How many hobbies do you have? Is it a hobby, or a hustle? Why should we have hobbies? Mike Hewitt has so many hobbies, he's tried just about all of them. Join us as we explore how hobbies positively impact our lives in this episode of Amusing Minds.

You have a great idea, but what do you do next? Brainstorm! In this episode we talk to Jay Sparks, a game designer, bartender, and the guy that entrepreneurs go to for some great brainstorming. Also, we ponder the benefits of turning entire walls into whiteboards.

Fan fiction, fan theories, and head canon are all different ways we can express our individual creativity around a fandom. What drives us to make up new stories within established universes? Why do we become so obsessed over theories about answers to questions left by the creators of a film or tv series? Jashin Lin has written fan fiction and been involved with the community for years. She shares with Ben and Rodney her experiences and wisdom when it comes to head canon. 

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Is it a wild conspiracy theory, or a new philosophy? Charlie Geiser has a unique perspective on the origin of everything, and he came by Amusing Minds to share with us the Rule of 7. Religion, the human soul, sentient energy, and a theory about ghosts and time travel are all explored in this extra deep episode of Amusing Minds.

Have you ever gotten into a heated discussion online? Did it end positively or negatively? In this episode, we share our experiences and learn how to be better listeners (even if you're reading comments online). 

Travis Buck knows some weird stories from history. In this episode, he recounts the tale of the first (and last) sandwich in space. How it happened, who was involved, and more are discussed. We even imagine what we would bring into space if we could smuggle food aboard a shuttle.

Kate from Children of Proteus brings us some fish facts and the origin of her funny voices!

Have you ever caught yourself staring at someone? Does it make you weird if you purposely watch people? What can we learn when observing others? Listen and learn with us as we delve into the topic of people watching.