Basically an Expert

Whether you're in it for the lore or for Henry Cavill, Warhammer has something for everyone! Don't know what that is? Imagine Transformers meets 300 while listening to Yasha fill you in on everything from the backstory to the show(s?!) to how the heck Henry Cavill is involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Ancient Egytpians to the Ancient Greeks, the Ancient Persians, India, China, to East Africa - embroidery and needlework may differ in the common patterns and fabrics but, they had one thing in common, they were eeeeeverywhere! How did embroidery go from King Tut to King Henry? And how did the once highly esteemed art form become associated with frivolity and "arts and crafts"?? And on that note, why is arts and crafts associated with kids and silliness?! On this episode we answer these questions and more as we dive in to the world-wide web of embroidery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode six is episode sexxxyy because we're talking with my girl, Kamille Washington, about pole dancing! Come join the pink pony club as we talk about spinning around a pole, wearing cute outfits, doing handstands (?!), and why we keep on dancing.Listen now to learn more and follow the show on instagram @basicallyanexpert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! In this episode, Liz and I are talking about Octavia Butler's masterpiece: Parable of the Sower! This book was written over 50 years ago and is... spot on for a lot of things going on the world today?! Why is the government of a failing nation focusing on space exploration? Why are some people apathetic and others hyper-empathetic? Do people still have sexual appetites in times of crisis? Obviously Butler is a queen and Liz and I talk all about these questions and more while giggling for an hour straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you own a car, have ever been overcharged after an oil change, or have to call for backup to get new tires - this is the episode for you! Adriana is teaching me how to take care of a car and how to avoid getting ripped off...again... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read (listened to) Dr. Patrick Gagne's book "Sociopath" and I'm obsessed! I think the book is SO good, the subject of sociopathy is SO fascinating, and I learned SO much... I just really want to go through the book, say my favorite parts, and gush over the author. Listen here to my little book club and then go listen to the book yourself because there's no way I'll do it justice in an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 of season 3 and we're back with one of our favorite guests, Anna Bissonett! I'm catching Anna up on the weirdest experiment I've ever heard about - 8 people were put in a sealed "mini Earth" called Biosphere 2 in the 90's to prepare humanity for life in outer space... what happened in the 2 years that followed? Here's a hint: 80 fingers went in, 79 fingers came out. Listen now to learn more and follow the show on instagram @basicallyanexpert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking about the complex but hilarious (?) world of chess with Mane Williams! There's more to the game than meets the eye and, dare I say, there may be such a thing as too much chess... Listen to learn just how complex the game is, how you can get better, and how to finish a chess match in under 5 minutes!Follow on instagram @basicallyanexpert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm sunburnt, dead tired, and my ear is full of water... but I completed my Freediving Certification!! Since I'm basically an expert now I figured I'd share my enthusiasm for the sport, talk about cool diving peoples around the world, tell you about my PRs, and of course get into how it can possibly be that some people can hold their breath for over 10 minutes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know how and when Nelson Mandela died? Most people think they do and are completely wrong, leading to a worldwide phenomenon known as the Mandela effect. This phenomenon doesn't just include Nelson Mandela, there are things we interact with every day that are also completely misremembered by the majority of people! Listen to me and my bestie, Anesha Rao, talk about some examples, what's causing these mass memory faults, and how (or if?!) we can prevent them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! And we're featuring one of my favorite people in the whole wide world, the Dorothy to my Sophia, my cousin, Amber!!!! We're talking about oil rigs and oil fields and what the heck is the difference and... oh yeah! About the one time they found a body?! This episode has tons of twists and turns and there's so much to talk about that we will most DEFINITELY have a part 2 in the future so stay tuned for that!Opening song by the The Wellerman Band - I do not own this song. They're incredible, check them out if you haven't already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'all asked, so we deliver! After teasing my crazy surgery experience living abroad, I received a lot of comments asking for details... so buckle up folks! Brooks and I dive into the good, the bad, and the surgery (the ugly has no business being broadcast) about our experiences living abroad. Listen in to learn what REALLY happened to my kidney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tons of people made money during the crypto boom but I still couldn't tell you how until recording this episode! What the heck is a blockchain? Where does the token go? What's being mined? Yasha helps break all this down and explain what's really going on. This is NOT financial advice, this is purely escaping FOMO! Listen and become a mini crypto sis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Basically an Expert, we're welcoming McKay back to talk all things watches! Following up his #1 most listened to episode from season 1 (Basically a Sumo Wrestler, go listen now if you haven't yet), McKay is bringing the banging facts about watches, celebrities, and history to yet another BAE season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's season 2 and we're starting off with a biting episode! Anna and I are talking all about the queens of the ocean - Sharks! Who are they? Where are they? How afraid do we need to be? And why do they take hundreds of years to get pregnant?! Find out in this episode of Basically an Expert.Referenced paper(s):Rex PT, May JH III, Pierce EK, Lowe CG (2023) Patterns of overlapping habitat use of juvenile white shark and human recreational water users along southern California beaches. PLOS ONE 18(6): e0286575. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286575 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know it can take hours to make a cartoon character take a single step? ME EITHER! Pearl is blowing our minds talking about animation - the art, the industry, and the Rick and Morty!Follow Pearl on instagram @pearlnextdoooor and check out her website https://www.pearlnextdoor.com/Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've got a friend in me and so does she - we're back and hitting the ground running with Anesha Rao talking about friend make-ups! Twenty-somethings go through a lot of relationship changes and Anesha wants to help you get through them... OR NOT!! Listen and learn how and when to reach out to someone post break-up (with the usual giggles and tangents mixed in). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final solo episode of the season is covering our host's recent car crash! Who knew there were so many things to do when you get in a car crash?! Listen in for a detailed account of what happened and what you should do should you ever be in this situation... also stick around for some exhausted rants from Gwyneth Paltrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're over the Basically an Expert hill for season 1! Brooks is joining us on episode 6 to talk about his marriage, getting his wife a K1 visa and a green card, and... sending sex tapes to the government?! Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with Yasha Ektefaie talking about the single most successful YouTube of all-time and has trained his own clone, Mr. Beast! We cover his food products, his business attitude, his "boys", and of course his YouTube channels. Hold on tight because it's a rollercoaster of an episode and you won't want to miss a second!Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick episode with a freaky deaky subject! Why did a man break into Boston College students dorms in 2014? And more importantly... why did he just tickle their feet and leave?! And why is Vic talking so much about a keyboard?!?!Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our expert for our third episode is, the one and only, McKay Proctor! We're talking big, beautiful boys smashing into each other and all the drama that goes on behind closed doors of their training facilities. So if you've ever bumped into a friend with pillows up your shirts or watched Austin Powers Goldmember or just love a juicy tale - sit back and enjoy McKay talk all about Sumo Wrestling!Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this inaugural episode of Basically an Expert, Yasha Ektefaie literally dive into the San Francisco Bay with 1500 other people to start the infamous Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon! Yasha tells all about what it's like to swim in some of the toughest swim conditions in the triathlon world and our host monologues about the prisoners that inspired the whole thing.Music from Pixabay created by prazkhanal at UKA Music Publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.