What’s Going On?

There are only 360 days left until next Halloween!  In case you already miss one of the greatest holidays, the What's Going On duo has brought you a little throwback with the history of candy more ancient than our grandparents. We dive deep into some of the simplest of recipes and question what truly is the greatest and worst candy of all! Please pop open a bag or box of your favorite candy a...

In this spooktacular episode of What’s Going On we bring back the rivalry of Freddy vs Jason for our exploration of the tricks and treats behind Halloween! Where did Halloween start? Why do we dress up? What does the Devil have to do with jack-o’-lanterns? And why do killers in movies always walk so damn slow? What’s Going On isn’t scared to tackle these questions, but before we get there we remin...

In this episode, we take a brief dive into the science behind mint gum and the chilling effects it has on your tastebuds! Don't worry, we really don't get that deep into it. . .  However, we are still shocked at how little we know about mint and its vast family! Join us for a quick spin around the block and like always, try not to learn too much. For those of you who have reached out and aske...

In this episode, we take a safely distanced look at the explosive history of the firework! Can you guess what the first firework was made out of? A little hint, it has nothing to do with explosives and is simply one main ingredient! Can you guess what the average firework show today costs? How about what makes a firework shine bright with various colors of the rainbow?! If any of these questions h...

In this episode, we take a peek into seeing if there is a significance behind why there are so many different colored fire hydrants! As usual, we get pretty off-topic and start digging into small side pieces of firefighting history! For all lovers of the unknown, take a quick gander at the little things that puzzle us in life and try not to learn too much... For those of you who have reached out a...

*Disclaimer* This recording was made the day before Jayson purchased the beautiful mic that he has now! With that in mind, the audio on this short episode is less than ideal, but still worth a listen!  In this episode, we tackle the tough question of who changes street lights? How come you rarely see them being changed and does the crosswalk buttons really do anything? By the way, yes we real...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into that dark roasted bean sauce a healthy majority of us consume nearly every morning! With its history almost as rich as its flavor, this episode will surely give you a great start to your morning and put that pep in your step to conquer the day! Be aware that in the beginning, we have a little update to our sweepstakes giveaway!! As always, thank you for li...

In this episode, we continue with the history of the radio, but we are now looking into how the radio became an everyday household item! The switch from military use to our grandparent's tuning into a suspense show was a much slower process than one may think! Lastly, there is a little gift waiting for you guys about half-way into the episode! Pay close attention and try not to get too scared as w...

Welcome to the first official episode of What's Going On?!  We thought it would be appropriate to start with a topic that kickstarted the ability for our podcast to even exist! Without the radio, many forms of audio entertainment would have never existed and quite frankly the world would be a very boring place. Thankfully, a handful of geniuses didn't come together but instead pushed each oth...

#0.3 Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before we figured out how audio recording worked, so the sound quality is not amazing but the fun definitely is! Slip into your bathing suit because we are cannonballing to all things water as we plunge into the making of modern indoor plumbing and the systems behind it.  Intro music was found free and uncopyrighted at: https://www.youtube.com/w...

*Audio Disclaimer* - This episode was recorded before Patrick and I realized just how crucial proper audio equipment is! Due to this late realization, this episode has audio that may not be viewed as the best and can sometimes be rough on the ears! However, there are some solid jokes and interesting history here that we deemed worthy for our viewers! LISTEN IF YOU DARE! Take a peek into the thick...

#0.1 Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before we figured out how audio recording worked, so the sound quality is not amazing but the fun definitely is! Ever wonder how the Olympics started or what the chips are that track runners in a race? Then you've come to the right episode, join us as we run through this story of strange competitions, courageous competitors, and a little chip that has a b...

Special Thanks to those who helped make this trailer and all of its glory! Tom Cooler - Voice Over Tim Eightay - Background music! “RudeBwoy”