Episodes
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To wrap up "Series 10" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"...
We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic as well as some great listener contributions and feedback.
In this episode we provide updates on:
Sky DivingEiffel TowerSharksMonopolyAir TurbulencePerfumeWimbledonNostradamusThe Gold RushThe 4 Minute MileFull English BreakfastMaple SyrupWe hope you have enjoyed Series 10, hopefully we will be back for a Series 11 before too long....
Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledge
Once you have listened we would love to hear your comments or feedback.
Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
If you are able to leave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify that would be really appreciated.
Thank you!
Ollie & Liam
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This week's topic is the Listener Choice episode, which has been chosen by Lynda.
Thank you to everyone who sent us topic suggestions. We put them to a vote on Instagram and Maple Syrup won.
What a great topic to learn about (not one we had thought about doing) thank you for the topic suggestion Lynda.
Hear us discuss:
What makes the maple tree specialTurning maple sap to syrupThe story of how it was discoveredColour and variationIs it healthy for you?How much is produced?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Liam's Choice, and he has chosen....The Full English Breakfast.
The famously known Full English, or even English breakfast, is the traditional warm breakfast meal often served throughout England with various regional varieties.
Quintessential British, you might say, but what is it all about?
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about the Full English by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
What is in a Full English? Regional VariationsHow it all beganWhy was it popular?What's in the name of it? How unhealthy is it? (Or not?)Breakfast recordsOther countries traditional breakfastsPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is The 4 Minute Mile.
On the morning of 6 May 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did the impossible.
The Daily Telegraph, at the time had described the sub-four-minute mile as “sport’s greatest goal”, something “as elusive and seemingly unattainable as Everest”.
They story of this great achievement is a good one. Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about it by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
Why even a mile? How it became a race. Roger BannisterHis training for the raceThe big day itselfThe psychological barrier was brokenThe record as of todayPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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This week's topic is The Gold Rush.
The California Gold Rush is one of American history’s most significant historical events. News spread that gold had been found and miners fled to California from all over the world to find their riches.
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about it by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
Why is gold valued?What started the rush?The largest human migrationMining methodsWhat was life like as a prospector?The Wild WestWhy did it end?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Nostradamus.
Nostradamus was a 16-century French astrologer and physician whose prophecies earned him fame both during and after his lifetime.
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about it by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
Who was he? What made people think he could predict the future? His book - The PropheciesWhat did he predict?Is everything as it seems?Some Simpsons predictionsOur own predictionsPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Wimbledon.
Wimbledon Championships, internationally known tennis championships played annually in London at Wimbledon.
The tournament, held in late June and early July, is one of the four annual “Grand Slam” tennis events - some timely that the episode is out this week.
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about it by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
Why is it not the British Open?What came first tennis or Wimbledon?How it all startedWimbledon's traditions and rulesThe grass is special.Equal paySome Wimbledon quick facts to learnPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Perfume.
Perfume is an important part of many people’s daily routine. Whether it’s to make a statement or to simply enhance one's mood, perfume has the power to evoke emotions and memories, but how is it made and where did it all begin?
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about them by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
Who invented it?Perfume Vs Cologne Vs Eau de parfum Vs Eau de ToiletteDoes it contain whale vomit? How ingredients are turned into perfume. Top, Middle and Bass notesHow to apply it. Why is it so expensive?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Air Turbulence.
Flyers will be familiar with the sudden jolting that can happen when an aircraft gets into turbulence. It can move the plane and cause sudden changes in height, but how and why do they occur?
Hopefully we can all learn a little bit more about them by the end of this episode.
Hear us discuss:
What causes Air Turbulence?Clear Air TurbulenceCan pilots predict them?Can they damage or flip a plane?Are they more frequent now?How to prevent them.Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Monopoly.
As in the board game that over a billions people have played.
We thought it might be interesting to look into the best selling privately patented game ever.
Hear us discuss:
The unemployed heating engineer who invented it....or did he?The original gameHow to playTips for winningHow the game has changed over the yearsMonopoly Pub Crawl.Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Sharks
We read a fact about how old sharks are, and knew straight away we needed to do a topic all about them. How old they are will blow your mind!
Hopefully after this episode we will have all learnt a bit more about sharks.
Hear us discuss:
How old are they? Is a shark a fish?What makes them special.Their additional sensesWhy they don't like eating peopleThe megalodonWhat if they go extinct?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is the Eiffel Tower.
Hopefully everyone will know what the Eiffel Tower is, you know, that tall, pointy tower in Paris. But do most people know any more than that?
Hopefully after this episode we will have all learnt a bit more about the Eiffel Tower.
Hear us discuss:
Why was is built? Could something else have been built instead? Who built it? How did they build it? What is up the Eiffel Tower?It was supposed to be dismantled after 20 years. It's special colourPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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We are back with Series 10!
We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge.
This week's topic is Skydiving! .... In dedication to the podcast we met up in Dubai to get first hand knowledge of this week's topic by doing a skydive over the Palm!
What an incredible experience. We thought it would be interesting to look into skydiving in more detail and share the most important information with you.
Hear us discuss:
How did it start?Is Skydiving and parachuting the same? How safe is SkydivingHow fast do you fall?The Space DiveOur experience of jumping out of a plane and hurtling to earth and 120mph!Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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To wrap up "Series 9" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"...
We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic as well as some great listener contributions and feedback.
In this episode we provide updates on:
PyramidsFlagsNet Zero Carbon EmissionsThe Super BowlValentine's DayLotteriesAlbert EinsteinSuper GlueCompetitive EatingDisney PrincessesVaccinesCallisthenicsWe hope you have enjoyed Series 9, hopefully we will be back for a Series 10 before too long....
Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledge
Once you have listened we would love to hear your comments or feedback.
Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
If you are able to leave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify that would be really appreciated.
Thank you!
Ollie & Liam
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This week's topic is the Listener Choice episode, which has been chosen by Sam.
Thank you to everyone who sent us topic suggestions. We put them to a vote on Instagram and Callisthenics won (by a long way!).
What an interesting topic to learn about - thank you for the topic suggestion Sam.
Hear us discuss:
What is it?Who invented it?It's etymologyThe benefitsHow does it compare to weight training? Tips to get startedPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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This week's topic is the "Ollie's Choice" episode which is Vaccines.
Vaccinations were a hot topic during the pandemic, but for decades, they have been life-changing for children and communities all around the world.
There are definitely a few parts of this topic that you will remember forever.
Hopefully you learn a lot listing.
Hear us discuss:
What is a vaccine?How do they work?How were they invented?Edward JennerMyths about vaccinesHerd immunityFuture of vaccinesPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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This week's topic is the "Liam's Choice" episode which is "Disney Princesses".
Liam thought it would be good for everyone to learn about this, as his little girl is going through her 'Disney princess phase'.
There are definitely a few parts of this topic that you will remember forever.
Hopefully you learn a lot listing.
Hear us discuss:
How many Disney Princesses are there?What is the criteria to be one?Some of their origin storiesThe Disney Princess ErasWhy some are not on the official listHow to be one in real lifePlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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This week's topic is Competitive Eating.
Competitive eating is not for everyone. It's not about just liking the food you eat. It's about putting in the training and hard work to refine your technique to be able to consume super human amounts of food, in a short space of time.
What the best competitive eaters are able to do it incredible.
Hopefully you learn a lot listing.
Hear us discuss:
How did it all start?Major League EatingContest rulesChipmunkingTrainingMind Blowing Records!Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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This week's topic is Super Glue
That very strong quick-setting adhesive that you keep in your drawer along with elastic bands, batteries, blue tac and other gunff - that you will inevitably manage to get on your fingers when trying to use it.
It turns out it has an interesting discovery story and is a great topic to get in to.
Hopefully you learn a lot listing.
Hear us discuss:
Are Glues and Adhesives the same thing?Was super glue invented to glue soldiers back together? How it was inventedHow does it work?Why is it so strong?RemovalIs there anything more adhesive?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode.
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This week's topic is Albert Einstein.
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who is widely held to be one of the greatest and most influential scientists of all time.
Listen to is mind bending theories and interesting life!
What a super interesting person and topic. Hopefully you learn a lot listing too.
Hear us discuss:
What was Einstein known for?His early lifeHis breakout year! E = mc2Theory of Special Relativity & Theory of General RelativityThe FBI's interest in himThe Atomic bombThe Brain.Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.
Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.
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