Topical Breeze

This week on Topical Breeze it's a history episode and we talk about Tulip Mania! Which sounds like some weird roller coaster, but we promise it's an actual thing. Join us as we test Andy's knowledge of flowers, stock market speculation, and good old-fashioned Dutch stuff. It's a hoot and a half, make sure to give it a listen!  HIT US UP - topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and @Topicalbreeze on soci...

Think you know how to count? Think again, idiot! In this episode, math gets wacky as Andy drags us through the annals of numerical history, uncovering lost counting systems and mathematical strategies along the way. Listen to Nathan lose his mind in real-time, too! GET AT US! Our email is Topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and you can find us @Topicalbreeze on socials!

Ho Ho Ho, everybody! We're in one mirthy mood over here at Topical Breeze this week, and we've got a special Christmas episode cooked up for you fools. It's a Christmas-Science crossover with a grab bag of Sciency topics about the holiday season. Topics include: can Andy name all of the reindeer? What's up with the North Pole? And of course, how's Santa going to digest all of those cookies?? Liste...

Abandon all boredom, ye who enter here! In today's English Episode, Andy plays the part of Virgil as our guide into poetic hell. Many fun punishments and rambunctious popes to be discovered, so come on down to hell! Hit us Up! Topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and @topicalbreeze on social media

We've got a treat for you all today! A little secret about one of the most talked about historical figures in American History. Join us for a Social Studies episode dedicated to Benjamin Franklin (AKA Benny Franks), and a little-known fact about his life. Plus, we play a game inspired by ol' Franky and take a look at the Benihana menu! It's a packed episode that you don't want to miss! Hit us up:...

Roll the dice, Deal me in, and put it all on black with this episode of Topical Breeze. This math episode tackles some topics revolving around gambling, and of course, we have some fun with it. Join us for sports betting, blackjack, and craps (and trust me you're gonna want to stick around for the craps). Listen now to the newest math episode! Hit us up! topicalbreezepod@gmail.com @topicalbreeze o...

Happy Thanksgiving! Our science episode this week involves everyone's favorite Turkey Day food: PEAS!! We talk about the father of genetics Gregor "Pea boy" Mendel and his contributions to science, as well as his "experimental garden". Get away from your uncle talking politics and listen to us instead! Happy listening! Email us! at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com  Hit up them socials @topicalbreez...

Don't talk back now, it's a new episode of Topical Breeze where Andy brings some fun words that have changed over time in the English language. We get into some other stuff as well, of course, including our fantasy football bet, Santa, and some phrases that need to get with the times already. Listen now! Email us at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com and follow us @Topicalbreeze on social media!

Welcome back, everybody! I'll tell you what, sometimes I just wonder. And sometimes the things that I'm thinking about turn out to actually not be wonders. This is one of those times. Nathan brings the topic of Angkor Wat and Wonders of the world to the table today for some light and smooth topical breeze podcasting as always. Strap in folks, and we'll whisk you away to a land of some obscure fact...

Oooooooooooooo, listen if you DARE! today we talk about the scariest numbers out there to send a tingle down your spine. Unfortunately, there aren't very many spooky numbers, but we make it work and also discuss the luckiest and unluckiest numbers out there. Listen now for the mark of the beast, lucky number 7, the missing 13th floor of buildings, plus all of our normal shenanigans! HIT US UP: top...

This week's episode focuses on the difference between an 80's Glam Metal band and a 2018 movie! Just kidding (but only sort of) as Nathan and Andy talk about poison and venom and what the difference is between the two. We even throw in some Pokemon talk, one of Nathan's fun games, and our skills at making musical jingles. It should be a good one, and we hope you enjoy it! Follow us on social media...

This week's episode, Unique to those before it, A treat to the ears. Join your wacky hosts As they explore and practice The Art of Haiku So many weird rules, History and tradition, Ripe for open ears. Happy Autumn, scrubs Follow us on our socials Topicalbreezepod(@gmail.com)

Sandwich lovers, hoagie heads, and grinder gobblers lend us your ear! for we bring a new episode packed with scrumptious cheer. Alright enough rhyming, this week's episode of Topical Breeze has the fellas discussing the Earl of sandwich including his historical relevance and culinary contributions. Join us for some in-depth sandwich talk, as well as revelations about Andy's treatment of our produc...

Do I hear singing in the streets? Could it really be…an episode on the holiest of matrimonies between sports and mathematics? Join Andy and Nathan as they ruin American football with numbers and statistics, thus taking away the last math-free refuge for jocks! Don't forget to hit us up on those socials! @topicalbreeze on insta and twitter! and email us at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com

I hope we haven't slipped your memory this week, because we're back with a brand spankin' new science episode. Nathan explains some of the tendencies of our mind's work with memory to Andy today. We even give Andy's old noggin a spin to see how his thinker holds up memorizing some words. Play along with us as the fellas test their memories and talk about the mind on this week's episode of Topical...

In this week's weirdly-timed episode, Andy and Nathan discover the true meaning of "Christmas"...and "Xmas", and "Noel", and "Yule"! The first of many etymology episodes, the origins of the many names for this wintry feast are discussed in this week's romp through the English language. Join us as we butcher both language and tradition simultaneously!

Aloha everybody! We're back with a history episode all about Hawaii. We test Andy's knowledge of Hawaiian islands and go over the history of the archipelago. Grab your surfboards and get ready to boogie! Email us at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com follow us on social media at @topicalbreeze

Hey Howdy Hey! Pigeons in holes? Is that what a “Birdie” is? Probably not. Anyway, join Andy and Nathan for a fun romp through mathematical principles and strange occurrences, brought to you by this week’s sponsor: overpriced and underused college textbooks!

Good to see ya again! Episode 8 is a Science episode, so Nathan brings the topic of one French chemist to Andy. Antoine Lavoisier is that chemist, and he did things like burning stuff. How exciting! Anyways, join us as Andy perfects his language skills, we talk alchemy yet again, and old Lavoisier meets his fate at the guillotine on another wacky episode of Topical Breeze! As always you can reach...

Join Alice in Wonderland for Episode 7! This week, we took a look at a kookie book by Looky Cookie. Woah, sorry, got carried away there. Ahem, ‘Lewis Carroll’...that’s better. Andy’s deep dive into the jargon of the “Jabberwocky” poem awaits, as well as Nathan’s undying hatred for a lovable children’s story. A note from Nathan - “This is NOT a children’s story, and if it IS a children’s story, I’v...

Hard to believe we've been doing this for 6 whole episodes now! This one is a history special, as Nathan tells us about where gunpowder found its origins. This means that we finally get to talk about Alchemy! And we can't get in trouble for it because it's not a science episode.  Reach out to us with suggestions at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com Find our social media @topicalbreeze

We're back on the horse for our fifth episode, and we seem to be getting the hang of this thing! It's a math episode and it's all about dead mathematicians and how they died for their love of math. Join us as we talk about Mr. Hippopotomus, Nathan's fear of numbers he doesn't understand, and math weapons from hell. Get in there and give it a listen, but please don't disturb our circles! Email us w...

Another week, another episode! We had a wacky time talking about Nathan's science topic as we discuss licking toads, overpaid shamans, and Andy's Joe Rogan impression. And by the way, David Attenborough if you're reading this please shoot me a text.  Email us with suggestions at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com Follow us on social media @topicalbreeze

Episode 3! It’s an English episode and Andy reads some lovely essays about Central Park for Nathan. And then we get into escapism for a bit, so put your thinking cap on.

Welcome Back! It's episode 2 and it's a History Topic. Nathan tells Andy about pirate legend John Roberts a.k.a. Bartholomew Roberts a.k.a. Black Bart and all of his exploits and problems. It's a pirate's life for us, yo ho ho and a bottle of thank you for listening! Email us at topicalbreezepod@gmail.com to chat or recommend topics!