This is Super Cool.

Episodes

1. 17

   Minisode 7: The Secret Lives of Color - Part 2

   In this episode of The Secret Lives of Color we explore the psychological world of Baker-Miller Pink and the ancient lore of Hemitite.

   Apr 16, 2020

   17m
2. 16

   Minisode 6: In Blast-Beruffled Plume

   Apirl is National Poetry Month! Join us in this fun little mini-series over the next 2 weeks as we read some beautiful poems! This week we bring you Thomas Hardy (not that one) and his poems 'The Phantom Horsewoman' and 'The Convergence of the Twain'.

   Apr 14, 2020

   16m
3. 15

   Minisode 5: The Secret Lives of Color - Part 1

   Join us on another minisode miniseries as we explore the secrets behind some fascinating colors. Based on the book by Kassia St. Clair.

   Apr 6, 2020

   17m
4. 14

   Minisode 4: City Under The Sea

   It's one of the most famous legends in the world. An ancient island civilization, far advanced beyond its time, swept away in a moment by some cataclysmic event. But where does it come from, and is there any evidence that it was ever real? As we move closer to beach weather in the U.S., it's a...

   Mar 28, 2020

   20m
5. 13

   Minisode 3: Harry Potter in 15 Minutes (Part 2)

   Part 2 of this 2 part series where two of my friends explain all of Harry Potter in 15 minutes. This episode, my friend Ashley. Enjoy!

   Mar 26, 2020

   22m
6. 12

   Minisode 2: Harry Potter in 15 Minutes (Part 1)

   It's just what it sounds like. I interview my friend and mega HP fan Sarah, who does her best to recap all 7 Harry Potter books in 15 (ish) minutes. I hope this brings you smiles in this time of gloom and quarantines.

   Mar 24, 2020

   22m
7. 11

   Minisode 1: The Pepperoni Roll

   I grew up in West Virginia. Like most places, we have unique cultural traits, include some culinary ones. Learn the history of the pepperoni roll (the state food of WV) and how to make one. They make great snacks, both during a quarantine and in a non-pandemic world.

   Mar 22, 2020

   13m
8. 10

   Pandemic Interlude: Part 2

   In Part 2 of this special interlude series, I interview 3 more friends about the current pandemic and how it's affecting their lives. Stay safe, keep social distancing, and wash your hands, yall! We can help to end the spread of COVID-19, but we have to do it together, as a global community.

   Mar 20, 2020

   32m
9. 9

   Pandemic Interlude: Part 1

   Things have been quiet here at TISC. Life happened since the New Year began and I got behind on producing episodes. Now, the world is in a crisis as the COVID19 pandemic sweeps over nearly every nation. An interlude on what things are like currently in the world and what the next few weeks, and…

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   Mar 19, 2020

   38m
10. 7

    Ep. 7: Make America Roar Again

    From Flappers to gangsters, Lindbergh to the Lindy Hop, the culture and events of the 1920s are so famous - so fun - that its the only American decade with a nickname attached to it. And now, for the next decade, its the 100th anniversary. Tune in and learn 20 super cool facts about what made...

    Jan 1, 2020

    39m
11. 6

    Ep. 6: Franksgiving

    From 1939 to 1941, the states of Texas, Mississippi, and Colorado held two Thanksgiving Days. The rest of the country was evenly split, with half the states celebrating a week sooner than the other half. But why? Well, for that, we look at a story involving the Christmas season, the Great...

    Nov 27, 2019

    31m
12. 5

    Ep. 5: Wrench Revolver Dagger Rope

    Everyone loves a good murder mystery. Well, a lot of us do, anyway. The evidence of this is found in the staying power of such authors as Agatha Christie and the board game CLUE, as well as a continued stream of shows and films such as the BBC series Sherlock, the US series Law and Order, and the...

    Nov 20, 2019

    40m
13. 4

    Ep. 4: OK BOOMER

    'Millennials are killing _' has been a rallying cry for older folks for years now; an anti-youth complaint directed at a generation greatly misunderstood and misrepresented. Within the last few weeks, the clapback to this, and against the generation largely responsible for the original anti-youth...

    Nov 13, 2019

    1h 21m
14. 3

    Ep. 3: Fall of the Wall

    This Saturday, November 9th, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of an indescribably important event - the fall of the Berlin Wall. But why was Berlin cut in two, what was life like in the time the wall was up, and why does it matter that it came down? It's a Cold War classic, and it's super cool.

    Nov 6, 2019

    45m
15. 2

    Ep. 2: Spooky Season

    Ghosts and goblins and ghouls, oh my! Halloween has grown rapidly in the last few decades in its cultural reach and the passion of those of us that consider it our favorite holiday means that its not going anywhere anytime soon. But why do we whip out fake tombstones to place in our yards and ask...

    Oct 30, 2019

    43m
16. 1

    Ep. 1: The Fairy Tale King

    Behind the stunning and wondrous halls of Castle Neuschwanstein, the famous Bavarian fortress that has become a world icon of Romanticism, lies the sad and interesting tale of its builder, King Ludwig the II - The Fairy Tale King.

    Oct 23, 2019

    52m
17. 1

    Ep. 0: New Podcasts Are Super Cool

    Welcome to yet another new podcast. Is it ground-breaking? Nope! Is it innovative? Not at all! Are there other podcasts similar to it? Probably too many! But who freaking cares. I think the world is a fascinating place, and I want to share my excitement with you. Each week I'll talk with you…

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    Oct 14, 2019

    3m