Shows
I’m Not The Expert But..The Chilean Mine Disaster (part 1)Join us in this epsode as we take a gander at The Chilean Mine Distaster at the Copiapo mine in 2010, where 33 of the 34 men on shift that day were trapped.
A 770,000 ton chunk of the mountain, sheered off and fell into the mine, completely blocking the access ramp, leaving them no chance of escape.
There's lots of human ingenuity on display here, that should rightfully be admired and some not-so-bright decisisions that deserve much derision, but we'll leave that to up to you.
Tune in and listen to part 1 of a two-part series...
2025-08-1553 minI’m Not The Expert But..The History of Teeth (part 2)In The History of #Teeth part 2, we finish looking at more recent #DentalPractices.
We look at the #hygiene people used to undertake (and "undertake" is a deliberate choice of word, listen to find out why)!
We talk about oul #George #Washington's choppers and how great they were (spoiler alert: they weren't), the pain-killing techniques used back in the day and just how amazing dentistry is nowadays. There's an awful lot to be grateful for considering where the practice of looking after your teeth has come from.
Join us as we give thanks to...
2025-08-0135 minI’m Not The Expert But..The History of Teeth (Part One)This week we're taking a light-hearted look at teeth.
This isn't about any poor, unfortnutate souls who are tormented by their #choppers (a pain I know all too well), this is about how our teeth became the essential bit of kit they are.
How come we have #wisdomteeth? In most cases, they're the teeth that turn up long after all of the others and wreck everything. And why are they called wisdom teeth? And why is it such an ordeal to have them removed?
Come to think of it, how were they removed...
2025-07-1855 minI’m Not The Expert But..Women Who Didn't Get The CreditSince records began, women have been getting a raw deal in every field of discovery. Treated as second-class citizens, women have had to fight adversity from all sides just to be recognised for the work they've done. Whether that's in science, art or even something as common as the disposable nappy/diaper (that's actually a thing, Google: Marion Donovan/the Boater), women weren't taken seriously.
Just watch Hidden Figures, the story of NASA's Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson who were required to work, eat and use the toilet facilities in a different building to their "...
2025-07-041h 05I’m Not The Expert But..That Time The World Nearly EndedJoin us this week as we take a look at a few incidents since 1945 when a couple of individuals in a position of power nearly did the #world in.
But more than that, we're celebrating a few wonderful #humanbeings who, in a moment of clarity, made a different choice, saving us all.
Listen in as we have a laugh at how near the #world came to #armageddon, not because we don't care but because we believe that laughing at such a moment, when we have absolutely no control over the outcome, is all we can...
2025-05-231h 14I’m Not The Expert But..The Swear Word Episode!ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!
This is The Swear Word Episode - this is not for those with a sensitive disposition.
Or young very people who are within ear-shot.
Or old people within ear-shot.
Or your Ma. Or Da. Or your boss. Or teacher - look, we're not trying to talk you out of this one because it's a good oul laugh but just choose where and when you listen to it. Or get your ear-buds.
With all that said, join us as we have a look at the #history of...
2025-05-091h 05I’m Not The Expert But..The Chocolate & Popcorn GodsJoin us for a post #Easter special as we take a look back at an #episode from #Season1, The #Chocolate & #Popcorn #Gods.
What better way to celebrate the start of the weekend, than by listening to how one the most loved #confectionary sweets got to our shores?
From its #SouthAmerican #origins with the #Aztecs to #willywonka, have a listen back to how one of the #World's most loved treats made became something for everyone to enjoy.
Just imagine what it'd be like if it had never been discovered? Imagine a #Chocolate #Free #World...
2025-04-2554 minI’m Not The Expert But..When People Got Sick of Mussolini's Sh*t"Il Douchebag", Benito/Boppo/Benji/Bongo Mussolini ruled over Italy, for nearly 21 years. His Blackshirts wreaked havoc & brutalised the people to enforce Mussolini's will on the people.
He called himself "Il Duce" - well, he was a deuce alright, if you get my meaning ;-).
Join us for a brief glimpse of his reign of terror, being caught, "rescued" by #German troops at the behest of Adolf "The Grape of wrath" #Hitler, his re-capture and his ignominious end at the hands of the very people he repressed.
Good enough for him. The bollox.
2025-04-1145 minI’m Not The Expert But..Words Are Weird#Words Are #Weird. There's no other way to say it.
As of #2023 (apparently), #English (1.5 billion speakers globally), is the most widely-spoken language.
But that's not what this episode is about!
We're all about taking a look at the #weirdness that exists in spoken #English. Words, spellings, meanings, the lot.
In this episode, we take a look at a bit of it, in our own unique non-expert way..
It's probably a #weirdness that exists in all languages but being as we don't speak most other languages, we wouldn't know.
...
2025-03-281h 02I’m Not The Expert But..The Origins of Paddy's DayLá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh! (Pronounced: ‘Lah fay-leh Pah-drig Sun-uh Yee-uv)!
Happy St Patrick's Day everybody!
This week we're diving into another #Irish #festival that the whole world celebrates!
This #March17th rivers will be dyed green, much #Guinness will be drunk and many parades will be marched in all corners of the globe to celebrate St Patrick, the patron #saint of #Ireland.
But did you know he's not the only patron saint of Ireland?
Any idea when the first #PaddysDay march took place?
Or where...
2025-03-141h 16I’m Not The Expert But..Nikola F*cking TeslaJoin us this week as we dive into the life and achievements of one of the greatest minds the world has ever known.
Born July 9/10, 1856, Smiljan, Austrian Empire (now Croatia), #NikolaTesla had quite a unique mind.
#Tesla immigrated to #America in 1884 and set humanity on the road to some pretty incredible places with many of his #innovations.
What at first seemed like an uninspiring #episode (unless you're an engineer or an inventor), turned out to be one of the most thought-provoking episodes we at #ImNotTheExpertBut have done to date.
Hey, how...
2025-02-281h 19I’m Not The Expert But..The Origins of Valentine's DayHAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!
For the day that's in it, join us as we dive back into The #Origins of #ValentinesDay from #Season2.
Listen to how the whole thing has its start in #Celtic #Tradition - and boy was it a weird tradition!
Scmooches and all that garbage to all!
#Lupercali #Virility #Sacrifice #INTEB #ImNotTheExpertBut
2025-02-1435 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Valentine's Day MassacreThis #ValentinesDay2025, to mark this global celebration of love and because the both of us are such romantic sh*tes, we'd like to share a tale of bootlegging, prostitution & murder - with an (un)healthy dash of syphillis thrown in, with you lovely people. Figuratively speaking, that is.
The #ValentinesDayMassacre in #Chicago in 1929 was one of the most infamous events in #history. Seven associates of #bootlegger George "Bug" Moran were gunned down by 4 unknown individuals.
All of this took place during a time when drinking 'alcohol was a crime. #Prohibition led to the establishing of...
2025-02-0754 minI’m Not The Expert But..Escape To FreedomWELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!
We've got an absolute belter to start you off on #Season3. Join us as Pol takes us through a fantastic tale of bravery, ingenuity and downright #Cojones!
On 16 September 1979, two families escaped from #EastGermany by crossing the border into #WestGermany, in the dead of night, in a homemade #HotAirBalloon. Though many iterations and a couple of failed attempts, two enginner-come-balloonists attempted to escape to a better life for them and their families.
The #EastGermanAuthorities were kept out of the loop via some clever thinking and some brazenly lucky moments.
2025-01-241h 23I’m Not The Expert But..Season 2 ReviewWelcome to the Season 2 Review, everybody!
Join us as we listen back to a few of our favourite moments from some of the best episodes from #2024.
We'll see you all on the 17th of January, 2025!
Happy #New #Year!
00:15 - 03:44 - We're Gonna Need Aa Bigger Episode
03:54 - 06:01 - INTEB's Believe It Or Don't (IDGAF) [dec 2023]
06:07 - 08:09 - Merry Krampus & A Grylla New Year
08:14 - 12:20 - The Ology Of Earthquakes (Part I)
12:25 - 20:32 - The Ology Of Earthquakes (Part II)
20:36 - 31:05 - 10...
2024-12-301h 24I’m Not The Expert But..Christmas Movies That Aren'tEPISODE BEGINS AFTER THE CHRISTMAS ADVERT!!
Happy Christmas 2024 everybody! As this is the last Friday before the big day, it's time for our #Christmas episode.
This year, myself and Pol are having a Christmas-movie duel of sorts. Well, not quite but that makes it sound more dramatic. We decided to put a twist on it though.
Instead of making it a regular oul #ChristmasMovie-list-comparison-doodad, we decided to see if there's any room at the inn for a list of movies, that aren't considered "Christmas Movies" per se, but are only watched at #ChristmasTime...
2024-12-201h 30I’m Not The Expert But..Very SuperstitiousAre you superstitious? Yes? No? Are you sure? This week, Del and Pól explore some well known, and some pretty obscure superstitions. Wait until you hear about their origins too..
2024-12-1355 minI’m Not The Expert But..Welcome To The Middle Ages Stinkbags!THE EPISODE BEGINS AFTER OUR CHRISTMAS AD!
The Middle Ages stunk! That's my opinion, so there.
Join us this #Friday, as we take a look at the general hygiene standards of the Middle Ages. It's not so much a look at the sanitation they lived with (we covered that in Are You Taking Sh!te Again[?] and there's no need to go over it again).
This one is a look at how often they washed (but it's not too close a look on account of the smell).
Some of the evidence i...
2024-12-0659 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Darkside of FairytalesJoin us at #midnight to dive into The Darkside of #Fairytales!
Be warned! - This ain't no #Disney channel #fairytale!
Where these tales come from is cold, dark & disturbing. The really crazy thing is; it's not as if they're lesser-known fairytales.
THESE THINGS ARE THE MOST POPULAR ONES OUT THERE!
Thankfully, the stories we all know and love were given the #Disney treatment. If they hadn't been, who knows how unbalanced we all might've turned out?
Join us from midnight for a really great laugh at fairytales like you've...
2024-11-2244 minI’m Not The Expert But..The easily avoidable disaster of the Titanic
One of the most well known sea disasters is the story of #Titanic, the world’s first 'unsinkable ship', which sank on its maiden voyage across the #Atlantic.
It’s a story we all know but what you mightn’t know is just how badly #WhiteStarLines behaved before AND after the tragedy. Or how badly the captains of a couple of vessels behaved during the events of the 15th of April, 1912.
The tragedy of Titanic prompted a series of stricter #maritime safety standards. And rightly so.
In this episode, we discuss the #tragedyofTitanic’s sinking and the horrendous loss of life that o...
2024-11-151h 08I’m Not The Expert But..Vampires!!!The final instalment of our #Halloween2024 extravaganza: #Zombies! & #Werewolves!! & #Vampires!!! (oh my) has dropped!
In #Vampires!!!, we explore the very disturbing origins of the biggest #dawg of them all, the big cheese, the head honcho, Dracula.
Even though #Dracula wasn't the origin of the #Vampire legend, he's the most famous of them all. With Incredible speed, strength, impressive longevity and a questionable dress sense, #Dracula is the stuff of nightmares.
Looking like a bulldog licking p*ss off a nettle one minute, and then a suave sh*te the next, #Dracula could pop u...
2024-10-311h 11I’m Not The Expert But..Werewolves!!The second chapter in our #Halloween2024 extravaganza: "Zombies & Werewolves & Vampires, oh my!" is here!
This time we're taking a look at the very sinister #origins of #werewolves. I don't mind admitting that this #episode freaked me out when I was researching it. I kinda had a fair idea where this one was going to lead but I absolutely DID NOT expect that it would have such disturbing beginnings!
I guess this is what #AllHallowsEve is about.
Shocked. Shocked, I tells ya!
Join us as we dive into the very disturbing #origins...
2024-10-2856 minI’m Not The Expert But..Zombies!"Zombies & Werewolves & Vampires, oh my!" - to quote Dorothy & co when they were walking through the forest in the #WizardofOz. Although I do admit my memory isn't what it used to be so I might be remembering it a bit wrong.
Anyhoo, welcome to the first chapter of our #Halloween2024 extravaganza. To kick it off, we're taking a look at the #Origins and #evolutions of #Zombies.
This is going to be the first of three quick-fire #episode drops right up to #AllHallowsEve. It's a remarkable look at how #zombies got from where they were, to...
2024-10-2551 minI’m Not The Expert But..A look-back at The Origins of Halloween from season 1As a bit of a prelude to Halloween 2024, we're taking a look back at Samhain - The Origins of Halloween from season 1.
This is one of our favourite episodes because it's one of our favourite times of the year! Maybe it's the fact that we get to watch wall-to-wall horror movies, or maybe that we get to flex our pagan muscles, or maybe it's because we get to eat far too many sweets.
Whatever the reasons might be, this is, without doubt, the greatest gift #Ireland has ever given to the world.
Join...
2024-10-1159 minI’m Not The Expert But..Fyre fest: How to Scam a Millenial and Get Away With it.Paradise Island, supermodels, the who's who of social media influencers, exclusive accommodation, Michelin star food, the best live bands in the world and YOU!! What could go wrong? Well EVERYTHING as it turns out.
Welcome to Fyre festival the biggest millennial scam of all time.
#Fyrefest #FyreFestival #Scam #Influencer #LivingTheLife #Millenial #Lifestyles #LifestylesOfTheRichAndTheFamous
2024-09-2757 minI’m Not The Expert But..Very Superstitious 3And once more into the breach dear friends..it's that time of year again! It's time to screw your head on tight, take all that silly hoodoo that people are throwing about on the day and consign it to the bin with us.
Very Superstitious 3 is a dive into EVEN MORE silliness & superstition and their origins. Join us as we explore the superstitions that used to be around and some that are still hanging in there, and some that you may not have known were superstitions at all!
The important thing to remember about today...
2024-09-1349 minI’m Not The Expert But..INTEBstock: Day TwoDay 2 of INTEBstock is a wind down to the inaugural INTEBstock festival. Well, maybe not so much a wind down as a roaring handbraker to end the joyride!
In hindsight, maybe wellies were an item we should've suggested in the first episode but, it is what it is, you're here now, you may as well get muddy up to you eyeballs!
And on the main stage...we have our two mic controllers for the day..
2024-08-301h 08I’m Not The Expert But..INTEBstock Day one.In this episode we look at some of the biggest, best, not so good and plainly bat shit crazy music festivals in history, and Del and Pól share their own festival stories.
No Tent Wellies needed
2024-08-0351 minI’m Not The Expert But..The History of Tattoos (part 2)Tattoos are a ubiquitous in society, they're everywhere and they have a myriad of meanings & reasons - it all depends on who you ask! In The History of Tattoos (part 2), we dive into a host of different reasons for people wearing Tattoos.
From the Polynesian Islands of the pacific, to South American cultures, to ancient Egyptians society, Tattoos served a purpose in life. There is even speculation that some tattooing that was done was for medicinal reasons.
We also briefly cover the tattooing of prisoners in Auschwitz Concentration camp by the Nazis. It would be...
2024-07-191h 04I’m Not The Expert But..The History of Tattoos (part 1)The History of Tattoos (part 1) is a look at an art form whose origins date back more than 5000 years.
Join us as talk about how unheard of it was in the western hemisphere, how it’s reported to have been ‘discovered’, how popular it became, then how “frowned upon” it was and then, today, how popular it is once more.
Whatever your opinion is of those who choose to get inked, there’s no denying it’s always been there in the background and probably always will be. And it’s very, very popular.
We'll also wan...
2024-07-0545 minI’m Not The Expert But..Action Park - America's most dangerous theme park (part 2)In the second part of our Action Park extravaganza, we continue to look at the absolute train wreck that Action Park was. The much loved water theme park, located in Vernon, New Jersey, was an infamous amusement and water park known for its extreme and often dangerous attractions.
Opening in 1978 and operating through the mid-1990s, it gained a notorious reputation due to the high number of injuries and fatalities among its visitors.
The park featured rides that defied conventional safety standards, such as the Cannonball Loop, a waterslide with a full vertical loop, and...
2024-06-0753 minI’m Not The Expert But..Action Park - America's most dangerous theme park (part 1)Nestled in the verdant hills of Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park earned a notorious reputation as "The World's Most Dangerous Amusement Park" during its heyday from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. Founded by entrepreneur Gene Mulvihill, this unique amusement park offered visitors an unparalleled level of freedom and thrills, often at the expense of safety.
Action Park was renowned for its daring and often poorly engineered rides, which pushed the boundaries of conventional amusement park design. Attractions like the Cannonball Loop, a waterslide with a complete vertical loop, and the Alpine Slide, a concrete luge...
2024-05-2443 minI’m Not The Expert But..Samurai & Shinobi - Which one are you?This week, we discuss the AWESOMENESS of the Samurai. And there's no discussing the Samurai without talking about the Shinobi, or as we in the western hemisphere know them - the Ninja.
Join us for a rambling chat (only the way we can do rambly) about feudal Japan, the 47 Ronin (who we all know about from the Keanu Reeves movie) & Yasuke, who was the first (and possibly only) black samurai.
And you know we're gonna mention The Simpsons at some stage! But to be fair, The Walking Dead, South Park & Austin Powers get a mention...
2024-05-101h 15I’m Not The Expert But..INTEB's Believe It Or Don't (IDGAF) #2In the latest episode of INTEB's Believe It Or Don't (IDGAF), we dive into a whole new bunch of interesting facts that you won't believe are true.
Some are fun, exciting, uplifting and one or two are a wee bit disturbing but hey, that's the human race for you! We're just a bunch of weird, bald apes doing shit.
#lemon&lime #romans #divers #whales #starwars #startrek #montypython #facts #strangefacts #funfacts #INTEB #ImNotTheExpertBut
2024-04-2646 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Unbelievably, Ridiculous Legend of Hugh GlassSea-faring captain, pirate, honorary member of the Pawnee, Frontiersman and all around hard-to-kill, obstinate bastard.
Ladies & Gentlemen, meet Hugh Glass - the true story behind the blockbuster movie, The Revenant. Honestly, if the story of Hugh Glass' entire life had been the narrative of that movie, people would've left movie theatres crying "bullshit"!
It's that unbelievable.
Join us for an hour or so while we go through his life from its beginnings in Scranton, PA to his eventual death in.....well, you'll just have to listen in, won't you? Don't worry, it'll totally b...
2024-04-121h 01I’m Not The Expert But..The Origins of EasterIn The Origins Of Easter, we'll take you through some of the myths & traditions associated with the holiday.
Have you ever wondered why Easter is a thing?
And why now? Like, why this time of year?
Where are its origins to be found?
Turns out they’re to be found everywhere! Literally, everywhere! They form a belief system in every facet of every culture in some way shape or form.
And what’s with the Easter bunny, but more to the point, what’s with the Easter bunny and why eggs...
2024-03-2949 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Bone WarsThe Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, was a period of intense scientific rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh in the late 19th century. Both men were eager to discover and name as many new dinosaur species as possible, and their rivalry turned into a bitter and often unethical competition.
The Bone Wars involved the discovery and excavation of numerous dinosaur fossils in the American West, particularly in states like Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Cope and Marsh spared no effort in outdoing each other, resorting to tactics such as bribery...
2024-03-1551 minI’m Not The Expert But..Harriet Tubman - Conductor, Spy, Black MosesEmbark on a journey through history with us on the latest episode of "I'm Not the Expert But", as we shine a light on the incredible life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Delve into the courageous actions of this iconic woman, who defied the odds and risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom.
Join us as we explore Tubman's remarkable feats, not only with the clandestine network of the Underground Railroad and the enduring impact of their collective struggle for justice, but also her heroism during the US Civil War.
...
2024-03-0158 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Origins of Valentine's DayHOT OFF THE PRESSES! ONLY RECORDED TODAY AT 1PM GMT!
Have you ever wondered why you celebrate Valentine's Day? I mean, apart from the fact that you'll probably get the sh!te kicked out of you if you don't make an effort. Have you ever wondered why chocolates & roses are the go-to gift? And why do we send cards and sign "your secret Valentine"?
Well wonder no more! We've got the low-down on the whole thing and it's not what you thought it was. Or at least it's not what we thought it w...
2024-02-1435 minI’m Not The Expert But..Ten Cent Beer NightIn the history of bad ideas in sports, this ranks as one of the worst. There's probably a "worst ideas in sports" list somewhere on the internet and if TEN CENT BEER NIGHT isn't in the top ten of that list, I'd be surprised & alarmed in equal measure.
"Suprised" because the author of that list doesn't think Ten Cent Beer Night is worthy enough (or has never heard of it) and;
"Alarmed" because that means there's 10 worse ideas out there.
Yikes.
If you've never heard of Ten Cent Beer Night before, re...
2024-02-0256 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Ology Of Earthquakes Part IIIn part 2 of The Ology of Earthquakes, we find out if Fukushima was a mere Diablo Canyon 2 (from The Simpsons) or if it came close to a Chernobyl-type scenario?
(Hint - it was the latter).
We discuss one of the worst disasters in recorded history; the 2004 tsunami that
brought so much devastation to the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean - and also just how far the tsunami reached before it ran out of energy.
We'll also tell you how Greek legends fit in with earthquakes. Be sure to hold onto your hat f...
2024-01-191h 09I’m Not The Expert But..The Ology of EarthquakesEarthquakes are ever-present. There are a million or so quakes around the world every year, ranging from the most innocuous tremors to the catastrophic scenarios we all think of when we hear the term "earthquake".
Join us as we dive into the science behind earthquakes in a very amateur fashion because hey(!), we're all about the amateur angle!
This is starting 2024 of on a really good footing, if you'll excuse the parlance.
2024-01-041h 04I’m Not The Expert But..Merry Krampus & A Gryla New YearIT’S THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE! It’s festive and it’s fun and it’s festive again.
But if you think it’s all festive fun & shit, all I’ll say is; “Yeah, you keep thinking that”. There’s some traditions waaaay worse than telling your kid that if they don’t behave, they’ll only get a lump of coal for Christmas. Have a listen to find out what they are…I guarantee, they’ll surprise you, and maybe mildly shock you too.
MERRY KRAMPUS & A GRYLA NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
SEE YOU IN 2024..
2023-12-221h 29I’m Not The Expert But..INTEB’s: Believe It...Or Don’t (I don’t give a f*ck)J’ever hear a fact that stopped you dead in your tracks and an involuntary “WHAT!?” escaped your mouth without warning? Or heard something so unbelievable, so ludicrous that your very essence absolutely refused to believe it? Well, here’s a bunch of them..they might not all illicit the responses just mentioned but we guarantee, they will illicit a response.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce the very first episode of INTEB’s: Believe it or Not* (complete with our own unique twist on the title).
*This episode owes BIG thanks and a huge debt...
2023-12-1555 minI’m Not The Expert But..We’re Gonna Need A Bigger EpisodeSharks have been swimming in the oceans of the world for an estimated 450 million years - EVEN BEFORE TREES EXISTED!
The Great White, probably the most famous shark of them all, has developed a very bad & somewhat undeserved reputation over the years.
An amazing animal, it's one of nature's most incredible predators, but it's not alone. Not by a long shot. Join us for the most incredible dive into sharks (pun very much intended).
However, we can't call this a deep dive because there's just too much to fit into just one episode. Or...
2023-12-011h 30I’m Not The Expert But..The Best Bits: A Season One ReviewIt's the end of season 1! Grab a cup of tea and enjoy our review of the best episodes from season 1.
Alternatively, you can use the index below to jump to your favourite clip from certain episodes.
00:19 Ray Harryhausen
02:47 - Medusa's Shit Deal
06:15 -Immortal Jellyfish & Sci-fi Reality
09:34 - Ha Ha, April fools
11:57 - Very Superstitious
15:07 - The Chocolate & Popcorn Gods
17:30 - Unsciency DNA
21:25 - We Need To Discuss Your Dog
23:27 - Stone Age Monkeys
25:49 - From Apollo To Artemis, Mankind's Pissing Contest
27:45 - Fasting on Friday, S...
2023-11-031h 08I’m Not The Expert But..Samhain: The Origins of HalloweenThis week's episode is our Halloween special.
Samhain is the original Halloween. All the things people love about Halloween originated in the Samhain Harvest Festival celebrated by the ancient Celts.
Why do we dress up at Halloween? Why do we trick or treat? Why do we carve Jack O'Lanterns? And why carve them from pumpkins?
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about one of the best holiday seasons given to the world by the #Irish. A fact we couldn't be more proud of.
#INTEB #ImNotTheExpertBut #Samhain #Halloween #PumpkinCarving #Ghosts #Gh...
2023-10-2759 minI’m Not The Expert But..Mind Blown!
"This week we're into blowing minds. The time has come to, once more dive into the internet and find some lesser known, yet crazy interesting facts that will Blow. Your. Mind.
Well, we can't say it'll be your mind that gets blown but it might very well be. There's only one way to find out one way or the other...
Get your ears around this.
#INTEB #ImNotTheExpert #MindBlown #Facts #InterestingFacts #Podcasts #PodcastAndChill #podcastersoffacebook
2023-10-2059 minI’m Not The Expert But..Very Superstitious 2To mark the day that many people around the world fear through superstitious or even religious beliefs, here's our very own Very Superstitious 2. A compilation of stories & superstitions from around the world to entertain, amuse & even distract you from a day that really doesn't hold any more power over you than any other day-of-the-week.
But just on the off chance #FridayThe13th is a big, scary monster lurking in the dark recesses of the day, you might want to think about protecting yourself with this talismanic doozy of an episode.
Happy FridayThe13th everyone
2023-10-131h 15I’m Not The Expert But..When Volcanoes Explode (part 2)In the final part of when Volcanoes Explode, tune in to hear Paul & Del discuss more insanely interesting facts about volcanoes in every corner of the world. We talk volcanoes, we talk calderas, we talk tectonics. glaciers, pyroclastic surges and we even talk about a pretty special, pretty old tree...
There's also tons of stuff in here. Buckle up!
#INTEB #ImNotTheExpert #Volcanoes #Pompeii #LiquidHotMagma #Podcasts #PodcastAndChill #podcastersoffacebook
2023-10-091h 24I’m Not The Expert But..When Volcanoes Explode (Part 1)
From Mount St Helens to Krakatoa, When Volcanoes Explode its quite the fireworks display. In this episode we discuss some of the most famous eruptions in history and we delve into a bit of amateur volcanology (no, not Mr Spock)
2023-09-2347 minI’m Not The Expert But.....And Now The Weather (Part 2)We continue our whistle-stop tour of some of the world’s most extreme weather events, and take an in depth look into one of the most famous & unique storms on record.
2023-09-1555 minI’m Not The Expert But.....And Now The Weather (Part 1)Ever get p*ssed off with the weather where you live? Ever wish you could go somewhere hotter, colder, wetter or windier? Well, some of the people in this week's episode probably did too.
Everything you every wanted to know about extreme weather - THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS NOT TO BE MIST!
(J'see what we did there)?
2023-09-091h 14I’m Not The Expert But..So You Think You Know The Celts (Part 2)In part two of our deep dive into the Celts, we look at the Roman conquest of Celtic Europe. We'll recount the stout resistance offered by the Celtic Clans Of Galicia, Gaul, Scotland & Ireland. And then there was the Icini rebellion lead by Boudicea against the Romans in England!
We in Ireland, owe Boudicea a greater debt of gratitude than most people realize.
2023-09-0656 minI’m Not The Expert But..Are You Talking Sh1te Again?Ever sit on the throne and wonder what we did before the advent of running water, lovely clean ceramics & handy flush cisterns? Today we take a walk through the history of toilets, try not to step in anything.
We want to send a huge thank you to Andrew Kavanagh for passing us the link to one of the most astonishingly tragic facts we’ve ever read. We sh¹t you not!*
*We’ll never apologise for that pun. That was just glorious, and YOU know it!
2023-08-3055 minI’m Not The Expert But..Grace O’Malley - Pirate QueenGráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was one of Ireland's most incredible & historic characters that you've probably never heard about. Historians attempted to write her out of history but she's still remembered, her legend has endured.
Have a listen to the astonishing story of one of Ireland's most unbelievable characters.
2023-08-1459 minI’m Not The Expert But..Flip Who The What Now?
Just in time for your two weeks away in the sun, here's an essential guide to all of the "harmless" hand gestures you use in everyday life, what they really mean & what you could actually be saying. Don't worry, we've got your back..
2023-07-311h 02I’m Not The Expert But..So You Think You Know The Celts? PART 1In this episode, we track the expansion of the Celts across ancient europe and take a look at their mythology & religious practices.
2023-07-2255 minI’m Not The Expert But..Interesting Junk & StuffEver wanted to be a Pub Quiz God?
‘Course you did.
Ever needed the temporary adulation of a pub full of drunks?
'Course you have.
This Week, we've got you covered with some bizarre & quirky facts, guaranteed to impress your mates!
2023-07-1843 minI’m Not The Expert But..I Don’t Think That Means What You Think It MeansPol puts Del in the hot-seat for a game of "What do these commonly misused words actually mean"?
"I don't cover myself in glory" - Del.
2023-07-1430 minI’m Not The Expert But..Fasting on Friday, Shoeless on Sundays and other Plague CuresThere comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to try everything they can think of, no matter how ridiculous, just to try and catch a break.
That’s not now though. In the latest episode of I’m Not The Expert But… we’ll share all the things people did to avert disaster during the 1347 -1351 #Plague outbreak with you.
2023-07-041h 02I’m Not The Expert But..From Apollo To Artemis Mankinds Pissing ContestThis week, we take a deep dive into manned space exploration. Where have we been? How did we get there? where are we going next? And why?
2023-06-3052 minI’m Not The Expert But..Stone Age MonkeysIn this episode, we discover a troop of Panamanian Capuchin Monkeys who've reached a pretty impressive evolutionary milestone, and they're not alone!
2023-06-0916 minI’m Not The Expert But..We Need To Discuss Your DogIn this episode, we celebrate Mans Best Friend and explore the origins of our faithful canine pets. You'll never look at your Dog the same way again.
2023-06-0927 minI’m Not The Expert But..Unsciency DNAThis week, we take a fun & decidedly non-scientific look at DNA and discover some startling similarities across seemingly diverse species.
2023-06-0244 minI’m Not The Expert But..The Chocolate and Popcorn GodsThis week, we explore the "divine" origins of two of the worlds favorite snacks, Chocolate & Popcorn.
All hail the Chocolate & Popcorn Gods!
2023-05-2654 minI’m Not The Expert But..Ha Ha April FoolsJust where did April fools Day come from and what shenanigans do we get up on April 1st. .
2023-05-1935 minI’m Not The Expert But..Immortal Jellyfish & Sci-fi RealityThis week, Pól and Del dive into a unique species of Jellyfish who appear to have cracked the secret to immortality, and relfect on the similarities between the world we live in today & the world envisioned by classic Science fiction visionaries .
2023-05-061h 01I’m Not The Expert But..**Bonus Episode** Medusa’s Sh*t DealThis week, we discuss the little known and shocking origin story of one of Greek Mythology’s most well known & much reviled characters, Medusa. Trigger Warning: this episode touches on issues of Sexual Violence and victim blaming. If this is something you feel may effect you, proceed with caution.
2023-04-2326 minI’m Not The Expert But..Ray HarryhausenThis week, Del talks about Ray Harryhausen and the revolutionary film making techniques he mastered & techniques he helped establish.
This is part one of double header.
2023-04-2119 min2023-04-0831 min