In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we skip the quick fact because this one took forever to research and put together and I ran out of time. Instead we jump right into the main topic which is a very real phenomenon that popped up off and on for several hundred years called Dance Mania or St. Vitus’ Dance. While it might sound like a bit of a joke, it wa ... Show More
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Why Did Austria ACTUALLY Give Itself to Nazi Germany Without a Fight?
Ever wonder why Austria agreed to give up its sovereignty so readily to Nazi Germany without any semblance of a fight? Well, it turns out the answer to that question involves secret political machinations, the populace being duped as to Germany’s real intentions, and a whole lot ... Show More
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The Insane Story of the Plane That Refused to Land for 64 Days
The likes of renowned aerospace engineer Burt Rutan’s Voyager aircraft, which successfully completed the world’s first nonstop, unrefueled aerial circumnavigation of the globe in December of 1986 in flight for a little over 9 days, or Rutan’s Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer which did ... Show More
20m 54s
Aug 2021
OSPod Episode 23: Romans, Stars, and Food For Days (Feat. Tasting History)
<p>Max Miller of Tasting History joins Red, Blue, and Indigo for a hungry hungry episode! We talk Romans, we talk constellations, and we talk a wholeee lot of food. Ever wanted a prophecy for your coffee? How about a menu for your next historical gala? Find all that and more in t ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
OSPod Episode 103: Gilding the Nile, Ancient Precursors, and Sleepy Red!
<p>We look back to what came before and check out some shiny shiny pyramids in this week's OSPod! Plus! How we would enrich the enclosures of modern archaeologists, best marshmallow practices, and Red is a sleepy little guy!</p><p>Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches o ... Show More
1h 1m
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189.2 - To Tip or Not to Tip? Cultural Curiosities with Liz
Welcome back to the second part of our chat about cultural curiosities! This episode is jam-packed with our thoughts on tipping, splitting the bill on first dates (a.k.a. “going Dutch”), personal space, how to handle food in someone’s teeth, and so much more! Hope you enjoy it! W ... Show More
39m 18s
Aug 2025
OSPod Episode 126: Ostracism, Superman, and Red and Blue Geographically Aligned!
From ancient ostracisms to modern cinematic heroes, this Overly Sarcastic Podcast has it all! Plus! The inaugural menu of Dark Lunch, cursed hairstyle ideas, and much much more! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English re ... Show More
1h 1m