PODCAST · society
What Makes Us Human
by WMUH Podcast
On this podcast we will seek to examine the stories, technology, history, and ideas that define mankind. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we quest for what makes us human.
Episodes
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Ep. 88: The Pacific
For our first episode back for the new year, Jon dives deep into the Pacific Ocean, and he talks about what you should feed witches. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on social media. Email us! [email protected]
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Ep. 87: Santa Claus
If the United States are a melting pot, few things put this on display as much as Santa Claus. This week we talk about all the different traditions (and some real people) who play into the modern American idea of Santa Claus. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and...
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Ep. 86: Christmas Music
For episode 86, Hannah joins us to talk about the difference between Christmas carols and Christmas songs, and we dive into our favorite and least favorite Christmas music. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 85: Christmas in Norway
For episode 85, we talk about Christmas traditions in Norway, and we all discover that we may celebrate Christmas the Norwegian way. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 84: Fruitcake
For episode 84, we talk all about that Christmas treat people love or hate- fruitcake, and Hannah puts Jolly Old Saint Nick in a Tom Cruise movie. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 83: Myrtle Beach
For episode 83, Jon tells us all about one of the most visited places on the East Coast- Myrtle Beach. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 82: Who Eats Ramps?
For episode 82, we talk about what ramps are and who eats them, and Jon talks about Braveheart. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 81: The Si-Te-Cah
For episode 81 we talk about the discovery of red-headed giant cannibals in the American West, and Hannah quotes Twister. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 80: Walt Disney's Corn Chips
What does Disneyland have to do with Fritos? We talk about it on this week's episode. Plus, J.R. had a surprise visitor while editing last week's episode. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 79: Tim Burton
As we finish up this year's Halloween episodes, Hannah talks about Mr. Nightmare Before Christmas himself, Tim Burton, and Jon talks about Tim Burton in a bathing suit. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: [email protected]
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Ep. 78: Haunted Places
As we continue our special series for the month of October, we talk about haunted places, and what makes them haunted. Jon also talks about playing Top Gun. Connect with us! @WMUHPocast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 77: Thirteen
On the next episode in our special October series, we talk about why people are afraid of the number 13, and J.R. talks about Turtles in Time. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 76: The Hinterkaifeck Murders
As we continue our October special episodes, this week Producer Hannah steps up to the mic to tell us about the Hinterkaifeck murders. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 75: Samhain
As we move into October, we discuss the origins of Halloween and Jack O' Lanterns. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 74: Sliced Bread
Episode 74 is all about how we got sliced bread and when the U.S. Government banned it. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 73: Queen Elizabeth II
For episode 73, we talk about the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 72: Don Bluth
For episode 72, Producer Hannah joins us to talk about renowned 20th Century animator Don Bluth. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 71: The Loch Ness Monster
This week we talk all about the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real? What is it? Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 70: Driving Miss Daisy
For episode 70 we do our first episode about a movie. We talk about the 1989 movie Driving Miss Daisy, with Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 69: Generic Food
For episode 69, we talk about those weird food cans brought about by Carter-era inflation. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Email us: [email protected]
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Ep. 68: Rain
From droughts to floods, rain has been an important part of what makes us human. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: [email protected]
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Ep. 67: Anti-Jokes
On this episode of the What Makes Us Human podcast, JR confuses Jon by trying to explain anti-jokes. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 66: Ice Cream
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen. WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 66: Ice Cream
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen. WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep 65: Shopping Malls
This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 65: Shopping Malls
This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 64: The Solway Firth Spaceman
Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 64: The Solway Firth Spaceman
Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 63: Hot Dogs Across America
For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter [email protected]
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Ep. 63: Hot Dogs Across America
For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter [email protected]
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Ep. 62: Cats
Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 62: Cats
Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 61: Olestra
Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 61: Olestra
Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 60: Tricksters
For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 60: Tricksters
For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 59: A Rat in NIMH?
For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 59: A Rat in NIMH?
For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 58: The Rodents of NIMH
This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: [email protected]
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Ep. 58: The Rodents of NIMH
This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 57: Mount St. Helens
This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Connect with us! @ WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter Email us! [email protected]
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Ep. 57: Mount St. Helens
This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us! [email protected]
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Ep. 56: The Universal Studios Fire
For episode 56 we talk about the day the music burned- the Universal Studios fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. [email protected]
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VIDEO Ep. 56: The Universal Studios Fire
Episode 56 is all about the Universal Studios Fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. [email protected]
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Ep. 55: Bigfoot
Episode 55 is all about Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, skunk ape, or whatever you call him in your part of the world. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. [email protected]
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Ep. 54: Santa Anna's Leg
What? We did an episode about a Mexican General's leg? Yep, and you'll have to listen to find out why. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us [email protected]
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Ep. 53: Bostian Bridge Train Wreck
On this week we talk about the 1891 Bostian Bridge Train Wreck, and the lore and tragedies that followed. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 52: Breakfast Cereal
This week it's all about breakfast cereal- where it came from, how it's made, and everything else you've wanted to know. From Kellogg to Post, Quaker to General Mills, we cover it all here. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube [email protected]
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Ep. 51: The Whys of Why
This week we talk all about why we ask "why" and what that means for us as human beings. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, & Twitter [email protected]
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Ep. 50: The Harlem Globetrotters
For this episode we discuss those Dukes of Dunk, the Harlem Globetrotters! Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. [email protected]
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What Makes Us Human currently has 102 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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On this podcast we will seek to examine the stories, technology, history, and ideas that define mankind. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we quest for what makes us human.
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