<![CDATA[Researching the Obvious]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:47:46 GMTMon, 13 Apr 2026 18:01:55 GMT60emilyfeketeTwo long-distance best friends researching all the things interesting about every day life.episodicemilyfeketeemilyfekete@gmail.comno<![CDATA[It’s in the Cards: How Card Games Create Community]]>Most people have a deck of cards in their home and a go-to game for gatherings. Where you live or your cultural background might influence that game more than you think! Maybe you enter Euchre tournaments, or Spades makes an appearance at your family get together. What about the playing cards themselves? Have you ever wondered where all of those symbols came from? Or why certain cards are used in different ways depending on the game? In this episode, Katie and Emily deep dive into that 52 card collection that has led to endless variations of games.

Why is Euchre the cardgame of the Midwest?

How did the standard suits come about?

What are the cultural connections to different card games?

What is the history of the standard 52 card deck?

https://www.wopc.co.uk/the-history-of-playing-cards/early-history-of-playing-cards#Saracen 

https://www.wopc.co.uk/egypt/mamluk-playing-cards 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whist 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triomphe 

https://scalar.usc.edu/works/pest-problems-as-result-of-food-waste-in-london-boroughs/the-untold-history-of-spades-and-how-it-spread

https://pudding.cool/2021/08/spades/

https://www.midstory.org/in-the-euchre-belt-a-declining-national-pastime-is-still-dealing/

https://medium.com/@jasonboog/the-legend-of-euchre-402d419679b5

]]>d586d293-4bd1-4c6b-9ff9-bcd71344596eTue, 16 Jun 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p>Most people have a deck of cards in their home and a go-to game for gatherings. Where you live or your cultural background might influence that game more than you think! Maybe you enter Euchre tournaments, or Spades makes an appearance at your family get together. What about the playing cards themselves? Have you ever wondered where all of those symbols came from? Or why certain cards are used in different ways depending on the game? In this episode, Katie and Emily deep dive into that 52 card collection that has led to endless variations of games.<br /></p><p>Why is Euchre the cardgame of the Midwest?</p><p>How did the standard suits come about?</p><p>What are the cultural connections to different card games?</p><p>What is the history of the standard 52 card deck?<br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wopc.co.uk/the-history-of-playing-cards/early-history-of-playing-cards#Saracen" target="_blank">https://www.wopc.co.uk/the-history-of-playing-cards/early-history-of-playing-cards#Saracen</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wopc.co.uk/egypt/mamluk-playing-cards" target="_blank">https://www.wopc.co.uk/egypt/mamluk-playing-cards</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whist" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whist</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triomphe" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triomphe</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scalar.usc.edu/works/pest-problems-as-result-of-food-waste-in-london-boroughs/the-untold-history-of-spades-and-how-it-spread" target="_blank">https://scalar.usc.edu/works/pest-problems-as-result-of-food-waste-in-london-boroughs/the-untold-history-of-spades-and-how-it-spread</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pudding.cool/2021/08/spades/" target="_blank">https://pudding.cool/2021/08/spades/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.midstory.org/in-the-euchre-belt-a-declining-national-pastime-is-still-dealing/" target="_blank">https://www.midstory.org/in-the-euchre-belt-a-declining-national-pastime-is-still-dealing/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://medium.com/@jasonboog/the-legend-of-euchre-402d419679b5" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@jasonboog/the-legend-of-euchre-402d419679b5</a></p>no01:07:11332It’s in the Cards: How Card Games Create Communityfull<![CDATA[Poppin Off! Some Soda History]]>What is your go to soda order at a restaurant?  Do you hope they carry Coke products? Or maybe you’re a Pepsi person?  Most of our beloved and well known soda brands today actually started out in … pharmacies!?  In this episode Emily and Katie dive into the big soda names and their origin stories in the Soda Fountains of the late 19th century as well as some lesser known regional sodas that have survived the test of time.


Why do we have flavored soda at all?

Who invented Coca Cola and Pepsi?

What exactly goes into a Root Beer?

What are some of the niche regional sodas still popular today?


https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1253/bws/schhh-you-know-who-the-story-of-schweppes 

https://www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/vernors-ginger-ale

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-root-beer-1992386

https://cheerwine.com/about/

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-coca-cola-1991477

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history

https://wacohistory.org/items/show/36

]]>426f12cc-a1a8-48de-94c6-4d4836df7ba9Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:00 GMT<p>What is your go to soda order at a restaurant?  Do you hope they carry Coke products? Or maybe you’re a Pepsi person?  Most of our beloved and well known soda brands today actually started out in … pharmacies!?  In this episode Emily and Katie dive into the big soda names and their origin stories in the Soda Fountains of the late 19th century as well as some lesser known regional sodas that have survived the test of time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Why do we have flavored soda at all?</p><p>Who invented Coca Cola and Pepsi?</p><p>What exactly goes into a Root Beer?</p><p>What are some of the niche regional sodas still popular today?</p><p><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1253/bws/schhh-you-know-who-the-story-of-schweppes" target="_blank">https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/1253/bws/schhh-you-know-who-the-story-of-schweppes</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/vernors-ginger-ale" target="_blank">https://www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online-research/encyclopedia-of-detroit/vernors-ginger-ale</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-root-beer-1992386" target="_blank">https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-root-beer-1992386</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cheerwine.com/about/" target="_blank">https://cheerwine.com/about/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-coca-cola-1991477" target="_blank">https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-coca-cola-1991477</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history" target="_blank">https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wacohistory.org/items/show/36" target="_blank">https://wacohistory.org/items/show/36</a></p>no01:14:2831Poppin Off! Some Soda Historyfull<![CDATA[Season 3 Coming June 2!]]>Did you miss us? Katie and Emily have been spending the winter months diligently researching all the obvious topics you never thought to look up for yourself. Catch the two of them in Season 3 of Researching the Obvious coming out on June 2, 2026.

]]>95c84844-3fcf-42f9-9695-c6aef54b4fcaFri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Did you miss us? Katie and Emily have been spending the winter months diligently researching all the obvious topics you never thought to look up for yourself. Catch the two of them in Season 3 of Researching the Obvious coming out on June 2, 2026.</p>no00:03:033Season 3 Coming June 2!trailer<![CDATA[Season 2 Coming June 17]]>Katie and Emily can't wait to share season 2 of Researching the Obvious with you! Catch us on all podcast platforms June 17 to start learning even more obvious facts. 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/season-2-coming-june-17/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/10b549b6-f74f-3d41-8ebb-8a015b4bd7c7Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:05:00 GMT<p>Katie and Emily can't wait to share season 2 of Researching the Obvious with you! Catch us on all podcast platforms June 17 to start learning even more obvious facts. </p> no00:05:19Season 2 Coming June 17trailer<![CDATA[Talk the talk: A Quick Study of Idiomatic Phrases and Sayings]]>Have you ever wondered why curiosity killed a cat? Or perhaps someone has suggested to you that you pull yourself up by your bootstraps? Idioms are used in our everyday conversations without a second thought, but many of these phrases have not only a long history but have meanings that have changed drastically over time. In this episode, Emily and Katie give an introductory English lesson on different types of phrases and discuss their usage, origins, and meanings. You may think you know what these phrases mean, but they may not mean what you think they mean - inconceivable!

 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-origins-of-the-phrase-it-is-what-it-is/  

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/02/why-we-say-balls-to-the-wall.html 

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/where-did-the-term-under-the-weather-come-from

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/under-the-weather-meaning 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentbeshore/2013/04/17/how-killing-two-birds-with-one-stone-kills-us-and-our-work/ 

https://www.rd.com/article/bite-the-bullet-meaning/ 

https://www.rd.com/article/close-but-no-cigar-origin/ 

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/idioms/english-proverbs/ https://thecultureur.com/around-the-world-in-52-proverbs/ https://www.anythinklibraries.org/blog/misunderstood-sayingshttps://englishonline.britishcouncil.org/blog/articles/incomplete-idioms-5-famous-phrases-that-dont-mean-what-people-think/ https://goodworkinstitute.org/feed-two-birds-with-one-scone/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/talk-the-talk-a-quick-study-of-idiomatic-phrases-and-sayings/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/21e4f47a-5512-3676-8c1d-8b8e620a31a2Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:05:00 GMT<p>Have you ever wondered why curiosity killed a cat? Or perhaps someone has suggested to you that you pull yourself up by your bootstraps? Idioms are used in our everyday conversations without a second thought, but many of these phrases have not only a long history but have meanings that have changed drastically over time. In this episode, Emily and Katie give an introductory English lesson on different types of phrases and discuss their usage, origins, and meanings. You may think you know what these phrases mean, but they may not mean what you think they mean - inconceivable!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-origins-of-the-phrase-it-is-what-it-is/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.vice.com/en/article/an-in-depth-investigation-into-the-origins-of-the-phrase-it-is-what-it-is/</a>  </p> <p><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/02/why-we-say-balls-to-the-wall.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2006/02/why-we-say-balls-to-the-wall.html</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/where-did-the-term-under-the-weather-come-from" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.farmersalmanac.com/where-did-the-term-under-the-weather-come-from</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/under-the-weather-meaning" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/under-the-weather-meaning</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentbeshore/2013/04/17/how-killing-two-birds-with-one-stone-kills-us-and-our-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentbeshore/2013/04/17/how-killing-two-birds-with-one-stone-kills-us-and-our-work/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.rd.com/article/bite-the-bullet-meaning/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.rd.com/article/bite-the-bullet-meaning/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.rd.com/article/close-but-no-cigar-origin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.rd.com/article/close-but-no-cigar-origin/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.grammarly.com/blog/idioms/english-proverbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.grammarly.com/blog/idioms/english-proverbs/</a> <a href="https://thecultureur.com/around-the-world-in-52-proverbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://thecultureur.com/around-the-world-in-52-proverbs/</a> <a href="https://www.anythinklibraries.org/blog/misunderstood-sayings" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.anythinklibraries.org/blog/misunderstood-sayings</a><a href="https://englishonline.britishcouncil.org/blog/articles/incomplete-idioms-5-famous-phrases-that-dont-mean-what-people-think/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://englishonline.britishcouncil.org/blog/articles/incomplete-idioms-5-famous-phrases-that-dont-mean-what-people-think/</a> <a href="https://goodworkinstitute.org/feed-two-birds-with-one-scone/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://goodworkinstitute.org/feed-two-birds-with-one-scone/</a> </p> no01:16:3319Talk the talk: A Quick Study of Idiomatic Phrases and Sayingsfull<![CDATA[Merry Happy Holiday Traditions Around the World]]>As the holiday season approaches what traditions are you using to get into the spirit? Would you be waiting for a visit from the Christmas Cat? Or perhaps you would carve a radish, eat a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, or maybe you gather around a giant Christmas Tree made of tumbleweeds? In this episode Emily and Katie explore a variety of unique holiday practices and lore that are part of the holiday season for different cultures.

 

Who are the Yule Lads and the Christmas Cat?

What is the Night of the Radishes?

Why do we send Christmas Cards?

How long has that Yule Log channel been around?

What are some other unusual holiday traditions and myths and where did they originate?

 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/before-the-yule-lads-evolved-into-icelandic-versions-santa-claus-they-terrorized-children-into-following-rules-180948162/ 

https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/the-icelandic-yulelads-at-dimmuborgir 

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus 

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/noche-de-rabanos-oaxaca-holiday-celebration 

https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/twelve-grapes-new-years-eve 

https://www.countryliving.com/life/a46116/christmas-crowns/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbleweed_Tree 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-christmas-card-180957487/ 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/un-christmassy-origin-gingerbread-houses-180967461/ 

https://www.history.com/articles/christmas-traditions-history 

https://www.almanac.com/content/christmas-firsts-christmas-traditions-america 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/merry-happy-holiday-traditions-around-the-world/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/b2f84dac-ab29-3f3d-90f7-bd17670ce625Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:55:00 GMT<p>As the holiday season approaches what traditions are you using to get into the spirit? Would you be waiting for a visit from the Christmas Cat? Or perhaps you would carve a radish, eat a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, or maybe you gather around a giant Christmas Tree made of tumbleweeds? In this episode Emily and Katie explore a variety of unique holiday practices and lore that are part of the holiday season for different cultures.</p> <p> </p> <p>Who are the Yule Lads and the Christmas Cat?</p> <p>What is the Night of the Radishes?</p> <p>Why do we send Christmas Cards?</p> <p>How long has that Yule Log channel been around?</p> <p>What are some other unusual holiday traditions and myths and where did they originate?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/before-the-yule-lads-evolved-into-icelandic-versions-santa-claus-they-terrorized-children-into-following-rules-180948162/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/before-the-yule-lads-evolved-into-icelandic-versions-santa-claus-they-terrorized-children-into-following-rules-180948162/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/the-icelandic-yulelads-at-dimmuborgir" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/the-icelandic-yulelads-at-dimmuborgir</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.britannica.com/topic/Krampus</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/noche-de-rabanos-oaxaca-holiday-celebration" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/noche-de-rabanos-oaxaca-holiday-celebration</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/twelve-grapes-new-years-eve" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/twelve-grapes-new-years-eve</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.countryliving.com/life/a46116/christmas-crowns/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.countryliving.com/life/a46116/christmas-crowns/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbleweed_Tree" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumbleweed_Tree</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-christmas-card-180957487/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-christmas-card-180957487/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/un-christmassy-origin-gingerbread-houses-180967461/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/un-christmassy-origin-gingerbread-houses-180967461/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.history.com/articles/christmas-traditions-history" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.history.com/articles/christmas-traditions-history</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.almanac.com/content/christmas-firsts-christmas-traditions-america" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.almanac.com/content/christmas-firsts-christmas-traditions-america</a> </p> no01:10:2629Merry Happy Holiday Traditions Around the Worldfull<![CDATA[These are a Few (More) of Our Favorite Things: Season 2 Recap]]>Season 2 of Researching the Obvious is coming to an end. In this episode Emily and Katie review some of their favorite topics and facts of Season 2 and reflect on both surprising revelations and the unexpected paths their research took in various episodes. Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the show for another season! Season Three will start in the spring, but in the meantime, if there are any topics you want to learn more about, share them on Instagram @ResearchingtheObviouspod. Happy New Year!

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/these-are-a-few-more-of-our-favorite-things-season-2-recap/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/963457f5-c954-3d6a-bf29-97da4fa238efTue, 23 Dec 2025 13:19:00 GMT<p>Season 2 of Researching the Obvious is coming to an end. In this episode Emily and Katie review some of their favorite topics and facts of Season 2 and reflect on both surprising revelations and the unexpected paths their research took in various episodes. Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the show for another season! Season Three will start in the spring, but in the meantime, if there are any topics you want to learn more about, share them on Instagram @ResearchingtheObviouspod. Happy New Year! </p> no00:57:1030These are a Few (More) of Our Favorite Things: Season 2 Recapfull<![CDATA[H2Ohhhhh: The United States’ Favorite Beverage]]>Take a guess: what is the most widely sold packaged beverage in the US? If you didn’t guess bottled water, you’re not alone! Katie and Emily have been diving into the bottled water industry throughout the past ten years and unearthed a few facts and figures they find fascinating. Whether you’re a water connoisseur or a tap-only purist, this episode will wet your appetite with some not so obvious research about bottled water.

 

When did bottled water become a thing? 

Why are there so many types of bottled water? 

Is there a difference between purified water and spring water? 

Wtf is a water sommelier?!? 

 

Sources: 

https://www.thekitchn.com/a-brief-history-of-bottled-water-228642 

https://hles.unl.edu/spring-vs-purified-bottled-water

“Constructing purity: Bottled water and the commodification of nature”, Andy Opel, Journal of American Culture; Winter 1999; 22, 4

https://www.seriouseats.com/how-bottled-water-became-americas-most-popular-beverage

https://berkeleyspringswatertasting.com/winners/ 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7b5bv/taste-water-sommelier-tap-distilled-minerals 

 

MAPS: 

https://images.app.goo.gl/4LHwezMhncfQUS7DA

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/the-united-states-favorite-beverage/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/01ce04e0-2c01-3958-a8d8-037041b2d614Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:57:00 GMT<p>Take a guess: what is the most widely sold packaged beverage in the US? If you didn’t guess bottled water, you’re not alone! Katie and Emily have been diving into the bottled water industry throughout the past ten years and unearthed a few facts and figures they find fascinating. Whether you’re a water connoisseur or a tap-only purist, this episode will wet your appetite with some not so obvious research about bottled water.</p> <p> </p> <p>When did bottled water become a thing? </p> <p>Why are there so many types of bottled water? </p> <p>Is there a difference between purified water and spring water? </p> <p>Wtf is a water sommelier?!? </p> <p> </p> <p>Sources: </p> <p><a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/a-brief-history-of-bottled-water-228642" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thekitchn.com/a-brief-history-of-bottled-water-228642</a> </p> <p><a href="https://hles.unl.edu/spring-vs-purified-bottled-water" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://hles.unl.edu/spring-vs-purified-bottled-water</a></p> <p>“Constructing purity: Bottled water and the commodification of nature”, Andy Opel, Journal of American Culture; Winter 1999; 22, 4</p> <p><a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/how-bottled-water-became-americas-most-popular-beverage" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.seriouseats.com/how-bottled-water-became-americas-most-popular-beverage</a></p> <p><a href="https://berkeleyspringswatertasting.com/winners/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://berkeleyspringswatertasting.com/winners/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7b5bv/taste-water-sommelier-tap-distilled-minerals" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7b5bv/taste-water-sommelier-tap-distilled-minerals</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>MAPS: </p> <p><a href="https://images.app.goo.gl/4LHwezMhncfQUS7DA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://images.app.goo.gl/4LHwezMhncfQUS7DA</a> </p> no00:56:086H2Ohhhhh: The United States’ Favorite Beveragefull<![CDATA[Monsters Among Us: Supernatural Beings and Myths]]>Contrary to pop culture belief, vampires were never meant to be sparkly or live in castles wearing capes! This spooky season episode is all about the frightful and not so delightful monsters and supernatural beings that lurk in the shadows. Join Emily and Katie as they discuss the history of these supernatural creatures, the cultures that shaped them into being, and how the idea of them has changed over time.  

 

What is the difference between a Wendigo and a Skinwalker?

How did the idea of vampires originate and when did it change?

Why can’t Werewolves and Vampires just be friends?

What are some of the cultural and medical contexts for the beliefs around supernatural creatures?

 

https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/blog/the-history-of-vampires-and-their-origins 

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/why-do-vampires-and-werewolves-hate-each-other 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo 

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker 

https://www.executedtoday.com/2014/12/20/1879-swift-runner-wendigo/ 

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/ 

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/ 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/monsters-among-us-supernatural-beings-and-myths/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/887d3a09-2737-39b4-945c-d62c644ff8cdTue, 28 Oct 2025 12:03:00 GMT<p>Contrary to pop culture belief, vampires were never meant to be sparkly or live in castles wearing capes! This spooky season episode is all about the frightful and not so delightful monsters and supernatural beings that lurk in the shadows. Join Emily and Katie as they discuss the history of these supernatural creatures, the cultures that shaped them into being, and how the idea of them has changed over time.  </p> <p> </p> <p>What is the difference between a Wendigo and a Skinwalker?</p> <p>How did the idea of vampires originate and when did it change?</p> <p>Why can’t Werewolves and Vampires just be friends?</p> <p>What are some of the cultural and medical contexts for the beliefs around supernatural creatures?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/blog/the-history-of-vampires-and-their-origins" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/blog/the-history-of-vampires-and-their-origins</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/why-do-vampires-and-werewolves-hate-each-other" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/why-do-vampires-and-werewolves-hate-each-other</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.legendsofamerica.com/mn-wendigo/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.executedtoday.com/2014/12/20/1879-swift-runner-wendigo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.executedtoday.com/2014/12/20/1879-swift-runner-wendigo/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.legendsofamerica.com/skinwalker-ranch/</a> </p> no00:59:4326Monsters Among Us: Supernatural Beings and Mythsfull<![CDATA[It’s Your Funeral: Death Traditions Then and Now]]>From caskets to cremation, funerals and other death traditions have always been an integral part of the way we celebrate, memorialize and remember those who have passed away. Different cultures across the globe and throughout time have come up with unique ways to handle death and dying. This week, dive into spooky season with Katie and Emily as they discuss death… and maybe some ways to make the topic a little less scary. 

 

How do different cultures choose to memorialize the dead?

What are some holidays and other rituals that have developed to honor those who have passed on?

What kinds of methods have different cultures developed to preserve or dispose of the physical body of the deceased?

Were people granted time off from building pyramids in Ancient Egypt? 

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_death_rituals#cite_note-5

https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Burial/

https://talkdeath.com/the-most-fascinating-ancient-burial-rituals/

https://blog.hocking.edu/9-creepy-victorian-death-traditions

https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-local-customs/tibetan-funeral.html 

https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-crazy-coffins-of-ghana/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/it-s-your-funeral-death-traditions-then-and-now/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/f508ba19-231f-3244-b9cf-ff9df2856bc3Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:03:00 GMT<p>From caskets to cremation, funerals and other death traditions have always been an integral part of the way we celebrate, memorialize and remember those who have passed away. Different cultures across the globe and throughout time have come up with unique ways to handle death and dying. This week, dive into spooky season with Katie and Emily as they discuss death… and maybe some ways to make the topic a little less scary. </p> <p> </p> <p>How do different cultures choose to memorialize the dead?</p> <p>What are some holidays and other rituals that have developed to honor those who have passed on?</p> <p>What kinds of methods have different cultures developed to preserve or dispose of the physical body of the deceased?</p> <p>Were people granted time off from building pyramids in Ancient Egypt? </p> <p> </p> <p>Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_death_rituals#cite_note-5" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_death_rituals#cite_note-5</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Burial/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Burial/</a></p> <p><a href="https://talkdeath.com/the-most-fascinating-ancient-burial-rituals/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://talkdeath.com/the-most-fascinating-ancient-burial-rituals/</a></p> <p><a href="https://blog.hocking.edu/9-creepy-victorian-death-traditions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://blog.hocking.edu/9-creepy-victorian-death-traditions</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-local-customs/tibetan-funeral.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-local-customs/tibetan-funeral.html</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-crazy-coffins-of-ghana/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-crazy-coffins-of-ghana/</a></p> no01:06:1711It’s Your Funeral: Death Traditions Then and Nowfull<![CDATA[The World is Our Oyster: Pirates, Cellars, and Bivalves]]>On the half shell, baked, broiled, grilled, Rockefeller. These small yet versatile bivalves have been an integral part of our American culinary history for hundreds of years. Oysters may be a premium food item now, but once they were so plentiful their shells literally paved the streets of cities! In this episode, join Emily and Katie for a deep dive, or perhaps a dredge or rake, of all things oyster as they discuss the long history of oysters as a food source, their economic impacts, their role in some of the first American restaurants, the Oyster Wars, and even Oyster pirates!

 

What are oysters and where do we find them?

What role did oyster cellars play in the American restaurant scene?

Wait, there were actual wars over oysters!?!?

How do oysters impact the marine environments around us?

Why do some vegans make an exception and even a case for consuming oysters?

 

https://foodworthwritingfor.com/2018/07/31/the-history-of-oysters-its-rise-as-a-delicacy-and-a-staple-food-beloved-by-many/ 

https://www.fishersislandoysters.com/blog/2021/2/22/thomas-downing 

https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/06/01/history-half-shell-intertwined-story-new-york-city-and-its-oysters 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_Wars 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Molly 

https://visualizingnyc.org/essays/the-mighty-mollusk-oyster-consumption-among-the-two-great-classes-of-society/

https://www.morningagclips.com/americas-oyster-craze/

https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/aquaculture/aquaculture-non-fish-species/oysters 

https://vinepair.com/articles/map-oyster-regions-united-states/

https://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-content/MFR/mfr584/mfr5841.pdf 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/12/ill-have-them-with-hot-sauce-should-vegans-eat-oysters 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/the-world-is-our-oyster-pirates-cellars-and-bivalves/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/3bc68074-4196-3d85-beaf-a36bf5a1f453Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:03:00 GMT<p>On the half shell, baked, broiled, grilled, Rockefeller. These small yet versatile bivalves have been an integral part of our American culinary history for hundreds of years. Oysters may be a premium food item now, but once they were so plentiful their shells literally paved the streets of cities! In this episode, join Emily and Katie for a deep dive, or perhaps a dredge or rake, of all things oyster as they discuss the long history of oysters as a food source, their economic impacts, their role in some of the first American restaurants, the Oyster Wars, and even Oyster pirates!</p> <p> </p> <p>What are oysters and where do we find them?</p> <p>What role did oyster cellars play in the American restaurant scene?</p> <p>Wait, there were actual wars over oysters!?!?</p> <p>How do oysters impact the marine environments around us?</p> <p>Why do some vegans make an exception and even a case for consuming oysters?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://foodworthwritingfor.com/2018/07/31/the-history-of-oysters-its-rise-as-a-delicacy-and-a-staple-food-beloved-by-many/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://foodworthwritingfor.com/2018/07/31/the-history-of-oysters-its-rise-as-a-delicacy-and-a-staple-food-beloved-by-many/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.fishersislandoysters.com/blog/2021/2/22/thomas-downing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.fishersislandoysters.com/blog/2021/2/22/thomas-downing</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/06/01/history-half-shell-intertwined-story-new-york-city-and-its-oysters" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/06/01/history-half-shell-intertwined-story-new-york-city-and-its-oysters</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_Wars" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyster_Wars</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Molly" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dancing_Molly</a> </p> <p><a href="https://visualizingnyc.org/essays/the-mighty-mollusk-oyster-consumption-among-the-two-great-classes-of-society/#:~:text=Fig.,-3%20Wall%20Street&amp;text=Aquatint.,Astor%2C%20Lenox%20and%20Tilden%20Foundations.&amp;text=The%20post-Erie%20Canal%20economic,and%20low%20classes%20of%20society" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://visualizingnyc.org/essays/the-mighty-mollusk-oyster-consumption-among-the-two-great-classes-of-society/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.morningagclips.com/americas-oyster-craze/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.morningagclips.com/americas-oyster-craze/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/aquaculture/aquaculture-non-fish-species/oysters" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/aquaculture/aquaculture-non-fish-species/oysters</a> </p> <p><a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/map-oyster-regions-united-states/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://vinepair.com/articles/map-oyster-regions-united-states/</a></p> <p><a href="https://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-content/MFR/mfr584/mfr5841.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://spo.nmfs.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-content/MFR/mfr584/mfr5841.pdf</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/12/ill-have-them-with-hot-sauce-should-vegans-eat-oysters" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/12/ill-have-them-with-hot-sauce-should-vegans-eat-oysters</a> </p> no01:14:5123The World is Our Oyster: Pirates, Cellars, and Bivalvesfull<![CDATA[Why2K? Millennial Perspectives on the New Millennium]]>What was it like to party like it's 1999? Well, it might be a little anxiety inducing because everyone was anticipating the effects of the Y2K computer bug. On its 25th anniversary, Emily and Katie take a look back to the year 2000, share some New Year’s memories, and explore the facts and misconceptions around the Y2K bug, and how people prepared for January 1st, 2000. 

 

What was going on in the world in 1999 as the world approached the new Millenium?

What is the Year 2000 problem, also known as “Y2K”?

What was done to prepare for and fix the Y2K bug?

How was Y2K portrayed in the media and received by the public?

Where is Y2K showing up in today’s pop culture?

 

https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-y2k-20th-anniversary-how-canada-prepared/

https://mousemuseum.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/y2k-disneyland-cast-member-reference-guide-1999/

https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-best-trends-of-1999

https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/3070061/embed 

https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1999 

https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-v-matrix-santana-v-smash-mouth-and-y2k-pa-1836970492

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/why2k-millennial-perspectives-on-the-new-millennium/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/3df86d7a-727c-32e3-9fc8-3741c5d7f05bTue, 17 Dec 2024 12:05:00 GMT<p>What was it like to party like it's 1999? Well, it might be a little anxiety inducing because everyone was anticipating the effects of the Y2K computer bug. On its 25th anniversary, Emily and Katie take a look back to the year 2000, share some New Year’s memories, and explore the facts and misconceptions around the Y2K bug, and how people prepared for January 1st, 2000. </p> <p> </p> <p>What was going on in the world in 1999 as the world approached the new Millenium?</p> <p>What is the Year 2000 problem, also known as “Y2K”?</p> <p>What was done to prepare for and fix the Y2K bug?</p> <p>How was Y2K portrayed in the media and received by the public?</p> <p>Where is Y2K showing up in today’s pop culture?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/</a></p> <p>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-y2k-20th-anniversary-how-canada-prepared/</p> <p><a href="https://mousemuseum.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/y2k-disneyland-cast-member-reference-guide-1999/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mousemuseum.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/y2k-disneyland-cast-member-reference-guide-1999/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-best-trends-of-1999" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-best-trends-of-1999</a></p> <p><a href="https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/3070061/embed" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/3070061/embed</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1999" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1999</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-v-matrix-santana-v-smash-mouth-and-y2k-pa-1836970492" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-v-matrix-santana-v-smash-mouth-and-y2k-pa-1836970492</a> </p> no01:09:4115Why2K? Millennial Perspectives on the New Millenniumfull<![CDATA[Cryptic Cryptids]]>It’s that time of year when all things spooky get the spotlight! What’s spookier than an unknown animal lurking just outside of our discovery? Cryptids have long been a part of our curiosity and bring out believers and skeptics alike. Join Emily and Katie for a discussion of fascinating cryptids that remain an unproven mystery and some animals that seemed fantastic but have since been proven to be real.

 

What is a cryptid?

What are some unique cryptids that different regions are known for?

What is the lore around these animals and how did they come about?

What are some animals that were once considered cryptids but are now biological fact?

https://www.einpresswire.com/article/735415658/watch-lake-champlain-monster-filmed-by-drone-filmmakers-discover-america-s-loch-ness

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore)#History_of_the_legend

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Busco#cite_note-google53-2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plesiosaur

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ

https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/cryptids-0017386

https://www.snallygastermuseum.com/

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/legend-of-chessie-alive-well-in-maryland/1312635

https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wampus-cat

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/cryptic-cryptids/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/8d2c094d-93dd-3caf-8ee2-0a7a493c5ea0Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:22:00 GMT<p>It’s that time of year when all things spooky get the spotlight! What’s spookier than an unknown animal lurking just outside of our discovery? Cryptids have long been a part of our curiosity and bring out believers and skeptics alike. Join Emily and Katie for a discussion of fascinating cryptids that remain an unproven mystery and some animals that seemed fantastic but have since been proven to be real.</p> <p> </p> <p>What is a cryptid?</p> <p>What are some unique cryptids that different regions are known for?</p> <p>What is the lore around these animals and how did they come about?</p> <p>What are some animals that were once considered cryptids but are now biological fact?</p> <p><a href="https://www.einpresswire.com/article/735415658/watch-lake-champlain-monster-filmed-by-drone-filmmakers-discover-america-s-loch-ness" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.einpresswire.com/article/735415658/watch-lake-champlain-monster-filmed-by-drone-filmmakers-discover-america-s-loch-ness</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore)#History_of_the_legend" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore)#History_of_the_legend</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Busco#cite_note-google53-2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Busco#cite_note-google53-2</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plesiosaur" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plesiosaur</a></p> <p><a href="https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/cryptids-0017386" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/cryptids-0017386</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.snallygastermuseum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.snallygastermuseum.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.wbaltv.com/article/legend-of-chessie-alive-well-in-maryland/13126354" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wbaltv.com/article/legend-of-chessie-alive-well-in-maryland/1312635</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wampus-cat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/wampus-cat</a> </p> no01:01:0110Cryptic Cryptidsfull<![CDATA[Spoiler Alert!: A Millennial Rom Com Review]]>Love triangles, friends to lovers, climactic chase-afters, grand epiphanies and declarations of love, oh my! In this follow up to Episode 20, join Emily and Katie for a review of classic examples of both old and new romantic comedies and the characters and tropes that make them iconic. From all the “awwws” to the cringiest moments, see which films stood the test of time and epitomize the Rom Com genre and those that missed the mark.

 

Spoiler Alert, in this episode the following rom-coms are discussed in detail:

 

It’s Complicated

10 Things I Hate About You

Notting Hill

Never Been Kissed

500 Days of Summer

He’s Just Not That Into You

My Best Friend’s Wedding

Marry Me

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/spoiler-alert-a-millennial-rom-com-review/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/281b775f-50d5-3f58-b02e-80eff15e6546Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:02:00 GMT<p>Love triangles, friends to lovers, climactic chase-afters, grand epiphanies and declarations of love, oh my! In this follow up to Episode 20, join Emily and Katie for a review of classic examples of both old and new romantic comedies and the characters and tropes that make them iconic. From all the “awwws” to the cringiest moments, see which films stood the test of time and epitomize the Rom Com genre and those that missed the mark.</p> <p> </p> <p>Spoiler Alert, in this episode the following rom-coms are discussed in detail:</p> <p> </p> <p>It’s Complicated</p> <p>10 Things I Hate About You</p> <p>Notting Hill</p> <p>Never Been Kissed</p> <p>500 Days of Summer</p> <p>He’s Just Not That Into You</p> <p>My Best Friend’s Wedding</p> <p>Marry Me</p> no01:26:4524Spoiler Alert!: A Millennial Rom Com Reviewfull<![CDATA[H2Ohhhhh, We Tasted All the Bottle Water]]>What do Katie and Emily do when they are visiting each other for the weekend? Taste test bottled water of course! After receiving feedback on which bottled waters are the best (and worst!), Katie and Emily decide to do their own sleuthing to find their favorites. Listen in as they go through a list of 10 different bottled waters and their flavor profiles, and find out which ones make the grade. If you haven’t listened to Episode 6: H2Ohhhhh: The United States’ Favorite Beverage, be sure to check it out first. 

 

What is the difference in marketing between spring water and purified water? 

Do different bottled waters actually have unique flavors? 

Which bottled waters taste like dirt? 

What bottled water reigns supreme?

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/h2ohhhhh-we-tasted-all-the-bottle-water/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e3100ebb-bbf2-37ce-a30e-9f85b5f1e439Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:03:00 GMT<p>What do Katie and Emily do when they are visiting each other for the weekend? Taste test bottled water of course! After receiving feedback on which bottled waters are the best (and worst!), Katie and Emily decide to do their own sleuthing to find their favorites. Listen in as they go through a list of 10 different bottled waters and their flavor profiles, and find out which ones make the grade. If you haven’t listened to Episode 6: H2Ohhhhh: The United States’ Favorite Beverage, be sure to check it out first. </p> <p> </p> <p>What is the difference in marketing between spring water and purified water? </p> <p>Do different bottled waters actually have unique flavors? </p> <p>Which bottled waters taste like dirt? </p> <p>What bottled water reigns supreme? </p> no00:50:2313H2Ohhhhh, We Tasted All the Bottle Waterfull<![CDATA[How to Lose a Rom Com in 10 Years]]>Have you ever been “just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her?” Whether it’s a tale of unrequited love, enemies turned lovers, player turned monogamist, or a classic makeover montage, it’s easy to live, love, and laugh through a good rom-com. The romantic comedy film genre has been around for decades, but its roots go back much further, all the way to Ancient Greece, in fact! In this episode, Emily and Katie discuss the literary and theatrical origins of the romantic comedy, explore the first examples of this type of film, and reminisce about the “golden era” of rom-coms that they grew up in. All of these fun rom-com facts will have you thinking “I’ll have what she’s having”!

 

How did literary and theatrical comedies help shape the modern Rom-Com genre?

How have Romantic Comedy films evolved over the years?

What are some of the cultural perspectives around the Romantic Comedy film genre?

What is considered the “golden era” of Rom-coms and…

Why are we seeing less of those “classic” Rom-coms today?

 

https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/29/entertainment/romantic-comedy-evolution-trnd/index.html 

https://technicianonline.com/76174/culture/what-happened-to-the-rom-coms-of-the-90s/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_comedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_comedy 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalric_romance 

https://library.fiveable.me/lists/restoration-comedy-characteristics 

https://library.fiveable.me/british-literature-i/unit-7/characteristics-shakespearean-comedy/study-guide/NEkLrJRbGWzMMxyx 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_the_Reformation_of_Manners 

https://screenrant.com/oscars-movies-sweep-win-big-five-awards/ 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/how-to-lose-a-rom-com-in-10-years/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/a78f4dbe-f84b-35b3-86f1-03c9b7767e4fTue, 29 Jul 2025 12:11:00 GMT<p>Have you ever been “just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her?” Whether it’s a tale of unrequited love, enemies turned lovers, player turned monogamist, or a classic makeover montage, it’s easy to live, love, and laugh through a good rom-com. The romantic comedy film genre has been around for decades, but its roots go back much further, all the way to Ancient Greece, in fact! In this episode, Emily and Katie discuss the literary and theatrical origins of the romantic comedy, explore the first examples of this type of film, and reminisce about the “golden era” of rom-coms that they grew up in. All of these fun rom-com facts will have you thinking “I’ll have what she’s having”!</p> <p> </p> <p>How did literary and theatrical comedies help shape the modern Rom-Com genre?</p> <p>How have Romantic Comedy films evolved over the years?</p> <p>What are some of the cultural perspectives around the Romantic Comedy film genre?</p> <p>What is considered the “golden era” of Rom-coms and…</p> <p>Why are we seeing less of those “classic” Rom-coms today?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/29/entertainment/romantic-comedy-evolution-trnd/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/29/entertainment/romantic-comedy-evolution-trnd/index.html</a> </p> <p><a href="https://technicianonline.com/76174/culture/what-happened-to-the-rom-coms-of-the-90s/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://technicianonline.com/76174/culture/what-happened-to-the-rom-coms-of-the-90s/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_comedy</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_comedy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_comedy</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalric_romance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalric_romance</a> </p> <p><a href="https://library.fiveable.me/lists/restoration-comedy-characteristics" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://library.fiveable.me/lists/restoration-comedy-characteristics</a> </p> <p><a href="https://library.fiveable.me/british-literature-i/unit-7/characteristics-shakespearean-comedy/study-guide/NEkLrJRbGWzMMxyx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://library.fiveable.me/british-literature-i/unit-7/characteristics-shakespearean-comedy/study-guide/NEkLrJRbGWzMMxyx</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_the_Reformation_of_Manners" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_the_Reformation_of_Manners</a> </p> <p><a href="https://screenrant.com/oscars-movies-sweep-win-big-five-awards/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://screenrant.com/oscars-movies-sweep-win-big-five-awards/</a> </p> no01:10:2520How to Lose a Rom Com in 10 Yearsfull<![CDATA[The Sloppy Joe Incident]]>This “big gooey messy burger” is an iconic American lunchroom staple beloved by both adults and children. How did the Sloppy Joe become so ingrained in our repertoire of convenient quick meals? Its origin story can be traced all the way back to Prohibition, is set in Cuba and Key West, and one of the main characters is Ernest Hemingway. Who would have thought this deliciously simple sandwich would have such an intriguing past!? In this episode, Emily and Katie explore their favorite friendship story centered around the Sloppy Joe and investigate the story behind its creation, other versions of the sandwich, and how Manwich and Sloppy Joes have found their way into the pop culture landscape.

 

What is the Sloppy Joe Incident and why is it so important to Katie & Emily’s friendship?

Where and when was the Sloppy Joe invented?

Why is Ernest Hemingway part of this story!?

What is a New Jersey Sloppy Joe?

What are some classic pop culture references to this iconic sandwich?

 

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/sloppy-joe-history#google_vignette

https://the80sand90s.com/articles/sloppy-joes-in-fim-and-tv#google_vignette=

https://quaintcooking.com/2019/10/09/history-of-sloppy-joes/ 

https://www.manwich.com/about-us

https://sloppyjoes.com/history/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/the-sloppy-joe-incident/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/69ab736b-ad61-319c-963c-db182179a75fTue, 03 Dec 2024 12:02:00 GMT<p>This “big gooey messy burger” is an iconic American lunchroom staple beloved by both adults and children. How did the Sloppy Joe become so ingrained in our repertoire of convenient quick meals? Its origin story can be traced all the way back to Prohibition, is set in Cuba and Key West, and one of the main characters is Ernest Hemingway. Who would have thought this deliciously simple sandwich would have such an intriguing past!? In this episode, Emily and Katie explore their favorite friendship story centered around the Sloppy Joe and investigate the story behind its creation, other versions of the sandwich, and how Manwich and Sloppy Joes have found their way into the pop culture landscape.</p> <p> </p> <p>What is the Sloppy Joe Incident and why is it so important to Katie &amp; Emily’s friendship?</p> <p>Where and when was the Sloppy Joe invented?</p> <p>Why is Ernest Hemingway part of this story!?</p> <p>What is a New Jersey Sloppy Joe?</p> <p>What are some classic pop culture references to this iconic sandwich?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/sloppy-joe-history#google_vignette" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/sloppy-joe-history#google_vignette</a></p> <p><a href="https://the80sand90s.com/articles/sloppy-joes-in-fim-and-tv#google_vignette=" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://the80sand90s.com/articles/sloppy-joes-in-fim-and-tv#google_vignette=</a></p> <p><a href="https://quaintcooking.com/2019/10/09/history-of-sloppy-joes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://quaintcooking.com/2019/10/09/history-of-sloppy-joes/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.manwich.com/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.manwich.com/about-us</a></p> <p><a href="https://sloppyjoes.com/history/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sloppyjoes.com/history/</a></p> no00:54:5914The Sloppy Joe Incidentfull<![CDATA[Winter Olympics Are Coming]]>BONUS EPISODE! 

It’s that time of the year when you’re waiting for the snow to melt and the sun to come back …or maybe you’re enjoying being cozy inside and watching the Winter Olympics! In the midst of the iconic winter sporting event, join Emily and Katie for a little bonus discussion about when the Winter Olympics got started and what kind of sporting events you can expect to see!

When were the Winter Olympics established?

What are the sport classes in the Winter Olympics?

How many athletes and countries participate?

What are some of the most loved sporting events?

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/winter-olympics-are-coming/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/28dbf0d9-8450-322f-bfa2-a4d5daaa4ecdFri, 13 Feb 2026 21:11:57 GMT<p>BONUS EPISODE! </p> <p>It’s that time of the year when you’re waiting for the snow to melt and the sun to come back …or maybe you’re enjoying being cozy inside and watching the Winter Olympics! In the midst of the iconic winter sporting event, join Emily and Katie for a little bonus discussion about when the Winter Olympics got started and what kind of sporting events you can expect to see!</p> <p>When were the Winter Olympics established?</p> <p>What are the sport classes in the Winter Olympics?</p> <p>How many athletes and countries participate?</p> <p>What are some of the most loved sporting events?</p> no00:40:0331Winter Olympics Are Comingfull<![CDATA[Cicadas, they’re not the same as Locusts]]>With two broods emerging simultaneously this year, the media is abuzz with cicada facts.  Emily and Katie reflect on their first conversation about cicadas over ten years ago and what they discovered during a late night google-dive. Join them as they discuss some of the obvious and less obvious knowledge around these fascinating insects.

 

What is the difference between a cicada and a locust and why do people get them confused?

What broods are emerging this year?

What is the lifecycle of a cicada and why are they unique?

 

http://www.morganloghouse.org/cicada/

https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/cicadas-are-making-a-rare-appearance-in-indiana-in-2024-indy-star/

https://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/common-cicadas-of-indiana/ 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/CicadaBroodStaticMap.pdf

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/cicadas-they-re-not-the-same-as-locusts/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/33ff58cd-eb61-3d17-ae43-03a12e9b7739Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT<p>With two broods emerging simultaneously this year, the media is abuzz with cicada facts.  Emily and Katie reflect on their first conversation about cicadas over ten years ago and what they discovered during a late night google-dive. Join them as they discuss some of the obvious and less obvious knowledge around these fascinating insects.</p> <p> </p> <p>What is the difference between a cicada and a locust and why do people get them confused?</p> <p>What broods are emerging this year?</p> <p>What is the lifecycle of a cicada and why are they unique?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.morganloghouse.org/cicada/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.morganloghouse.org/cicada/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/cicadas-are-making-a-rare-appearance-in-indiana-in-2024-indy-star/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/cicadas-are-making-a-rare-appearance-in-indiana-in-2024-indy-star/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/common-cicadas-of-indiana/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cicadamania.com/cicadas/common-cicadas-of-indiana/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/CicadaBroodStaticMap.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/CicadaBroodStaticMap.pdf</a> </p> no00:43:031Cicadas, they’re not the same as Locustsfull<![CDATA[The Spirit of Spiritualism]]>Knock once for yes and two for no? In the age of Spiritualism, seances, mediums and contacting “the other side” were not only commonplace but an everyday source of entertainment. The Spiritualist movement has roots in upstate New York and arose during a time of religious, social, and philosophical exploration. In this episode, Emily and Katie explore the historical context of spiritualism, what kickstarted its existence, mediums, seances, and … Johnny Appleseed spreading the Swedenborg religion? What?

 

What was going on in the US when the Spiritualist movement gained traction?

What was the second great awakening and how did it influence this movement?

How is Johnny Appleseed related to Spiritualism?

Who were some of the famous mediums and what did they do?

What’s the origin of the Ouija board?

 

Johnny Appleseed spreads Swedenborgian ideas

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ouija-7eleven

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-tiny-new-york-town-where-mediums-give-voice-to-the-dead-180987270/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table-turning 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters 

https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/mesmerized/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dunglas_Home 

https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/hayden-maria-b-ca-1852 

https://msmagazine.com/2019/10/29/waking-the-witch-the-feminist-history-of-spiritualism/ 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/the-spirit-of-spiritualism/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/5f3b2cbc-f7b4-39e0-a2ba-b7ba8423ca3bTue, 14 Oct 2025 13:46:50 GMT<p>Knock once for yes and two for no? In the age of Spiritualism, seances, mediums and contacting “the other side” were not only commonplace but an everyday source of entertainment. The Spiritualist movement has roots in upstate New York and arose during a time of religious, social, and philosophical exploration. In this episode, Emily and Katie explore the historical context of spiritualism, what kickstarted its existence, mediums, seances, and … Johnny Appleseed spreading the Swedenborg religion? What?</p> <p> </p> <p>What was going on in the US when the Spiritualist movement gained traction?</p> <p>What was the second great awakening and how did it influence this movement?</p> <p>How is Johnny Appleseed related to Spiritualism?</p> <p>Who were some of the famous mediums and what did they do?</p> <p>What’s the origin of the Ouija board?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/real-johnny-appleseed-brought-applesand-booze-american-frontier-180953263/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Johnny Appleseed spreads Swedenborgian ideas</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ouija-7eleven" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ouija-7eleven</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-tiny-new-york-town-where-mediums-give-voice-to-the-dead-180987270/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-tiny-new-york-town-where-mediums-give-voice-to-the-dead-180987270/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediumship</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table-turning" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table-turning</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/mesmerized/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/mesmerized/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dunglas_Home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dunglas_Home</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/hayden-maria-b-ca-1852" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/hayden-maria-b-ca-1852</a> </p> <p><a href="https://msmagazine.com/2019/10/29/waking-the-witch-the-feminist-history-of-spiritualism/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://msmagazine.com/2019/10/29/waking-the-witch-the-feminist-history-of-spiritualism/</a> </p> no01:30:2225The Spirit of Spiritualismfull<![CDATA[Dipping into the World of Condiments - a Saucy Conversation]]>Whether you’re choosing your favorite hot dog topping, or dipping French fries into your preferred sauce on the side, condiments are a delicious way to add a little something extra to any dish. The US condiment market offers so many options, and some of them have a much older and international history than you might think! In this episode, join Emily and Katie for a tasty discussion of some of the most popular condiments, where they come from, and how they’ve transformed into the delectable dips and toppings we use today.

What is the multi-national history of ketchup as we know it today?

What exactly is the difference between a chutney and a relish?

What countries claim the invention of mayonnaise?

What are the varieties of mustard and how old are they?

What role has Heinz played in American condiments?

 

https://www.history.com/news/ketchup-surprising-ancient-history 

https://slate.com/culture/2013/12/mayonnaise-history-was-it-invented-by-the-french-or-the-spanish.html 

https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/

https://mustardmuseum.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_(condiment) 

https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/

https://www.discovergermany.com/pass-the-mustard-please/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%27s 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayonnaise

https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/what-is-chutney

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-relish/ 

https://www.thetakeout.com/what-is-relish-other-than-the-best-hot-dog-condiment-1849128578/ 

https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologist.wordpress.com/2024/04/19/the-north-american-pickled-relish-family-tree/ 

https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/research/collection-highlights/h-j-heinz-company/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/dipping-into-the-world-of-condiments-a-saucy-conversation/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/f6f0bee3-68ba-3333-bf4f-17d7f713be4fTue, 01 Jul 2025 12:02:00 GMT<p>Whether you’re choosing your favorite hot dog topping, or dipping French fries into your preferred sauce on the side, condiments are a delicious way to add a little something extra to any dish. The US condiment market offers so many options, and some of them have a much older and international history than you might think! In this episode, join Emily and Katie for a tasty discussion of some of the most popular condiments, where they come from, and how they’ve transformed into the delectable dips and toppings we use today.</p> <p>What is the multi-national history of ketchup as we know it today?</p> <p>What exactly is the difference between a chutney and a relish?</p> <p>What countries claim the invention of mayonnaise?</p> <p>What are the varieties of mustard and how old are they?</p> <p>What role has Heinz played in American condiments?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.history.com/news/ketchup-surprising-ancient-history" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.history.com/news/ketchup-surprising-ancient-history</a> </p> <p><a href="https://slate.com/culture/2013/12/mayonnaise-history-was-it-invented-by-the-french-or-the-spanish.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://slate.com/culture/2013/12/mayonnaise-history-was-it-invented-by-the-french-or-the-spanish.html</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/</a></p> <p><a href="https://mustardmuseum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://mustardmuseum.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_(condiment)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_(condiment)</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.foodrepublic.com/1293031/guide-to-kinds-of-mustard/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.discovergermany.com/pass-the-mustard-please/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.discovergermany.com/pass-the-mustard-please/</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%27s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%27s</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayonnaise" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayonnaise</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/what-is-chutney" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/what-is-chutney</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-relish/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-relish/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thetakeout.com/what-is-relish-other-than-the-best-hot-dog-condiment-1849128578/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thetakeout.com/what-is-relish-other-than-the-best-hot-dog-condiment-1849128578/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologist.wordpress.com/2024/04/19/the-north-american-pickled-relish-family-tree/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologist.wordpress.com/2024/04/19/the-north-american-pickled-relish-family-tree/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/research/collection-highlights/h-j-heinz-company/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/research/collection-highlights/h-j-heinz-company/</a></p> no01:11:4718Dipping into the World of Condiments - a Saucy Conversationfull<![CDATA[What’s on Draft?: Revolution and Evolution in the Craft Beer Industry]]>Odds are you live somewhere near a brewery that produces craft beer. That’s because the number of craft breweries in the United States has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. What’s behind this small beer brewing explosion? In this episode Katie and Emily discuss the evolution of the craft beer industry, different types of breweries that have come on the scene, and where craft beer is going next.

 

What is the difference between a regional, micro, and nano brewery?

What led to the drastic increase in craft breweries?

What differentiates craft breweries from larger domestic breweries?

What are the recent trends in Non-Alcoholic brewing?

 

https://vinepair.com/map-american-craft-brewing-history/ 

https://www.brewersalliance.org/illustrated-history-beer-america-past-present-future/ 

https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2024/rule-breaking-american-brewers-and-the-rise-of-craft-beer 

https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/2025-midyear-report/ 

https://impossibrew.co.uk/blogs/journal/non-alcoholic-beer-where-did-it-come-from?srsltid=AfmBOorS7m_zxTKhMGC7isUOAqReszHPzKEjpvP4Ppa3s5gSYiZgiBKU

https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/non-alcoholic-beer-is-booming-in-2025-heres-why-craft-brewers-should-pay-attention/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_Brewing_Company 

https://nabeerclub.com/how-non-alcoholic-beer-is-made/ 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/06/07/nonalcoholic-beer-second-largest-category-popularity/83999764007/ 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/what-s-on-draft-revolution-and-evolution-in-the-craft-beer-industry/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/06c665b9-9e32-31fa-9058-36239f62c0b2Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:04:00 GMT<p>Odds are you live somewhere near a brewery that produces craft beer. That’s because the number of craft breweries in the United States has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. What’s behind this small beer brewing explosion? In this episode Katie and Emily discuss the evolution of the craft beer industry, different types of breweries that have come on the scene, and where craft beer is going next.</p> <p> </p> <p>What is the difference between a regional, micro, and nano brewery?</p> <p>What led to the drastic increase in craft breweries?</p> <p>What differentiates craft breweries from larger domestic breweries?</p> <p>What are the recent trends in Non-Alcoholic brewing?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://vinepair.com/map-american-craft-brewing-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://vinepair.com/map-american-craft-brewing-history/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.brewersalliance.org/illustrated-history-beer-america-past-present-future/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.brewersalliance.org/illustrated-history-beer-america-past-present-future/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2024/rule-breaking-american-brewers-and-the-rise-of-craft-beer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2024/rule-breaking-american-brewers-and-the-rise-of-craft-beer</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/2025-midyear-report/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/2025-midyear-report/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://impossibrew.co.uk/blogs/journal/non-alcoholic-beer-where-did-it-come-from?srsltid=AfmBOorS7m_zxTKhMGC7isUOAqReszHPzKEjpvP4Ppa3s5gSYiZgiBKU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://impossibrew.co.uk/blogs/journal/non-alcoholic-beer-where-did-it-come-from?srsltid=AfmBOorS7m_zxTKhMGC7isUOAqReszHPzKEjpvP4Ppa3s5gSYiZgiBKU</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/non-alcoholic-beer-is-booming-in-2025-heres-why-craft-brewers-should-pay-attention/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.craftbrewingbusiness.com/featured/non-alcoholic-beer-is-booming-in-2025-heres-why-craft-brewers-should-pay-attention/</a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_Brewing_Company" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletic_Brewing_Company</a> </p> <p><a href="https://nabeerclub.com/how-non-alcoholic-beer-is-made/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://nabeerclub.com/how-non-alcoholic-beer-is-made/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/06/07/nonalcoholic-beer-second-largest-category-popularity/83999764007/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/06/07/nonalcoholic-beer-second-largest-category-popularity/83999764007/</a> </p> no01:00:0527What’s on Draft?: Revolution and Evolution in the Craft Beer Industryfull<![CDATA[Order Up #2: You are Where you Eat]]>The discussion of chain restaurants continues! Have you ever noticed that some places seem to have more chain restaurants than others?  And perhaps you’re wondering how some of the most famous chain restaurants got their start and continue to succeed. In this episode, Emily and Katie discuss some of the geographical research around chainness, place and placelessness, and dive into some interesting histories of specific restaurants.

 

What makes some cities more chain-y than others?

What does Geographical research reveal about the chain restaurant landscape?

How did Dunkin Donuts, White Castle, KFC, and other notable chains get their start?

Why does BeniHana have the craziest origin story you’ve ever heard?

 

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/10/06/which-states-have-the-most-chain-restaurants-georgia-tech-researchers-map-it-out 

https://www.franchise-law.com/franchise-law-overview/a-brief-history-of-franchising.shtml 

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-benihana-facts 

https://www.mashed.com/256954/the-untold-truth-of-benihana/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak_%27n_Shake 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Castle_(restaurant) 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin%27_Donuts

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/order-up-2-you-are-where-you-eat/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/8ea19f06-25d1-39a7-a63d-7bbee9c1ec6aTue, 26 Aug 2025 12:04:00 GMT<p>The discussion of chain restaurants continues! Have you ever noticed that some places seem to have more chain restaurants than others?  And perhaps you’re wondering how some of the most famous chain restaurants got their start and continue to succeed. In this episode, Emily and Katie discuss some of the geographical research around chainness, place and placelessness, and dive into some interesting histories of specific restaurants.</p> <p> </p> <p>What makes some cities more chain-y than others?</p> <p>What does Geographical research reveal about the chain restaurant landscape?</p> <p>How did Dunkin Donuts, White Castle, KFC, and other notable chains get their start?</p> <p>Why does BeniHana have the craziest origin story you’ve ever heard?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/10/06/which-states-have-the-most-chain-restaurants-georgia-tech-researchers-map-it-out" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/10/06/which-states-have-the-most-chain-restaurants-georgia-tech-researchers-map-it-out</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.franchise-law.com/franchise-law-overview/a-brief-history-of-franchising.shtml" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.franchise-law.com/franchise-law-overview/a-brief-history-of-franchising.shtml</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-benihana-facts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-benihana-facts</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.mashed.com/256954/the-untold-truth-of-benihana/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mashed.com/256954/the-untold-truth-of-benihana/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak_%27n_Shake" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steak_%27n_Shake</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Castle_(restaurant)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Castle_(restaurant)</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin%27_Donuts" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin%27_Donuts</a> </p> no01:06:1322Order Up #2: You are Where you Eatfull<![CDATA[Grocery List: A Guide to Buying Food in the US]]>There is a wide variety of regional grocery store chains in the US… or are there? Katie and Emily started grocery shopping together when they lived in college and noticed many things about grocery store availability in different states. Walk through the aisles of several grocery chains and learn how they have an influence on the way that you shop for food and some future trends in the grocery store economy. 

 

Which grocery stores are part of the same grocery family? 

How did several large grocery store chains get their start?

What is market share and which grocery chains control the most of it? 

Who’s crazy idea was it to have shopping carts???

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/ 

https://www.meijer.com/shopping/c/collections/our-brands.html

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/03/28/when-did-kroger-first-open-who-is-kroger-named-for/69986036007/

https://www.mashed.com/90061/untold-truth-kroger/

https://dirtamericana.com/2023/08/giant-supermarkets-carlisle-landover-neon/

Economic data from Statistica

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/grocery-list-a-guide-to-buying-food-in-the-us/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/f092afd3-8a29-392a-b757-ab971f37e2a2Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:04:00 GMT<p>There is a wide variety of regional grocery store chains in the US… or are there? Katie and Emily started grocery shopping together when they lived in college and noticed many things about grocery store availability in different states. Walk through the aisles of several grocery chains and learn how they have an influence on the way that you shop for food and some future trends in the grocery store economy. </p> <p> </p> <p>Which grocery stores are part of the same grocery family? </p> <p>How did several large grocery store chains get their start?</p> <p>What is market share and which grocery chains control the most of it? </p> <p>Who’s crazy idea was it to have shopping carts???</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.meijer.com/shopping/c/collections/our-brands.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.meijer.com/shopping/c/collections/our-brands.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/03/28/when-did-kroger-first-open-who-is-kroger-named-for/69986036007/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/03/28/when-did-kroger-first-open-who-is-kroger-named-for/69986036007/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mashed.com/90061/untold-truth-kroger/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.mashed.com/90061/untold-truth-kroger/</a></p> <p><a href="https://dirtamericana.com/2023/08/giant-supermarkets-carlisle-landover-neon/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://dirtamericana.com/2023/08/giant-supermarkets-carlisle-landover-neon/</a></p> <p>Economic data from Statistica</p> no01:03:5912Grocery List: A Guide to Buying Food in the USfull<![CDATA[The Cat Whispurrers]]>Join Emily and Katie, two self-proclaimed obsessed cat people discussing the history of the “domestication” of modern house cats. Have you ever seen a cat get random zoomies? That’s kind of like this conversation about how much they love cats. As two dedicated cat guardians, Emily & Katie reflect on their previous kitty companions and obsession with all things cat-related.

 

How did cats end up domesticated and are they truly domesticated?

What historic companionship roles have cats played over the years for humans?

Get to know Emily and Katie’s kitty roommates past and present.

 

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-taming-of-the-cat/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-022-00568-4 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/domesticated-cats-dna-genetics-pets-science 

https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/how-did-cats-become-domesticated/ 

 

MAPS!

Nat Geo cat map research study: cat tracker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0n2kxkdJgM)

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/the-cat-whispurrers/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/692eb820-80d0-3f8d-88e2-3d2ea674c591Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:20:00 GMT<p>Join Emily and Katie, two self-proclaimed obsessed cat people discussing the history of the “domestication” of modern house cats. Have you ever seen a cat get random zoomies? That’s kind of like this conversation about how much they love cats. As two dedicated cat guardians, Emily &amp; Katie reflect on their previous kitty companions and obsession with all things cat-related.</p> <p> </p> <p>How did cats end up domesticated and are they truly domesticated?</p> <p>What historic companionship roles have cats played over the years for humans?</p> <p>Get to know Emily and Katie’s kitty roommates past and present.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-taming-of-the-cat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-taming-of-the-cat/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-022-00568-4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41437-022-00568-4</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/domesticated-cats-dna-genetics-pets-science" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/domesticated-cats-dna-genetics-pets-science</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/how-did-cats-become-domesticated/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/how-did-cats-become-domesticated/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>MAPS!</p> <p>Nat Geo cat map research study: cat tracker (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0n2kxkdJgM" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0n2kxkdJgM</a>)</p> no00:49:053The Cat Whispurrersfull<![CDATA[Something’s Missing Here: The Enduring Legacy of Nancy Drew]]>Anyone who loves a good mystery is familiar with the intrepid girl detective known as Nancy Drew. Intelligent, curious, and a little scrappy, Nancy Drew has won over the hearts and minds of young girls everywhere for nearly a century! Aside from the famous book series, she’s also permeated pop culture through TV, Movies, and PC Games. Emily & Katie dive into the history of Nancy Drew as a character and an icon throughout the decades while they reminisce about their shared love and memories of playing Nancy Drew PC games together in college.

 

What’s the creation story behind the beloved Nancy Drew?  

Who imagined up the famous detective and what writers brought her to life?

How has the character continued to endure in pop culture and through multiple mediums?

How have the Nancy Drew books changed over the years?

Who created the Nancy Drew PC games and what has made them so popular?

 

Sources:

https://sassydetective.com/blog/2018/7/7/case-004-a-study-in-nancy-drew?rq=Case%20004

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10592122/nancy-drew-computer-games-nostalgia 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nancy_Drew_video_games 

https://kotaku.com/the-case-of-the-disappearing-nancy-drew-video-games-1830256040 

Book: Nancy Drew and the Women who Created Her by Melanie Rehak

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/something-s-missing-here-the-enduring-legacy-of-nancy-drew/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/be3c7ac4-4d76-30c9-9a79-7a2373467d14Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:03:00 GMT<p>Anyone who loves a good mystery is familiar with the intrepid girl detective known as Nancy Drew. Intelligent, curious, and a little scrappy, Nancy Drew has won over the hearts and minds of young girls everywhere for nearly a century! Aside from the famous book series, she’s also permeated pop culture through TV, Movies, and PC Games. Emily &amp; Katie dive into the history of Nancy Drew as a character and an icon throughout the decades while they reminisce about their shared love and memories of playing Nancy Drew PC games together in college.</p> <p> </p> <p>What’s the creation story behind the beloved Nancy Drew?  </p> <p>Who imagined up the famous detective and what writers brought her to life?</p> <p>How has the character continued to endure in pop culture and through multiple mediums?</p> <p>How have the Nancy Drew books changed over the years?</p> <p>Who created the Nancy Drew PC games and what has made them so popular?</p> <p> </p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><a href="https://sassydetective.com/blog/2018/7/7/case-004-a-study-in-nancy-drew?rq=Case%20004" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sassydetective.com/blog/2018/7/7/case-004-a-study-in-nancy-drew?rq=Case%20004</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10592122/nancy-drew-computer-games-nostalgia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10592122/nancy-drew-computer-games-nostalgia</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nancy_Drew_video_games" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nancy_Drew_video_games</a> </p> <p><a href="https://kotaku.com/the-case-of-the-disappearing-nancy-drew-video-games-1830256040" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://kotaku.com/the-case-of-the-disappearing-nancy-drew-video-games-1830256040</a> </p> <p>Book: Nancy Drew and the Women who Created Her by Melanie Rehak</p> no01:03:558Something’s Missing Here: The Enduring Legacy of Nancy Drewfull<![CDATA[Order Up!: Chain Restaurants in the U.S.]]>Everyone has a favorite tried and true restaurant when they’re craving a burger, some fried chicken, or that timeless combo of soup, salad, and breadsticks. You know, those restaurants that you come across no matter how far from home you are. Restaurant chains are a ubiquitous presence along highways, in suburbia, and even in small towns. It might be easy to take these food fixtures for granted, but they haven’t always been around. In this episode, Katie and Emily discuss the evolution of Restaurants in the U.S., the types of restaurants that are commonly part of the chain format, and the difference between franchising and corporate chain management.

 

What are the differences between fine dining, casual, fast casual, and fast food?

How did the restaurant scene originate and evolve in the US?

What’s the difference between the corporate and franchise model?

What are some of the largest chain restaurants in the US?

Why is Dunkin so much better in New England?

 

https://www.franchise.org/franchising-overview/

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/franchises.html

https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/  

https://wallethub.com/edu/metro-areas-that-most-and-least-resemble-the-us/6109 

https://www.upmenu.com/blog/types-of-restaurants/

https://historicalpix.com/blogs/time-capsule/a-quick-history-of-restaurants-in-the-united-states 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_casual_restaurant 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-food_restaurant 

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/order-up-chain-restaurants-in-the-us/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/5d43b7cf-9aa3-3d49-b020-2dc0d03e805cTue, 12 Aug 2025 15:13:37 GMT<p>Everyone has a favorite tried and true restaurant when they’re craving a burger, some fried chicken, or that timeless combo of soup, salad, and breadsticks. You know, those restaurants that you come across no matter how far from home you are. Restaurant chains are a ubiquitous presence along highways, in suburbia, and even in small towns. It might be easy to take these food fixtures for granted, but they haven’t always been around. In this episode, Katie and Emily discuss the evolution of Restaurants in the U.S., the types of restaurants that are commonly part of the chain format, and the difference between franchising and corporate chain management.</p> <p> </p> <p>What are the differences between fine dining, casual, fast casual, and fast food?</p> <p>How did the restaurant scene originate and evolve in the US?</p> <p>What’s the difference between the corporate and franchise model?</p> <p>What are some of the largest chain restaurants in the US?</p> <p>Why is Dunkin so much better in New England?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.franchise.org/franchising-overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.franchise.org/franchising-overview/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/franchises.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/franchises.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://restaurant-ingthroughhistory.com/</a>  </p> <p><a href="https://wallethub.com/edu/metro-areas-that-most-and-least-resemble-the-us/6109" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://wallethub.com/edu/metro-areas-that-most-and-least-resemble-the-us/6109</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.upmenu.com/blog/types-of-restaurants/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.upmenu.com/blog/types-of-restaurants/</a></p> <p><a href="https://historicalpix.com/blogs/time-capsule/a-quick-history-of-restaurants-in-the-united-states" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://historicalpix.com/blogs/time-capsule/a-quick-history-of-restaurants-in-the-united-states</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_casual_restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_casual_restaurant</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-food_restaurant" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-food_restaurant</a> </p> no00:58:1221Order Up!: Chain Restaurants in the U.S.full<![CDATA[Let the Good Times Roll: Bowling in North America]]>What do ducks, candles, and turkeys all have in common? It’s not Thanksgiving…it’s bowling, of course! Bowling is a form of entertainment that has firmly rooted itself as an all-American pastime, and there are more variations than you might think! From candlepin to duckpin to the more traditional tenpin, bowling and bowling alleys have international origins but a rich history of popularity in the United States. In this episode, Emily and Katie go on a journey exploring the many types of bowling, starting with the early years, through the golden age, and discovering what pins are left standing in the game today.

 

What are bowling’s religious roots?

How did bowling become a distinctive American pastime?

What was the golden age of bowling?

What are the different varieties of bowling and how do they differ from one another?

What are some of the most iconic pop culture bowling moments?

 

https://sites.psu.edu/ballgamesoftheworld/bowls-and-bowling/small-ball-pin-bowling/

https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/sports/html/bowling.html 

https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/duckpin-bowling-history-stoneleigh-lanes-towson/

https://www.bowlingheritage.com/item/rubber-ducks/ 

https://www.thetenpinexpress.com/content/all-you-need-know-about-duckpins 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenpin_bowling#

https://www.gotenpin.co.uk/about/history-of-bowling 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/10/bowling-final-frames-roll/27070351/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/let-the-good-times-roll-bowling-in-north-america/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/f2d55cb7-b574-3d1b-99ac-f3dbb3549ed0Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>What do ducks, candles, and turkeys all have in common? It’s not Thanksgiving…it’s bowling, of course! Bowling is a form of entertainment that has firmly rooted itself as an all-American pastime, and there are more variations than you might think! From candlepin to duckpin to the more traditional tenpin, bowling and bowling alleys have international origins but a rich history of popularity in the United States. In this episode, Emily and Katie go on a journey exploring the many types of bowling, starting with the early years, through the golden age, and discovering what pins are left standing in the game today.</p> <p> </p> <p>What are bowling’s religious roots?</p> <p>How did bowling become a distinctive American pastime?</p> <p>What was the golden age of bowling?</p> <p>What are the different varieties of bowling and how do they differ from one another?</p> <p>What are some of the most iconic pop culture bowling moments?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sites.psu.edu/ballgamesoftheworld/bowls-and-bowling/small-ball-pin-bowling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://sites.psu.edu/ballgamesoftheworld/bowls-and-bowling/small-ball-pin-bowling/</a></p> <p><a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/sports/html/bowling.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/sports/html/bowling.html</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/duckpin-bowling-history-stoneleigh-lanes-towson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/duckpin-bowling-history-stoneleigh-lanes-towson/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bowlingheritage.com/item/rubber-ducks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.bowlingheritage.com/item/rubber-ducks/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.thetenpinexpress.com/content/all-you-need-know-about-duckpins" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.thetenpinexpress.com/content/all-you-need-know-about-duckpins</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenpin_bowling" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenpin_bowling#</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.gotenpin.co.uk/about/history-of-bowling" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.gotenpin.co.uk/about/history-of-bowling</a> </p> <p><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/10/bowling-final-frames-roll/27070351/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2015/05/10/bowling-final-frames-roll/27070351/</a> </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_Alone</a> </p> no01:10:5328Let the Good Times Roll: Bowling in North Americafull<![CDATA[We’re not Making this Up: A Brief History of Cosmetics]]>Whether you wear makeup yourself or pass by the large beauty sections in stores, you may have noticed that makeup and beauty products are a big business, but did you know they’re also thousands of years old? Makeup has served different purposes throughout the centuries and is now a constantly evolving trend. From ancient Egypt and notable makeup “influencers” like Nefertiti and Cleopatra to the red lipstick that became an icon during the suffragette movement to today’s “no makeup” makeup looks, makeup has had a long and varied history in both formulation, purpose, and style. Join Emily and Katie on a journey through the long history of makeup in our culture that might make you look twice at that tube of lipstick, mascara, or bottle of foundation in your bathroom.

 

What types of makeup were used in Ancient Civilizations and why?

How did the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti inspire modern makeup looks from beyond the grave?

What are the origin stories of the various makeup products we still use today?

Why is red lipstick a significant symbol of the suffragette movement?

What are some of the American makeup trends that have been popular over the years?

 

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/dec/22/recession-cosmetics-lipstick

https://www.vice.com/en/article/history-of-eyeliner-kohl/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jan/27/from-ancient-egypt-to-cardi-b-a-cultural-history-of-the-manicure

https://www.hagley.org/librarynews/how-have-lovely-nails-history-modern-nail-polish

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-red-lipstick

https://www.makeup.com/makeup-tutorials/expert-tips/makeup-history-of-mascara

https://www.janeanddickwax.com/a-history-of-brows-from-ancient-civilizations-until-today/

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a62365219/brow-lamination/

https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/gfg/eyeshadow.php 

https://journalistic.org/editorial/makeup-trends-from-each-decade-1920-2020-1151/

https://cosmeticsandskin.com/bcb/lash-brow-ine.php 

https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/news/a13574/the-history-of-women-and-their-eyelashes/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/we-re-not-making-this-up-a-brief-history-of-cosmetics/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/1a818ef2-2ee7-3a72-94da-cd39374caa57Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:15:00 GMT<p>Whether you wear makeup yourself or pass by the large beauty sections in stores, you may have noticed that makeup and beauty products are a big business, but did you know they’re also thousands of years old? Makeup has served different purposes throughout the centuries and is now a constantly evolving trend. From ancient Egypt and notable makeup “influencers” like Nefertiti and Cleopatra to the red lipstick that became an icon during the suffragette movement to today’s “no makeup” makeup looks, makeup has had a long and varied history in both formulation, purpose, and style. Join Emily and Katie on a journey through the long history of makeup in our culture that might make you look twice at that tube of lipstick, mascara, or bottle of foundation in your bathroom.</p><p> </p><p>What types of makeup were used in Ancient Civilizations and why?</p><p>How did the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti inspire modern makeup looks from beyond the grave?</p><p>What are the origin stories of the various makeup products we still use today?</p><p>Why is red lipstick a significant symbol of the suffragette movement?</p><p>What are some of the American makeup trends that have been popular over the years?</p><p> </p><p>Sources:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/dec/22/recession-cosmetics-lipstick" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2008/dec/22/recession-cosmetics-lipstick</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/history-of-eyeliner-kohl/" target="_blank">https://www.vice.com/en/article/history-of-eyeliner-kohl/</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jan/27/from-ancient-egypt-to-cardi-b-a-cultural-history-of-the-manicure" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/jan/27/from-ancient-egypt-to-cardi-b-a-cultural-history-of-the-manicure</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hagley.org/librarynews/how-have-lovely-nails-history-modern-nail-polish" target="_blank">https://www.hagley.org/librarynews/how-have-lovely-nails-history-modern-nail-polish</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-red-lipstick" target="_blank">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/history-of-red-lipstick</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.makeup.com/makeup-tutorials/expert-tips/makeup-history-of-mascara" target="_blank">https://www.makeup.com/makeup-tutorials/expert-tips/makeup-history-of-mascara</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.janeanddickwax.com/a-history-of-brows-from-ancient-civilizations-until-today/" target="_blank">https://www.janeanddickwax.com/a-history-of-brows-from-ancient-civilizations-until-today/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a62365219/brow-lamination/" target="_blank">https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/makeup/a62365219/brow-lamination/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/gfg/eyeshadow.php" target="_blank">https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/gfg/eyeshadow.php</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://journalistic.org/editorial/makeup-trends-from-each-decade-1920-2020-1151/" target="_blank">https://journalistic.org/editorial/makeup-trends-from-each-decade-1920-2020-1151/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cosmeticsandskin.com/bcb/lash-brow-ine.php" target="_blank">https://cosmeticsandskin.com/bcb/lash-brow-ine.php</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/news/a13574/the-history-of-women-and-their-eyelashes/" target="_blank">https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/news/a13574/the-history-of-women-and-their-eyelashes/</a></p>no01:13:2517We’re not Making this Up: A Brief History of Cosmeticsfull<![CDATA[These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things]]>It’s the end of the year and the end of season one of Researching the Obvious. In this episode, Katie and Emily reminisce about some of their favorite facts from this season and add in a few new ones to share. Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the show over the past 15 episodes! Season two will start in the spring, but in the meantime, if there are any topics you want to learn more about, share them on Instagram @ResearchingtheObviouspod. Happy New Year!

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/these-are-a-few-of-our-favorite-things/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/a0d9efe2-9d97-38b5-8c0a-b012b6536ab0Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:04:00 GMT<p>It’s the end of the year and the end of season one of Researching the Obvious. In this episode, Katie and Emily reminisce about some of their favorite facts from this season and add in a few new ones to share. Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the show over the past 15 episodes! Season two will start in the spring, but in the meantime, if there are any topics you want to learn more about, share them on Instagram @ResearchingtheObviouspod. Happy New Year! </p> no00:51:0316These Are a Few of Our Favorite Thingsfull<![CDATA[Regional Noms: Comfort Foods from across the US]]>Do you like to eat? It’s one of Emily & Katie’s favorite hobbies and luckily, from New England to the Midwest, they have lived in and visited several states and cities with unique regional food offerings. In this mouthwatering episode, Emily and Katie discuss what makes a food “regional” in the United States and how our melting pot of cuisines has produced some truly iconic dishes.  What makes a “comfort food” so comforting and what do you think of eating first when you’re at “home”?

 

Why do we have unique regional foods throughout the United States?

What are some of the well-known regional dishes Katie and Emily have experienced and how delicious are they?

What makes New England Whoopie Pies the best?

How did these dishes get created and become regional staples?

What the heck is coffee milk?

Sources:

NY:

NH & New England:

Indiana & Kentucky:

MAPS!

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/regional-noms-comfort-foods-from-across-the-us/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/bcac5340-1c3b-31ae-a590-4e6bcea26d64Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:30:00 GMT<p>Do you like to eat? It’s one of Emily &amp; Katie’s favorite hobbies and luckily, from New England to the Midwest, they have lived in and visited several states and cities with unique regional food offerings. In this mouthwatering episode, Emily and Katie discuss what makes a food “regional” in the United States and how our melting pot of cuisines has produced some truly iconic dishes.  What makes a “comfort food” so comforting and what do you think of eating first when you’re at “home”?</p><p> </p><p>Why do we have unique regional foods throughout the United States?</p><p>What are some of the well-known regional dishes Katie and Emily have experienced and how delicious are they?</p><p>What makes New England Whoopie Pies the best?</p><p>How did these dishes get created and become regional staples?</p><p>What the heck is coffee milk?</p><p>Sources:</p><ul><li>The Taste of American Place: A Reader on Regional and Ethnic Foods by Shortridge and Shortridge</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53787329" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53787329</a></li></ul><p>NY:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/" target="_blank">https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/</a></li><li>'I Know I'm Home When I Have One:' the Cultural Significance of the Garbage Plate of Rochester, NY by E. Fekete</li></ul><p>NH &amp; New England:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2023/10/09/what-is-coffee-milk-and-why-do-only-rhode-islanders-know-about-it-cabinets-autocrat-daves-syrup/71050289007/" target="_blank">https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2023/10/09/what-is-coffee-milk-and-why-do-only-rhode-islanders-know-about-it-cabinets-autocrat-daves-syrup/71050289007/</a></li></ul><p>Indiana &amp; Kentucky:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/tenderloin-trail-indiana/" target="_blank">https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/tenderloin-trail-indiana/</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eater.com/2018/3/21/17128954/pork-tenderloin-sandwich-indiana-history-nicks-kitchen" target="_blank">https://www.eater.com/2018/3/21/17128954/pork-tenderloin-sandwich-indiana-history-nicks-kitchen</a> </li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/the-history-of-a-hoosier-favorite-pork-tenderloin" target="_blank">https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/the-history-of-a-hoosier-favorite-pork-tenderloin</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/piehistory/sugarcreampie.html" target="_blank">https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/piehistory/sugarcreampie.html</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/hot-brown" target="_blank">https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/hot-brown</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/burgoo/" target="_blank">https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/burgoo/</a></li></ul><p>MAPS!</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=410725034412858&amp;set=pb.100064260956622.-2207520000&amp;type=3" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=410725034412858&amp;set=pb.100064260956622.-2207520000&amp;type=3</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tasteatlas.com/map?ref=main-menu" target="_blank">https://www.tasteatlas.com/map?ref=main-menu</a></li></ul>no01:03:204Regional Noms: Comfort Foods from across the USfull<![CDATA[What’s in a Vowel? Regional Dialects of US English]]>Do you have an accent? The answer is undoubtedly YES! Language is constantly evolving and can become a distinct identifier of where you live, where you’re from or both.

 

Attending school in New England and being from different regions of the US, Katie and Emily have always been fascinated with the way people pronounce words, the words they choose and how it represents where they come from. How did the regions of the United States get such distinct accents and dialects? Is it a firefly or a lightning bug? Do “cot” and “caught” sound the same to you?  Enjoy Katie and Emily’s Midland and Northern American accents in this episode while they discuss what we say and why we say it that way.

 

What is the difference between a dialect and an accent?

What are some of the regional accents and dialects found in the US?

How do accents form?

What dialects and accents exist in the US today?

What are some of the well known shifts in pronunciation that are represented in the US?

What are some common dialectical differences between regions in the US?

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180207-how-americans-preserved-british-english 

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-evolution-language/ 

https://people.howstuffworks.com/how-accents-develop-language.htm 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180206-the-tiny-us-island-with-a-british-accent 

https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cot%E2%80%93caught_merger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Northern_American_English

 

MAPS: 

https://aschmann.net/AmEng/ 

https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts

https://www.businessinsider.com/american-english-dialects-maps-2018-1#much-of-the-population-hasnt-heard-of-drive-through-liquor-stores-which-some-virginians-call-a-brew-thru-22

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/what-s-in-a-vowel-regional-dialects-of-us-english/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e0bb8173-82a6-3b3d-969d-53a2e461ed15Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:05:00 GMT<p>Do you have an accent? The answer is undoubtedly YES! Language is constantly evolving and can become a distinct identifier of where you live, where you’re from or both.</p><p> </p><p>Attending school in New England and being from different regions of the US, Katie and Emily have always been fascinated with the way people pronounce words, the words they choose and how it represents where they come from. How did the regions of the United States get such distinct accents and dialects? Is it a firefly or a lightning bug? Do “cot” and “caught” sound the same to you?  Enjoy Katie and Emily’s Midland and Northern American accents in this episode while they discuss what we say and why we say it that way.</p><p> </p><p>What is the difference between a dialect and an accent?</p><p>What are some of the regional accents and dialects found in the US?</p><p>How do accents form?</p><p>What dialects and accents exist in the US today?</p><p>What are some of the well known shifts in pronunciation that are represented in the US?</p><p>What are some common dialectical differences between regions in the US?</p><p>Sources:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180207-how-americans-preserved-british-english" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180207-how-americans-preserved-british-english</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-evolution-language/" target="_blank">https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-evolution-language/</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://people.howstuffworks.com/how-accents-develop-language.htm" target="_blank">https://people.howstuffworks.com/how-accents-develop-language.htm</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180206-the-tiny-us-island-with-a-british-accent" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20180206-the-tiny-us-island-with-a-british-accent</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midland_American_English</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cot%E2%80%93caught_merger" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cot%E2%80%93caught_merger</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Northern_American_English" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Northern_American_English</a></p><p> </p><p>MAPS: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://aschmann.net/AmEng/" target="_blank">https://aschmann.net/AmEng/</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/2014/11/17/7082317/language-maps-charts</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/american-english-dialects-maps-2018-1#much-of-the-population-hasnt-heard-of-drive-through-liquor-stores-which-some-virginians-call-a-brew-thru-22" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/american-english-dialects-maps-2018-1#much-of-the-population-hasnt-heard-of-drive-through-liquor-stores-which-some-virginians-call-a-brew-thru-22</a></p>no01:04:127What’s in a Vowel? Regional Dialects of US Englishfull<![CDATA[The Land of the Free? Liquor Laws across the USA]]>Americans love their beer and liquor, but when and where can you buy it? It depends on the state, county, or municipality you’re living in! Emily and Katie discuss the various state liquor laws they’ve encountered over the years based on where they’ve lived from New Hampshire to Kansas to Indiana.  

 

Why are liquor laws different between states?

What kind of unique regulations do states enforce for beer and liquor?

What are some fun and quirky facts that distinguish some states from others?

What is it like to live in a state where liquor sales and distribution is handled entirely by the state?

 

https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/pennsylvania-liquor-laws.html

https://www.nabca.org/structure-of-us-alcohol-regulation

https://sascommunities.github.io/graphics-programming/robert/us_dry_counties.htm

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/episode-2-the-land-of-the-free-liquor-laws-across-the-usa/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/abc0d5cf-997e-3c22-90ec-adcb429a8bf2Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT<p>Americans love their beer and liquor, but when and where can you buy it? It depends on the state, county, or municipality you’re living in! Emily and Katie discuss the various state liquor laws they’ve encountered over the years based on where they’ve lived from New Hampshire to Kansas to Indiana.  </p><p> </p><p>Why are liquor laws different between states?</p><p>What kind of unique regulations do states enforce for beer and liquor?</p><p>What are some fun and quirky facts that distinguish some states from others?</p><p>What is it like to live in a state where liquor sales and distribution is handled entirely by the state?</p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/pennsylvania-liquor-laws.html" target="_blank">https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/pennsylvania-liquor-laws.html</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nabca.org/structure-of-us-alcohol-regulation" target="_blank">https://www.nabca.org/structure-of-us-alcohol-regulation</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sascommunities.github.io/graphics-programming/robert/us_dry_counties.htm" target="_blank">https://sascommunities.github.io/graphics-programming/robert/us_dry_counties.htm</a></p>no00:58:192The Land of the Free? Liquor Laws across the USAfull<![CDATA[Zeus, Naked Wrestling, and the Global Games: An Olympics Primer]]>Summer Olympics 2024 is here! Whether you’ve been tuning in to the Games or you’ve never watched a single sport, Katie and Emily are here to give you some background knowledge about this international event. Race over to this episode to learn everything from the ancient origins of the games themselves to how much money host cities are truly spending to put on the two-week spectacle. 

 

Why did the ancient Greeks create the Olympics? 

When did the modern Olympics get their start? 

What are some past, present, and future sports included in the Games? 

How do cities get picked to host the Olympics anyway? 

Did ancient Greeks really participate in sports in the nude???

 

Sources: 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/greek_olympics_01.shtml 

https://news.arizona.edu/news/olympics-then-and-now 

https://www.britannica.com/story/how-are-sports-chosen-for-the-olympics 

https://www.sportico.com/leagues/olympics/2024/new-olympic-sports-2024-paris-1234775913/

https://www.thecollector.com/how-the-modern-olympic-games-established/ 

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2804554. https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-olympic-host-city-chosen-173133604.html 

https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-olympic-venues-current-day-pictures-2016-5#the-site-remained-untouched-for-months-six-months-after-the-closing-ceremony-trash-from-the-games-was-still-visible-34

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYSMOvY_6rs 

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/how-lucas-oil-stadium-transformed-into-two-swimming-pools-for-team-usas-2024-olympic-swim-trials/

 

MAPS

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Summer_olympics_all_cities.PNG

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/zeus-naked-wrestling-and-the-global-games-an-olympics-primer/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/31ec84f2-7928-36cc-9210-1c0d886c8569Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:01:00 GMT<p>Summer Olympics 2024 is here! Whether you’ve been tuning in to the Games or you’ve never watched a single sport, Katie and Emily are here to give you some background knowledge about this international event. Race over to this episode to learn everything from the ancient origins of the games themselves to how much money host cities are truly spending to put on the two-week spectacle. </p><p> </p><p>Why did the ancient Greeks create the Olympics? </p><p>When did the modern Olympics get their start? </p><p>What are some past, present, and future sports included in the Games? </p><p>How do cities get picked to host the Olympics anyway? </p><p>Did ancient Greeks really participate in sports in the nude???</p><p> </p><p>Sources: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/greek_olympics_01.shtml" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/greeks/greek_olympics_01.shtml</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://news.arizona.edu/news/olympics-then-and-now" target="_blank">https://news.arizona.edu/news/olympics-then-and-now</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.britannica.com/story/how-are-sports-chosen-for-the-olympics" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/story/how-are-sports-chosen-for-the-olympics</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sportico.com/leagues/olympics/2024/new-olympic-sports-2024-paris-1234775913/" target="_blank">https://www.sportico.com/leagues/olympics/2024/new-olympic-sports-2024-paris-1234775913/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thecollector.com/how-the-modern-olympic-games-established/" target="_blank">https://www.thecollector.com/how-the-modern-olympic-games-established/</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2804554" target="_blank">https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2804554</a>. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-olympic-host-city-chosen-173133604.html" target="_blank">https://www.yahoo.com/news/does-olympic-host-city-chosen-173133604.html</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-olympic-venues-current-day-pictures-2016-5#the-site-remained-untouched-for-months-six-months-after-the-closing-ceremony-trash-from-the-games-was-still-visible-34" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-olympic-venues-current-day-pictures-2016-5#the-site-remained-untouched-for-months-six-months-after-the-closing-ceremony-trash-from-the-games-was-still-visible-34</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYSMOvY_6rs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYSMOvY_6rs</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/how-lucas-oil-stadium-transformed-into-two-swimming-pools-for-team-usas-2024-olympic-swim-trials/" target="_blank">https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/how-lucas-oil-stadium-transformed-into-two-swimming-pools-for-team-usas-2024-olympic-swim-trials/</a></p><p> </p><p>MAPS</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Summer_olympics_all_cities.PNG" target="_blank">https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Summer_olympics_all_cities.PNG</a></p>no00:54:455Zeus, Naked Wrestling, and the Global Games: An Olympics Primerfull<![CDATA[It’s a Pizza Party in the USA]]>Who doesn’t like a pizza party!? It may be a classic Italian dish, but there’s no denying that pizza has rooted itself in U.S. food culture and is here to stay! Katie and Emily have been eating pizza together since their college days which means they’ve been talking about the pizzas they grew up with and other regional pizza styles for just as long. In this episode, go back to the beginning-ish of pizza to learn more about the migration of Italian style pizzas and how they have inspired the creation of the many other varieties eaten across the United States today. Round, square, thin, deep dish, hand-tossed, pan, baked, grilled, wood fired, grandma, sheet, jumbo - every type of pizza is a good type of pizza!

 

What are the characteristics of a Neopolitan or Sicilian style pizza?

How did Italian styles of pizza show up in the U.S. and when did they become popular?

What are some iconic U.S. regional pizza styles and what’s their origin story?

What’s your favorite type of pizza?

https://www.seriouseats.com/a-slice-of-heaven-a-history-of-pizza-in-america

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/regional-american-pizza-styles

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/101/types-of-pizza.html

https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-neapolitan-pizza-2708762

https://dc.eater.com/2016/12/14/13883596/jumbo-slice-crawl-dc-pizza-mart-bolis-rankings

https://www.foodandwine.com/tavern-style-sausage-giardiniera-pizza-7964738

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/greatamericanbites/2019/04/03/rhode-island-bakery-pizza-red-strips/3345050002/

https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/tomato-pie/ 

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/grandma-pizza-recipe

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/grandma-pie_n_6342942

https://radio.wpsu.org/2024-01-09/altoona-style-pizza-state-college

https://www.eater.com/2019/4/9/18300994/square-pizza-detroit-style-trend-buddys-emmy-squared-expansion

https://www.widmerscheese.com/product/vac-pack-mild-specialty-brick-14-ounces/

]]>https://researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/e/it-s-a-pizza-party-in-the-usa/researchingtheobvious.podbean.com/7ee8a2b0-3775-36c3-b777-1c65dbb165b0Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:20:00 GMT<p>Who doesn’t like a pizza party!? It may be a classic Italian dish, but there’s no denying that pizza has rooted itself in U.S. food culture and is here to stay! Katie and Emily have been eating pizza together since their college days which means they’ve been talking about the pizzas they grew up with and other regional pizza styles for just as long. In this episode, go back to the beginning-ish of pizza to learn more about the migration of Italian style pizzas and how they have inspired the creation of the many other varieties eaten across the United States today. Round, square, thin, deep dish, hand-tossed, pan, baked, grilled, wood fired, grandma, sheet, jumbo - every type of pizza is a good type of pizza!</p><p> </p><p>What are the characteristics of a Neopolitan or Sicilian style pizza?</p><p>How did Italian styles of pizza show up in the U.S. and when did they become popular?</p><p>What are some iconic U.S. regional pizza styles and what’s their origin story?</p><p>What’s your favorite type of pizza?</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seriouseats.com/a-slice-of-heaven-a-history-of-pizza-in-america" target="_blank">https://www.seriouseats.com/a-slice-of-heaven-a-history-of-pizza-in-america</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/regional-american-pizza-styles" target="_blank">https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/regional-american-pizza-styles</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/101/types-of-pizza.html" target="_blank">https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/101/types-of-pizza.html</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-neapolitan-pizza-2708762" target="_blank">https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-neapolitan-pizza-2708762</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dc.eater.com/2016/12/14/13883596/jumbo-slice-crawl-dc-pizza-mart-bolis-rankings" target="_blank">https://dc.eater.com/2016/12/14/13883596/jumbo-slice-crawl-dc-pizza-mart-bolis-rankings</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/tavern-style-sausage-giardiniera-pizza-7964738" target="_blank">https://www.foodandwine.com/tavern-style-sausage-giardiniera-pizza-7964738</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/greatamericanbites/2019/04/03/rhode-island-bakery-pizza-red-strips/3345050002/" target="_blank">https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/greatamericanbites/2019/04/03/rhode-island-bakery-pizza-red-strips/3345050002/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/tomato-pie/" target="_blank">https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/tomato-pie/</a> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/grandma-pizza-recipe" target="_blank">https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/grandma-pizza-recipe</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/grandma-pie_n_6342942" target="_blank">https://www.huffpost.com/entry/grandma-pie_n_6342942</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://radio.wpsu.org/2024-01-09/altoona-style-pizza-state-college" target="_blank">https://radio.wpsu.org/2024-01-09/altoona-style-pizza-state-college</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eater.com/2019/4/9/18300994/square-pizza-detroit-style-trend-buddys-emmy-squared-expansion" target="_blank">https://www.eater.com/2019/4/9/18300994/square-pizza-detroit-style-trend-buddys-emmy-squared-expansion</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.widmerscheese.com/product/vac-pack-mild-specialty-brick-14-ounces/" target="_blank">https://www.widmerscheese.com/product/vac-pack-mild-specialty-brick-14-ounces/</a></p>no01:06:049It’s a Pizza Party in the USAfull