've got a look into the medical practices of yesteryear as we go back to the dark ages to see what kind of weird shit people thought was caring for their bodies. Tune in for this episode about medieval medicine and the four humors now! email us at...

#41: Math Tools 19.04.2023

What’s up everything! This episode’s all about math tools, and we DON’T mean your geometry teacher. In this week’s ep, Andy breaks down all kinds of historical mathematical instruments including the abacus (not an ABBA kiss, although we’d all love that), astrolabes, and a gyrocompass (not a compass with lamb meat and tzatziki sauce). See if the boys measure up in this very special math episode. Ke...

#40: Cue the Jaws song 12.04.2023

Stay out of that podcast, I hear it's shark-infested! You should only stay away from this episode if you're scared of great times. Andy and Nathan are back and talking about everybody's favorite boneless freaks, Sharks. That's right it's shark week on Topical Breeze, join us for learning about all the weird shit that these Ocean-dwellers do from living forever to smelling blood...

#39: A Poet We Didn't Know Yet 05.04.2023

We hope you’re hungry for some Sufi mysticism, because we got a plate of hot fresh 12th-century poetry coming at ya! Listen to Rumi’s musings and Andy and Nathan’s attempts to decipher his wisdom. Do the boys reach enlightenment? Find out this week!

#38: Fool's Gold 29.03.2023

HAHAHAHAHAHA Prank's on you idiots! You're listening to a podcast like a dummy. Well, at least it's ours that you chose to listen to. We hope you enjoy our April Fool's special where we talk about the origin of the holiday, what is an April Fool, and some of the best pranks in history #JonnySwift Hit us up @topical breeze or at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com!!

#37: pemdas? More like pemdASS 22.03.2023

Please Excuse My Distaste Against Strategies like those discussed in today's episode. Andy describes how procedural memorization creates a perpetuation of a lack of conceptualization among our nation’s youth, debunking some common math techniques and mnemonic devices. This episode is sure to make you go, “Oh yeah, I remember hating that!” Enjoy *smooch*

#36: It's All Relative, Baby 15.03.2023

Knock knock, who's there? It's SCIENCE here to party! This week's episode is a science episode, and Andy and Nathan talk about Einstein's theory of relativity. What the heck does E=mc2 even mean? We're learning today. Join us on a trip down the deep science rabbit hole with more nonsense including celebrity relatives, curves in all the right places of spacetime, and an Einstein's love of liver and...

#35: Honey, you got a big storm comin' 08.03.2023

You best believe that y'all had better strap in for this one. On this week's episode, Andy wants to talk about acts of god (specifically floods) and how they seem to pop up all over the place. We have a good ol' time getting biblical, talking huge meteors, and diving into some classic ancient history to discover how everybody and their mother was writing about floods back in the day. Email us! top...

#34: Look at this geoGRAPHy 01.03.2023

Want to figure out if Andy knows anything about geography? How about the government secrets regarding the location of the world's tallest tree? Or maybe you just want to know how wind works? Well, then you'd better buckle up for a fun grab bag of geography topics on this wild ride of a podcast we call home! HIT US UP at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com or @topicalBreeze on socials

#33: Taxation without Concentration 22.02.2023

Hey IRS, we know you're listening, pay no mind to this episode where we unveil your doings to the world. That's right! this episode deals with everybody's favorite civic duty, taxes! Andy brings some facts about our tax system that just might make you explode! Enjoy this one, folks. topicalbreezepod@gmail.com

#32: Drink, Drank, Drunk 15.02.2023

It's a booze cruise of an episode this week as Nathan's science topic tackles the science of alcohol on many different levels. We talk about the different kinds of alcohol, their effects, and some interesting drink combos to wrap it all up. Enjoy your journey into a good ass time with us, your trusty guides. Unfortunately, we did have some audio difficulties after this episode was recorded, so the...

#31: Literary Grab Bag Ft. a Very Special Guest 08.02.2023

Welcome to a very special episode with a very special friend! this week's episode features our first-ever guest! (we don't count Stevie, and Professor Plumpkins is more of an unwanted guest) This episode includes Nathan's fiancee, Margaret! She joins us to talk about our favorite books, quotes, jokes, Percy Jackson, Kurt Vonnegut, and more in this English episode. 

#30: This Guy Freaking SUCKS 01.02.2023

Howdy Doody, Welcome to the Wild West! And by the wild west, I mean Topical Breeze. This week's history episode features an all-time shitbag of a guy, J. Edgar Hoover, and all of his doings as the head of the FBI. Listen while Nathan and Andy discuss acronyms, a special Fiddler on the Roof themed intro, and of course Andy's strong feelings about who killed JFK! All this and more on this week's epi...

#29 Paradox Lost 25.01.2023

Pair of socks? Wear some crocs? Box of rocks? Oh, PARADOX! Tune in to our latest ep where Andy ruins Nathan’s perception of logic and statistics! Confusion and frustration galore. Welcome back to math class! (More like math hell -Nathan)

#28: Magnetization Station 18.01.2023

It's magnetic! It's electrifying! It's so attractive! No, it's just Topical Breeze talking about magnets and losing our minds (Well, specifically Andy losing his mind). Join us this week for a science episode of magnetic proportions where we talk about the Earth being a magnet, beloved food mascots, and more! Email us at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and follow us @topicalbreeze on Twitter and Instag...

#27: Pluralses 11.01.2023

Hey, you! Think English is wacky? You right, and all them different forms gon' show you how. s, es, and ies abound in this here English Ep! Join us as the fellas get into plural forms of English words and once again relearn the entire English language.  Hit Us Up! topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and @topicalBreeze on social media

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