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QuickBitesEpisode 93: The Michelin Guide Pauline looks into the origins of the Michelin Guide. Find the show on Twitter or Instagram or Tumblr. Send requests to be an expert or enthusiast guest to QuickBitesPod@gmail.com
2023-08-2410 minQuickBitesEpisode 92: FEMA Pauline explores the continuing evolution of FEMA. Find the show on Twitter or Instagram or Tumblr. Send requests to be an expert or enthusiast guest to QuickBitesPod@gmail.com
2023-08-0117 minQuickBitesEpisode 91: Company Towns Pauline describes the Company Town structure and gives examples of the good, the bad, and the massacre. Find the show on Twitter or Instagram or Tumblr. Send requests to be a guest expert or enthusiast to QuickBitesPod@gmail.com
2023-07-0615 minQuickBitesEpisode 90: Stochastic TerrorismPauline breaks down the rhetoric used in Stochastic Terrorism, the characteristics of those most at risk of being influenced by its messaging, and how to spot shifts in The Overton Window. Find the show on Twitter or Instagram. Send requests to be a guest expert/enthusiast to QuickBitesPod@gmail.com
2023-06-2118 minQuickBitesEpisode 89: EnronPauline explains the rise and scandalous collapse of Enron Corporation. Find the show on Twitter or Instagram
2023-06-0121 minQuickBitesEpisode 88: Safe Injection SitesPauline makes the case for opening more Safe Injection Sites to help address the opioid crisis.
2023-02-0817 minQuickBitesEpisode 87: Private Detective Agencies' Role in US Labor HistoryPauline covers how businesses used middle-men to suppress their workers in the late 19th/early 20th century.
2023-01-3123 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: How to Implement Eye Contact Consistently and EffectivelyIn the previous QuickBites episode, you learned why eye contact is so important and powerful. In this episode, you'll discover how to do it well.
2022-07-2103 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: Discover the Many Benefits Eye Contact Provides YouDo you want to engage your audiences? Of course, you do! And this QuickBites episode will help you increase the level of engagement -- for your audiences and you! Eye contact is one of the most important and powerful tools when it comes to engaging your audience. A form of communication unto itself, it provides many benefits. Tune in and discover the more significant ones.
2022-07-1402 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: It's Time to Come Out From Behind the LecternHave you ever seen speakers who appear almost grateful to stand behind lecterns? It's fairly common because many speakers believe lecterns -- no matter their size -- shield them from their audiences. Yup, it's another security blanket. Tune into this brief QuickBites episode and learn how you can make a greater connection with your audiences by coming out from behind the lecterns.
2022-06-3003 minQuickBitesEpisode 86: Coffee ProductionPauline shares the steps coffee goes through from harvest to brew (including processing styles), then covers the four waves of the coffee industry. Find ‘The Marvelous Madames’ Podcast at https://linktr.ee/themarvelousmadames :30 The Coffee Production Process, 13:44 Promo: The Marvelous Madames Podcast, 14:30 The Four Waves of Coffee
2022-04-2126 minQuickBitesEpisode 85: Lebensraum, and The Siege of LeningradPauline covers the German term ‘Lebensraum’, its part in the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, and part of that invasion - The Siege of Leningrad. 0:05 Best Anythings (Ted Lasso, Legends of Tomorrow rewatch), 1:52 Lebensraum, 6:31 The Siege of Leningrad
2022-04-0717 minQuickBitesEpisode 84: An Intro to Reading Classic Literature with Art from The Bookshelf Odyssey PodcastPauline is joined by Art from The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, who shares some ways to get into reading classic literature, and gives some recommendations of diverse authors and stories. Find Art at His website and on YouTube and on Twitter 0:00 Art’s Intro, 3:14 Best Anythings (Picard, A Flicker In The Dark), 6:12 An Intro to Reading Classic Literature
2022-03-1139 minQuickBitesEpisode 83: Marxism vs. Cultural MarxismPauline compares the basis of Marxist theory to the origin of the Cultural Marxism conspiracy theory. 0:05 Best Anythings (Killing Eve is back, The Endgame, Learning to play chess), 2:22 Marxism vs. Cultural Marxism
2022-03-0415 minQuickBitesEpisode 82: The Communist ManifestoPauline covers how Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ fight for the working class led to writing the Communist Manifesto. 0:05 Best Anythings (Single Drunk Female, Abbott Elementary), 1:22 The Communist Manifesto
2022-02-2415 minQuickBitesEpisode 81: Plant IntelligencePauline shares the evidence of Plant Intelligence including communication, learning/memory, and problem solving. 05: Best Anythings (The Eyes of Tammy Faye, We Need to Talk About Bill Cosby, JFK Revisited:Through the Looking Glass), 2:36 Plant Intelligence
2022-02-1018 minQuickBitesEpisode 80: The Halifax ExplosionPauline shares the cause and destruction of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Best Anythings; :05 Star Trek Discovery, 1:15 The Winter Olympics Begins, Topic; 1:50 The Halifax Explosion
2022-02-0316 minQuickBitesEpisode 79: FDR’s New DealPauline covers the burst of new agencies and policies created during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency to aid in recovery from the Great Depression. Best Anythings; :06 Peacemaker on HBOMax, Topic; 1:00 The New Deal
2022-01-2711 minQuickBitesEpisode 78: Humanistic PsychologyPauline breaks down the traits and origins of Humanistic Psychology. Best Anythings; :05 Yellowjackets S1, Topic; 1:13 Humanistic Psychology
2022-01-2014 min2022-01-1316 minQuickBitesEpisode 76: The Boston Tea PartyPauline breaks down the events leading to and from the Boston Tea Party. Best Anythings; 2:22 Dickinson, 3:25 Home Economics, Topic; 6:55 The Boston Tea Party
2022-01-0629 minQuickBitesEpisode 75: The First ‘Under Appreciated Women’ SpecialThe hosts discuss some accomplishments of under appreciated women from Hollywood history. Best Anythings; 1:32 Clickbait on Netflix, Topics; 2:45 Under Appreciated Women in Entertainment
2021-09-1049 minQuickBitesEpisode 74: Domesticated Sunflowers, and Personality TestsJessica shares the history of Sunflowers as domestic crops, and Pauline covers the history/ limits of Personality Tests. Best Anythings; 1:45 Dr. Death docu-series and show, Topics; 5:00 Domesticated Sunflowers, 18:45 Personality Tests
2021-09-0349 minQuickBitesEpisode 73: Lucid Dreaming, and OSHAJessica explores Lucid Dreaming, and Pauline shares the history of worker safety laws/ the creation of OSHA. Best Anythings; 2:00 The USWNT in the Olympic Semifinals, 4:15 Motherland Fort Salem, Topics; 7:16 Lucid Dreaming, 24:40 OSHA
2021-08-0554 minQuickBitesEpisode 72: Tears, and the Americans with Disabilities ActJessica shares the types and function of tears, and Pauline covers the history and components of the ADA. Best Anythings; 0:40 USWNT, 1:15 Steak-umm Twitter, 4:30 Manifest, 6:42 Ghislaine Maxwell docu series, 8:35 Dear Zachary, 10:00 The Choice, 10:33 Simone Biles, Topics; 16:00 Tears, 26:45 Americans with Disabilities Act
2021-07-2956 minQuickBitesEpisode 71: Rollercoaster History, and Aviation ProgressJessica shares the history of Rollercoasters in America, and Pauline compares the beginnings of powered human flight to the 2021 Virgin Galactic space flight. Best Anythings; 1:10 Atypical, 2:20 In The Dark, 4:54 Gardening Attempts, Topics; 6:40 Rollercoasters, 26:25 Aviation Progress
2021-07-1559 minQuickBitesEpisode 70: Kegels, and the Detroit Race RiotsJessica shares the origins/ benefits/ technique of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Pauline recounts Detroit’s race/ police brutality based uprisings in 1943 and 1967. Best Anythings; 0:25 Manifest, 2:00 House projects with Dad/ Writing competition update, 2:35 New glasses (plus an astigmatism discussion), Topics; 7:15 Kegels, 16:38 Detroit Race Riots
2021-07-0939 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: How to Have Confidence in Yourself and Your PresentationsDo you want to have more confidence in yourself and your presentations? You can! Listen in to this QuickBites episode (less than 5 minutes) and learn the secret. When you do, you'll be as confident as a bird landing on a branch.
2021-07-0104 minQuickBitesEpisode 69: Cocktails, and CartographyJessica gives a brief history of Cocktails, and Pauline shares a slightly less brief history of Cartography. Best Anythings; 0:35 Workin Moms, 0:55 Difficult People, Topics; 2:00 Cocktails, 12:35 Cartography
2021-06-2438 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: How Proper Preparation Prevents Poor PresentationsWhat do you think about preparation? Well, I don't know about you, but I wasn't a fan. Why? Oh, let me count the ways … It's time consuming … I have a lot to do, and preparation for those things takes up precious time. It's not fun … Let's face it. It can be pretty boring. It's not the sexy part of anything, especially public speaking … I want to get to the exciting part of things, and preparation just isn't it! In this QuickBites episode (under 5 minutes), learn to embrace preparation and how it prov...
2021-06-2403 minQuickBitesEpisode 68: (Un)Lucky Number 13, and Magnus HirschfeldJessica covers reasons the number 13 is considered lucky or unlucky, and Pauline shares the work of gay rights pioneer Magnus Hirschfeld. Best Anythings; 0:20 New house project/ visitor, 1:20 Pauline’s writing ego-boost, 2:22 Upcoming TV show returns, 3:45 Public speaking success, Topics; 4:05 (Un)Lucky Number 13, 20:50 Magnus Hirschfeld
2021-06-1737 minQuickBitesEpisode 67: Tattoos, and the U.S. Power GridJessica reveals the history of Tattoos and Tattooing, and Pauline covers the structure (and possible future) of the U.S. Power Grid. Best Anythings; 0:15 The Keystone XL pipeline is defeated, 0:34 The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, 3:30 Speech Prep, 4:08 Summer Yard Prep, 5:35 Topic Prep, 6:25 Best Sports Anythings, Topics; 8:00 Tattoos, 25:45 The U.S. Power Grid
2021-06-1053 min
Public Speaking with Peter GeorgeQuickBites: How to Enunciate to Engage Your AudienceA key tenet of sales is to make it easy for your prospective customers to buy from you. Making the process too convoluted, it's believed, increases the likelihood that they buyer will become confused or frustrated and ultimately opt out of the buying process. The same is true when it comes to public speaking. If we, as speakers, confuse or frustrate our listeners, they won't buy what we're selling – be it a product, service, or message. However, many of us unknowingly make it difficult for our listeners to, well, listen. One of t...
2021-06-1003 minQuickBitesEpisode 66: Box Breathing, and the history of PBSJessica explains the Box Breathing technique, and Pauline reveals the history of PBS and NPR. Best Anythings; :08 New Bo Burnham Special, 1:00 Snowpiercer S2, 1:52 More Handmaid’s Tale appreciation, 2:37 Cruella, 4:25 Union Membership round 2, Topics; 5:17 Box Breathing, 13:40 PBS history
2021-06-0444 minQuickBitesEpisode 65: The Cult SpecialThe hosts talk Cults. Best Anythings; 0:35 Mare of Easttown, 2:05 Bones Rewatch, 2:50 Dexter Teaser, Topics; 3:40 Cult Special
2021-05-271h 08QuickBitesEpisode 64: Space Flight Accidents, and GeomancyJessica covers a list of space flight and astronaut training accidents, and Pauline talks Geomancy types (like original Feng Shui). 0:40 Best Updates, 1:02 Invasive Species Mistake, Best Anythings; 1:43 Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, 3:17 Handmaid’s Tale, 4:07 Flack, 4:52 Succession, 5:45 Vaccinated! Topics; 6:35 Space Flight Accidents, 27:00 Geomancy
2021-05-2046 minQuickBitesEpisode 63: Newfoundlands, and Invasive SpeciesJessica talks Newfoundland Dog history and ownership, and Pauline covers the dangers of Invasive Species. 0:30 Mistakes Were Made, Best Anythings; 2:10 The Wilds, 3:40 Rebel, 7:10 Amy Schumer Learns to Cook, Topics; 8:50 Newfoundlands, 25:00 Invasive Species
2021-04-1548 minQuickBitesEpisode 62: Weird Lawsuits, and Cannabis ProhibitionJessica covers some weird lawsuits and their outcomes, and Pauline gives the (racist) history of Cannabis Prohibition. Best Anythings; 1:08 Drive to Survive/ Formula 1, 7:37 Impending Summer, 8:02 Behind Her Eyes, Topics; 9:30 Weird Lawsuits, 23:50 Cannabis Prohibition
2021-04-0150 minQuickBitesEpisode 61: Barbie History, and America’s First Public HospitalJessica covers the (sometimes misguided) history of Barbie, and Pauline tells the story of Bellevue: America’s first Public Hospital. Best Anythings; 0:05 State of the Podcast, 1:06 Birthday Planning, 2:00 Behind Her Eyes, 2:53 The One, 5:10 New Amsterdam, 9:20 Impending Justice League, 10:40 Quarantine Problems, 11:40 Glasses Problems, Topics; 13:03 Barbie History, 36:45 Bellevue Hospital
2021-03-1854 minQuickBitesEpisode 60: Skid Row, and CloningJessica gives a brief history of LA’s Skid Row, and Pauline explains the science and benefits of Cloning. Mistakes were Made; 0:40 Snowpiercer got shorted, Best Anythings; 2:38 House Progress, 3:10 I Care A Lot/ Rosamund Pike appreciation, 5:15 WandaVision, Topics; 7:30 Skid Row, 29:04 Cloning
2021-03-1150 minQuickBitesEpisode 59: Nursery Rhyme Meanings, and the History of Griffith ParkJessica shares the origins and meanings of popular Nursery Rhymes, and Pauline uncovers the origins and evolution of LA’s Griffith Park. Best Anythings; 0:30 New Dog, 2:40 Couples Therapy, 4:36 The Weight of Gold, 6:46 The Inventor, 9:05 Disclosure, 11:25 A sign we’re getting old, Topics; 13:53 Nursery Rhyme Meanings, 39:35 The History of Griffith Park
2021-03-041h 05QuickBitesEpisode 58: Near Death Experiences, and HeuristicsJessica shares the stories and science behind Near Death Experiences, and Pauline breaks down the types and benefits of Heuristics. Best Anythings; 1:30 Tamagotchi 2:20 An apology to Buffalo 3:43 Big Little Lies 4:15 True Detective S2 6:45 Marvel’s Runaways 8:12 Titans on HBO Max Topics; 10:45 Near Death Experiences 22:42 Heuristics
2021-02-2550 minQuickBitesEpisode 57: Internal Family Systems Therapy, Manasollasa, and American CookeryJessica covers the methods and benefits of IFS Therapy, and Pauline talks early cookbooks Manasollasa and American Cookery. Best Anythings; 0:10 Next Special Ideas 0:55 Yellowstone/ Peacock 4:05 Jann 6:00 Servant 7:25 Home Before Dark 8:35 Ghost Adventures on Discovery Plus 9:30 Rooting for Tom Brady Topics; 11:35 Internal Family Systems Therapy 35:40 Manasollasa 44:20 American Cookery
2021-02-1157 minQuickBitesEpisode 56: Subvocalization, and The Keystone XL PipelineJessica explores subvocalization and speed reading, and Pauline gets into why the Keystone XL is a bad idea. Best Anythings; 0:30 Good things are happening 1:30 President Biden 5:22 The Night Stalker on Netflix 6:20 Life After Death Topics; 7:28 Subvocalization 26:05 The Keystone XL Pipeline
2021-01-2846 minQuickBitesEpisode 55: The Paranormal SpecialJessica talks ghost sightings, and Pauline talks debunking ghost sightings. Best Anythings; 1:25 Cleveland Browns 3:45 The New Year 4:27 Pod Clubhouse Interview 5:20 Dark Waters 6:30 Down vote for Hulu Live 9:02 Snowpiercer Topic; 11:07 Paranormal Special
2021-01-1459 min
Pod Clubhouse Presents: Interview With A PodcastInterview With A Podcast: QuickBites PodcastCome speed-date QuickBites Podcast with us and see if their podcast is right for you! In our newest episode of Interview With A Podcast, Caroline and Mike speak with Pauline and […]
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2021-01-0141 minQuickBitesEpisode 54: Generations, and Soap HistoryJessica breaks down the differences between Generations (plus the hosts get lost in some 90s nostalgia), and Pauline reveals the origins of soap. Best Anythings; 0:30 In The Dark, 1:28 His Dark Materials, 3:27 Other Recommendations, 5:22 The Holidays, Topics; 6:55 Generations, 29:30 Soap History
2020-12-1746 minQuickBitesEpisode 53: The 2020 Monoliths, and NISTJessica unravels the mystery of the monoliths installed across the world in 2020, and Pauline reveals the accomplishments and importance of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Best Anythings; 1:05 Home Improvements 1:45 HBO Max 2:27 The Flight Attendant 3:05 The Cabin with Bert Kreischer 3:42 Holiday Shopping Topics; 4:52 The 2020 Monoliths 18:45 NIST
2020-12-1043 minQuickBitesEpisode 52: Nutty Putty Cave, and QuakersJessica tells the story of John Edward Jones and Nutty Putty Cave, and Pauline gives a summary of Quakerism.
2020-12-0345 minQuickBitesEpisode 51: Fast Food Scams, and The Sugar LobbyJessica reveals some iffy behavior by Fast Food companies, and Pauline does the same for the Sugar Lobby’s tactics. Best Anythings; 0:06 Upcoming Paranormal Special 1:25 Getting into Twitch Streaming 3:56 Getting an Electric Scooter Topics; 5:18 Fast Food Scams 32:35 The Sugar Lobby
2020-11-2657 minQuickBitesEpisode 50: Age Progression, and The First Breakfast CerealJessica reveals the importance and process of Age Progression photos, and Pauline gets into the origins of Breakfast Cereal. Best Anythings; 00:56 Job Change, 02:04 TV in the Covid era, 04:41 The Unicorn, Topics; 06:10 Age Progression, 18:00 The First Breakfast Cereal
2020-11-1937 minQuickBitesEpisode 49: Idioms, and Cognitive BiasesJessica delves into the origins of some common Idioms, and Pauline covers some Cognitive Biases to look out for (in others and ourselves). Topics; 02:40 Idioms 21:45 Cognitive Biases
2020-11-1250 minQuickBitesEpisode 48: Debunking Myths, and The Cuban RevolutionJessica Debunks some common Myths, and Pauline tells the story of the Cuban Revolution. Best Anythings; 00:00 The State of the Podcasters (one year in!) Topics; 03:45 Debunking Myths 24:55 The Cuban Revolution
2020-03-1345 minQuickBitesEpisode 47: Microdosing, and American Pharmacy HistoryJessica details how drug Microdosing works (and what the benefits are), and Pauline shares how the Pharmacist profession began in America. Best Anythings; 01:27 New Job 01:56 More travel Topics; 02:50 Microdosing 17:00 Pharmacy History
2020-03-1134 minQuickBitesEpisode 46: Naps, and BioEthicsJessica shares the benefits and types of Naps, and Pauline explores why we need the field of BioEthics. Best Anythings; 00:35 Stumptown 04:09 Back from Location Topics; 08:16 Naps 22:45 BioEthics
2020-03-0948 minQuickBitesEpisode 45: Dreams, and The Pony ExpressJessica shares the science of Dreams and gives some tips on dream interpretation, and Pauline tells the story of the short-lived Pony Express. Best Anythings; 00:45 Going on-location Topics; 01:34 Dreams 07:15 Dream Interpretation 14:57 Lucid Dreaming 29:04 The Pony Express
2020-02-1749 minQuickBitesEpisode 44: Trichotillomania, and MicrobiologyJessica details the symptoms and treatments of the hair pulling disorder Trichotillomania, and Pauline shares some of the milestones in the field of Microbiology. Best Anythings; 01:08 Doctor Who 02:13 Better Things 05:43 Self Care Topics; 06:29 Trichotillomania 23:02 Microbiology
2020-01-2052 minQuickBitesEpisode 43: The Heists/Cons SpecialThe hosts discuss some of their favorite Heists and Con Artists. Best Anythings; 03:40 Detective Pikachu 05:40 Moment of Nostalgia 08:00 Mary Kills People 11:00 Messiah 13:45 We question Lifetime’s choices Heists/Cons Special; 16:52 Heists 43:25 Con Artists
2020-01-101h 15QuickBitesEpisode 42: Christmas Around the Globe, and The 2019 Australian Fire CrisisJessica describes Christmas traditions from around the world, and Pauline breaks down the factors that lead to 2019’s massive Australian fires. Best Anythings; 00:48 Next Special Episode 01:10 Wanted 03:05 Don't F*ck with Cats 06:00 Twitter's best Cats movie reviews 10:27 Coffee caffeine levels Topics; 11:40 Christmas Around the Globe 31:40 the 2019 Australian Fire Crisis
2019-12-271h 01QuickBitesEpisode 41: Weighted Blankets, and Weather ForecastingJessica breaks down the differences between and benefits of Weighted Blankets, and Pauline shares the history of Weather Forecasting. 00:27 Mistakes were Made Best Anythings; 01:28 Wonder Woman Trailer 03:39 Work Holiday Parties 05:29 On-Set Mishap Topics; 07:03 Weighted Blankets 21:35 History of Weather Forecasting 41:28 What does ‘chance of rain’ really mean?
2019-12-2446 minQuickBitesEpisode 40: Seasonal Affective Disorder, and The Bone WarsJessica describes the symptoms and treatments of SAD, and Pauline tells the story of the rivals who jumpstarted the hunt for dinosaur fossils. Best Anythings; 00:40 Wanted 02:19 Up and Vanished 03:06 Marriage Story 06:00 Harley Quinn Topics; 06:44 Seasonal Affective Disorder 17:40 The Bone Wars
2019-12-1647 minQuickBitesEpisode 39: The New England Patriots, and Climate Tipping PointsJessica tells the history of her favorite football team, and Pauline explains the danger of waiting too long to tackle climate change. Best Anythings; 02:17 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 03:44 Letterkenny 04:44 Scott & Bailey 09:14 Tiny Home Problems Topics; 12:15 The New England Patriots 31:05 Climate Tipping Points 01:02:13 Ghost Adventures
2019-12-091h 05QuickBitesEpisode 38: Astrology, and The First American ColonyJessica talks the (lack of) science behind Astrology, and Pauline tells the story of Virginia- the first lasting American colony. Best Anythings; 00:45 Warnings on racist movies 03:05 Another Life 04:25 Booksmart 06:06 Almost Family 08:20 Joining a Union Topics; 11:34 Astrology 24:00 Virginia: The First Colony
2019-12-0158 minQuickBitesEpisode 37: The Dark Origins of Disney Movies, and The Night of the Murdered PoetsJessica tells some of the darker stories behind Disney Movies, and Pauline describes Stalin’s persecution of Yiddish Culture between WWII and his death. Best Anythings; 00:06 PodNation 01:20 The Night Of 04:25 Crazy Rich Asians 07:12 Tig Notaro Commentary; 11:23 the Saugus HS Shooting Topics; 17:57 The Dark Origins of Disney Movies 48:10 The Night of the Murdered Poets
2019-11-241h 11QuickBitesEpisode 36: 911 Dispatchers, and The LA Freeway SystemJessica describes the work of 911 Dispatchers, and Pauline breaks down the creation of the Los Angeles Freeway System. Best Anythings; 00:38 Atypical 01:38 His Dark Materials 04:58 Modern Warfare 05:50 Active Shooter 07:05 An exercise in gratitude Podcast Recommendations; 07:30 Culpable Podcast 07:58 Without Warning 08:48 The Real Queens of Queens 09:52 Best Forevers and Fataliteas 11:14 Andrea Savage: A Grown Up Woman Topics; 12:11 911 Dispatchers 34:07 The LA Freeway System 58:50 Why Angelinos say 'The' before freeway numbers
2019-11-171h 05QuickBitesEpisode 35: The Prison Escapes SpecialThe hosts share some of their favorite old (and not so old) Prison Escape Stories. 01:40 Skyscraper 05:36 Jann 06:45 Dark Matter 09:25 HBO Max hype 14:10 Prison Escapes
2019-11-1158 minQuickBitesEpisode 34: Trick-or-Treating, and The Pendle Witch TrialsJessica reveals the history of Trick-or-Treating, and Pauline tells the story of The Pendle Witch Trials. Best Anythings 00:18 Batwoman 01:02 Watchmen 03:30 Modern Warfare 07:15 Fighting Social Anxiety 09:07 Castle Rock 10:25 Mysterious Mr. Epstein Topics 11:50 Trick-or-Treating 27:38 Purim 31:15 The Pendle Witch Trials
2019-10-311h 07QuickBitesEpisode 33: The Tiny House Movement, and GlossolaliaJessica prepares you for Tiny House Living, and Pauline shares where the ‘phenomenon’ of Speaking in Tongues came from. Best Anythings 01:30 Prodigal Son 04:36 All Rise 07:00 Brexit on HBO 09:52 Cold Pursuit 12:44 LegoLand 16:04 Boots vs. Boat Shoes Topics 16:50 The Tiny House Movement 36:20 Glossolalia
2019-10-271h 03QuickBitesEpisode 32: Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, and The Golden Age of French FashionJessica shares poorly handled cases of the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, and Pauline describes the rise and fall of the Golden Age of French Fashion. Best Anythings 00:32 Batwoman 05:40 Aquaman 10:00 The Resistance Banker 10:26 El Camino 10:42 Tiny Home Life Topics 13:12 Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station 31:00 The Golden Age of French Fashion
2019-10-211h 01QuickBitesEpisode 31: Calling '911', and The Great Pacific Garbage PatchJessica shares the origins of calling ‘911’ to reach emergency services, and Pauline describes the make up and dangers of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Best Anythings 00:16 In the Shadow of the Moon 00:40 I’m Sorry 02:35 general Wentworth praise 03:27 Podcast Updates 04:58 To Live and Die In LA 05:45 Tiny Home Improvements 06:51 Podcast Topic Tip Topics 07:33 Calling 911 21:50 Our Technology Fears 27:02 Great Pacific Garbage Patch
2019-10-1150 minQuickBitesEpisode 30: Helen's Law, and Social EngineeringJessica tells the story of Helen McCourt and the fight for Helen’s Law, and Pauline shares some common Social Engineering tactics that put your information at risk. Best Anythings 00:46 Emergence Pilot 05:15 PodNation list on Podchaser 06:18 Say Something music video 06:46 Being recognized in public for the first time Topics 07:44 Helen’s Law 18:40 Social Engineering
2019-10-0554 minQuickBitesEpisode 29: Svalbard Seed Vault, and Frozen ZoosPauline covers the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and other preservation efforts, and Jessica gives an update on ‘potentially still active’ serial killers. Best Anythings 00:20 Home Repair 01:21 Episode 28 update 02:18 Absentia Season 1 04:42 Unbelievable Topics 06:32 Svalbard Seed Vault 26:12 Frozen Zoos 37:38 Active Serial Killers
2019-09-2942 minQuickBitesEpisode 28: UFO Sightings, and Chavez RavineJessica covers Noteworthy UFO Sightings, and Pauline recounts the destruction of the Chavez Ravine neighborhood by the City of Los Angeles. Best Anythings 01:03 The Deuce 02:33 Unbelievable 05:57 Recording in a tiny home Topics 08:52 UFO sightings 27:00 Chavez Ravine
2019-09-2042 minQuickBitesEpisode 27: The Terracotta Army, and Corvid IntelligenceJessica tells the story behind China's Terracotta Army, and Pauline reveals the intelligence of the Corvidae bird family. Best Anythings 00:53 Dark Season 2 05:21 Can You Ever Forgive Me Topics 07:55 Terracotta Army 26:55 Corvid Intelligence
2019-09-1351 minQuickBitesEpisode 26: The Dogs of Chernobyl, and Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal ActJessica shares the status/ struggles of the stray dog colony at Chernobyl, and Pauline breaks down the events that lead to the Trail of Tears. Promo: Murder & Myths Podcast Best Anythings 02:30 Mindhunter Season 2 07:10 Glow Season 3 08:00 The Boys Season 1 10:25 Dark Season 1 11:50 13 Reasons Why 12:30 Euphoria vs. 13 Reasons Why 15:00 ‘My Favorite Murder’ book advice 16:24 Mental Health Win Topics 18:00 The Dogs of Chernobyl 29:03 Andrew Jackson’s ‘Indian Removal Act’
2019-09-0653 minQuickBitesEpisode 25: The Poetry SpecialPauline and Jessica break down some elements of poetry, and compare how their favorite poets put them to use.
2019-08-2947 minQuickBitesEpisode 24: Mental Asylums, and Soviet Night WitchesJessica details the Demise of Mental Asylums, and Pauline tells the story of Soviet Women Pilots during WW2. 00:35 Lost Girl 06:10 Mental Asylums 22:15 The Night Witches
2019-08-2240 minQuickBitesEpisode 23: Body Farms, and Rare Brain DisordersJessica reveals the history of Body Farms, and Pauline counts down some Rare Brain Disorders. 05:30 Body Farms 25:25 Rare Brain Disorders
2019-08-1555 minQuickBitesEpisode 22: An Upper Hand on Anxiety, and the Danger of Repeat Head InjuriesJessica gives advice on lowering anxiety levels, and Pauline breaks down what we do and don't know about CTE. 11:20 Lowering Anxiety Levels 30:10 CTE
2019-08-081h 02QuickBitesEpisode 21: Spitting in Baseball, and OverfishingJessica reveals the origins of Spitting in Baseball, and Pauline lists the methods and dangers of Overfishing. Plus, a few (aka a lot) of the Twitter-verse’s Netflix criticisms. 01:00 Schitt's Creek 04:30 Orange is the New Black Final Season (Spoilers!) 06:25 Netflix Criticisms 26:10 Spitting in Baseball 35:30 Overfishing
2019-08-011h 04QuickBitesEpisode 20: Chimpanzees, and The Armenian GenocideJessica describes the lives of chimpanzees, and Pauline breaks down the events of the Armenian Genocide. 00:20 How Epstein's Fall Began 02:00 Queer Eye 03:50 Barry 04:55 Emmy Nominees 12:45 Your Rights during 'Ice Raids' 16:15 Chimpanzees 34:45 Driver-less Truck Concerns 37:40 The Armenian Genocide
2019-07-251h 05QuickBitesEpisode 19: Bug Bites, and The CensusJessica scratches away the mysteries of bug bites, and Pauline counts the ways the census is important. 10:30 Bug Bites 33:45 The Census
2019-07-181h 11QuickBitesEpisode 18: Butterflies, and DevshirmeJessica describes the lives of Butterflies, and Pauline gets into history with the Ottoman practice of Devshirme. 02:00 Exhibit A 06:05 Butterflies 24:00 Devshirme
2019-07-1145 minQuickBitesEpisode 17: CBD, and The Fight Against Backpage.comJessica covers the lesser-known cannabis component 'CBD', and Pauline breaks down the fight to end child sex-trafficking on the website ‘Backpage’. 00:15 'Bread Making' Ep Mistakes were Made 02:55 Pose on FX 07:00 CBD 22:40 The Fight Against Backpage
2019-07-041h 01QuickBitesEpisode 16: Acupuncture, and the Stonewall UprisingJessica breaks down acupuncture’s value as a medical treatment, and Pauline shares the story of the Stonewall Uprising. 00:30 Jessica Jones Season 3 02:25 Acupuncture 19:35 The Stonewall Uprising
2019-06-2754 minQuickBitesEpisode 15: Bizarre News Stories and Flower PowerJessica picks her favorite bizarre news stories from 2018, and Pauline covers the flower phenomenons of Tulip Mania and Orchidelirium. 01:45 Gentleman Jack Finale (spoilers!) 06:30 Bizarre News Stories 28:40 Tulip Mania 42:50 Orchidelirium
2019-06-2053 minQuickBitesEpisode 14: The Keto Diet, and the Science of Bread MakingJessica breaks down the Keto diet, and Pauline reveals the history and science of baking bread. 02:25 TV Recommendations 04:15 When They See Us 06:15 The Keto Diet 30:40 The Science of Bread Making
2019-06-1357 minQuickBitesEpisode 13: Chihuahuas, and Types of MemoryJessica talks chihuahuas, and Pauline compares types of Memory. 02:10 Chihuahuas 17:15 Types of Memory
2019-06-0643 minQuickBitesEpisode 12: Fetishes, and Brain BasicsJessica breaks down the types of and psychology behind fetishes, and Pauline covers the functions of the major parts of the brain. 01:00 At the Heart of Gold documentary 04:40 Fetishes 19:40 Brain Basics
2019-05-3033 minQuickBitesEpisode 11: True Crime SpecialThe hosts compare how they found an interest in true crime, then Jessica details the timeline and unanswered questions of Stephen Paddock’s Las Vegas shooting, and Pauline tests her knowledge of Ed Kemper.
2019-05-231h 11QuickBitesEpisode 10: Drinking Games, and Banana RepublicsJessica explains the history and official rules of drinking games, and Pauline reveals the dark history of US fruit companies. 02:15 Drinking Games 44:40 Banana Republics
2019-05-161h 14QuickBitesEpisode 9: EMDR Therapy, and The Rubik's CubeJessica unpacks the stages of EMDR therapy, and Pauline breaks down the Rubik’s cube. 04:55 EMDR Therapy 23:50 The Rubik’s Cube
2019-05-0944 minQuickBitesEpisode 8: Urban Legends, and the Evolution of Stunt PerformingJessica debunks some Urban Legends, and Pauline covers the evolution of Stunt Performing. 00:00 Audio Upgrade 00:50 New Segment Announcement: Best Anythings 01:30 Gentleman Jack on HBO 04:48 Podcast Recommendations 06:00 Urban Legends 41:10 The Evolution of Stunt Performing
2019-05-021h 15QuickBitesEpisode 7: Polygraphs, and Superhero HistoryJessica covers the unreliability of Polygraphs (and the potential consequences of trusting their results), and Pauline travels back through the gold, silver, and bronze ages of comic books to look at the history of Superheroes. 01:30 Polygraphs 16:10 Superhero History
2019-04-2536 minQuickBitesEpisode 6: Heart Attacks, and The Origins of Car RacingJessica talks Heart Attacks, and Pauline looks back at the Origins of Car Racing. 01:05 Heart Attacks 17:10 The Origins of Car Racing
2019-04-1836 minQuickBitesEpisode 5: Ending the R-Word and Oyster Loss on the Gulf CoastJessica explains why the R-Word needs to fall out of use, and Pauline explains why the struggling Oyster population on the Gulf Coast matters. 01:04 Mistakes were Made 05:30 Ending the R-Word 26:15 Oyster Loss on the Gulf Coast
2019-04-111h 14QuickBitesEpisode 4: Smoking Cessation and Inventions for the BlindJessica shares ways to stop smoking (and their side effects), and Pauline shares some inventions that help the blind. 03:40 Smoking Cessation 34:15 Inventions for the Blind
2019-04-041h 28QuickBitesEpisode 3: The Flint Water Crisis and The History of PornPauline breaks down the timeline of (and important information about) the Flint Water Crisis, and Jessica explores the history of Porn on Film. 00:25 Mistakes Were Made 02:00 The Flint Water Crisis 36:00 The History of Porn Films
2019-03-2856 minQuickBitesEpisode 2: Detective Carol Daly and Wasp AppreciationJessica shares why Detective Carol Daly deserves more recognition, and Pauline talks Wasp Types and why they’re not (always) so bad. 00:05 Mistakes were Made 05:20 Detective Carol Daly 23:15 Wasps
2019-03-211h 00QuickBitesEpisode 1: Hummingbirds and The Opioid CrisisJessica reveals the complicated lives of Hummingbirds, and Pauline tells the ‘How we got here’ story of the Opioid Crisis. 01:15 Intros 03:10 Hummingbirds 38:37 The Opioid Crisis
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