The Everything Bagel

Why does December make the whole world feel a little more reflective, a little more magical, and a lot more connected? In this special holiday episode of the Everything Bagel podcast, we trace that shared feeling back thousands of years, starting with the winter solstice. From there, we travel across cultures and continents, unpacking how December became such a powerful crossroads of tradition, belief, resistance, and celebration. We explore how the big three holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa came to be and their significance on cultural impact. Let’s get festive and dive deeper into the true meanings behind the holiday season.

Where did Halloween come from? What was it like being an accused witch during the Salem Witch Trials? Welcome to the Everything Bagel Halloween Special, where we answer these questions and more!Sophi gives us a rundown of the history of Halloween, then Stephanie guides us through a Choose Your Own Adventure - Salem Witch Trials Edition!Timestamps:1:18 : History of Halloween19:19 : Choose Your Own Adventure Salem Witch Trials Edition

Woodstock 1969 and Woodstock 1999 may have been 30 years apart, but the two music festivals could not have turned out more opposite. How did Woodstock ‘99 descend into disaster; and why didn’t the original festival do the same? We answer those questions and more as we travel back in time to explore the countercultures of the tail end of two very interesting decades.Hosts Sophi and Stephanie then deep dive into Alligator Alcatraz and the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne before discussing the current state of concerts and music festivals.Warning: This episode contains mention and allegations of sexual assault. If you, or anyone you know has been affected by SA, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotlinea at 800-656-HOPE (4673).Our Research: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e011-woodstock-woodstock-99Timestamps:0:30 : Woodstock & Woodstock '991:15:24 : News - Alligator Alcatraz1:33:23 : News - Ozzy Osbourne's life and career1:47:06 : Smoke Break - Concerts & Festivals

Come take a deep dive into the World of Aviation and discover the endless possibilities that flight has to offer. In this episode we give you the detailed history of aviation, an explanation on my flying works, the different types of aircrafts, how one can go about getting their pilots license and become part of the aviation world, and what the future of aviation may hold. Then, as we continue to test out our new News Headlines format, Stephanie and I discuss the New York democratic mayoral race as well as the history of Iran and Israel. This is followed by a wonderful smoke break where we discuss travel stories and shout out Sophi’s first new single “Silence” now streaming on all music platforms. Visit our website for all research and notes.Click HERE to view the “Silence” Music Video.Click HERE to stream “Silence” on Spotify.Time Stamps0:30 The World of Aviation26:30 News Segment; The New York City Mayoral race and The History of Iran & Israel1:02:45

Oscar Wilde thrived in Victorian Era England and the aesthetic movement with his wit and impeccable writing skills, but the public exposure of his private relations with a male lover had him imprisoned and shunned by society. In this episode, we explore the upbringing, education, life, trials, and writings of Oscar Wilde, as we understand how he dominated the upper echelon of society, only to be later exiled.After our Oscar Wilde deep dive, we conduct an examination with our NEW NEWS SEGMENT on the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act and the life of Harvey Milk and the renaming of his US Naval ship. We end this episode with recommendations of both classic and contemporary queer books to read for this Pride Month!Timestamps:1:36 - Oscar Wilde45:21 - Oscar Wilde Recap47:54 - News Segment (The One Big, Beautiful Bill and Harvey Milk and the renaming of his Naval ship)1:33:21 - Smoke Break (Pride Month Book Recs)Our research: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e009-oscar-wilde

Joan of Arc, from peasant girl to patron saint, the life and legacy of the Maid of Orleans is remarkable. In this episode, we explore all the details of Joan of Arc's early life, the wars she was born into, her life in the French army, and her trial and subsequent execution. Was she a hero or a heretic? Well, it all depends on your perspective.Listen to this episode of The Everything Bagel Podcast for the news headlines from early to mid-May, a deep dive into the history of Joan of Arc, and Smoke Break segment, where Sophi and Stephanie discuss their recent trip to Las Vegas. Use the timestamps below to jump around!Our Research: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e008-joan-of-arcTimestamps: 0:51 - News Headlines15:00 - Joan of Arc48:38 - Joan of Arc Recap51:19 - Smoke Break

This week we take a trip into space and discover everything about The Golden Record. In 1977, NASA launched Voyager I and Voyager II where their mission was to do a flyby of Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. After their mission was complete, they would float off into interstellar space until the end of time. On board those space crafts? A cosmic message in a bottle that can communicate with extraterrestrials what life on Earth is like.Listen to this episode of The Everything Bagel Podcast for the news headlines from mid-April to early-May, an exploration of The Golden record, and our Smoke Break segment, where we discuss what would be included in our own “golden record.”Listen to the Golden RecordDiscover the Photos included on The Golden RecordVisit our website for all research and notesTime Stamps:0:29 - News Headlines12:00 - The Golden Record33:29 - Recap35:42 - Smoke Break

The Oregon Trail is consistently taught in U.S. history classes throughout the country. But the version we’ve gotten from our textbooks and video games hasn’t taken everything in account when retelling what the journey was like. How did so-called Oregon Fever take root in America, and who did this country have to trample to do so?Listen to this episode of The Everything Bagel Podcast for the news headlines from early to mid-April, an examination of America’s history in Oregon and The Oregon Trail, or our Smoke Break segment, where we discuss new pop music (from Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, Ariana Grande’s brighter days ahead, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s I Said I Love You First, to Rachel Chinouriri) as well as Sophi’s Coachella predictions and feedback.Native Land Digital: https://native-land.ca/Tribal Nations Maps: https://www.tribalnationsmaps.com/ Our Research: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e006-the-oregon-trail Timestamps:1:07 - News Headlines11:53 - The Oregon Trail46:50 - The Oregon Trail Recap49:36 - Smoke Break1:23:16 - Sophi Goes to Coachella

During the 17th century in isolationist Japan, Kabuki Theater grew in popularity and would later become a traditional Japanese theatrical art form known for its elaborate costumes, stylized performances, and dramatic music. Come explore the Edo period, the history of Kabuki Theater and where it stands today. We start our episode by going over the top news headlines from late March to early April. We end our episode with a TV corner, discussing shows such as Good American Family, Adolescence, the Pitt, The Residence, and the Ashley Madison documentary. Plus, a debrief on the Crime Junkie tour.Time Stamps:0:27 : A Note on the News2:13 : News Headlines13:13 : Kabuki Theater30:30 : Time for a Recap32:22 : Smoke Break

The Beatles … what’s so great about them? Plus, how and why has their legacy endured to this day? We explore these questions, and more, when discussing The Beatles, their career, and their impact on pop culture.After a deep dive into the band’s career, Stephanie has a discussion with artist and Beatles enthusiast Sabrina Harris about how the Beatles have persisted in pop culture and Beatles fans of today.Like always, we begin our episode by reviewing the top headlines of early March 2025, and end by talking about Women’s History Month and the history of Saint Patrick’s Day.Want to just hear a quick update about the news? Or just want to hear about The Beatles? Try jumping around with these timestampsTimestamps:0:29 : News Headlines8:36 : The Beatles1:00:16 : The Beatles & Today - Conversation with Sabrina Harris1:17:48 : Smoke Break - Women’s History Month and Saint Patrick’s DaySabrina Harris ~ Instagram: @artssablahFor information and research from this podcast, visit our website, https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e004-the-beatles

In his farewell address, former President Biden cautioned against the growing “Tech-Industrial Complex” mirroring former President Eisenhower’s warning against the “Military-industrial Complex”. This week, we take a deeper look into these socioeconomic systems, their innerworkings, and the bureaucracies they serve. We explore and analyze multiple other industrial complexes including Marriage, Medical, Prison, Tech, and Death. We begin our episode giving the major news headlines from the second half of February 2025, and end our episode discussing the world of current pop television including SNL’s 50th Anniversary Special, Apple Cider Vinegar, The Fox Hollow Murders, White Lotus, and American Murder: Gaby Petito.For information and research from this podcast, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e003-industrial-complexesTimestamps0:25 - News Headlines5:45 - Industrial Complexes33:34 - Industrial Complexes Recap35:48 - Smoke Break

This week, in honor of Black History Month, we’re discussing the Civil Rights Movement; both the American history that laid the groundwork for it, and the people, organizations, and events that fought for equal rights during the social movement. We end with a conversation about HillmanTok University and the Super Bowl.For information and research from this podcast, visit our website: ⁠ https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e002-the-civil-rights-movementTime Stamps0:28 - News Headlines6:47 - The Civil Rights Movement42:25 - The Civil Rights Movement Recap45:10 - Smoke Break

This episode takes a deep dive into the Irish Famine, the state Ireland was in before and after the famine, and the overall effects the event had on the country. Take a listen to learn more about this historical event as well as January 2025’s top headlines and the Grammys.For information and research from this podcast episode, visit our website: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/our-projects/podcasts/the-everything-bagel/e001-the-irish-potato-famineTimestamps0:25 - News Headlines7:13 - The Irish Potato Famine16:38 - The Irish Potato Famine Recap21:00 - Smoke Break

Welcome to The Everything Bagel podcast! We are so excited to give you a glimpse into what this podcast is all about (without having to commit to a full episode just yet).Our goal is to learn a little bit of everything, expand our minds, and stay curious about the world around us. We hope you continue to join us the first Monday of each month to learn something new!Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/blubber-media/home