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Amateur Intellectuals
by Caitlin Ward and Kendall Smith
Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail.Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can. facebook.com/amateurintellectualstwitter.com/Am_Intellectinstagram.com/amateur_intellectuals
Episodes
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Greek Mythology 🔱🔥🌩️
Overthrowing parents to seize power. Infinite torture as petty revenge. Sex with a bull. (Shudder-gags) On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time. Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia…
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The Chicks 🎸🐥🐥🐥🎻
Cowboy, take me away because I'm not ready to make nice. I need wide open spaces and I'm ready, ready, ready, ready to run. No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall...
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Video Games 🎮
X-box, Playstation, Oculus or Switch... the video game industry is making serious bank, so let's learn a little about how it got there and where it's headed. Caitlin is First Player on this video games episode. Don't worry though... she set it on easy mode. Drink of the Episode: Sonic the…
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Solar Storms ☀️
Do you know what a solar storm is? Did you know we had some last week? Well... Kendall took a deep dive for us, navigating around some very big science-y words so we can better understand how and why the sun seems to be trying to kill us. Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas Tea Ingredients: Sour...
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Storytelling
Want to know the template for basically every story ever told? Here we go... "Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on... Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be…
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Shakespeare
"Villain, I have done thy mother." We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful. Drink of the Episode: Taming of the Shrewdriver Ingredients: • 50ml of...
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Habits
"I will drop you like a bad habit!" Wait... but... habits are not that easy to drop, right? Hmm... while you go ahead and think of some better shade to throw, we'll be over here learning a thing or two about habits. On this episode, Kendall explains habits - good and bad - and breaks down the…
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Death 💀
It's coming for all of us no matter what so let's at least have a drink and learn about it because perhaps - with a bit of knowledge - that Grim Reaper won't seem so scary. Caitlin gives a broad overview of death; some things to expect physically, emotionally and culturally. We promise you'll…
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Neuralink
Fade up from black... a monkey can play a complicated game with only its mind. We've got the start of a sci-fi movie... Fade back to black. Kendall keeps us up-to-date on Neuralink, an Elon Musk company with the intention of competing with artificial intelligence... because that's going to...
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World War II
A podcast episode that will live in infamy. Caitlin talks an overview of World War II. Why it happened and what we should learn from it. Grab your Dunkirk Toddy and tune in! Drink of the Episode: Dunkirk Toddy 1 oz. Benedictine Dom 1 oz. French cognac 1 dash Angostura bitters 4 cloves 1 lemon…
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The Battle for LA 🛸 (A True Story)
Picture this: It's weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor and Californians are nervous AF about a war erupting in their backyard. Add a little extra-terrestrial spice and you've got yourself a podcast episode! Kendall fills us in on the events we should've learned in history class, but didn't....
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Amazon 🛒
Tap. Type. Scroll-y, scroll-y. Click. You just spent $1,000! Caitlin explains the online retailer Amazon: the history, the visionary moves it made on the way up and how it's changed the way we shop (i.e. ruined every other store for us). Drink of the Episode: The Kitchen Sink (because, like…
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A Ghost Town Called Terlingua
🎵The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas🎵 Kendall has LEFT his home in Fort Worth to live on the road in a refurbished school bus (called a skoolie) and his first stop is in the little-known town of Terlingua, Texas. While trying not to melt in...
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Books from High School
ATTENTION CLASS! Today, we are discussing the novels we were assigned in high school so we hope you did your homework! Caitlin cracks the spine of some of the most common pieces of literature that filled our lockers and occasionally our brains. Drink of the Episode: Catcher in the Rye: 1 1/2 oz…
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The Blair Witch Project
*Turns on flashlight under face* ... Have you heard of the Blair Witch? We know a guy who knows a guy who had a firsthand encounter, so... On this episode, Kendall explains how the creators of this famous franchise took unprecedented (legendary!) steps to get the creepies moving well before the...
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TikTok
Hear that Peter Pan crocodile? Today we’re talkin’ TikTok. Caitlin dives down deep for us (she would anyway) to explain what TikTok is and why it’s so addictive, particularly in a Peter-PanDemic. Drink of the Episode: (A TikTok find! Thank you @SpritzandSpice) Love Potion No. 9 Ingredients: 1 oz...
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Valentine's Day
Roses are red, Violets are not blue. That's why it's called violet. Join us this week as Caitlin walks us through the surprisingly unclear history of Saint Valentine's Day. Miracles, fertility festivals and Lesli Knope, this episode is deep and wide. Bring a drink, bring a friend ... no strings...
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SpaceX
Onward and upward! 🚀 On this episode, Kendall explains SpaceX, from the innovative projects to its eccentric(?) CEO. We dare to say that this discussion is... wait for it... out of this world! We'll show ourselves out. Drink of the episode: The Mars Explosion Ingredients: 1.5 ounce vodka 1 ounce...
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Comedy
A man and a woman walk into a bar ... the rest is history! Join us this week as Caitlin gives a crash course on comedy, the first recorded joke, an insiders' peek within the comic clique and the anatomy of jokes. Stick around to hear the scientifically and statistically proven funniest joke in…
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Life Hacks
Attention everyone looking for some shortcuts through adulting! For the premiere of Season 2, Kendall brings us some life hacks to improve our lives. And speaking of "hacks," 😇 we briefly catch up with what's been going on in America and why some hacks (life hacks) are amazing while other hacks...
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Hindsight 2020: What We've Learned from Each Other
Oof. What a year. And amid all the chaos, Kendall and Caitlin started a podcast. Well, they wouldn't be Amateur Intellectuals if they didn't reflect on what they've taught each other, so here it is: these two trying to practice what they preach. Enjoy and see you in 2021! Drink of the episode…
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Christmas
*In the tune of Carol of the Bells* Da-da-da-da, Da-da-da-da, It's-Christ-mas-time, Twenty-twenty-sucks. Here it is, the Christmas episode! In the spirit(s) of the season, we're going to make fun of everything from baby JC to Krampus. Please grab a spiked eggnog or a Christmas cocktail and enjoy...
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Dave Chappelle
"The language you are about to hear... is disturbing." -Dave Chappelle Dave Chappelle seems to be taking over the end of 2020 with appearances. Hosting SNL, being interviewed by Dave Letterman and Joe Rogan on top of a series of socially distanced shows in cornfields in his hometown of Yellow...
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Giving Back (a.k.a. How to Not be a Selfish A**hole)
"Man, I would so give back if I just had..." NOPE. Knock that sh*t off right now. You are more than able to give back at this moment. Let's have a chat about how you're more than able to contribute to yourself, your community and the world. P.S. love you. Hard love is still love. Drink of the...
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Diwali
Shubh deepawali! Join us this week as Kendall gives an introduction to the beautiful Hindu holiday, Diwali. Some may think it coincidence, but the festive celebration highlights the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Grab a chair, bring a drink and let's begin the work…
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The 2020 Election 🙏
It's looming three days after Halloween and yet it's still scary as f*ck. November 3, 2020 is a very important date for the future of the United States, so we gonna talk about it. We promise we'll take care of you. You're safe to laugh (and cry) here. Drink of the Episode: The Jerk Ingredients: 1...
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HALLOWEEN!!!!
Today we talk about what goes bump in the night to frighten you. Monsters? Lol. Demons? Please. On this episode we tell you what you should really be scared of. It's our Halloween episode, y'all! OOOOooooOOOOOoooo. 😈 Drink of the episode: The Boozy Screamsicle INGREDIENTS · Chocolate sauce, for...
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The Moon
Fly me to the moon! Join us this week as Caitlin delivers a go-for-launch breakdown of the moon, enriching our minds with the thought what would happen if momma Earth had two moons or maybe even no moon at all. This episode is space-jam-packed with cool info that is good to know and fun to learn....
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Indigenous Peoples' Day (NOT Columbus Day)
Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue In fourteen-hundred-ninety-two... He did no service for me or you He was racist, greedy and unethical too.Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are both celebrated on the second Monday in October. On this week's episode, Kendall teaches us about…
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The Final Frontier
Houston, we have a problem. 99 problems actually but this episode ain't one! Amateurs, prepare for launch as Caitlin delivers a flyby and a deep dive on all things space. Contextualizing space as the one of the few remaining places for human exploration and discovery while sipping on the ultra...
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Yom Kippur
How many gentiles does it take to screw in a knowledge lightbulb on the most reflective and solemn fasts in Judaism? Two, apparently. Are we schmucks? Yes. Do we seek to know more about a noble religious experience we have not been directly exposed to (yet)? Also yes. Kendall did his homework and...
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Ethics
"Let's get ethical, ethical... I wanna get ethical, let's get into ethics, yea... Let me hear your Dunder Mifflin talk, your body talk." - Michael Scott and Holly Flax This week's episode is a breakdown on ethics, the philosophy of right and wrong. Caitlin delivers the history of ethics, compares...
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement
What is the Black Lives Matter movement? It's on banners, it's painted on streets and protests are happening about it. Kendall introduces us to what BLM is and gives us a glimpse of police policies in the United States. Grab your drink and let's begin the process of educating ourselves on this...
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Whiskey
Whiskey. Neat. 🥃 Caitlin delivers a hilarious crash course on all things distilled-from-grain-mash-and-aged-in-wooden-barrels. The difference in bourbon, whiskey, whisky and scotch all found within. Drink of the Episode: Whiskey X oz. of Whiskey (your choice) More Resources:...
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Great Expectations (Not the Book ... But Just as Friggin' Heavy)
Show us someone who says their expectations have aligned perfectly with their reality and we'll will show you a lying liar! Growing up, relationships, career, self-identity ... we all have expectations at the start. Whether these expectations are self prescribed or put on us by others, Kendall...
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Conspiracy Theories
It's a bird! It's a plane! Wait ... it's some kind of secret military plane. Nope, it's a UFO. WTF IS IT?!? On this episode Caitlin talks American conspiracy theories, from Area 51 to Pizzagate 2.0 (QAnon). She also educates us on the science of why we find conspiracy theories so attractive and…
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Stress (and How to Tame that Shrew)
Stress can be a mean b*tch, right? On this episode Kendall teaches us what stress actually is, how it manifests in us and how we can take self-caring steps to manage it. Drink of the episode: Long Island Iced Tea 1/2 of each of these: vodka, rum, gin, tequila and triple sec 1 oz sweet & sour mix…
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SeXXX
It's time we have the talk. On this episode, Caitlin drops some knowledge about those birds and those bees. Because clearly nothing is sexier than analyzing the science and history of sex in the cold light of day. Woof! Drink of the episode: Sex on the Beach A hurricane glass, if you’re fancy 4...
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Brené (MF*in') Brown
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." -- (The Gospel According to) Brené Kendall gives us a crash course on the Sage of our Age, Brené Brown. He breaks down Queen BB's views on vulnerability, courage, shame and how to live...
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Phobias
Do you fear an expert's opinion? How about an amateur's? Maybe you have a phobia of your middle school math teacher's "undeniable" proof (memes) that the earth is flat. We wouldn't judge. In this episode Caitlin shares some hard truths and funny stories about fears and phobias. For instance…
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Toxic Personalities
Have you ever experienced someone with a "toxic" personality? Of course you have. We all have. And if you haven't, watch the news. In this episode, Kendall gives us a deep-dive on what we (and scientists/actual professionals) call toxic personalities: how to spot them and how to understand them...
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Dreams
I dreamed a dream in time gone by... I dreamed that God would be forgiving. We are really banking on that second part here. Bottoms up, bitches! In this week's episode, Caitlin leads the way on an overarching look at dreams; what they are, what they mean and how humans have accounted for their...
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Food - An Intro
Feelin' hungry? We've got the sweet, savory, umami (& ooh daddi too!). Kendall satisfies our appetite with this week's episode on food. From crazy food origins to food artistry and presentation, we offer a light amuse-bouche on this yummy topic. Drink of the Episode: Dead Rabbit's...
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Fairy Tales
Caitlin leads story time on the truth behind some classic fairy tales. Toeing the line on legendary facts and fibs, this episode features true crime, love and loss and really questionable parenting methods. Drink of the Episode: The Little Mermaid 1 oz Orange Vodka 3/4 oz Blue Curacao 3/4 oz…
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Fads
What's a fad? You may know it when you see it but Kendall breaks it down for us so we can better understand what they are ... and what they aren't. And naturally, we can't get through this without mentioning at least a thousand fads we all remember. Drink of the Episode: White Claw Recipe - Go to...
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Introvert v. Extrovert
Caitlin leads the discussion on the personality traits of introverts and extroverts as we process where we fall on the spectrum. Drink of the Episode: The Excitabull More Resources: https://www.allpsychologyschools.com/psychology/freud-jung/ (allpsychologyschools.com/psychology/freud-jung/)...
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Puberty
For the premiere episode, Caitlin and Kendall dive into the awkward stages of puberty and its effects on health trajectory. We chose this topic to highlight the discomfort of overcoming something new, like new boobs or a new podcast. Drink of the episode: Fuzzy Navel More resources:...
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Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and cocktails) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh...
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Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail.Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can. facebook.com/amateurintellectualstwitter.com/Am_Intellectinstagram.com/amateur_intellectuals
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Caitlin Ward and Kendall Smith
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