Tea: The Splendid Elixir, Part 2

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the psychological, economic and decision theory phenomenon known as ambiguity aversion. Find out how it relates to the Ellsberg paradox, madman theory and the balance of power in our world.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe wrestle with their first full-blown snake movie: 1981’s “Venom.” It stars Oliver Reed, Klaus Kinski and a live black mamba snake from the London Zoo. Film historians still debate which was the more difficult actor of the t ... Show More

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the mysteries and marvels of oar-powered galleys and warships in the ancient Mediterranean world. How many oars did they depend on? How many rowers and how many levels of rowers? And what are we to make of ... Show More

Those who know me, know I am a tea drinker. Twinings Tea is a favorite, and in this podcast episode, I've brewed up the perfect guest, Stephen Twinings of Twinings Tea. He is a 5th generation tea purveyor and gives us some fascinating history of being tea providers to royalty and ... Show More

Legend has it that tea was discovered by a curious Chinese emperor after leaves blew into his boiled water. Now tea is the second only to water in popularity worldwide. And despite the varieties of tea, they all come from a single species of plant. Learn all about it in this clas ... Show More

This entire episode is so juicy and there is so much tea… You’re just going to need to listen!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A cup of tea is so relaxing...but how much do you really know about what’s inside your teabag? Sources: senchateabar.com/blogs/blog/tea-101 countryliving.com/food-drinks/g2620/13-things-every-tea-drinker-should-know/ Send us listener mail! Send an audio message: anchor.fm/inquisi ... Show More

  It's the second most popular drink in the world after water, with 3.7 billion cups drunk every single day.In this episode, we explore tea's fascinating history, how it changed global politics, caused countries to go to war with each other, and literally changed the world. How m ... Show More

Matcha is something else, healthy and delicious and all the rage. Learn all about this trendy beverage today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today's stories look at projects and practices that can make us feel awake, alive, and connected. We’ll start with All Day, At Home, a story about quiet reflection and delicious food. Then, we’ll head to the Theatre on Opening Night to leave flowers in the green room and walk thr ... Show More

A podcast for English learners!  Improve your listening skills, practice your pronunciation, learn new vocabulary!         This episode, I'm chatting with Satu about my favourite drink in the world = tea!   We chatted about the difference between tea bags and loose-leaf tea, ... Show More

In our last episode, we learn how to drink tea, build human towers, watch the sunset forever and find the Ian inside all of us. 

Just call Jess the Love Doctor! In this episode, Jess gets real with her listeners and their love lives. She also gives her take on some celebrity relationships. Get your tea ...and maybe a pen and paper to keep a couple notes because you might just need this advice! Learn more a ... Show More