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Ambiguous BordersEp40 - Google(y) Eyes 👀Google maps’ borders displayed differently in different countries. De facto rulers around the globe, educational geography podcast. #learning #googlemaps #defacto #defactoregions2025-02-2124 minAmbiguous BordersEp39 - Canaries 🦜, Climates ☀️ and Culture 🇮🇨Which Canary Island should you go to? Canary Islands, Observatories, history, Spain, and all things in the next instalment of Macaronesia. #Spain #canaries #holiday #history #education #podcasters #educationpodcasts2025-02-1316 minAmbiguous BordersEp38 - Why is Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 a stable democracy?Why is Cape Verde a stable democracy? Miles quickly talks us through the points that likely make Cape Verde a stable democracy. #capeverde #learning #politics #geography #macaronesia #education #educationpodcasts2025-02-1013 minAmbiguous BordersEp37 - Spicy🌶Miles covers some chilli related graphs and maps, for general interest and fun. #education #chilli#spice #pepper #food #cuisine #culture2025-01-3116 minAmbiguous BordersEp36 - Sweet 🍯🐝A look into the species of bees. Just for fun, and increasing trivia knowledge. #bees #climate #distribution #biology #education2025-01-2520 minAmbiguous BordersEp35 - Salty🧂A ramble about seawater 🌊, salinity, temperature and thermohaline circulation. #sea #learning #science #hydrogeology #seawater #thermohaline2025-01-2414 minAmbiguous BordersEp34 - It's been a whileThe details of why we stopped, and what's in store going forward.2025-01-1516 minAmbiguous BordersEp33 - Why were Hokkaido's Ainu people assimilated?In this episode of Ambiguous Borders Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about Hokkaido. As a part of Japan🇯🇵, Hokkaido is rich in Japanese tradition as well as some others you probably have never heard of. The podcast pair explore the native Ainu population's culture and how it evolved with Japan🇯🇵. #Japan #Hokkaido #Ainu #Ainupeople #assimilation #ringoffire #earthquakes #japow #onsens #skiing #festivals #Sapporo #Bears #indigenouspeople2022-08-2241 minAmbiguous BordersEp32 - Why is Lesotho🇱🇸 called 'Kingdom in the Sky'?Sevy and Miles talk Lesotho in this episode, and how its unique geography affects its culture and what this means for society, the region and the fun facts. From Skiing to music, all manner of topics are explored.
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#geography #culture #society #lesotho #kingdom #sky #water #africa #bantu #sotho2022-08-0839 minAmbiguous BordersEp31 - Why is Yemen at war?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about war, peace and Yemen . Discussing the culture, society and geography of the country. Filling in the gaps of this under represented country.
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#Yemen #war #peace #culture #history #society #culture #education #middleeast #gulfofaden #sanaa #aden2022-07-2555 minAmbiguous BordersEp30 - Why is Colorado 🇺🇸 a blue state?In the last episode of the season, Sevy 🇺🇸 and Miles 🇬🇧 bring another crown episode to the podcast. Exploring Sevy's native state and exploring the political landscape. In this episode they talk about Colorado's culture, geography and politics. Sevy provides an expert opinion on life in Colorado.
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#ambiguous #borders #usa #colorado #co #mountains #politics #blue #red #republican #democrat #states #education #culture #society #explore 2022-07-1144 min
Ambiguous BordersEp29 - Why does South Tyrol 🇮🇹 want to reunify with Austria🇦🇹?In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about South Tyrol area of Italy, and it's association with Austria. Delving into the culture, geography and political landscape of the region they try to answer the question on this episode of ambiguous borders.
#sudtyrol #southtyrol #italy #austria #dolomites #mountains #deutch #italian #ww1 #eu #borders #ambiguous #politics #geography #culture #society #education #bolzano #reunify #independence #travel2022-06-2947 minAmbiguous BordersEp28 - Why are there pirates🏴☠️ in the Strait of Malacca🚢?In this episode of Ambiguous Borders Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about the Strait of Malacca🚢. What is this major shipping road and why it is vital to much of the world's global trade? Miles🇬🇧 goes on and on about all the choke points in the world while Sevy🇺🇸 cleans up the episode with a concise and quick answer to the question about piracy. The real title should be be what is the fastest way to ship goods around the world and what happens if the choke points get cut off but that is a less catchy title. However it is more facinating so listen i...2022-06-1346 minAmbiguous BordersTrailer 🗺 Why are Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 making a podcast?The official Ambiguous Borders trailer episode.2022-06-0604 minAmbiguous BordersEp27 - Where did the Zanzibari (🇹🇿) slaves go?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 confront the islands of Zanzibar of Tanzania🇹🇿 in this episode. As well as covering the location and people they do a deep dive on the history in order to answer the question. What did slaves have to do with Zanzibar? And why did Zanzibar have to do with the awful trade of slaves. And at the end they cover the interesting flag for all those curious. #slaves #slavetrade #Zanzibar #Zanzibaripeople #Tanzania #monsoon #Unguja #Penba #British #Swahili #Islam #Sultan #islands #Tanganyika #Stonetown #cloves #Portuguese #Persia #Ottoman #Africa #ZanzibarCity2022-05-3040 minAmbiguous BordersEp26 - Why is South Korea🇰🇷 the plastic surgery capital of the world?For this unique episode Sevy 🇺🇸 and Miles 🇬🇧 are joined by guest Léa 🇫🇷 who provides intimate knowledge of the question. To discover South Korea 🇰🇷 , the good, the bad and the beautiful parts of the culture. Discussing a slightly different question, the hosts delve into plastic surgery and beauty standards.
#southkorea #korea #plasticsurgery #beauty #culture #society #asia #seoul #lifeinkorea
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ambiguous-borders/message2022-05-1651 minAmbiguous BordersBB - What city🌆 should be Earth’s🌍 capital⭐️?In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about where would make sense to place the capital⭐️ of Earth🌍 if it existed. They bring all their creative energy and skills of persuation to this question. From the center of population on Earth to moving locations. Listen in to determine what city should be the capital⭐️ of Earth🌍 and when you disagree let us know @ambiguousborders on social. #cities #countries #social #administrative #judicial #political #capital #capitals #unitednations #oceans #UN #space #worldcapital #ambiguousborders #centerofpopulation #energy #fairness #olympics2022-05-0231 minAmbiguous BordersEp25 - Why is crossing the Darién Gap🇵🇦 dangerous?In this episode of Ambiguous Borders, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about the Darién Gap a region of Panama🇵🇦 and Colombia🇨🇴 that connects north and south america. Learn about why people from all over the world traverse this terrain despite its danger. Danger from almost everything. #panama #society #culture #colombia #mountains #rainforest #rivers #panamericanhighway #migrants #venomous #swamp #disease #politics #migration #guides2022-04-1840 minAmbiguous BordersEp24 - Why is Arunachal Pradesh (India 🇮🇳), a disputed region?In the first episode of their rebranded podcast, Ambiguous Borders, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 learn about the North Eastern state, discover its unique culture, history and present. A voyage of discover for both of the hosts, they aim to teach you more about this border region. #india #society #culture #arunachalpradesh #sevensisters #northeastindia #china #tibet #tawang #food #maths #philosophy2022-04-0452 minAmbiguous BordersBB - Corone AloneIn this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about borders. What kind of borders? All of them. They then share what each of their favorite "borders" are with eachother before ending the episone on a bad Finnish🇫🇮 joke.2022-03-2827 minAmbiguous BordersEp23 - Why is Tonga🇹🇴 Mormon?In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about Tonga🇹🇴 in the South Pacific. They cover its past, uncetrtain future, and what it is like to presently live there. Then the topic of religion comes up and they explain exactly what about Tonga connects to mormonism. #Tonga #SouthPscific #Islands #169 #whales #LDS #mormon #christianity #royals #missionaries2022-03-2144 min
Ambiguous BordersEp22 - Why does Vladivostok 🇷🇺 have so many restaurants?Sevy 🇺🇸 and Miles 🇬🇧 discuss the Russian eastern city, Vladivostok and a few tangents of course. #russia #vladivostok #east #restaurant #food #culture #society #tourism #travel #asia2022-03-0739 minAmbiguous BordersEp21 - Why is Oregon so liberal?Start of Season 3! In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 explore the liberal stereotypes of Oregon🇺🇸, the geography of the state and also get rather off topic a few times. Join the journey into the North West of the USA🇺🇸. #USA #oregon #liberal #bluestate #redstate #politics #geography #portland #america #education #culture #society2022-02-2145 minAmbiguous BordersEp20 - 👑 Why do so many British🇬🇧 people holiday in Devon?In the first crown episode👑, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 take you to the beaches and moors of Devon, UK🇬🇧. A place one of them is super familiar with. Who could it be? They explore the flag, stories of faries, open prisons, and finally determine what really is a moor. Do British people vacation or holiday in Devon? Listen to find out. #Devon #GreenBlackWhite #beach #moor #dartmoor #exmoor #exeter #torbay #plymouth #surfing #faries #folklore #lanscapes #fog #britishriviera #cornwall2022-02-1443 minAmbiguous BordersEp19 - What is it like to live in the Maritimes🇨🇦?Join Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 as they discuss the Maritimes, a region of Canada🇨🇦. What is it like to move here? Listen in and find out about the natural beauty and the struggles of Maritimers. #AtlanticOcean #pei #newbrunswick #novascotia #bayoffundy #tides #moncton #whales #capebretonisland #kayaking #naturalbeauty2022-02-0743 minAmbiguous BordersEp18 - Why is the Congo River so deep?In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 are back to discuss a river... that's new. Join the pair as they travel from Zambia down the Congo all the way to the sea on this ASMR sciencey adventure crossing the equator not once but twice. #WitW #DROC #ROC #congoriver #deep #endemism #ASMR #Brazzaville #Kinshasha #Lualaba #equator2022-01-3139 minAmbiguous BordersEp17 - Why is Somaliland so Peaceful?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss Somaliland's culture, geography, and peacefulness. Hoping to shed light on some of the unknown parts of the world, they attempt to find an answer to Why is Somaliland so Peaceful? Listen in to discover the answers and learn more about the area. #Somaliland #peace #culture #Geography #Peaceful #Somalia #Education2022-01-2658 min
Ambiguous BordersEp16 - Why is Cairo not the capital of Egypt🇪🇬?An episode covering only a fraction of the behemoth of culture: Cairo. Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 cover biodiversity, future plans, rational and culture in this episode of Why is the World?. Tune in to discover with them.2021-12-101h 13Ambiguous BordersEp15 - How was Tajikistan🇹🇯 influenced by the Silk Road?In this episode Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about the landlocked country of Tajikistan🇹🇯. Listen to hear how this mountainous country in Asia connected two vast trade networks.2021-11-2953 minAmbiguous BordersEp14 - Why is Slovenia🇸🇮 so good at cycling?After a short hiatus, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 are back at it again, answering the questions you never needed to know the answer to. Discussing sport, urban planning, geography and some cultural aspects of Slovenia🇸🇮 . Listen in to discover Slovenia.2021-11-2246 minAmbiguous BordersBB14 - Slovenia🇸🇮In the 14th banner banter Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat about the flag of Slovenia🇸🇮. They also drop the next episode title so listen in… 🚴🏻♂️2021-10-2107 minAmbiguous BordersEp13 - Why is Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹 not considered part of South America?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss Trinidad and Tobago's🇹🇹 history, geology, and culture to discover what makes it special but also why the heck an island off the coast of South America is not considered South American.2021-10-1836 minAmbiguous BordersBB13 - Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the flag of Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹. Do the colors symbolize something or is everthing made up? Tune in to find out.2021-10-1507 minAmbiguous BordersEp12 - Why does Rapa Nui🗿 (special territory of Chile🇨🇱) have no trees?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 confront the pacific island of Rapa Nui. We learn of its history and several theories about why there are no trees. Other mysteries of Easter Island come up including ecoside. But did that really happen? Listen in.2021-09-2738 minAmbiguous BordersBB12 - Rapa Nui🗿 (Special Territory of Chile🇨🇱)Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the native flag of Rapa Nui. They get into a argument on the right ratio (spoilers the internet can't figure it out) and both assume they are right. It finishes with a drumroll into the next episode title.2021-09-2306 minAmbiguous BordersEp11 - Why is Jaipur (City in India🇮🇳) a UNESCO World Heritage Site?To start season 2, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 are back with the city of Jaipur. They explore the rich culture and trade of the region and what makes it part of a triangle. Tune in to hear about Jaipur and how the city has acheived its recent designation as a UNESCO world heritage site.2021-09-2042 minAmbiguous BordersBB11 - Season 2 Intro!!!Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss the beginning of season 2, favorite foods, mash, shucking, and what to expect in the next epoisode. For the flag lovers, tune in next time to BB12 when we will actually discuss a flag.2021-09-1905 minAmbiguous BordersEp10 - Why are Icelanders🇮🇸 so healthy?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 confront the question regarding health and Iceland 🇮🇸. Scientists they are not, however they give it a go to explain health, whilst teaching about Icelandic culture.2021-09-0645 minAmbiguous BordersBB10 - Iceland 🇮🇸Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss the Icelandic flag and one of Iceland's earlier flags.2021-09-0206 minAmbiguous BordersEp9 - Why is Colombian🇨🇴 coffee the best?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss Colombia🇨🇴 in this episode. I said "ColOmbia", not "ColUmbia". They learn about its unique geography and how this large country tops the list in several categories. Is coffee one of them? Listen to find out.2021-08-3039 minAmbiguous BordersBB9 - Colombia🇨🇴Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss the Colombian🇨🇴 flag and the sentimental meaning behind it's colors.2021-08-2604 minAmbiguous BordersEp8 - Why was the Moroccan Wall built?After a vacation break, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 are back in the deep end - talking about contested regions of the world. They explore the Moroccan wall, a largely unknown wall in the world. To discover more about it, just tune in.2021-08-2342 minAmbiguous BordersBB8 - City Good VibesSevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 go off the rails and decide to talk for almost 30 minutes about not a flag but cities. How did cities form? What makes them different than one another? How do people and their personalities and interest connect to the city's vibe?2021-08-0927 minAmbiguous BordersEp7 - Why is New Zealand🇳🇿 COVID free?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss New Zealand's🇳🇿 culture, young history, and most of all what the nation has done in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Listen in to learn how Kiwis see the world and maybe this will be the last ring of fire episode for a while. ;)2021-08-0246 minAmbiguous BordersBB7 - New Zealand🇳🇿Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the flag of New Zealand🇳🇿 and the famous flag referendum.2021-07-3013 minAmbiguous BordersEp6 - Why is Alaska part of the United States of America?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 travel North (not literally) to talk about Alaskan history, culture and more. Specifically about Alaska becoming part of the USA. Released as a joint adventure with the Banner Banter, be sure to check BB6 - Alaska out.2021-07-2645 minAmbiguous BordersBB6 - Alaska (US🇺🇸 state)Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 talk about the state flag of Alaska. Then Miles tells Sevy such a bad joke that both of them forget to say the title of the next episode. Don't worry though... both episodes are out... simultaneously!2021-07-2605 minAmbiguous BordersEp5 - Why is Papua New Guinea’s🇵🇬 population so rural?Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 discuss Papua New Guinea’s culture, geography and rural population. Hoping to shed light on some of the unknown parts of the world, they attempt to find an answer to the rural population question. Listen in to discover the answers and learn more about the country.2021-07-1940 minAmbiguous BordersBB5 - Papua New Guinea🇵🇬Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the unique flag of Paua New Guinea🇵🇬. Stay tuned till the end to hear the title of the next episode.2021-07-1206 minAmbiguous BordersEp4 - Why is the Caspian Sea🌊 shrinking?In the fourth episode of Why is the World?, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat not about a country, not a city, but a body of water. They explore the oil surrounding and caviar filled Caspian Sea🌊 in Asia. Is it a sea or a lake? Is it in fact shrinking? Is this of concern? Find out answers and more by listening in.2021-07-0544 minAmbiguous BordersBB4 - Why are flags important? 🏳🇦🇴🇫🇷🇮🇳Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 do not cover a specific flag today because of wet caviar. However they do talk about something even more important. Why we should care about flags in the first place!2021-07-0112 minAmbiguous BordersEp3 - Why is Venice Sinking?For this episode of Why is the World?, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat about the city of Venice. They discuss the culture, geography and history of the Italian🇮🇹 city. They also provide an in-depth answer to the question: Why is Venice sinking? It might not be what you think it is...2021-06-2852 minAmbiguous BordersBB3 - Venice (Italian🇮🇹 City)Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the flag of Venice (the city in Italy🇮🇹). Both the modern flag, and the banner of the republic of Venice. Miles even learns something new.2021-06-2407 minAmbiguous BordersEp2 - Why is Chile🇨🇱 so developed?In the second episode of Why is the World?, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat about Chile🇨🇱. They explore the rather skinny country from southern fjords through the Andes to its northern deserts and most of all they do a deep dive on the question: Why is Chile so developed? And of course the question: Is Chile developed? and what does developed even mean?2021-06-2141 minAmbiguous BordersBB2 - Chile🇨🇱Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 converse about the flag of Chile 🇨🇱. They reveal a mistake from the last episode and the title of the next one.2021-06-1704 minAmbiguous BordersEp1 - Why is Taiwan🇹🇼 not in the UN?In the opening episode of Why is the World?, Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat about Taiwan🇹🇼. They explore from coast to mountains, indigenous to Han and political history to future projects. But most of all they do a deep dive on the question: Why is Taiwan🇹🇼 not in the UN🇺🇳 and all the follow up questions that make Taiwan a fascinating place.2021-06-1453 minAmbiguous BordersBB1 - Taiwan🇹🇼In the inaugural Banner Banter Sevy🇺🇸 and Miles🇬🇧 chat about Taiwan🇹🇼. They also drop what to expect next on the podcast so listen in...2021-06-1005 min
Entre CómicsEntre Cómics 256- Captain Marvel #1. Kelly Thompson (W), Carmen Carnero (A), Tamra Bonvillain (C). (Marvel).
- Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1. Tom Taylor (W), Juann Cabal (A), Nolan Woodard (C). (Marvel).
- Young Justice #1. Brian Michael Bendis (W), Patrick Gleason (A), Alejandro Sánchez (C). (DC).
- Die #2. Kieron Gillen (W), Stephanie Hans (A). (Image).
- Martian Manhunter #2. Steve Orlando (W), Riley Rossmo (A), Ivan Plascencia (C). (DC).
- Miles Morales Spider-Man #2. Saladin Ahmed (W), Javier Garrón (A), David Curiel (C). (Marvel).
- The Freeze #2. Dan Wickline (W), Phillip Sevy (A). (Image).
Los Irresistibles: Batman #62, Birthright #35, Blackbird #4, Cemetery Beach #5 (de 7), Murder Falcon #4, Sleepless #11 (final), St...2019-01-121h 39
CultPOP! 576 – Spoiler Alert Podcast – Prodigy 1, Winter Soldier 1, The Freeze, Doomsday Clock 8, Martian Manhunter 1, Shazam 1, Batman 60, and next week’s Detective Comics 994, and Miles Morales Spider-Man 1!Johnny Destructo, Mark_L_Miller and Noel discuss this week’s books: Prodigy 01, Winter Soldier 01, The Freeze 01, Doomsday Clock 08, Martian Manhunter 01, Shazam 01, Batman 60, and next week’s Detective Comics 994, and Miles Morales Spider-Man 01!
Take a listen and then feel free to comment below if you agree or disagree, or email us at CultPOPgo@gmail.com!
01:25 – voicemail (puddentain)
02:20 – email 1 (saintsaucy)
11:10 – email 2 (justin olsen)
15:30 – Prodigy 01 – (w) Mark Millar, (a) Rafael Albuquerque
28:15 – Winter Soldier 01 – (w) Kyle Higgins, (a) Rod Reis
32:15 – The Freeze – (w) Dan Wickline, (a) Phillip Sevy
45:35 – Doomsday Clock 08 – (w) Geoff Johns, (a) Gary Frank
58:20 – Martian Manhunter 01 – (w) Steve Orlando, (a) Riley Rossmo...2018-12-111h 28