In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we are start out with an appetizer looking at how chopsticks came to be and why they became so popular in certain parts of the world vs things like spoons and forks.
Next up we have a brief message from our sponsor… Ourselves! Go check out our new-ish channel Highlight History, an upcoming re-launch / re-think of Fact ... Show More
Nov 20
Who Invented Nachos and the Potato Chip? Is the Green Part of the Potato Bad for You? And Much, Much More
In the episode today, Simon discusses who invented the potato chip, nachos, whether the green part of a potato is poisonous, and much, much more in this ode to potato chip episode.
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38m 30s
Nov 2013
#1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom
In episode 1, we begin with an introduction to this podcast, followed by a brief overview of what we’ve come to know about early human migration and settlement in the region that will eventually become China. Finally, we’ll delve into the mythological origin story that purports t ... Show More
31m 37s
Dec 2024
History of the Self: Love
How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's show: a time-hopping, philosophical journey into the origins of modern love. (This ... Show More
53m 7s
Jun 2024
From the Archives: The Top 100 Moments in New Rock - Part 4
Hey, it's Alan Cross.
For the next few weeks of the Podcast, we’re diving deep into the Ongoing History of New Music Archives with a series called “The Top 100 Moments in New Rock”.
In this ten-part series, we’re going to look at the 100 most significant events in new rock histor ... Show More
28m 27s
Apr 2025
Introducing Fun Facts Daily
Fun Facts Daily is a new podcast I have been working on for a bit. It is exactly what the name suggests. Every Monday through Friday, on Fun Facts Daily, I’ll be sharing five fun facts, a word of the day and practical tips all related to a single topic in around 10-15 minutes. I’ ... Show More
30m 8s
Apr 2025
Episode A1 - The Four Quarters
Synopsis: The launch of “The Ancient World – Ages”, a new series covering the Early Bronze Age Collapse (c. 2200 BC) and the remaking of Southwest Eurasia. We start things off with a discussion of the Ubaid and Uruk Periods of early Mesopotamia. “After Anu, Enlil, Enki, and Ninhu ... Show More
41m 22s