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It's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeeear! We take a break from our hiatus to bring you our annual recap of the Eurovision Song Contest. Julia and Lauren have Some Thoughts about this year's entrants, and we hope you do too. Later, enjoy some questions from "I Wrote a Quiz (Postcards from the Edge)." . . . [Music: 1) Frau Holle, “Ascending S…
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For our season 2 finale, please join us on a sequel to everyone's favorite multisensory podcast experience: CHEESEALONG, Part Deux! To eat along with us as you learn, you will want to procure: Gjetost, Roquefort, smoked (or unsmoked) pepper jack, and Parmigiano Reggiano. [We also recommend some fresh or dried fruit, jam, crackers, and nuts to round…
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Today, learn all about an accomplished female Mexican surrealist (--no, not that one). In this episode, Lauren paints a portrait of Remedios Varo, and later, gives us a quiz about artist’s biopics! . . . [Music: 1) Meydän, "Surreal Forest," 2018. Courtesy of Meydän, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, …
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What was your first job at age 16? Was it... A) bagging groceries, B) making pizzas, C) babysitting, or D) driving an automobile (that you would repair yourself when it broke down) across five continents while filming your journey for travelogue movies? This episode, Julia shines a headlight on the incredible Aloha Wanderwell, "the world's most tra…
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Haven’t you ever just wanted to shut yourself away with all of your books and collectibles and piles of newspapers and old food...? Well, today’s episode is for you! Lauren walks us through the weird and wild world of a few infamous "urban hermits." Later, take a quiz on some other famous eccentrics! . . . [Music: 1) HoliznaCC0, "Recluse," 2022. Co…
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Are you smarter than the av-ah-ridge bear? Don't touch that dial-- Julia tells the animated tale of Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. and sketches out some original Hanna-Barbera Characters You Should Know. Later, take a quiz called "Spin to Win!" . . . [Music: 1) Chase Alan Willis, "Cartoon Faced," 2016. Courtesy of Chase Alan Willis, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 l…
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You may have read some (or all!) of her books, but what's the deal with the famous teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew? Learn all about her on today's episode -- and later, take a quiz about famous fictional teens! . . . [Music: 1) The Crypts!, "Teenager," 2016. Courtesy of The Crypts!, CC BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of …
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The WNBA season may have just concluded, but all the more reason for us to cover one of the top professional women's sports leagues in the world. Julia takes you courtside for a look at the league's history, teams, and players you should know. Later, take a quiz called "She Got Game!" . . . [Music: 1) Alex Gross, "Tailgate," 2013. Courtesy of Alex …
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[We’re] comin' out … with a brand new episode about the legendary Ms. Diana Ross and her long and storied career. Later, take a quiz about animal babies! . . . [Music: 1) William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, "Four-Way," 2017. Courtesy of William Ross Chernoff's Nomads, CC-BY 4.0 license; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC…
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Let's journey across the pond to learn all about the Bloomsbury Group-- a sordid literary and artistic crew who "lived in squares, painted in circles, and loved in triangles." [They make the Algonquin Round Table seem like a bunch of amateurs.] But our REAL focus is on feminist author Virginia Woolf. Later, enjoy a quiz called "In Bloom"! . . . [Mu…
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Nowadays, the Fox Sisters get a bad rap-- but that wasn't always the case! Lauren tells the tale of Maggie and Kate Fox, two Western New Yorkers who sparked the Spiritualism movement in America by "communicating" with the dead. Later, take a quiz on ghosts! . . . [Music: 1) 8bit Betty, "Spooky Loop," 2010. Courtesy of 8bit Betty, CC BY-NC 3.0 licen…
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Um, what exactly ARE those super expensive lumps hailed as "the diamond of the kitchen"? Julia hunts down all the information on truffles that you'll ever need [and maybe make you a little bit hungry in the process]. Later, take a quiz called "Truffle Shuffle"! . . . [Music: 1) Rod Hamilton, "Mushroom," 2013. Courtesy of Rod Hamilton, CC BY-NC 3.0 …
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This one's for all the art photographers out there. Today, Lauren dips into 20th century art history with a glimpse into the life and work of the great photographer Diane Arbus ( ... no fur involved). Later, however, take a quiz on furry things! . . . [Music: 1) Georgii Cherkin, "Für Elise," 2008, orig. composed by Ludwig van Beethoven; 2) Frau Hol…
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Barbra Streisand is so much more than a singer-- in fact, she's the youngest person ever to have EGOTed, and she completed the feat in the shortest amount of time. [... But we're getting ahead of ourselves!] Join us as Julia recaps Babs' life, loves, career, and undeniable talent. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Don't Rain on My Parade!" . . . [Music: …
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She was a powerhouse voice and a temperamental diva, but do you know the truth behind one of the greatest opera singers who ever lived? Today, Lauren takes you on a musical journey featuring La Divina herself: Maria Callas. Later, take a quiz on famous Greeks! . . . [Music: 1) Maria Callas, "Casta Diva," from Bellini's Norma, 1958; 2) Frau Holle, “…
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History class is back in session! This week, Julia recaps five notable rebellious events from the 18th and 19th century America. [Look, the colonists didn't fight for independence from the British just to have all their alcohol taxed, okay?] Later, take a quiz called "... WITH a Cause." . . . [Music: 1) David Bowie, "Rebel Rebel," 1974; 2) Frau Hol…
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Dearest listeners, you didn't think we would let the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2022 happen without an entire episode of Miss Information devoted to the competition, did you? Julia and Lauren do their best Johnny Weir [and Graham Norton] impressions on this year's entries, give you the highlights, and once again remind you why it's worth your attentio…
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We've all been there-- one minute, you're searching for a video on how to change a light fixture, and the next thing you know, you've been watching makeup tutorials and music videos for five hours straight. Though YouTube may have started with a mere trip to the zoo, it has been entertaining people (and launching talent) since 2005. Let Ben Kirk ta…
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Say, are you among those constantly struck with the creeping dread that the ocean is a vast, cold, dark mystery? (Or perhaps that dread is tied to the death of our coral reefs?) Today, let our extremely knowledgeable guest, Jordan, soothe your mind and heart with an episode dedicated to our weird and wonderful underwater ecosystem. . . . [Music: 1)…
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If you've seen artwork starring a knight and a redhead, you're probably looking at a Pre-Raphaelite painting. Once all the rage in the Victorian era, the Pre-Raphaelites were a sometimes-weird group of artistic dudes who loved medieval painting and poetry. Today, learn all the juicy details about their lives, loves, and art! Later, take a quiz enti…
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Our podcast brother and author Neal E. Fischer joins us for an episode that ties in with his latest book: Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of The Mullet! [If all you know about People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" of 1991 is that he didn't want to put Baby in a corner, then you have a lot to learn.] Neal instructs us on Th…
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Hello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for anyone who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz. In this very special episode, Josh talks about trivia he learned watching King of the Hill, and Steve talks about three things that are not what they seem to be . Also, enjoy another episode of…
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If the name "William Wallace" brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland's national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day inaccuracies that just keep spreading. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Great Scotts!" . . . [Music: 1) …
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This week, we're joined by the marvelous Judge JP to discuss a veritable A through Z of important terms and names to know regarding hobby gaming. [He even made us an illustrated slide deck to accompany the episode-- be sure to check it out here!] Whether you're a seasoned gaming fanatic or you just want to learn more about the topic for trivia purp…
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You may know she was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist, but do you know the whole story about Ida B. Wells? Today, discover all about the fearless woman who didn’t let the Jim Crow South get her down. Later, take a quiz about famous woman journalists! . . . [Music: 1) John Perrault, "Ida B. Wells: The Lynching At the Curve," 201…
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