Two Guys One Topic

This week's topic is Cigarettes. The world’s view on smoking cigarettes has changed dramatically over the last century. We all know they are bad for you, so presumably not that many people smoke, right? Turns out that is not that case! Hear us discuss: Where they came from. How they got their name The ingredients How the industry exploded How bad are they for you? Nicotine effects Cigarettes compa...

This week's topic is Thanksgiving A national holiday, particularly in the USA, that has grown and grown with a lot of traditions now associated with it. We knew it had something to do with pilgrims and turkey, but how and why did it all begin? And how has it changed? Hear us discuss: How did it start? Who was at the first meal? How much has it changed since? American Football Tradition Black Frida...

This week's topic is The World Cup. The World Cup is a truly enormous global sporting event, but how and why did it even start in the first place. It turns out this is a super interesting topic. Hear us discuss: How did it start? How has it evolved? The physio who knocked himself out Barefoot India Why host? And how much does it cost to host? FIFA controversy Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway....

This week's topic is Acupuncture. It is a topic we knew very little about, and have not experienced ourselves, and another topic where we had a lot of questions about it! Hear us discuss: How painful is it? How did it come about? What is Qi (Chee) Your body's meridians What is the procedure like? A placebo or real? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear...

We are back with Series 6! We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Bananas...yes, the bendy yellow fruit. 🍌 It turns out there is much more to bananas than you might think! Hear us discuss: Why are they bendy? That bananas don't grow on trees... 99% of the world eat the exact same banana That there is more than just the bendy yellow...

To wrap up "Series 5" 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"... In this episode we provide updates on: Antartica Diplomatic Immunity Hells Angels Hangovers Galileo Volcanoes Anaesthesia Inflation We hope you have enjoyed Series 5 and hopefully we will be back for...

This week's topic is Anaesthesia, which is the Series 5 "Listener Choice" episode. Thank you to Hannah for the topic suggestion, and to everyone who voted for this as a topic on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) A surprising number of people are afraid of anaesthesia. The idea of “going under” or being “put to sleep” can cause people to start feeling anxious. Listen to hear if that is something the...

This week's topic is Diplomatic Immunity, which is the Series 5 "Ollie's Choice" episode. These two words get put together and are banded around in the news, stories or films, but what actually do they mean and where did it come from? This was a super interesting topic to learn all about! Hear us discuss: What do the words actually mean? How did it all start? Who can get diplomatic immunity? Can t...

This week's topic is Volcanoes, which is the Series 5 "Liam's Choice" episode. This is a topic you get taught at school, but it seems way more interesting this time round! It turned out it was a super interesting topic to re-learn all those years later! Hear us discuss: Magma Vs Lava 3 Types of volcanoes Different shaped volcanoes Tectonic plates Ring of fire Why live near one? Plus your Two Guys...

This week's topic is Hells Angels. Of all the motorcycle organisations in the world, the Hells Angels are probably the most famous… or should that be infamous? Ever since they formed in 1948, they’ve been attracting controversy, getting on the wrong side of the law, and making all kinds of mischief... This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What is it all about? Ho...

This week's topic is Inflation. A topic that is very relevant and in the news a lot right now, but what is it and is it something we need to be concerned about? This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What is it? The biggest shopping basket in the world How is it measured? Why does it happen? Who controls it? Can it be a good thing? Hyperinflation Plus your Two Guy...

This week's topic is Hangovers. A topic neither of us know anything about.....or actually a topic we wish we knew nothing about.... Many people have been there: After a night of one too many beers or wines, you wake up with a pounding headache and crippling nausea. But why do they happen? This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What it's name means. What causes han...

This week's topic is Glastonbury. It's an enormous festival, seems like it rains there every year, theres loads of mud and amazing bands. But how and why did it start? This was a super interesting topic and somewhere we now want to visit and experience! Hear us discuss: What and where is it? How did it all begin? Michael Eavis (legend) It's enormous growth Not just music The environmental impact P...

This week's topic is the Summer Solstice. Something a lot of people will have heard of by who do we have them and why is it celebrated? Hear us discuss: What is the Summer Solstice? Why do we have them? How is it traditionally celebrated? Astro-archeology Stone Henge Druids Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Contact /...

This week's topic is Clowns. Some people love them some people hate them but where did these sometimes creepy characters come from? It was great learning how clowns began and then evolved over the years, but the most mind blowing thing for us is how they 'copyright' their face! Hear us discuss: How clowns began The three types of clowns Clowns Vs Jesters The Clown Commandments How clowns 'copyrigh...

This week's topic is Galileo. Galileo, or Galileo Galilei to say his full name, kept coming up when we researched other topics so we thought it would be a good idea to understand who this chap actually is - turns out he is a pretty big deal and regarded as many top scientists as the "farther of modern science". It was incredible learning about Galileo and what impact his life from 400 years ago is...

This week's topic is Ikea. Something nearly everyone has heard of, it's that place with the great value furniture and the cheap meatballs - but how do you pronounce it? It was incredible learning about why Ikea is so successful and how they get you to buy so much. Hear us discuss: How to pronounce it! How they name their items The Ikea Effect Their psychological tricks Bula Bula Their meatballs Pl...

This week's topic is Anime. It is another one of our topics we had no idea about before reading and researching all about it. It was incredible to learn how popular and part of Japanese culture anime is. Hear us discuss: Anime Vs Manga The godfather of Anime The eyes! Why is it so popular The various types The brilliant names of some shows. Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have list...

We are back with Series 5! We are looking forward to learning more about topics and sharing some knowledge with you all. This week's topic is Antarctica. Hear us discuss: What is it like there? When was it discovered? The race to the South Pole. What happens there? Dinosaurs lived there How many South Poles are there? It's future is melting. Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have lis...

We are super excited to welcome to this week’s interview episode... An NFT expert to help simplify what can be a very complicated topic, someone who is the CEO of Yummy Crypto (that has it's own NFT project). It is a pleasure to welcome to the podcast......Joe Foot. Joe is definitely the Topic Expert we needed to speak with! Hear us discuss: Joe's history in the crypto and NFT space, including own...

To wrap up "Series 4" 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"... In this episode we provide updates on: The Oscars Northern Lights Lego Magic Sumo Wrestling NFT's International Space Station We hope you have enjoyed Series 4 and hopefully we will be back for a Ser...

This week's topic is you Listener Choice, as voted for by you, which is 'Worcestershire Sauce'. This wasn't a topic we had thought about doing, but we are pleased we have done it. We didn't realise how interesting this little bottle of sauce is! Thank you for all the topic suggestions that you sent us, and in particular, thank you to Jeremy on Instagram for this suggestion. To be involved in the n...

We are super excited to welcome to this week’s interview episode... Someone referred to as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong,” a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot who was the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, it is a pleasure to welcome to the podcast astronaut......Commander Chris Hadfield. Chris is definitely the Topic Expert we needed to s...

This week's topic is Ollie's choice and he chose the 'International Space Station'. It turns out the International Space Station is the most complex scientific and technological endeavor ever undertaken. It is also somewhere a lot of people have dreamed about going to but very few have actually visited. It was incredible to learn all about the ISS and almost even more incredible that Ollie and Lia...

This week's topic is Liam's choice and he chose 'Magic'. People of all ages seem to love magic. Magic captivates audiences for all different reasons: the disbelief, or trying to figure it out, enjoying seeing other people reactions, or even seeing people performing dangerous acts that seem impossible. This was a super interesting topic to get in to. Hear us discuss: Why did magic disappear for 1,5...