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Doing Learning
by Doing Learning
Two friends take turns teaching each other about a topic far-flung or familiar. Head down the rabbit hole and open your eyes as we do some learning about the wonderful world around us. New episodes publish Thursday mornings!
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Twist and Shout about the Enhanced Fujita Scale
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Hip Hop Anonymous
Sources Triumph — Wu-Tang Clan Love Is the Message (12" Version) — MFSB Shrunk — Aesop Rock Roadwork Rappin' — Aesop Rock Long Legged Larry — Aesop Rock Doomsday — MF DOOM Rap and Hip Hop: Crash Course Black American History #47 How MF DOOM Made "Doomsday" Founding Fathers The Untold Story of Hip...
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The Lady of the Lamp--How One Amazing Woman Changed an Industry
Resources History.com: Florence Nightingale National Army Museum: Florence Nightingale, Lady with the Lamp National Library of Medicine / PMC Article Wikipedia: Florence Nightingale American Association for the History of Nursing Florence Nightingale Museum: About Florence Nightingale Nursing...
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The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood
The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood The Information: A History, A Theory, A Flood Resources https://around.com/the-information/ Links All our links, episodes, and ways to support Follow us on Instagram Support the show on Patreon Join the Discord community Chapters 00:00 Welcome Dr.…
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Dig a Tunnel....Through the Entire Mountain Range...
References The Engineering Behind the Longest Tunnel in the World | Blueprint 🎧 All our links, episodes, and ways to support: https://doinglearningpod.com/links 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doinglearningpod 🤝 Support the show on Patreon:...
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Cannonball! -- The Illegal Coast to Coast Race
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Big River Man: They Say He's Still Swimming
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Lord Timothy Dexter: Secret Genius or Lucky Idiot
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Why the NES is the Greatest Console
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Illiad: The True Story
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Pull the Lever: Paradoxes & Thought Experiments
Details Daniel and McKyler are joined by guest co-host, Miles! McKyler takes the guys through the ringer of paradoxes and thought experiments--including the birthday paradox, the Monte Hall problem, the Trolley Problem, and the Fermi Paradox. Daniel rips a pack! Links Brian Cox Explains The Fermi...
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Crawling 250 Miles for Payback: The Hugh Glass Story
Details Daniel and Mckyler dive into the wild, almost unbelievable true story behind The Revenant, tracing Hugh Glass’s journey from reluctant pirate to legendary mountain man on a brutal quest for payback. In this episode, Daniel walks Mckyler through Glass’s rumored capture by Jean Lafitte’s...
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PEEPS Showdown
Now with video! Available on Spotify and YouTube. Details Daniel and McKyler take on everyone's favorite sugary marshmellow chick-shaped snack! Patrons Thank you to all our patrons for your support! Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Discord Join our Discord channel:...
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Placebos: Fake It 'Til Your Brain Makes It
Details Ever wonder why sugar pills can kill pain, or why reading a side effect list actually causes those symptoms? In this mind-bending episode, McKyler takes Daniel on a deep dive into the placebo and nocebo effects—where belief literally rewires your brain’s chemistry. From Benjamin Franklin...
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The Ant Syndicate: From Solitary Wasps to Global Superpowers
Details Daniel and McKyler take cover. Ants are in a world war! We explore the fascinating evolution of ants, tracing their epic journey from ancient solitary wasps to the ultimate rulers of continent-spanning mega-colonies. We uncover the shocking realities of microscopic warfare, zombie...
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From Consul to Corpse: Julius Caesar and the Ides of March
Details McKyler walks Daniel through the wild rise and brutal fall of Julius Caesar, from debt-ridden rich kid to “dictator for life.” Along the way they unpack why regular Romans adored Caesar for his epic Gallic victories, debt relief, and free grain, while senators saw him as a crown‑hungry...
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Los Banditos - Porfirio Díaz and the Seeds of the Mexican Revolution
Detalles Daniel takes McKyler back to late-1800s Mexico—the era of Porfirio Díaz, the powerful leader whose long rule shaped a nation. We dig into the hacendados and vast haciendas, the deep social divides, and the oppression that sparked a revolution. From Díaz’s rise from humble roots to the...
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The Calendar — A History of Humanity's Most Chaotic Project
Details McKyler teaches Daniel why our calendar and clock look the way they do: 24 hours, 60 minutes, 7-day weeks, leap years, and even the leap second all turn out to be political compromises, religious power moves, and mathematical hacks rather than rational design. You’ll hear stories about...
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50 Years Later: Life, Labor, and Lessons Since 1976
Details It's been 50 years since 1976 — and the world looks nothing like it did. Daniel and McKyler take a reflective look at what life actually felt like for an average American adult male in 1976: waking up, drinking coffee, punching the clock at a factory job, and calling it a life well-lived....
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1893 World's Fair: Orange Cider, Belly Dancers, and a Madman on a Wheel
Details McKyler takes Daniel on a wild tour of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair — where a serial killer ran a "Murder Castle" next door, the world's first Ferris wheel lifted 60 people 264 feet into the sky, belly dancers scandalized the nation, orange cider somehow became a thing, and the mayor of...
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Pirates
Details Daniel teaches McKyler all about the British Royal Navy and the Code. Links TBD Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Looking for more? Join our...
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Spices
Details McKyler teaches Daniel about spices, spice wars, and the world's most valuable company. Links The Deadliest Company In Human History | Answers With Joe The Geography of Spices and Herbs Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T.…
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Kyniska
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about the Spartan Princess, Kyniska, who did not Mulan it. Links Pleiades Map Woman of the Month: Kyniska of Sparta - the first woman to win at the ancient Olympics | Girlguiding LaSER Spartan Women - World History Encyclopedia Patrons Thank you all to all our…
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The Moon
Details McKyler teaches Daniel about Earth's best friend. Links Apollo Program: Tragedy and Triumph (All Parts)[youtube] Back to the Moon: The Historic Space Race You’re Not Watching[youtube] Every Apollo Mission Explained[youtube] Artemis Program Apollo Program Patrons Thank you all to all…
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The Olympics
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about the beginnings of the world's greatest sporting festivities. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join...
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Andre
Details McKyler teaches Daniel about the history of Pro Wrestling, including it's most famous giant. Links Pending...McKyler owes himself links! Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus...
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MK Ultra
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Bad USA and a mysterious arcade game. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel:...
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Lee's Ferry and Petroglyphs
Details McKyler teaches Daniel about Utah state history and ancient art (and aliens...). Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our...
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Oreo Showdown
Details Bonus! - This episode was originally Patreon only! Enjoy! McKyler and Daniel take on 7 of the fiercest cookies they could find at the grocery store. Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon...
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Escape from Alcatraz
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about an escape from the Island Prison. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel:...
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Beer
Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the legendary beverage. Links Medieval Beer Safer than Water? | Myth or History | Extra History #teamwater The Story of Beer | Extra History Complete | World History Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles…
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Nobel Peace
Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the Merchant of Death...and his lasting legacy of peace. Links Pending...Daniel owes me links! Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support...
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An Interview
Details McKyler interviews Daniel. Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Copyright...
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The Gates of Death
Details McKyler and Daniel go on a literary adventure playing through Fighting Fantasy's The Gates of Death. Links Buy this adventure -- The Gates of Death on Amazon https://www.fightingfantasy.com/ Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T....
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Jellyfish
Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the oddity and majesty of Daniel's favorite critters. Links Medusology -- Ologies Podcast Lessons From an Immortal Jellyfish – NUVO Magazine Ancient Hawaiian Legend of Maui Capturing the Sun - Shaka Guide Medusa | Mythology, Face, Hair, Perseus, & Facts |...
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When We Were Kings
Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the clash of titans--Muhammad Ali and George Foreman--in the Rumble in the Jungle. Links [Abbreviated Youtube Version] When We Were Kings Documentary Rumble in the Jungle Full Fight When We Were Kings [Full Documentary] John Something -- Aesop Rock Patrons Thank...
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Anime
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Japanese cartoons. Links Come back later...! Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel:...
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Caffeine
Details McKyler teaches Daniel about the world's most accepted drug. Links History of Coffee — aboutcoffee.org Pope Clement VIII & Coffee: Satan’s Brew — papalartifacts.com Gustav III of Sweden's Coffee Experiment — Wikipedia Coffee Blog: Cozy Comments — koffeekompanions.com Coffee Article — Troy...
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Brooklyn Bridge
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about the greatest city on Earth and how its most famous bridge almost didn't get built. Links The Roeblings: The Family Who Built The Brooklyn Bridge - Bowery Boys History Emily Warren Roebling - Wikipedia Retrospective: Bernardsville’s Roebling Family and Their...
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Mariana Trench
Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the deepest point in our ocean and the first journey to visit it. Bonus discussion about an impressive volcanic eruption! Links Rolex presents: The Trieste's Deepest Dive (Extended) What They Found In the Deepest Place on Earth The Krakatoa Volcanic Eruption of...
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Colorado
Details Daniel and McKyler discuss what makes Colorado great. Links Colorado ultrarunner shatters 31-year-old women's course record at Leadville Trail 100 - Canadian Running Magazine 7 Weeks After DNF-ing Western States, David Roche Smashes the Leadville 100 Course Record—Again List of 50 U.S....
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Tuberculosis
Details McKyler and Daniel discuss how tuberculosis invented the cowboy hat, started World War I, and caused folks in New England to do crazy, barbaric things to fight evil spirits. Links New England Vampire Panic - US History - Extra History Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and…
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Hoover Dam
Details Daniel gives up his secret apocalypse hideout--the modern marvel of the Hoover Dam. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our...
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Takumi
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Japanese culture's relationship with mastering a craft. Links Paper Artist | Paper Sculpture | Nahoko Kojima Building on Tradition — 1,400 Years of a Family Business Takumi: A 60,000 hour story on the survival of human craft Patrons Thank you all to all our...
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The American Basketball Association
Details McKyler tells Daniel about the zany history of the American Basketball Association, complete with a bunch of crazy stories. Links Explicit | Quotes and Stories from the Book "Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association" ABA Stories That Are Absolutely Insane...
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Radio
Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the radio, their relationships with it, and some crazy radio stories. Links Radio Caroline Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support…
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Kowloon Walled City
Details McKyler takes Daniel through the chaotic inspiration for sci-fi and dystopian fiction that you may have never heard of! Links Interviews with Former Residents of Kowloon Walled City The Densest City on Earth The Densest City in the World had a Strange Secret Remembering Hong Kong's 'City…
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Maple Syrup
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Canada's gift to the world...and how not to heist it. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our...
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Pony Express
Details McKyler takes Daniel out west to deliver letters. Links History & Culture - Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) The History of the Pony Express 1900 Miles in 10 Days on Horseback | A Brief History of the Pony Express Patrons Thank you all to all our...
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Paul Bunyan
Details Daniel teaches McKyler about American mythology and manifest destiny. Links The First Paul Bunyan Story The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Kirk K. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for...
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Two friends take turns teaching each other about a topic far-flung or familiar. Head down the rabbit hole and open your eyes as we do some learning about the wonderful world around us. New episodes publish Thursday mornings!
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