Two Guys One Topic

This week's topic is The Extinction Of The Dinosaurs. One of the things we found mind-boggling was just how long ago the extinction of the dinosaurs happened! This was a brilliant and super interesting topic to learn about. So much history that we had no idea about! Hear us discuss: How long ago was it? The Mesozoic Era What is a mass extinction Speculative theoris What actually happened. How was...

This week's topic is the Tea. It is the second most drank beverage, globally, after water! The number of cups of tea drank a year is mind blowing. This was a brilliant and super interesting topic to learn about. So much history that we had no idea about! Hear us discuss: How it was discovered Opium Wars Why do we call it tea? The tea plant Afternoon Tea Is there more caffeine in tea or coffee? Plu...

This week's topic is the Tongue. Something we all know what it is, but do we know anything about it? Another very random but interesting topic, once you know more about it. Hear us discuss: What does it do for us? How does it work Taste! How it can be an indicator of your overall health Tongue world records Animals amazing tongues Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we wo...

We are back with Series 8! We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Pirates, Me Hearties! .... That a brilliant topic, and one where what we all know maybe might not be reality..... Hear us discuss: Arrrgh! The history of pirates The "Golden Age of Pirates" Why we think what we do about pirates The pirate life and code, arrrrgh! Famou...

To wrap up "Series 7" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"... We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic as well as some great listener contributions and feedback. In this episode we provide updates on: Lighthouses - with a special...

This is our 'Listener Choice' episode of the series, thank you to Mark who suggested the topic! We ran a vote on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) and this was the winning suggestion. Follow us to get involved in the next vote. Mark picked this topic because he said it has been in the news a lot lately but how is it made and how is it extracted? What an interesting topic to get into! Thanks Mark. H...

This week's topic is Ollie's choice and he has chosen - Televisions. Not television as in T.V programmes but the black box we all stare at. The television is something we take for granted these days. Almost every household has one and it plays an important part in everyday life. While it might seem like the television doesn’t do much except broadcast TV networks, it provides us with information an...

This week's topic is Liam's choice and he has chosen - Pizza. Yes, that is right, the round piece of dough with your favourite toppings and cooked in a super hot oven. Today, pizza is eaten worldwide, but this was not always the case, plus where is came from is a great story. What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: Who invented the pizza? Why is it called a pizza pie? How did th...

This week's topic is the Eurovision Song Contest. Eurovision is the annual international song contest, broadcast globally, with a range of extravagant and sometimes eccentric performances. The contest is loved by millions of people but what is it all about? What a great topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: How did it all begin? Who competes? The very strict rules. The point scoring system. How p...

This week's topic is Famous Poems. We did a topic in Series 1 about 'Famous Paintings' and thought there must be some poems we should learn about too! This is the result. The poems we learn about are: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud - by William Wordsworth Don't Go Gentle Into That Goodnight - by Dylan Thomas Shall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day? by William Shakespeare We feel a little more cultured...

This week's topic is Diamonds. A diamond is a mineral composed of pure carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance known and they are also the most popular gemstone. Their reason for being so popular nowadays is brilliant, you've got to listen to believe it! What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What are they? How are they made? Beliefs about Diamonds over the year...

This week's topic is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an artificial-intelligence chatbot that is incredible! It's still very new, but could be a huge part of every day life in the near future. Are we at the start of a huge leap forward in technology....how much will this change the world and impact all of us? What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What is it? Is this bigger than when G...

This week's topic the Terracotta Army. An army of life size soldiers made form pottery, that was accidentally discovered underground after an incredible amount of time! The discovery is of such significance that they are called the 8th Wonder of the World. But how did they get there and why are they so important? What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What is the Terracotta Arm...

This week's topic is Energy Drinks.... Virtually everyone will have heard of Energy Drinks but where did they come from and what makes them special? Some people think they are amazing while other people will tell you they are dangerous and have killed people! This was an interesting topic to get in to! Hear us discuss: Why are they in their own category of drink? Why amphetamines in 1960's Japan h...

This week's topic is Fortune Telling.... Humans have been intrigued about trying to predict the future for millennia, trying to get a glimpse of what their future might have in store for them. Are they destined for riches or will it all go wrong and end in disaster? There are some people who claim to possess the powers to predict the fortunes of others but how? And is it really possible?... Hear u...

This week's topic is Mosquitos....that's right those annoying little flies that like to bite you at night. Their bites are irritating and itchy! They can have you chasing them around a room attempting to swat them, for a long time, with the uncanny ability to dodge your swatting attempts over and over again. Plus they have persistent buzzing wings, so you can usually hear they are nearby before yo...

We are back with Series 7! We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Lighthouses.... It turns out there is much more to lighthouses than you might think! Hear us discuss: What are lighthouses use for? How did they become a thing? The colour of them Their light and powerful lens The upside down lighthouse! Plus your Two Guys One Topic T...

To wrap up "Series 6" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"... We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic. In this episode we provide updates on: Bananas Acupuncture The World Cup Thanksgiving Cigarettes Florence Nightingale The Mari...

This is our 'Listener Choice' episode of the series, thank you to Dan who suggested the topic! We ran a vote on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) and this was the winning suggestion. Follow us to get involved in the next vote. Dan picked this topic because he said it is something that everyone has heard of, but perhaps a lot of people don't know too much about it. Hear us discuss: What is the Stock...

This is our 'Ollie's Choice' of the series episode - which is Paracetamol (or also known as acetaminophen in North America and Japan). A lot of people seemed to be sick or ill and it got Ollie thinking, maybe it would make sense for us and everyone to learn more about it. Hear us discuss: What is it? Why does it have different names? How it was discovered. How it works in your body What happe...

This is our 'Liam's Choice' of the series episode - which is Marvel Avengers. The Avengers seem to be everywhere and Liam thought it made sense for us and everyone to learn more about them. Hear us discuss: What is the Avengers? How did they begin? Who is in it? Marvel Vs D.C Comics How profitable is the franchise Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear...

As we are at the start of the New Year many people reflect and set goals or resolutions for the next 12 months. Unfortunately, most people fail to keep up with their New Years resolution, however this book can help you reach your goals and be more successful - by using the Compound Effect. This was a super interesting book to read and learn about! Hear us discuss: What is the Compound Effect The M...

This week's topic is National Anthems. Each nation has a national anthem, a piece of music, usually focused on the history or traditions of that country, but why? This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen. Hear us discuss: What is a national anthem? When are they used? Who has the oldest one? Why are they important? Some of the best anthem names. What do nat...

This week's topic is The Mariana Trench. The Mariana Trench is home to the deepest part of the ocean, but where is it? That was our first question! This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen. Hear us discuss: Where is it? How deep is it? How it was discovered Has anyone visited it? Does life exist down there? Is it the deepest place on Earth? Plus your Two Gu...

This week's topic is Florence Nightingale. A name, and person, known by many for having a positive impact on nursing but what did Florence actually do? And why does her name live on, well over a hundred years after she died? It turns out her impact on nursing was massive and she fully deserves her status. What an interesting person and topic to learn about. Hear us discuss: How she broke tradition...