Thoughtberg!

In this episode, host Annabelle Velten and guest Grace Kuzmiak break down the Jonas Brothers iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  Key Topics Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:09]Disney Days [00:02:23-00:08:41]Band Breakup [00:09:07-00:17:03]Getting Back Together [00:18:02-00:29:22]Outro: [00:29:31-00:31:03]Audio & Music Credits Theme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Annabelle VeltenSources & Further Reading Jonas!. Disney Channel, 2009.Chasing Happiness. John Lloyd Taylor, Amazon MGM Studios, 2019.Camp Rock. Matthew Diamond, Disney Channel, 2008.

In this episode, host Kasper Roland Schneider breaks down the deep ocean iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:39-00:02:11]Part One [00:02:22-00:07:15]Part Two [00:08:08-00:14:30]Part Three [00:16:07-00:28:52]Outro: [00:29:04-00:30:31]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Kasper Roland SchneiderSources & Further ReadingWikipedia Contributors. (2019, October 19). Snailfish. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snailfish‌ Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, January 31). Basking shark. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basking_shark Cookiecutter shark | Description, Feeding Habits, Attacks on People, & Facts | Britannica. (n.d.). https://www.britannica.com/animal/cookiecutter-shark Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, January 10). Oarfish. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OarfishWikipedia Contributors. (2025, October 6). Saccopharynx ampullaceus. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation.Basking Shark Facts: Habitat, Diet, Conservation & More. (2021, February 9). https://www.americanoceans.org/species/basking-shark/Wikipedia Contributors. (2023, November 28). Bathypterois grallator. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathypterois_grallatorBigfin Squid - NOAA Ocean Exploration. (2021). NOAA Ocean Exploration. https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/expedition-feature/okeanos-ex2107-features-bigfin-squid/Sottosanti, K. (2024, May 7). Colossal Squid | Mollusk | Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/colossal-squidOceanX. (2024, October 4). Colossal Squid vs Giant Squid: Uncovering the Ocean’s Ultimate Giant. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzGeltz99QsCreature Feature: Stoplight Loosejaw. (n.d.).  https://twilightzone.whoi.edu/explore-the-otz/creature-features/stoplight-loosejaw/Bobbit Worm - American Oceans. (2023, October 26). https://www.americanoceans.org/species/invertebrates/bobbit-worm/BeyondTheBlue. (2025, November 14). The Deeper You Go, The Creepier Fish Get. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxTyMT8zf4MWikipedia Contributors. (2025, July 19). Thaumatichthys. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation.The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2019). blue whale | Facts, Habitat, & Pictures. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/blue-whale

In this episode, host Ryan Kato breaks down the evolution of hip-hop since its beginning in the late 1970’s, going through each decade and breaking down how the genre got to where it is today.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]The Beginning [00:02:10-00:10:30]The 90’s/Golden Era [00:11:00-00:16:06]The Digital/Social Media Era [00:17:03-00:24:46]Outro: [00:25:00-00:26:19]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Ryan KatoSources & Further ReadingBillboard. (2024, June 12). Breaking Down the Origins of Hip-Hop. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2SA7gHAbEY Wikimedia Foundation. (2025, December 3). Hip-Hop Culture. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip-hop_culture Wikimedia Foundation. (2025b, December 5). N.W.A. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.W.A N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton | Releases | Discogs. Discogs. (2025). https://www.discogs.com/master/26117-NWA-Straight-Outta-Compton 

In this episode, host Emily Durand-Hollis and guest Oliver Angelo break down the Lego iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:48-00:01:41]Basics Of Legos [00:01:54 -00:09:38]History of Legos [00:10:30-00:17:47]How Legos Are Made [00:19:20-00:25:55]Outro: [00:26:10-00:27:32]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Emily Durand-HollisSources & Further ReadingHugo,Simon. The Big Book of Lego Facts. Dorling Kindersley, May 2nd,2023Lego.com. The Lego Group. November 21st. https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-historyFacts.net,Micheal Bryan, November 21st, https://facts.net/lego-facts/

In this episode, host Benjamin Nathan and guest Caleb Zurek break down the Bob Dylan iceberg. Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  Key Topics Intro: [00:00:07-00:01:43] Naming The Players  [00:01:54-00:08:26] Reaching The Boiling Point  [00:09:09-00:15:09]The Big Showdown  [00:16:37-00:25:35] Outro: [00:27:06-00:27:66]Audio & Music Credits Theme music by Ryan Kato Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions. This episode was edited, produced, and written by Benjamin NathanSources & Further Reading A Complete Unknown. James Mangold, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2024. Note- The film mentioned in this episode of Thoughtberg was not cited as evidence, rather used as points of emphasis for the host and guest. 

In this episode, host Devin Bush breaks down the Limited Animation iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro [00:00:00-00:02:25]An Art Form is Born  [00:02:25-00:09:08]Time to Draw  [00:09:08-00:17:53]Cartoon Come of Age [00:17:53-00:26:47]Outro [00:26:47-00:31:06] Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Devin BushSources & Further ReadingWilliams, Richard. The Animator’s Survival Kit: Expanded Edition. Faber and Faber. (2012)Thomas, Frank, & Johnston, Ollie. Illusion of life: Disney Animation. Hyperion,U.S. (1997)Animator Dormitory 2nd Channel. Why Anime Is on the Rise Even Though the Industry Is so Poor. YouTube, (26/02/2023). https://youtu.be/iExwO1v_V-s?si=PB8TOsO44Ak6ckrt

In this episode, host Sarah Cherry and guest Emily Girouard break down the 2018 event TanaCon iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  Key Topics Intro: [00:00:53-00:01:51]Who is Tana Mongeau?  [00:02:00-00:08:15]The Day of TanaCon  [00:09:15-00:16:53]Who’s at Fault?  [00:18:14-00:27:36]Outro: [00:27:46-00:28:19]Audio & Music Credits Theme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Sarah CherrySources & Further Reading Draw Their Life. “Tana Mongeau : Draw My Life” YouTube, date published 5 March, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0T4ZUZ4VOUMichael Weist. Wikipedia. 9 December, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_WeistMichael Weist. Michael Weist. 9 December, 2025. https://michaelweist.com/  SunnyV2. “Tanacon: The Biggest Failure in YouTube History.” YouTube, date published 22 July, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWHIRTMZ1c  Tana Mongeau Wiki. Fandom Lifestyle Community. 9 December, 2025. https://tanamongeau.fandom.com/wiki/TanaCon

In this episode, host Carly Clos and guest Tiana Gentry break down the blind box iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  Key Topics Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]What’s Happening Right Now?  [00:02:00-00:09:40]What System is Driving This?  [00:10:32-00:18:53]Beliefs Under the Iceberg  [00:20:23-00:27:03]Outro: [00:27:12-00:28:48]Audio & Music Credits •       Theme music by Ryan Kato•       Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.•       This episode was edited, produced, and written by Carly ClosSources & Further Reading King & Wood Mallesons. King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) website. Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.kwm.com/us/en/home.htmlThe Guardian. “‘My buyer’s guilt is insane. It’s $1,300 on trash’: the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubu.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/18/labubu-blind-boxaddiction-gamblingVerified Market Research. “Blind Boxes Market – In-Depth Industry Outlook.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.verifiedmarketresearch.com/product/blind-boxes-market/Business Research Insights. “Blind Box Toys Market Size, Analysis 2033.” Accessed December 7, 2025. https://www.businessresearchinsights.com/marketreports/blind-box-toys-market-124930?

In this episode, host Allison Kelly and guest Ava Kardynal break down the One Direction iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:00-03:27:46]Background of One Direction: [03:32:62-10:01:71]Management and mistreatment: [10:40:29-19:46:01]Larry Stylinson: [21:07:44-30:32:15]Outro: [30:39:85-31:56:43]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan Kato·Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Allison KellySources & Further ReadingSteven Bartlett. “Liam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship.” The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, FlightStory, June 6, 2021, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liam-payne-opens-up-about-his-darkest-moments-failed/id1291423644?i=1000524444101Feeney, Nolan. “One Direction: Zayn Malik Quits Band | TIME.” Time Magazine, 25 March 2015, https://time.com/3758321/zayn-malik-leaves-one-direction/ Accessed 9 November 2025.Saunders, Angel, and Rachel Desantis. “What Liam Payne Said About His Mental Health Before His Death at 31.” People.com, 16 October 2024, https://people.com/liam-payne-dead-what-the-singer-said-about-his-mental-health-8729425 Accessed 11 November 2025.Savage, Mark. “Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other.'” BBC, 12 July 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 Accessed 2 November 11 2025.“Zayn Malik reveals he had eating disorder while in One Direction.” BBC, 1 November 2016, https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-37833903  Accessed 2 November 12 2025.

In this episode, host Leah Haberek and guest George Schreibeis break down the Punk Movement iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00-03:19]What is Punk? [03:30-08:32]Punk Ethos [09:23-14:51]Controversial Aspects of Punk [16:21-24:17]Outro: [24:27-27:34]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Leah Haberek Sources & Further ReadingAbish Fatani. “Punk Is Political.” Political Review, 9 Feb. 2024, https://politicalreview.byu.edu/november-2023/punk-is-politicalContreraz, Victoria. “LibGuides: History - HSTA 494: History of Punk Rock Movement: Punk Zines.” Libguides.msubillings.edu, 2 Oct. 2025, https://libguides.msubillings.edu/punkMcNeil, Legs and McCain, Gillian. Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Grove Press, 1997“Music as Political Protest and Punk Rock — Censorship and Government Regulation of Music.” Wordpress.clarku.edu, https://wordpress.clarku.edu/musc210-cgr/pussy-riot-and-the-censorship-of-political-activism-in-russia/music-as-political-protest-and-punk-rock/“Punk as Reaction - TeachRock.” TeachRock, 2017, https://teachrock.org/lesson/punk-as-reaction/

In this episode, host Troy Wells breaks down the Dyatlov Pass iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:00-03:17:00]Part One [03:29:00-08:24:00]Part Two [09:20:00-17:01:00]Part Three [18:20:00-26:32:00]Outro: [28:53:00-29:44:00] Audio & Music Credits Theme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by Troy WellsSources & Further Readinghttps://dyatlovpass.com/

In this episode, host KayeLee Martens and guest Cassidy Martens break down the RuPaul’s Drag Race iceberg.Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideolandKey TopicsIntro: [00:00:00-00:02:27]The Show Structure & Competitions: [00:02:36-00:10:40]Production Secrets & Ru Paul’s Empire: [00:11:30-00:21:00]The Show’s Impact on the Queer Community: [00:22:20-00:27:07]Outro: [00:27:17-00:30:07]Audio & Music CreditsTheme music by Ryan KatoAdditional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.This episode was edited, produced, and written by KayeLee MartensSources & Further ReadingTrixie Mattel. “Trixie's Behind-The-Scenes Facts About RuPaul's Drag Race!” YouTube, 8 January 2024Spencer Macnaughton & Sam Donndelinger. “How ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens became the ambassadors of being yourself.” Gay Times, 3 January 2025.Mario Campana, Katherine Duffy, & Maria Rita Micheli. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: our research shows how it helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community.” The Conversation, 16 February 2023.Joey Nolfi. “How Symone pulled off the most powerful look in RuPaul's Drag Race herstory.” Entertainment Weekly, 8 March 2021.Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Logo TV, 2009.Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Allstars. Paramount+, Season 10, 2025.