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Quick Update on the Curiosityness Podcast Dec 29, 2021

Hello everybody, this is just a quick update on the Curiosityness podcast and where I've been.

The CliffNotes version is that I'm still here but also spending a lot of time making content for YouTube.

Check out my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/curiosityness?sub_confirmation=1

Thanks for listening and sticking with me!

- Travis

117 Route 66: California | Scott Piotrowski Oct 26, 2021

This is Part IV of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip.

To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in California, I'm joined by Scott Piotrowski, President of the California Historic Route 66 Association!

For more information on the California Historic Route 66 Association, visit https://www.route66ca.org/

Find the California Historic Route 66 Association on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/137670859597305/

Check out http://visiting66.com to follow along with our trip, watch tours of the attractions we visit, and see more interviews with folks who are quintessentially Route 66!

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116 Route 66: Oklahoma | Rhys Martin Oct 12, 2021

This is Part III of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip.

To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in Oklahoma, I'm joined by Rhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association!

For more information on the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, visit https://www.oklahomaroute66.com/

Find the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association on Facebook: @OklahomaRoute66

Check out http://visiting66.com to follow along with our trip, watch tours of the attractions we visit, and see more interviews with folks who are quintessentially Route 66!

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115 Route 66: Kansas | Renee Charles Sep 28, 2021

This is Part II of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip.

To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in Kansas, I'm joined by Renee Charles, President of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association!

For more information on the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, visit https://kshistoricroute66.com/

Find the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kshistoricroute66

Along with Cars on the Route at https://www.facebook.com/CarsOnTheRoute/

Check out http://visiting66.com to follow along with our trip, watch tours of the attractions we visit, and see more interviews with folks who are quintessentially Route 66!

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114 Route 66: History, Attractions, & Road Trip Essentials | Jim Hinckley Sep 14, 2021

We're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip.

To get the complete lowdown, I'm joined by Route 66 Author, Tour Guide, and Advocate, Jim Hinkley!

Tune in to learn…

-Why Route 66 exists,

-How Route 66 transformed from a road to an American icon,

-About the must-see attractions,

-What Route 66 resources, apps, and books are essential for your trip,

-What vehicle is the best for traveling Route 66,

-& so much more!

Visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/ and find Jim on Facebook @JimHinckleysAmerica for more Route 66 & travel info from Jim Hinckley.

This is the beginning of a short Route 66 series I'll be doing for the podcast.

Check out http://visiting66.com to follow along with our trip, watch tours of the attractions we visit, and see more interviews with folks who are quintessentially Route 66!

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113 Regenerative Grazing: Farming Done Right! | Pete Huff Aug 31, 2021

What if instead of our livestock and crops destroying our farm land, they actually improved the soil? That's the idea behind regenerative grazing and it is a big deal, even for non-farmers like us!

To learn more about this, I'm joined by Pete Huff. Pete is the Co-Director of the Wallace Center, where he oversees the Resilient Agriculture & Ecosystems Initiative and the Pasture Project.

Tune in to learn…

-How regenerative grazing works,

-The issues of traditionally managing livestock,

-What this is important even for non-farmers like you & me,

-What we as individuals can do to help,

-& so much more!

Visit https://wallacecenter.org/ and https://pastureproject.org/ for more info

And find the Wallace Center on...

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WallaceCenteratWinrock/

YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/WallaceCenter

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112 The World's First Talking Dog! | Christina Hunger Aug 10, 2021

I think every dog owner, myself included, has wanted their dog to talk at one time or another. Well buckle up because Christina has taught her dog to talk and you can too!

In this episode I'm joined by Christina Hunger who taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using over 50 simple paw-sized buttons programmed to say different words. It's kinda similar to the way Stephen Hawking used a device to communicate.

Tune in to learn…

-How to teach your dog to talk,

-How Christina took her knowledge as a speech-language pathologist and applied that to her dog,

-How long it took Stella to learn to talk,

-If Stella gets annoying and talks all day,

-How Christina & Stella's relationship has deepened by having the ability to communicate more clearly,

-& so much more!

Watch some videos of Stella talking & get tips for teaching your own dog to talk...

on Instagram @hunger4words,

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and on their website at https://www.hungerforwords.com/

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111 The Truth (& Lies) About How Baseball Happened | Thomas Gilbert Jul 27, 2021

I'm admittedly not a massive baseball fan but I do enjoy a good origin story and some outrageous fiction. This episode has both!

I'm joined by Tom Gilbert, author of the book, How Baseball Happened: Outrageous Lies Exposed! The True Story Revealed.

The wrongness of baseball history can be staggering. You may have heard that Abner Doubleday or Alexander Cartwright invented baseball. Neither did. You may have been told that a club called the Knickerbockers played the first baseball game in 1846. They didn’t. You have read that baseball’s color line was uncrossed and unchallenged until Jackie Robinson in 1947. Nope. You have been told that the clean, corporate 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings were baseball’s first professional club. Not true. They weren’t the first professionals; they weren’t all that clean, either. You may have heard Cooperstown, Hoboken, or New York City called the birthplace of baseball, but not Brooklyn. Yet Brooklyn was the home of baseball’s first fans, the first ballpark, the first statistics—and modern pitching.

For more info and to grab your copy of How Baseball Happened visit https://howbaseballhappened.com/

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110 The Art of LEGO | Nathan Sawaya Jun 15, 2021

A few weeks ago I got to visit an art exhibit called The Art of the Brick and was blown away!

I got to see recreations of famous art pieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and even a full scale Easter Island head. Oh and these recreations are entirely made out of standard LEGO bricks!

For this episode, I reached out to the artist, Nathan Sawaya, and he agreed to come on the show!

Tune in to learn…

-How Nathan went from a lawyer to full-time LEGO artist,

-How many LEGO bricks he keeps on hand at a time,

-What his process is for building a piece,

-& so much more!

For more info and The Art of the Brick exhibit schedule visit https://www.brickartist.com

For photos of his creations and more, find Nathan on Instagram @nathansawaya

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109 A History of Howard Johnson's | Anthony Sammarco Jun 01, 2021

If you remember the orange-roofed, twenty-eight flavored Howard Johnson's empire that stretched along roadways from coast to coast, you're gonna love this nostalgic and historical episode!

If the name Howard Johnson's is only vaguely familiar to you (like it was to me), you're also gonna love this episode!

In this episode, I'm joined by Boston historian and author of the book, A History of Howard Johnson's, Anthony M. Sammarco.

Tune in to learn…

-Who Howard Johnson was,

-Why he is called the "Father of the Franchise Industry",

-What made Howard Johnson's restaurants so unique and successful,

-How Howard's son spearheaded the extinction of this once thriving restaurant chain,

-& so much more!

Grab a copy of Anthony's book, A History of Howard Johnson's: How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon...

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Find Anthony on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyMSammarco/,

& check out his Lost Boston Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/666137636777594/

Check out my visit to an old Howard Johnson's still with the original A-frame roof and "Simple Simon & The Pie Man" Logo Weathervane: https://youtu.be/GmKeJ1FzxNg

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108 A History of the World in 6 Glasses | Tom Standage May 18, 2021

Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola!

In this episode I'm joined by Tom Standage for a dive into the history of the world through the lens of what (and why) people were drinking at the time.

You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again!

Tune in to learn…

-What the first drink was (besides water),

-How beer was accidentally invented,

-Why the Ancient Greeks and Romans watered down their wine,

-How the London Stock Exchange started as a tea shop,

-About the Soviet military leader who drank Coke disguised as vodka,

-& so much more!

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107 This Fruit is Bananas! | Dan Koeppel Apr 20, 2021

B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Have you ever wondered why there's only one variety of banana but a dozen or more varieties of apples at your grocery store?

How about why bananas, grown across oceans, are half the price of locally grown apples?

To get these answers, and to learn more about the most fascinating fruit in the supermarket, I'm joined by Dan Koeppel in this episode. Dan is the author of the book, Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World.

Tune in to learn…

-How a seedless fruit continues to reproduce,

-Why your grandpa's banana was different than your banana,

-How & where you can try different varieties of bananas,

-If the apple consumed by Eve in the Garden of Eden was actually a banana,

-If bananas will still exist as we know them in the future,

-& so much more!

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106 Are Algorithms Turning us all into Bigots? | Dr Robert Elliott Smith Mar 30, 2021

I love learning about new tech and how it can enhance our lives! But perhaps we are beginning to place too much confidence and reliance on things like AI and algorithms.

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Robert Elliott Smith, author of the book, Rage Inside the Machine: The Prejudice of Algorithms, and How to Stop the Internet Making Bigots of Us All.

Tune in to learn…

-About the role algorithms play in the divisiveness of social media;

-How algorithms may be more entrenched in your life than you realize;

-If algorithms are prejudiced;

-Why we are seeing increasing incidences of machine bigotry, greed, segregation and mass coercion;

-If we can replicate human intelligence with artificial intelligence;

-& so much more!

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Find Dr Robert Elliott Smith on Twitter: @DrRESmith

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105 Behind the Scenes of "The Magnificent Seven" | Brian Hannan Mar 16, 2021

I've started to develop quite a love for Western films lately and The Magnificent Seven is definitely among the top. But aside from being a great film, there is an incredible story behind The Magnificent Seven which could have been a movie in itself!

In this episode I'm joined by Brian Hannan, author of The Making of The Magnificent Seven, to talk about this unbelievable story behind the movie.

Tune in to learn…

-About the 3 hour, 1954 Japanese film that The Magnificent Seven is based on,

-About the Mexican government interference that literally rewrote the script,

-Why it was a flop on release and later a box office hit,

-About the scene-stealing antics among the 7 actors,

-& so much more!

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Check out Brian's website, https://themagnificent60s.com, for more info on films of the 1960s.

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104 How to Wake Up Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming | Stef from HowToLucid.com Feb 09, 2021

Lucid dreaming is the ability to CONTROL your dreams.

A lucid dream feels like a normal dream but you’re aware of the fact that it’s a dream WHILE you’re actually in the dream, meaning you can guide it and control what you do, and what you experience. You can fly across alien planets, overcome nightmares and live the impossible. Anyone can learn how to lucid dream by following proven techniques, it’s perfectly safe, easy and fun to learn!

Tune in to this episode with Stef from How To Lucid to learn…

-What lucid dreaming is,

-The benefits of lucid dreaming,

-How to start lucid dreaming yourself,

-How to check if you're in a dream or reality,

-& so much more!

Learn How to get started Lucid Dreaming at https://howtolucid.com/gift

Find Stef on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTEnIQJ2tpYyK0AKBUal-A

Visit https://howtolucid.com/

Check out Stef's Lucid Dreaming Podcast: https://howtolucid.com/podcast

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103 The Scrappy Origin Story of the Personal Computer | Sean Haas Jan 26, 2021

Personal computers are everywhere! When was the last time you even saw a desk without a computer on it?

But how did the personal computer rise up to become so ubiquitous and intertwined with our daily lives?

In this episode I'm joined by Sean Haas, host of the Advent of Computing podcast, for a wild ride through the rise of the personal computer!

Tune in to learn…

-Why computers are just 1's and 0's,

-How Xerox was instrumental in developing the personal computer,

-About the origins of the mouse,

-If Apple stole the idea for the Macintosh,

-Why computers used to be so massive,

-Why the microprocessor was such a breakthrough,

-& so much more!

Check out Sean's podcast, Advent of Computing, wherever you listen to podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Visit https://adventofcomputing.com

Find Sean and Advent of Computing on Twitter: @adventofcomp

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102 Adventures in Astronomy | Emily Levesque Jan 12, 2021

Astronomy sounds like an awesome career choice — spend your nights sitting under the stars with a massive telescope finding new astronomical objects in the sky. But that's only the half of it, there's so much more...

In this episode I'm joined by Emily Levesque, astronomer and author of the book, The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers.

Emily shares how astronomers in this scrappy and evolving field are going beyond the machines to infuse creativity and passion into the stars and space and inspires us all to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe's secrets.

Tune in to learn…

-What an astronomers sees when they look though a telescope,

-What it's like to work at observatories in extremely remote areas,

-How easy it is to ruin a night of observing,

-What astronomers do most of the time (it's not looking through telescopes),

-About the guy who shot a telescope,

-About the telescope mounted in the back of a modified 747 plane,

-& so much more!

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Find Emily on Twitter: @emsque

And visit her website: https://www.emlevesque.com

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101 Becoming Santa: Inside the Harvard of Santa Schools | Tom and Holly Valent Dec 15, 2020

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent.

Tom and Holly are the deans of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continuously run santa school in the world and is widely considered the Harvard of Santa schools.

Tune in to learn…

-If you have to have a real beard to be Santa,

-The history of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School,

-What makes a perfect Santa suit,

-How to vocalize the ideal "Ho Ho Ho,"

-The Santa school curriculum,

-& so much more!

Visit https://www.santaclausschool.com for more info on the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School.

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100 An Astronaut — Yes, an Actual Astronaut! | Terry Virts Dec 08, 2020

Astronauts are cool - It's just a fact. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode with NASA astronaut, Terry Virts!

Terry piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor, assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS), and spent more than seven months in space!

This is such a fun interview where I got to ask everything you ever wanted to ask an astronaut!

Tune in to learn…

-How to become an astronaut,

-What astronaut training is like,

-How to build up the mental dexterity being an astronaut requires,

-What the Grand Canyon looks like from Space,

-About the dangers of radiation in space,

-What the space shuttle launch feels like,

-About the space tourism coming soon,

-What the best space films are,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of Terry’s book, How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth...

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Get more info on Terry's film, One more Orbit, at http://www.onemoreorbit.com/

And find all of Terry's past, present, & future work at https://terryvirts.com/

P.S. This is the 100th episode of Curiosityness so stick around for some commentary on that milestone!

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099 Uncovering the Real Pilgrim Story: 400 Years Later | John G. Turner Nov 17, 2020

It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about the Pilgrims back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since.

This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school.

In this episode I’m joined by John G. Turner, author of They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for American Liberty.

Tune in to learn…

-What the first Thanksgiving was really like,

-Why Thanksgiving became a holiday

-The real reason the Pilgrims left England,

-Why the Pilgrims went to the Netherlands before North America,

-Why the Pilgrims Chose North America for their new colony,

-What Colony was actually before Plymouth,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of John’s book, They Knew They Were Pilgrims...

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It's also available on IndieBound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780300225501

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098 The Bizarre History of Soda | Tristan Donovan Oct 20, 2020

How did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more!

In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World.

Tune in to learn…

-If Coca-Cola actually had cocaine in it,

-About the “curative” properties of soda,

-How the soda fountain began,

-About the time people were afraid to drink cold drinks,

-Why soda fountains were in drug stores,

-How Coca-Cola began as a knock-off,

-Where the cola flavor comes from,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of Tristan’s book, Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World.

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097 Seaweed Farming: Healthy, Sustainable, & Freaking Awesome! | Bren Smith Oct 13, 2020

Imagine taking an entire farm and putting it underwater in the ocean.

Now imagine that the crops you grow don't need to be watered and don’t need pesticides, fertilizer, feed, or soil to grow.

Then imagine that this farm soaks up loads of carbon and nitrogen to help mitigate global warming.

And then imagine that the food it creates is a nutrient-dense superfood that’s low in fat and calories.

That’s the power of regenerative ocean farming!

In this episode I’m joined by author and ocean farmer, Bren Smith. Bren pioneered the development of regenerative ocean farming and was named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “25 People Shaping the Future” as well as being featured in TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2017”. He's also the co-founder of GreenWave, a non-profit that trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers.

Tune in to learn…

-How a seaweed supplement fed to cows reduces their methane emitting burps,

-About the McDonald’s Seaweed Burger from the 90’s,

-That kelp is full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, amino acids, omega-3 fats, and fibre,

-How to start your own ocean farm (& make a good living too),

-How to cook with seaweed,

-Where to by seaweed,

-& so much more!

Learn more at https://www.greenwave.org/

Grab your copy of Bren’s book, Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures as a Fisherman Turned Restorative Ocean Farmer.

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096 The Future of Democracy | David Stasavage Oct 06, 2020

You’ve probably been told that democracy is the ultimate, indisputable, best type of governance. But modern democracy is less than 250 years old―It’s largely an experiment with no previous track record!

Myself, and most others, would say that democracy is arguably the best form of governance. But perhaps there are ways to tweak and improve it so that the people ultimately have the power!

That’s what get’s me excited about this episode with David Stasavage. David is the author of the book, The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today.

Delving into the prevalence of early democracy throughout the world, David Stasavage makes the case that understanding how and where these democracies flourished―and when and why they declined―can provide crucial information not just about the history of governance, but also about the ways modern democracies work and where they could manifest in the future.

Tune in to learn…

-Where democracy originated from (It’s not what you were taught in school),

-What democracy actually means,

-Why democracies tend to thrive & crumble,

-About the democratic experiment occurring in the United States,

-Why America may not have actually been a democracy until 1965,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of David’s book, The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today, on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2GidE0r

Visit David’s website at https://stasavage.com/

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095 The World of Plymouth Plantation | Carla Gardina Pestana Sep 29, 2020

It's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about Plymouth and the Mayflower back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since.

This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school.

To get a sense of real life for the pilgrims at Plymouth and to set the colony properly within global history, I’m joined by Carla Gardina Pestana. Carla is the author of the book, The World of Plymouth Plantation.

Tune in to learn…

-Why the pilgrims left England,

-Why the Mayflower Compact was created out of desperation,

-About the first Native American interactions (& peace treaty),

-Who Squanto really was,

-What the Pilgrims actually wore,

-If the Pilgrims ate turkey for Thanksgiving,

-& so much more!

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094 Sealand: The Swashbuckling Story of the World’s Smallest Country | Dylan Taylor-Lehman Sep 22, 2020

This is the story of Sealand, a micronation established on an abandoned WWII fort in international waters, seven miles off the shores of Britain!

Roy Bates, the visionary Prince of Sealand, and his 'micro Royal Family’ declared the Principality of Sealand in 1967. The founding of this country was marked by the raising of a newly designed flag, a declaration of independence, and the signing of its own constitution. Following this, Sealand issued passports to its nationals, commissioned its own stamps, and has even minted official currency.

To get the facts on this micro-nation and share the adventurous story of Sealand, I’m joined by Dylan Taylor-Lehman in this episode. Dylan is the author of the book, Sealand: The True Story of the World’s Most Stubborn Micronation and Its Eccentric Royal Family.

Tune in to learn…

-How Sealand began,

-How big (or small) Sealand is,

-If Sealand is actually a recognized sovereign nation,

-How they were able to claim an abandoned WWII fort as their own country,

-What it’s like to live on Sealand,

-About the coup and kidnapping of prince Michael,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of Dylan’s book, Sealand: The True Story of the World’s Most Stubborn Micronation and Its Eccentric Royal Family, at https://amzn.to/2E7H8xe

Visit Dylan’s website at https://theyawningchasm.com

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093 LiDAR for iPhones, Undiscovered Ancient Ruins, & Autonomous Cars | Todd Neff Sep 15, 2020

LiDAR is becoming more ubiquitous. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around in regards to autonomous vehicles or as a feature of new iPhones and iPads. But what the heck is LiDAR?

To understand what LiDAR is and how it’ll affect us, I’m joined by Todd Neff in this episode. Todd is the author of the book, The Laser That's Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars.

Tune in to learn…

-How LiDAR works,

-The ancient ruins LiDAR is finding in the Amazon Forest!

-LiDAR vs Radar vs Sonar,

-How LiDAR scanning is being used for Hollywood’s CGI special effects,

-The history of LiDAR beginning in the 1930’s,

-How LiDAR factors into autonomous vehicles (and why Elon Musk think’s it is a crutch),

-What LiDAR in your smartphone will do,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of Todd’s book, The Laser That's Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars, at https://amzn.to/2RbvNz0

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092 Understanding Genetically Modified Food | Robert Saik, author of Food 5.0 Sep 08, 2020

GMO sounds scary! Most of us associate genetically modified food as a bad thing and think organic is inherently better. But is that even the case?

To help answer those questions I’m joined by Robert Saik, the author of Food 5.0: How We Feed the Future.

Tune in to learn…

-If organic farming still uses pesticides,

-If Non-GMO labels are deceiving you,

-If COVID19 is affecting our food supply,

-About farm automation & tech,

-If organic farming is sustainable,

-How genetically modified corn has a built-in insecticide,

-If GMO is a bad thing,

-& so much more!

Grab your copy of Rob’s book, Food 5.0, at https://amzn.to/358M2VW

Visit Rob’s website at https://www.robertsaik.com

Check out his TEDx talk, Pushing Boundaries in Agriculture, at https://youtu.be/xvFD6DRn0Cg

And check out https://knowideasmedia.ca for more info

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091 Griffith Observatory | Deputy Director Mark Pine Sep 01, 2020

You know the Griffith Observatory! It’s in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked across it naked for The Terminator, and it’s a freaking Los Angeles landmark!

If you haven’t been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you want to go. If you have been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you appreciate it so much more! Join me in this episode with Mark Pine, the deputy director of the Griffith Observatory, to learn all about this fascinating L.A. icon.

Tune in to learn Who Griffith J. Griffith was, Why Mr. Griffith shot his wife in the head, Why nobody wanted to accept Mr. Griffith’s gift of the observatory until after he was dead, Why this became the world’s first public telescope, About Griffith's two telescopes and planetarium, and so much more!

To learn more or visit the Griffith Observatory visit http://www.griffithobservatory.org

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090 How to Objectively Call Bullshit on Misinformation & Fake News | Jevin West Aug 25, 2020

Isn’t it frustrating when you're unsure if you can trust what you read on Facebook, watch on YouTube, or hear on a podcast? Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true.

We need a set of powerful tools and the skill to cut through the most intimidating data!

That’s why I’m joined by Professor Jevin West in this episode. Jevin and his coauthor Carl Bergstrom are the authors of the book, Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World.

You don’t need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like? Is it confirming your personal bias? Tune in to understand selection bias and muddled data visualization, distinguish between correlation and causation, and examine the susceptibility of science to modern bullshit.

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089 Delicious & Nutritious Unify for the Future of Food | David Julian McClements Aug 18, 2020

Imagine coming home from work and your 3D food printer has just finished preparing you favorite dish, filet mignon with garlic herb butter and au gratin potatoes. It’s delicious, you didn’t have to prepare it, and it has the perfect combination of nutrients for just you at that specific moment. That’s the future of food!

In this episode I got to talk with David Julian McClements, the author of Future Foods: How Modern Science Is Transforming the Way We Eat.

Tune in to learn What food architecture is, How sound and color impact taste, If we will all have 3D food printers in all our homes, Can nanotechnology and gene editing be used to enhance our foods, Are these new technologies safe, How bug-foods can lead to a more sustainable food supply, and most importantly, Not be afraid of implementing science into our food.

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088 Auto Racing for the Average Joe | Chris Leone of iRacing Aug 11, 2020

Imagine being able to race any car on any track in the world! That’s the power of simulated virtual racing and the realism is mind-blowing!

You could race a Porsche 919 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for a couple hundred bucks from the safety and comfort of your home!

In this episode I got to talk with Chris Leone of iRacing. iRacing is an incredibly realistic sim racing program used by professional drivers but available to anyone. All you need is a computer and a digital wheel/pedal.

Join Chris and I in this episode as we discuss how iRacing scans every square inch of a track to properly replicate it, how they recreate the driving dynamics of real cars, how iRacing alters driving dynamics to incredible detail (like the temperature of the track pavement!), how to get started sim racing, what equipment you’ll need, how to get better at racing, and much more!

For more info and to try sim racing for yourself visit http://iracing.com/

*This episode is not sponsored by iRacing. I just discovered them, thought they were doing cool stuff, and invited them on the show to learn more.

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087 Converting Classic Cars to Electric Vehicles | Pete Williamsen of Electric GT Aug 04, 2020

Imagine being able to convert any car into an EV! That’s right, convert your gas car into an electric vehicle - an electric restomod!

You could convert a 1966 Mustang, a 1981 Delorean, or even my personal favorite, a 1961 Jaguar E-type! Get off fossil fuels while increasing your performance and reliability!

In this episode I got to talk with Pete Williamsen of Electric GT. Electric GT is making electric conversions even easier than a traditional motor swap... Pull the stock engine, cooling, fuel tank, exhaust, and bolt in an electric motor to the factory drivetrain.

Join Pete and I in this episode as we discuss how the conversion process works, how long it takes, how you can keep your manual transmission, if you can DIY a conversion, where the batteries and charging port go, along with expected power and range!

Check out Electric GT for more info at https://electricgt.com

*This episode is not sponsored by Electric GT. I just discovered them, thought they were doing cool stuff, and invited them the show to learn more.

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086 A Modern-Day Lighthouse Keeper | Spence Wilson Jul 21, 2020

I had assumed lighthouse keepers were a thing of the past but not so! Spence Wilson shares what it’s like to be a modern-day lighthouse keeper in British Columbia.

Tune in to learn how lighthouses & their light-source work, the history & construction of lighthouses, modern lighthouse tech and automation, the responsibilities of a lighthouse keeper, how Spence deals with isolation and boredom, and even how mercury poisoning may have led to lighthouse keepers going insane!

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085 Are Monkeys Entering the Stone Age? | Brendan Barrett & Claudio Monteza Jul 07, 2020

Brendan and Claudio have found some Capuchin monkeys that are actually using stones as tools! Tune in to learn why this is so important, how rare this is, what this discovery means!

Check out this video to see some of Brendan and Claudios footage of capuchin monkeys actually using stone tools: https://youtu.be/8navgU8-tw0

Here are some links to additional papers to learn more:

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10764-020-00156-5.pdf

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047248420300294

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084 Saunas: Everything You Need to Know | Eero Kilpi of the Sauna Society Jun 16, 2020

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the different types of saunas and the health claims. Eero from the Sauna Society is here to set the record straight. The Sauna Society demonstrates and promotes the traditional nordic sauna experience. Tune in to learn the 3 steps of a authentic sauna experience, how to pronounce sauna, wet vs. dry saunas, if you have to be naked in a sauna, how hot a sauna needs to be, and much more! To learn more visit https://www.saunasociety.org Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

083 Star Wars Visual Effects | Richard Edlund Jun 02, 2020

Four-time Academy Award winner Richard Edlund is our guest on this episode! Richard was one of the first to join the groundbreaking visual effects team for Star Wars! He then moved on to supervise visual effects for the next two episodes of Star Wars, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Poltergeist.

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082 What Happened to the 3D Printing Revolution we were Promised? | Jaime Bonnin Roca May 19, 2020

Remember hearing how 3D printing would revolutionize our lives? Just push a button and your new product would be printed right in front of you. You could even customize it however you’d like or make your creations easily! But that hasn’t really happened.

Join me in this episode with Jaime Bonnin Roca as he shares if and when we’ll get 3D printing like we were promised.

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081 The Ambassador of Americana, The King of Kitsch | Charles Phoenix May 05, 2020

Charles Phoenix is a mid-century pop culture expert, humorist and author celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited live performances, colorful coffee table books, “field trip” tours, and madcap videos. The Los Angeles Times says, “Call him the King of Retro.”

Join Charles and I in this fun episode as we discuss retro design, classic cars, Long Beach, the Cherpumple (a three-layer cake/pie hybrid), and much much more!

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080 The Sole Surviving Defendant in the John DeLorean Drug Case | Stephen Arrington Apr 21, 2020

An ex-Navy bomb disposal frogman, Stephen Arrington fell from the ranks of heroes when he made a marijuana mistake, which led to his becoming a co-defendant in the John DeLorean Drug Case, AKA “The Drug Trial of the Century. After prison he achieved his childhood dream as chief diver/expedition leader for Captain Jacques Cousteau.

Arrington is a talented storyteller and an expert on leadership and youth topics. He has done 5,000+ high-power programs that are life changing. He has produced gold medal winning documentaries and is an award winning author who has written seven books.

“In DeLorean’s Shadow,” his new true-crime memoir is available at http://www.drugsbite.com

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079 The Great Wine Fraud | Peter Hellman, author of In Vino Duplicitas Apr 02, 2020

Even if you’re not into wine, you’re gonna love this story about the most notorious con in wine history!

Rudy Kurniawan, a young, virtually unknown twenty something from Indonesia, rose to become the leading purveyor of fine wines in a span of only six years. During that time, he sold tens of millions of dollars worth of wine to the American elite.

In time, however, discrepancies begin to appear and crates of Kurniawan’s fine wines are abruptly pulled from auction. It turns out that crates of Kurniawan’s fine wines up for auction are not even supposed to exist!

In this episode, I interview Peter Hellman who was present for these counterfeit discoveries and worked to investigate the case. Tune in to learn why wine is so ideal for counterfeiting, about Rudy Kurniawan’s methods for counterfeiting wines, why Rudy was so successful, and the outcome of his trial and sentencing.

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078 Huell Howser is California’s Gold | John Carlo Encarnacion, Huell Howser Archives Technician Mar 19, 2020

If you’re not from California, you may not know about the statewide treasure who is Huell Howser! For 22 years, Huell Howser shared California's history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens through his travel tv shows, "California's Gold" and “Visiting.”

Born in Tennessee with a prominent southern accent, Huell was an unlikely spokesperson for California. But his unwavering enthusiasm and genuine curiosity gave us episodes featuring dryer lint artwork, age-old soda, an oversized 3-foot goldfish, among countless others.

In this episode, I got to visit the California’s Gold Exhibit and the Huell Howser Archives in Orange, CA. I spoke to John Carlo Encarnacion, the archives technician, and learned all about Huell Howser, his life, his work ethic, and his legacy. This was a special treat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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Learn more about the Huell Howser Archives at https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/

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077 DeLorean Motor Company: Still Going Strong! | James Espey, Vice President at DMC Mar 03, 2020

You’ve seen the DeLorean car in Back to the Future and may even remember when it was released in 1981. But, as you’ll find out in this episode, production of the car only lasted until 1983!

Tune in to hear the incredible story of John DeLorean, the ups and downs of the DeLorean Motor Company, and the truth about the cocaine bust that bankrupted DMC. Plus, learn about the company today (it still exists!) and discover the new DeLorean's that may be rolling off the production line soon...

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And to learn more about the history of DeLorean, visit https://www.deloreanmuseum.org

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076 Stonehenge: It’s Not Really a Mystery | Susan Greaney Feb 18, 2020

It’s a bit of a misnomer to say that Stonehenge is a mystery. We actually know a lot about the structure, the people who built it, and why they built it.

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075 How Those Insane Christmas Light Displays are Made | Darren Vader of Extreme Lightscapes Dec 18, 2019

You know those crazy holiday light displays that are animated, synced to music, and use an enormous amount of lights? Well my guest today, Darren Vader, creates those!

Tune in to get a behind the scenes look at just how these Christmas light shows are created!

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074 Menu for Mars | Heidi Neilson & Douglas Paulson Dec 11, 2019

If we plan to colonize Mars, the food we eat there is going to be a big deal!

In this episode I’m joined by Heidi Neilson & Douglas Paulson who have created a Mars supper club and a Mars test kitchen! Join us to learn what the first food on Mars will be like, what we can start to grow there, how our relationship to food may change, and if we’re going to have Martian dust in everything we eat there.

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073 Bigfoot: Let's Find a Body | Daniel Perez of the Bigfoot Times Nov 19, 2019

Does a Bigfoot species exist? Daniel Perez says yes! But for the scientific community and the public in general, a body needs to be found for hard proof.

Daniel has been writing about Bigfoot since 1979 and has published the Bigfoot Times for over 20 years!

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072 The Evolution of Las Vegas Architecture | Stefan Al Nov 06, 2019

Las Vegas has gone through some phases. It started out as the Wild West, with saloon doors and wagon wheels. Then it decked itself out in midcentury modern sleekness, and moved on to twenty-story high neon signs. Then came Disney-like theme parks featuring castles and pirates, followed by replicas of Venetian canals, New York skyscrapers, and the Eiffel Tower. More recently, the Strip decided to get classy, with casinos designed by famous architects and zillion-dollar collections of art.

Join Stefan Al and myself in this episode as he shares the wonderful history of Las Vegas architecture! We talk about the different Vegas eras, how feverish competition fueled this story, and how the strip not only reflected trends but also magnified them and sometimes even initiated them.

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071 The Bank Robbery Capital of the World: Los Angeles | Peter Houlahan Oct 18, 2019

Even as a child of the 90’s in LA, I had never known that Los Angeles was once the bank robbery capital of the world. In 1992, there was a heist every 45 minutes!

The main reason for that, among others, is freeways! We’re talking about guys who would rob multiple banks in one day and one particular bandit got in 64 robberies before being caught.

Join me in this episode with Peter Houlahan as he shares the stories of some of the most significant bank robberies in LA during the 80’s and 90’s!

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070 The 8 Personality Traits to Becoming a Better Golfer | Golf Mental Coach Jon Stabler Sep 19, 2019

Anyone who’s ever golfed has inevitably heard that the game is 80% mental. Yet, most of us spend 100% of our time on swing technique and nothing on the right mindset!

Even if you’re not a golfer, I think you’ll find this episode with Jon Stabler to be incredibly fascinating! They have identified 8 key personality traits that consistent golf champions possess. In this episode we cover each of those traits, what they are, and why they’re so important!

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069 The Future of Humanity | Book Club with Kevin Joey Chen Sep 12, 2019

In this episode I’m joined by my buddy Kevin and we discuss the book, The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe by Michio Kaku

We talk about developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond. We talk about elevators to space, wormholes, laser porting, and much more!

Plus we debate the question of if you digitize your brain, is that still you? Is the soul just information?

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068 Randy’s Donuts - Yeah, with the 32 ft. Doughnut on the Roof! Sep 09, 2019

Randy’s Donuts has been an LA icon for nearly 60 years! You know it, it’s the building with the giant doughnut on top featured in countless movies, music videos, and television, such as Arrested Development, Crocodile Dundee, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication” music video.

But when I noticed them opening up more locations, I instinctively got concerned for the future of Randy’s and needed to make sure it was in good hands!

In this episode, I was relieved to chat with Tom Bartsch, Randy’s vice president of marketing and development, and get the full story. We talk about the history of Randy’s Donuts, the sale of the business, how they’re staying true to the brand, the brothers that are still involved, and the future franchise and expansion of Randy’s!

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067 Is Artificial Intelligence the End of the Human Era? | James Barrat, author of Our Final Invention Aug 28, 2019

Until now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to?

In as little as a decade, AI could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies are pouring billions into achieving AI's Holy Grail―human-level intelligence. Once AI has attained it, scientists argue, it will have survival drives much like our own. We may be forced to compete with a rival more cunning, more powerful, and more alien than we can imagine.

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066 How to Get Started Mountain Biking | Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks Aug 20, 2019

I’ve always wanted to try mountain biking but felt a bit intimidated with choosing the right equipment, finding the right trails for a beginner, and how to stay safe and not kill myself.

Luckily I got Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks.com and the Singletracks podcast, to give me the low down on everything I need to know to get started! So if you’ve ever wanted to give mountain biking a try, this episode is for you!

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065 The Rivalry of Leo Fender and Les Paul | Ian S. Port, author of The Birth of Loud Aug 15, 2019

Electric guitars have been around since the 1930’s but had some serious drawbacks including their inability to get very loud. Both Leo Fender and Les Paul strived to achieve louder sounds which paved the way for new music styles including rock ’n’ roll.

Leo Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman motivated by his curiosity and requests from local musicians. Les Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies for himself. Their contest empowered the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including Muddy Waters, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton— with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable.

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064 The Architects of J. P. Morgan, Westinghouse, and the Panama Canal | John Oller Aug 10, 2019

John Oller, a former Wall Street lawyer, tells the story of a new type of “White Shoe” lawyer. These lawyers were architects of the monopolistic new corporations so despised by many, and acted as guardians who helped the kings of industry fend off government overreaching. Yet they also quietly steered their robber baron clients away from a “public be damned” attitude toward more enlightened corporate behavior during a period of progressive, turbulent change in America.

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063 The Case to Abolish Sport Hunting | Anne Muller of C.A.S.H. Aug 01, 2019

In Episode 051, I interviewed a hunter and asked him if it’s ethical to hunt. So I thought it’d only be fair if I asked the same question of someone who is against sport hunting.

Anne Muller of The Committee To Abolish Sport Hunting (CASH) was kind enough to come on the show and share some of her thoughts and perspective on the ethics of hunting. Anne has some enlightening information to share which I think you’ll find very interesting.

So be sure to check out episode 051 along with this episode to get a fascinating insight into both viewpoints to make an informed decision for yourself!

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062 Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles | Charles Hobbs Jul 30, 2019

Growing up in the LA area, I’ve always been curious about the transportation scene here. Why are we so reliant on cars to get around and why don’t we have a great subway system like New York?

To find out I spoke to Charles Hobbs, the author of Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles.

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061 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 4: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control | Rick Houston, author of Go, Flight! Jul 16, 2019

The folks who worked at mission control are often clouded behind the astronauts they worked with. But the reality is that none of NASA’s storied accomplishments would have been possible without these people. Join Rick Houston and I in this episode as he shares exactly what it was like to be in mission control!

Rick served as an associate producer and consultant on the documentary film “Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo”. That project was inspired by Rick’s most recent book, “Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control”. More recently, Rick served as a technical advisor and extra on the set of the film, First Man, on legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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060 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 3: Experiencing The Apollo 11 Launch | David Chudwin, author of I Was a Teenage Space Reporter Jul 11, 2019

David got to experience the Apollo 11 launch in person at NASA! In this episode he transports us back to that day and shares exactly what it looked, felt, and smelt like!

David was one of the only teenagers who managed to get NASA press credentials for the Apollo 11 mission. Those credentials gave him exclusive access to some incredible places and people. Give this episode a listen to understand what it was like to be there on that historic day.

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059 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 2: The Apollo 13 EECOM Flight Controller | Sy Liebergot Jul 09, 2019

Remember the character Clint Howard (Ron Howard’s brother) played in the Apollo 13 movie with Tom Hanks? Well he was portraying my guest today, Sy Liebergot!

Sy was the lead EECOM flight controller for Apollo missions 12–15 actually working in mission control! He was critical in the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew. Sy actually made the call to not land on the moon and instead focus on returning the crew safely back to earth.

In this episode, Sy shares details the excitement and anxiety of the Apollo missions! He tells me straight up the good, the bad, and doesn’t hold anything back!

This episode is a real insider look to what NASA was like in the 60’s you definitely don’t want to miss!

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058 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 1: Programming the Moon Landing Guidance Computer | Don Eyles Jul 04, 2019

Don is the guy who programed the moon landing phase in the Lunar Module's onboard computer 50 years ago for NASA’s Apollo Missions! It was such a treat to chat with Don and hear his stories and perspective on the Apollo missions!

Don Eyles worked with astronauts and NASA flight controllers to improve the software in response to the operational goals for each mission, and he received the NASA Public Service Award in 1971 for devising a timely workaround for a problem that jeopardized Alan Shepard's mission to the Moon.

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057 Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom | Ryan M. Cameron Jul 02, 2019

What does artificial intelligence mean for education? Will A.I. replace teachers? What’s a student’s educational journey look like with more A.I. in the classroom?

Ryan M. Cameron is a higher education administrator and artificial intelligence scholar. Give this episode a listen to learn about the A.I. developments happening right now in classrooms across the world. And get a glimpse into the future of the A.I./teacher/student relationship.

Plus, Ryan and I discuss what artificial intelligence really is, should we be afraid of A.I., and what happens if an A.I. goes around our kill switches!

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056 The History of the Internet | Brian McCullough Jul 01, 2019

How did the internet as we know it come to be? Brian McCullough documents and shares loads of information about The Internet Era from Netscape, 1995, to the present day.

In this episode, we cover the explosion of Netscape, Microsoft's take over, search engines, the Dotcom bubble, and even the future of tech and the internet. This is a fascinating episode non-techies will enjoy!

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055 Hotel Meets Hostel | Sleepbox co-founder Mikhail Krymov Jun 28, 2019

Sleepbox is bringing the privacy of hotels matched with the affordability of hostels for a seriously awesome idea!

Sleepbox is a smart, micro-hotel pod that consists of a bed, desk, and WiFi. They’re already available in airports by the hour and soon there’ll be entire Sleepbox hotels.

Tune in to hear an awesome story about how the company got started, their vision, and the future of Sleepbox!

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054 Want Good Coffee at Home? Listen to This! Benji Walklet, The Coffee Concierge Jun 26, 2019

Benji’s not a coffee snob. He just enjoys a good cup of coffee and helps folks like you learn how to make their best coffee!

The first thing you’ll learn is that everyone’s best coffee is different. It’s a balance of time, effort, and money. We can’t all invest 2 hours and $30 into one cup of coffee. But Benji will show you how to get to the good stuff on a budget and timeframe that works for you!

This was a fun episode with loads of practical advice you can implement into your coffee routine today!

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053 Sea Creatures Are Teaching us How to Make Glue (and It’s More Interesting than You Think!), Jonathan Wilker Jun 24, 2019

Have you ever noticed how sea creatures like mussels, oysters and barnacles, refuse to budge even on wet, stormy coastlines? Apparently it’s because they make their own glue and cement which is incredibly effective! Jonathan Wilker and his team at the Wilker Lab are studying how nature makes these materials and is translating that information into glues and adhesives we can use for ourselves. And the impact of new adhesives might be more meaningful than you think... Adhesives are found everywhere! They’re in makeup, plywood and furniture, all over the interior of your car, and they even have potential for biomedical uses! Jonathan is working not only find adhesives that work better, but to create non-toxic alternatives and even adhesives that work underwater! This episode surprised me with how interesting Jonathan’s research is and how exciting the potential impact is for all of us. Give it a listen and I’m sure you’ll feel the same! Learn more about Jonathan and his research at http://www.chem.purdue.edu/wilker/ Check out his TEDx Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_wilker_what_sticky_sea_creatures_can_teach_us_about_making_glue And find the Wilker Lab on Twitter @WilkerLabPurdue Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

052 Lessons from Finland with Joanna Nylund, Author of Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage Jun 19, 2019

Sisu sorta means courage, determination, and integrity but it’s basically impossible to translate perfectly into English. In this episode Joanna Nylund shares some of the characteristics and behaviors of Finnish people. I hope you, like myself, find yourself wanting to develop and mimic these ideals in your own life. Plus, I’m like 90-something percent Finnish so I really found myself relating to a lot of the traits Finnish people seem to have! Take a listen to learn about sisu, saunas, ice swimming, the importance of the outdoors, and even why you don’t have to fill every minute of a social gathering with chit chat! Find Joanna’s book, Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Sisu-Finnish-Courage-Joanna-Nylund/dp/0762465069 Find Joanna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanna.nylund And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannaulfsdotter Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

051 Should I Hunt? And How to get Started Hunting, Jayson Sacco of Outdoor Adventures with Jayson Jun 13, 2019

I’ve always been interested in hunting but was hesitant to try it because of two reasons. First off, I was never sure if it was ethical and didn’t know if I could actually kill a living thing. Secondly, I never even knew how to get started and where to try it out myself. So I got a hunter, Jayson Sacco, on the show to talk about these things and share his perspective. Jayson shares a ton of information like the difference between conservation and preservation, how to get started hunting, and much, much more! Find Jayson and his podcast at http://outdooradventureswithjayson.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

050 Living in a Shipping Container, Aaron Burch of Discover Containers May 27, 2019

People are using shipping containers to build their houses! I’m joined by Aaron Burch of Discover Containers to learn all about this new trend. What are the pros and cons of construction with shipping containers? Why use a shipping container? Is it cheaper than a traditional house? What about insulation, flooring, etc? We get down to the bottom of all of these questions. Find more info on shipping container homes along with plans and ideas over at https://www.discovercontainers.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

049 The Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager and Bill Helman May 07, 2019

I got to chat with two of the utmost presidential pet experts and historians! Andrew and Bill document and share every presidential pet ranging from George Washington to today. Tune in to hear about the strange and unusual pets that have roamed the halls of the White House! Everything from Andrew Jackson’s swearing parrot, Calvin Coolidge’s raccoon, and even tiger cubs, bear cubs, and a hippo in the White House! This is a fun bit of history that gives us a glimpse into the personalities and personal lives of the US presidents. Check out http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com Grab your copy of The POTUS Pets children’s books on Amazon… Old Ike: The Fictionalized Story of Woodrow Wilson's Ram: https://amzn.to/2LeinlL Pushinka: The Fictionalized Story of John F. Kennedy's Dog: https://amzn.to/2WiSgei Learn more about Bill and Urban Mushing at https://www.woofdriver.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

048 Saving the Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine, Steve Concotelli and Joe Walser May 01, 2019

We’re talking about the history, downfall, and complete restoration of the actual, screen-used, A-car DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future! I’m joined by Joe Walser, head of the restoration, and Steve Concotelli, director of the Outatime documentary about the restoration.

After filming of the Back to the Future trilogy was completed, the DeLorean Time Machine became neglected, had countless parts stolen from it, and was even left sitting outside with the keys in the ignition! But there was still life left in this legendary car. Listen in as we discuss the complete restoration of the original DeLorean Time Machine!

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047 Lasers and Death Rays, Jeff Hecht Apr 18, 2019

The story of the quest for the ultimate weapon: lasers and death rays!

From the time ancient Greek scientist Archimedes set Roman ships on fire by focusing sunlight on them to the new generation of prototype high-energy lasers being tested by military agencies around the world.

Jeff Hecht shares who invented the laser, how lasers work, rocket-engine lasers, and where we are today in the quest to build the ultimate death ray laser weapon!

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046 Cruise Ship Designer and Architect, Joseph Farcus Apr 15, 2019

Joe was the designer, architect, and interior designer for nearly every Carnival cruise ship!

Listen in as Joe shares how modern cruise ship design began, what it’s like to design an entire ship from a blank page, massive projects that never came to be, and the future of cruise ship design!

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045 Father of the 401k, Ted Benna Apr 11, 2019

In 1979, Ted Benna was working for a small benefits consulting firm in suburban Philadelphia when he was reviewing the Section 401(k) of the IRS Code. His fresh perspective and creativity is what led to the 401(k) savings plan revolution.

Tune in to get the full story, hear why Ted would "blow up the existing structure and start over,” and get some practical advice and better alternatives for your retirement savings plan!

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044 Inventing The Calendar and Doomsday Comets, Duncan Steel Apr 08, 2019

Have you ever wondered how our modern calendar came to be? How about the possibility of a rogue asteroid or a doomsday comet that threatens life on earth?

Join Duncan and myself as we discuss the earliest attempts at a calendar, inaccuracies with our current calendar, and even the potential for a doomsday impact and how we can prevent it!

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043 Inventor of the Waterbed, Charles Hall Mar 25, 2019

Charles Hall invented the waterbed as a solution to a better nights sleep. However the story quickly turned into one of sex beds, cheap knockoffs, patent infringement, and the rise and fall of a $2 billion industry!

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042 Why Girls Wear Pink & Boys Wear Blue, Dress Historian Jo Paoletti Mar 21, 2019

It’s something we rarely think about but why do we dress girls in pink and boys in blue? Is it ok for boys to play with unicorns or for girls to like dinosaurs?

To uncover the answers, dress historian Jo Paoletti looked at advertising, catalogs, dolls, baby books, mommy blogs and discussion forums, and other popular media to examine the surprising shifts in attitudes toward color as a mark of gender in American children's clothing. She chronicles the decline of the white dress for both boys and girls, the introduction of rompers in the early 20th century, the gendering of pink and blue, the resurgence of unisex fashions, and the origins of today's highly gender-specific baby and toddler clothing.

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041 When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain, Book Club with Scott Orel Mar 18, 2019

In this episode I’m joined by my buddy Scott and we discuss the book, When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain: History's Unknown Chapters by Giles Milton.

This book is a fun exploration of some weird and unbelievable historical events.

We talk about the cook aboard the Titanic, who pickled himself with whiskey and survived in the icy seas where most everyone else died. And we discuss the man who survived the atomic bomb in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Plus much more!

Join Scott and I in this fun talk and review about the book!

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040 The Story of Steve Wynn and Vegas, Christina Binkley author of Winner Takes All Mar 14, 2019

Christina Binkley is an award-winning journalist who writes and chats about the business of culture. At The Wall Street Journal for 23 years, she covered fashion, gambling, and more. That eventually led her to write the New York Times bestseller Winner Takes All: How Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Wonand Lostthe High Stakes Gamble to Own Las Vegas

Join Christina and I in this fun conversation as we talk Steve Winn, Elon Musk’s mom, driving Ferraris, and more!

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039 Remembering EPCOT from Walt Disney World, Alison of Walt Dated World Mar 11, 2019

In this episode I’m joined by Alison who is the creator of WaltDatedWorld.com. She documents and preserves all of the great stuff that is no longer at Disney World. And in this episode we particularly dive into EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World!

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038 Complex Legal Ideas Made Simple, Ryan Shellady and Luke Cole of See id. Mar 04, 2019

In this episode I’m joined by third-year law students at the University of Iowa, Ryan Shellady and Luke Cole. They are also the hosts of the See id. podcast which dives into interesting and important legal topics. Check out this episode as we explore historic cases, hot legal topics, and find out how the law relates to me and you.

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037 The Living Vehicle, Matthew and Joanna Hofmann Feb 28, 2019

Matt and Joanna created the Living Vehicle to address the needs of folks wanting to live in a mobile space full-time. Unsatisfied with the quality and design of current RVs on the market, they used their experience traveling full-time in mobile spaces while running a custom mobile design firm to create the LV.

I’ve been a huge fan of the Living Vehicle from the moment I saw one! It was incredibly fun to hear Matt and Joanna's story, inspiration, and vision for the future of the Living Vehicle! This episode could change your mind about the possibilities of full-time mobile living!

This is not an advertisement for the Living Vehicle, I’m just a fan who wanted to learn more about the product and people behind it.

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036 Hanging Out with the Mob, Dennis Griffin Feb 25, 2019

Denny has the most incredible stories about meeting the most infamous mobsters from the mid-1900s! From meeting the real Hank Hill from the movie Casino to developing a friendship with Frank Cullotta.

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035 Talking Oscar Nominations with Sade and Kyle of Offscreen Babble Feb 21, 2019

The Academy Awards are coming up in a bit so I thought it’d be fun to talk movies with Sade and Kyle of Offscreen Babble. Join us in our chat about MoviePass, horror films, Oscar nominations, biopics vs. documentaries, new movies we're most excited for, and more!

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034 The History of Las Vegas with Las Vegas Historian, Geoff Schumacher Feb 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered how something as big and famous as Las Vegas could exist in the middle of the desert? In this episode, Geoff Schumacher gives us the entire story of exactly how Las Vegas came to be!

Check out The Mob Museum next time you’re in Vegas: https://themobmuseum.org/

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033 Find your Money Path with Stephen Newland Feb 14, 2019

We all inevitably have to deal with finances, savings, debt, and budgeting. Stephen has an incredible talent for breaking these down into simple steps that fit your situation and put you on the path towards the financial lifestyle you want.

Check out this episode for invaluable tips that will recalibrate your perspective on money and what it means for you!

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032 The Science of Stand Up Comedy, Dan Kapr of Dan Has Jokes Jan 28, 2019

Dan is a stand-up comedian performing in clubs and festivals all over the country and has headlined shows in Baltimore, DC, and New York City. Dan also talks to other comedians about the science of joke-writing, and helps them work on new jokes on his podcast, Dan Has Jokes. This episode really is a fun, behind the scenes look at stand up and joke writing!

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031 Diving the Andrea Doria and Flying A-6 Intruders, Peter Hunt Jan 24, 2019

My talk with Peter Hunt was both very exciting and enlightening. Peter has had some incredible life experiences and shares how he dove the Andrea Doria, flew A-6 Intruders for the Navy, and about his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease which ended his career as a commercial pilot.

Peter shares the lessons and growth these experiences have provided for him to help us all embrace our own personal challenges. We all have struggles. Hold yours close, learning, living, and loving with this integral part of you.

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030 History of the Family Road Trip, Richard Ratay Author of Don't Make Me Pull Over Jan 19, 2019

This episode is a fun and educational chat all about the history of the family road trip! Rich and I share our own similar but differing road trip experiences plus Rich shares his wealth of knowledge about the golden age of road tripping. We cover it all including road side attractions, the history of roads, why we have station wagons, and the demise of the golden age of road trips because of the airline industry deregulation!

Richard Ratay, the “King of the Road Trip”, was the last of four kids raised by two mostly attentive parents in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in journalism and has worked as an award-winning advertising copywriter for nearly thirty years. When not out traveling America’s highways, Ratay lives in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with his wife, Terri, their two sons, and two very excitable rescue dogs.

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029 Killer Roller Coasters and Disney History, George Taylor of ImagiNERDing Dec 20, 2018

George has ridden 140 roller coasters and has read over 1000 Disney & theme park books. He’s a Disney, theme park, and amusement park historian and expert!

George is super fun to talk and has so much knowledge he’s eager to share in this episode! We talk about the history and dangers of early roller coasters, the difference between theme parks and amusement parks, how Disney revolutionized the theme park industry, plus we hear Walt and Lillian Disney's First Kiss Story as told by Walt's Daughter, Diane Disney Miller!

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028 How SpaceX Will Populate Mars, JT Lozano of SpaceX Updates Dec 17, 2018

Elon Musk and SpaceX are planning to make us an interplanetary species by colonizing Mars. Here’s how they’re going to do it…

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027 Is Our Wireless Environment Giving You Headaches, Brain Fog, or Even Cancer? Neil Steven Cohen of EMF Safety Zone Dec 14, 2018

I think this is an important episode that I encourage you to listen to and make your own rational judgement. Look into the issue of EMF radiation for yourself and make a judgement call on something that may or may not be harmful to your health.

Neil is an intelligent guy who explains the potential dangers of EMF radiation that comes from every device in our wireless environment. That means this radiation is coming from your phone, your smart home devices, your wifi internet router, and more.

We also discuss the different ways to protect yourself and your family from the extreme but also the practical small steps you can take today to dramatically reduce your exposure.

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026 Orphan Cars That Just Couldn’t Make It, Mal Pearson of Makes That Didn't Make It Dec 10, 2018

Ever wondered about all the automobile startups that never made it? Makes like Delorean, Bricklin, Tucker and much more. Mal Pearson writes the stories about these makes and the entrepreneurs who started them.

This was a super fun conversation where we talk about the fun, unusual, and crazy car brands that were started over the years. Car brands that inevitably didn’t make it and only exist in history books and in a few rare garages.

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025 Silent Film History and Behind the Scenes at the Oscars, Kay Shackleton aka The Movie Gal Dec 06, 2018

If you have any interest in the history of the film industry or what it’s like behind the scenes at the Oscars, you’re going to love this episode!

Kay Shackleton is the owner of SilentHollywood.com and is also known as the Movie Gal. Her background in silent film began with her father who was an extra in silent films. Now, Kay documents and preserves silent film era history and stories.

In this episode we talk about how the film industry got started, silent film technology, combustable film, along with a lot of fun behinds the scenes stories from the Academy Awards!

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024 Brand Builders and Designers Living the VanLife, Nat Tingley and Martha Main of Mainland Studio Dec 03, 2018

Nat and Martha are a blast to talk to! They are designers and naturalists who build brands and experiences through their business, Mainland Studio. Plus, they're also in the process of converting a van to live on the road full-time! Check out their website at Mainland-Studio.com Find them on Instagram @mainlandstudio Find Nat on Instagram @nattingley Find Martha on Instagram @marthamain Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: curiosityness.com Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv And find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose

023 The King of Ice Cream, Daniel Zimmerman Nov 26, 2018

Daniel is definitely the king of ice cream! His qualifications include having eaten over 500 different flavors, visiting more than 250 different ice creams shops, apprenticing at an ice cream shop, traveling to all 50 states in the U.S. in search of the best ice cream, and even doing an ice cream cleanse.

This is a super fun episode where we dive into everything ice cream including the history, best flavors, worst flavors, where to find good quality ice cream, and so much more!

Find Daniel at his website: TheKingofIceCream.com

And on Instagram @_kingoficecream

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022 From Lego Art to Visual Film Effects with Tommy Williamson of Brick Nerd Nov 19, 2018

Tommy has a career in visual effects for the film industry, a business creating stop-motion animations and showcasing lego art, and is a maker of movie props and other cool stuff! So needless to say he was super interesting to talk to!

We get into the history of lego, building the lego millennium falcon with Adam Savage, his work on the film “The Blob”, the transition from practical to CG special effects, how stop motion animation works, and much more!

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And on Instagram @thebricknerd

And find Tommy at NerdsandMakers.com

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021 If you Like Soda, You’ll Love This Episode with Aaron of The Soda Jerks Nov 12, 2018

Aaron has been tasting and reviewing sodas since 2008 on his site TheSodaJerks.net.

Aaron and I talked about the best and worst sodas, sodas flavors from the around the world, the soda wars, the best soda combinations, and much much more!

Find Aaron at TheSodaJerks.net

On Instagram @thesodajerks

Or on YouTube as TheSodaJerks

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020 If You Like Breakfast Cereal, You’ll Love This Episode, with Dan of Cerealously.net Nov 07, 2018

Dan knows more than you or I could ever imagine about breakfast cereal. Along with being a self-professed cereal addict, Dan is the creator of Cerealously.net where he offers reviews of cereals new and old, news and rumors about the latest cereal happenings, history lessons on retro characters and promos, and reports on special cereal and breakfast events.

This episode was a lot of fun to record. We talk about the best breakfast cereals, the most and least popular cereals, cereal history, and much much more.

If you like breakfast cereal now or you did as a child, you’re gonna love this episode!

Be sure to check out Dan’s website: Cerealously.net

And his podcast: The Empty Bowl

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019 Cave Diving in Icebergs, Lava Tubes & Other Crazy Stuff, Jill Heinerth of Into The Planet Nov 07, 2018

Jill is freaking awesome and was so fun to talk to! She’s been cave diving in some of the most incredible places on earth.

We talk about her explorations, the future of 3D mapping and AR, finding new animals hidden in underwater caves, the dangers of cave diving, and so much more!

Here’s what her about page says about Jill: "More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has explored right here on earth. She is a veteran of over thirty years of filming, photography and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world with National Geographic, NOAA, various educational institutions and television networks worldwide. She is the inaugural Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and the diving world’s highest award from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, the NOGI. As a motivational speaker, Jill Heinerth educates and inspires people about our fascinating underwater world. Partnering with Penguin Random House in Canada and Harper Collins in the US, Jill will soon be releasing four new major-market, non-fiction and children’s books.”

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On Instagram: @jillheinerth

And on YouTube: youtube.com/jillheinerth

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018 The Cheese Expert with Tenaya Darlington of Madame Fromage Nov 07, 2018

Tenaya knows everything you could possible want to know about cheese! And she was kind enough to indulge me in every question I had about cheese and the world of cheese lovers.

On her blog, madamefromageblog.com, Tenaya has been blogging for 9 years and shares pairing ideas, spotlights mostly hand-crafted cheeses, and records her cheese travels.

If you’ve ever had any interest in cheese but didn’t know where to start, I highly recommend this episode!

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017 Mobile Internet: Everything You Need to Know to Get Online, Chris and Cherie of Technomadia Aug 22, 2018

Cherie met Chris online after he was already full-time on the road and decided to sell her house to join him. They’ve been together on the road since 2006 evolving from a 16-foot trailer to a 17-foot trailer to currently a 35-foot vintage bus conversion and a 47-foot motor yacht!

Both Chris and Cherie have backgrounds in tech so they were able to continue working on the road as long as they had an internet connection. As they shared their adventures and travels, they kept getting the same question over and over: How do they stay connected to the mobile internet?

That question eventually led to a book called, The Mobile Internet Handbook. But it turns out mobile internet technology and options change very quickly. So the book quickly led to a website that’s constantly being updated with guides and reviews for different internet plans, hardware, and options. They offer a ton of free information while also being member supported so they can remain unbiased with their recommendations.

In this episode, Chris and Cherie give us a general overview of how to approach your mobile internet needs and the options out there. We discuss why it’s important to assess your particular needs, the pros and cons to Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite internet plus alternatives you’ve probably never thought of. They explain how a booster works and if you even need one along with how to maximize your hardware purchases so you don’t have to constantly upgrade.

This is an extremely helpful and practical episode with a fun couple of people that you don’t want to miss!

Follow Chris and Cherie’s personal travels at: technomadia.com

And on YouTube at Technomadia

Discover everything you need to know about mobile internet at: mobileinternetinfo.com

And on Youtube at Mobile Internet Resource Center

Join their Facebook group: Internet for RVers and Cruisers

Find Cherie and Chris on Instagram: @cherie_technomadia and @chris_technomadia

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016 A Family of 3 with a Job Perfect for Life on the Road, Lamar and Ashley of Fite Travels Aug 08, 2018

Life on the road for Ashley and Lamar began with an 11 week road trip to visit all 48 contiguous states in their Honda Civic. At the end of the trip, it became clear that they both wanted to make traveling a full-time deal. Eventually, they found themselves purchasing a Ford Transit van and being featured on the HGTV show Tiny House, Big Living. The show actually encouraged them to speed up their build timeline and led to an awesome pullout deck in the back of their van along with a loft bed and some of the coolest lighting I’ve ever seen in a van!

Now they travel full-time with their 4-year-old daughter and pup Beirut while working as tour managers for various brands. What’s a tour manager? You’ll just have to listen to the episode to get the complete explanation from Ashley and Lamar…

Visit Lamar and Ashley on their website: fitetravels.com

Find them on Instagram: @fitetravels

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015 From Hiking the PCT to Finding Meaningful Work, Liz Bryant of Wild by the Mile Jul 25, 2018

Liz is a former NBC news reporter who quit her job to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. After her hike, she went back to work only to realize this wasn’t the life she truly wanted. That began the late nights of scrolling through #vanlife on Instagram. Flash forward, Liz has been on the road for a year in her converted Sprinter van. Plus, she’s doing the work she cares about by sharing inspiring and important stories.

This is a fun episode where we talk about finding routine and schedule on the road, the joys of emptying a toilet holding tank, misconceptions about truckers, Liz's checklist for finding safe campsites if you’re traveling alone, and even Tempur-pedic mattress toppers!

Follow Liz on Instagram: @wildbythemile

Find Liz on YouTube: Wild by the Mile

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014 The Solo Traveler Who’s Never Alone, Michael Fuehrer of NavigationNowhere Jul 11, 2018

Michael Fuehrer lives full-time in a 35 foot converted school bus. Although he lives by himself, Michael is rarely alone due to the fact that his bus sleeps six people and has the capacity to seat 8 people for dinner! Social interaction and community was Michael’s main intention when he renovated his bus allowing him to bring along his friends and the new acquaintances he meets on the road.

After college, Michael discovered that he actually preferred living in a smaller space. He enjoyed the challenge of designing every area to be practical and useful. This eventually led him to Craigslist where he bought the first bus he found, a 2004 Thomas Freightliner for $3600. After 9 months of renovating, his bus was complete with a full shower and toilet, 2 beds, an office, and much much more. Today Michael spends his time traveling around to festivals and events helping folks with their bus renovations.

Michael is such a friendly and helpful guy. In this episode we talk about how to choose the right bus for you, things to look out for when shopping for a bus, what a composting toilet is, what sucks about living on the road, and a lot about Walmart parking lots.

Follow Michael on Instagram: @navigationnowhere

Find Michael on YouTube: Navigation Nowhere

Visit Michael’s website: NavigationNowhere.com

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013 Traveling Solo for Clarity and Confidence, Laura Austin Jun 27, 2018

Laura’s first solo trip began as a planned trip with her boyfriend to White Sands, New Mexico. After a swift breakup she decided to go on the trip anyways which lead to a new clarity and self confidence. In fact, the trip was so powerful and healing for Laura that she decided to take a trip by herself every New Year’s.

Laura is also the author of SOLO: A Guidebook to Traveling Alone to help folks learn and understand the benefits of traveling solo. On top of that, she is currently on a 2 month road trip around the U.S traveling in a 16 foot long Airstream Nest trailer (with disco mode lighting).

In this episode Laura and I talk about the stigma of females traveling alone, the perfect ice breaker to make friends on the road, issues with security, karaoke parties, the kindness of strangers, why she prefers traveling alone for the most part, and even catching alligators!

Follow Laura on Instagram: @l aura_austin

Visit Laura’s website: lauraaustinphoto.com

Pick up a copy of her book at Urban Outfitters

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012 The Toyota RV with a Skateboard Workshop, Danielle and Tommy of Slow Car Fast Home Jun 13, 2018

Danielle and Tommy live full-time in their renovated 1991 Toyota Odyssey Class C RV. They are also the owners of Low Tide Skateboards, making and selling longboards from their RV.

After living in Denver for 2 years and traveling a bit in their conversion van, Tommy and Danielle decided they wanted to travel full-time. In this episode we talk about why they chose their particular model Toyota RV. We discuss their renovation of their RV which went from 2 months and $2,000 to 8 months and $7,000. Plus we talk about their skateboard business and how they remodeled their RV to include all of the power tools and equipment they needed.

Listen in to hear all that plus we talk about why Danielle drives barefoot, The Wild Thornberries, their solar setup, how they balance travel and work on the road, what it’s like traveling with dogs, how they find free campsites, and tune in to hear the story of the missing flip flop.

Follow Slow Car Fast Home on Instagram: @slowcarfasthome

Visit the Slow Car Fast Home website: slowcarfasthome.com

Follow Low Tide Longboards on Instagram: @lowtidelongboards

Visit the Low Tide Longboards website: lowtidelongboards.com

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011 Building A Vanlife Business from Scratch, Adam and Vanessa of Create Wondr May 23, 2018

Adam and Vanessa live full-time in their self converted 2008 Dodge Sprinter 170” Wheelbase. They are also the creative minds behind Create Wondr. Vanessa and Adam started Create Wondr to document and share their life and VanLife experiences. Their goal is to help folks live authentically by focusing their energy on what’s important to gain more time, money, and happiness.

In this episode we talk about how it’s possible to create an income by sharing your VanLife experiences in conjunction with making videos on YouTube, affiliate marketing, and selling an ebook. Specifically, we discuss their struggles and preferences for choosing a website platform, important things to consider when naming your new company or brand, and the importance of making a resource or ebook that is something you wish existed when building your rig.

Plus we discuss their thoughts and comparisons between the longer 170” and shorter 144” Sprinter vans along with their super simple, yet highly effective, foot water pump to save on plumbing costs, water, and electricity.

Follow Adam and Vanessa on Instagram: @createwondr

Visit their website: creatwondr.com

And find them on YouTube at: Create Wondr

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010 Tips for the Transition to Vanlife, John and Jayme of Gnomad Home May 09, 2018

John and Jayme found they got caught up in the trap of having a 9-5 job, buying a house, and settling down in suburbia - something they had promised themselves they would never do. So after a year of struggling to downsize their possessions and let go of their 3 bedroom house, they’ve finally made the complete shift to vanlife and travel full-time with their 3 dogs!

Jayme and John have also created an incredible resource to help you build your van that's completely free! You can check that out on their website at https://gnomadhome.com/build-your-van/

This episode is awesome and full of practical advice and fun stories. We talk about why a jigsaw is the number one tool you need for you van build, what it’s like to travel with 3 dogs and tips for managing that, how to use a signal booster to get wifi almost anywhere, how to make money online using affiliate marketing, why John and Jayme have a poop shovel, plus they share some of the crazy and fun stories they have from their vanlife experience!

Follow John and Jayme on Instagram: @gnomad_home

Visit their website: gnomadhome.com

Follow them on Facebook: @gnomadhome

Special thanks to Go-Van.com for supporting and sharing this podcast! And don't forget to submit your stories or own podcast ideas to them as well!

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009 50 States. 6 Months. Maybe. Matt and Megan aka The Dirty Darlings Apr 25, 2018

On their first date, Matt laid it all out and explained to Megan that he wanted to travel the country in his van. Nine months later, they were on the road together!

Megan and Matt started their journey with the goal of visiting all 50 states in 6 months. Along the way, they realized their trip had become a checklist. Instead of crossing things off a list and rushing ahead, they decided to slow down and enjoy the journey.

This episode was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed talking to The Dirty Darlings. In this episode we talk about how they were able to transition to remote work, why Matt bought a van that was already converted, why Kansas sucks, how much VanLife costs (as told by an accountant), and how to get a truly unlimited LTE wifi hotspot.

Follow The Dirty Darlings on Instagram: @thedirtydarlings Visit their website: thedirtydarlings.com

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008 A Mobile Soap Factory, Christianna of Mes Amies Soaps Apr 11, 2018

Christianna started her business, Mes Amies Soaps, while she was still on active duty in the Navy. Now, she lives in her van and is equipped to make her all-natural soaps on the road!

She’s managed to build and prosper a business with physical products on the road. She actually creates her soap in micro batches from her van! Something most digital entrepreneurs don’t think much about.

Her products have been featured in over 17 subscription boxes and are currently in 5 stores but that continues to grow every week.

In this episode we talk about why Christianna prefers a hammock over a bed in her van, how to be safe and smart as a solo female traveler, how to save money by planning your meals, and much, much more!

Follow Mes Amies Soaps on Instagram: @mesamiessoaps

Visit the Mes Amies Soaps website: MesAmiesSoaps.com

Follow Mes Amies Soaps on Facebook: Mes Amies Soaps

Follow Christianna on Instagram: @ahippieinavan

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007 How To Work From Wherever, Lexi and Cody of Dynamo Ultima Mar 28, 2018

This episode is all about how to work remotely and make money on the road - That’s exactly what Lexi and Cody help folks do! On top of that, they also own their own agency creating videos for outdoor and adventure brands.

Cody and Lexi live full-time in their converted Sprinter van. They converted it themselves with little to no knowledge of how to even do that. We talk about how Google and YouTube was their best resource to find help and tutorials for everything they needed to learn.

They are truly digital nomads with their video and branding agency, Dynamo Ultima. They’ve taken what they’ve learned as traveling entrepreneurs and use that knowledge to help other folks do the same thing. In this episode we talk about how they got started, how to discover the best business for you, how to help others, budgeting, plus much much more!

Follow Lexi and Cody on Instagram: @dynamoultima Visit their website for more Work from Wherever info: DynamoUltima.com

Email them at: hello@dynamoultima.com

Check them out on YouTube at: Dynamo Ultima

Special thanks to @vanlife.journal for helping to promote and share this show!

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006 Solar Experts for VanLife, Wes and Savana of Tiny Watts Solar Mar 14, 2018

Wesley and Savana own Tiny Watts Solar, a company devoted to helping design and install solar systems for all things tiny.

They might be the most qualified people in the world to do this: Savana grew up living tiny on a sailboat, Wes has a Renewable Energy Engineering degree, they live full-time in their decked out Sprinter van and to top it off, Wesley’s last name is Watts!

Savana and Wes have an incredible Sprinter van conversion - They have a recirculating shower! That means 15 minute long showers that consume only a few gallons of water! In this episode we dive into how that works and where you can get your hands on one!

They have a 1000 watt solar roof deck to power their induction cooktop and toaster oven. Plus a diesel-powered heater, radiant heated floors, and on-demand hot water! This van build is incredible!

This is a very practical and actionable episode full of specific advice. We really dig into the numbers on solar, batteries, and more. They explain how they were able to use their rent money to buy a van and then make $12,000 on it later. Plus, we talk about the specifics of Wes and Savana’s sprinter van and how they can hook you up with something similar that meets your needs!

Follow Wesley and Savana on Instagram: @our_landyacht

Visit their website for more solar info: TinyWattsSolar.com

Email them at: watts@tinywattssolar.com

Also check out @vanlifetech and Sprinter-Tech.com

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005 Master Bus Builder and #1 Airbnb Host, Willbillys Feb 28, 2018

Will describes himself as a fun-loving West Virginia hillbilly hippie. He has converted 2 buses and is in the process of converting a third. His bus is the #1 Airbnb in the state of West Virginia. Plus, his bus build has been featured in Popular Mechanics. Now, he is working on a comprehensive skoolie conversion book.

This is a very practical and actionable episode full of specific advice. We talk about why Will decided to convert school buses as opposed to vans or RV's. Why the hardest part of a bus conversion is the demolition. Things to think about before buying a bus. A step-by-step to converting a school bus.

Follow Will on Instagram: @willbillys

or on Facebook: @wvwillbillys

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004 Do What You Love with Adam Sauerwein Feb 14, 2018

Adam Sauerwein joins us for this episode of Campers In Vans Getting Coffee.

We discuss the importance of finding something that you love to do and how to get out and do it. Plus, how to make yourself valuable to sponsors and how to get an amazing deal when buying a bus.

Follow Adam on Instagram: @mradamx

or on Facebook: @mradamx

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003 Testing Out the VanLife with Katie and Evan Jan 24, 2018

In this episode of Campers In Vans, Katie and Evan join me to discuss their vanlife experience. Learn why they decided to purchase a new Sprinter van and the benefits that go along with that. Plus we'll talk about some of their favorite apps to use on the road and how they find spots to camp every night. Connect with Katie and Evan on their website at http://www.soweboughtavan.com/ or on Instagram: @soweboughtavan Connect with Campers In Vans: Instagram: @campersinvansgettingcoffee Website: CampersInVansGettingCoffee.com Facebook: @campersinvansgettingcoffee Twitter: @campersinvans Email: hello@campersinvansgettingcoffee.com

002 Full-Time on the Road with Full-Time Jobs - Aubry and Christian Jan 10, 2018

On this episode I have Aubry and Christian of @mnmlmillennials join me.

Both Aubry and Christian are extremely honest and open about their vanlife experience. Remarkably, they also both hold down full-time jobs working remotely in coffee shops and such.

We discuss their working philosophy, the importance of choosing the right vehicle, and how to sustain friendships when traveling full-time.

Follow Aubry and Christian on Instagram: @mnmlmillennials

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