In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out with an appetizer looking at how the slipping on a banana peel comedy gag got started.
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Yesterday
The Very Real Bear Soldier Who Fought in WWII
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, which is partially a continuation of the last, we discuss the bear that was officially a member of the Polish army, how he came to be such and what became of him after WWII ended. We follow this up by discussing the interesting origin of ... Show More
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Yesterday
The Hero Who Infiltrated Auschwitz
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by announcing our current contest winners as well as launch a new contest. Next up we get into the meat of the episode discussing the remarkable individual who volunteered to be sent to Auschwitz, why he wanted to go, and what happ ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 3
The Incredible Biology of Sickle Cell
Chronic fatigue and weakness. Dizziness. Swollen limbs. Sudden, excruciating pain in the chest, back, legs, and arms. Uncontrollable, painful erections or priapism. Tissue necrosis. Organ damage. Increased susceptibility to bacterial infection. Death at a young age from stroke, h ... Show More
31m 59s
Sep 2025
A Tale of Two Cities, oh and the Capture of a Third (Herodotus' The Histories Bk 1, Part 2)
We return to the wonderful world of Herodotus to see what happens next in Croesus' mad dash to take on the Persian Empire? Will he succeed? Will we even really hear about it? What sort of tangents can Herodotus get onto today! Line up quick folks, tickets go fast, come on in to s ... Show More
35m 23s
Jun 2025
S1 Ep3: BETA SQUAD'S FIRST PODCAST | THE CHUNKZ SHOW
<div>Welcome back to another episode of THE CHUNKZ SHOW! This week I'm joined by ALL of Beta Squad for our FIRST ever podcast where we reminisce about our come up, and discuss Beta Squad throughout the years, from how we started to today. Find me each week on Youtube, Spotify, Ap ... Show More
1h 55m
Mar 2025
927. Walk & Talk: Medieval Museum ⛫🦄 (with Amber, Paul & Kyle)
<p>Finally, it's here - the medieval museum episode with Amber & Paul. Join us as we visit the museum of the middle ages in Paris. Learn about the history of the middle ages, find out about some of the art and artefacts from that period, including some fantastic symbolic tape ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2024
Episode 542: Leisure Time in Ancient Rome
<p>From all accounts, the ancient Romans knew how to do leisure—the priviledged classes at least.</p> <p>According to historians, they didn't see leisure time as something they got to enjoy once their obligations were completed, but rather, as the ideal state in which to live, wh ... Show More
31m 39s