Basically an Expert

Basically an Expert

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Basically an Expert episodes

  • Basically an Ultramarine
    Whether you're in it for the lore or for Henry Cavill, Warhammer has something for everyone! Don't know what that is? Imagine Transformers meets 300 while listening to Yasha fill you in on everything from the backstory to the show(s?!) to how the heck Henry Cavill is involved.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Basically an Embroiderer
    From the Ancient Egytpians to the Ancient Greeks, the Ancient Persians, India, China, to East Africa - embroidery and needlework may differ in the common patterns and fabrics but, they had one thing in common, they were eeeeeverywhere! How did embroidery go from King Tut to King Henry? And how did the once highly esteemed art form become associated with frivolity and "arts and crafts"?? And on that note, why is arts and crafts associated with kids and silliness?! On this episode we answer these questions and more as we dive in to the world-wide web of embroidery.

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    20 min
  • Basically a Pole Dancer

    Episode six is episode sexxxyy because we're talking with my girl, Kamille Washington, about pole dancing! Come join the pink pony club as we talk about spinning around a pole, wearing cute outfits, doing handstands (?!), and why we keep on dancing.


    Listen now to learn more and follow the show on instagram @basicallyanexpert

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    54 min
  • Basically the Parable of the Sower
    We're back! In this episode, Liz and I are talking about Octavia Butler's masterpiece: Parable of the Sower! This book was written over 50 years ago and is... spot on for a lot of things going on the world today?! Why is the government of a failing nation focusing on space exploration? Why are some people apathetic and others hyper-empathetic? Do people still have sexual appetites in times of crisis? Obviously Butler is a queen and Liz and I talk all about these questions and more while giggling for an hour straight.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Basically a Mechanic
    If you own a car, have ever been overcharged after an oil change, or have to call for backup to get new tires - this is the episode for you! Adriana is teaching me how to take care of a car and how to avoid getting ripped off...again...

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    51 min
  • Basically a Sociopath
    I read (listened to) Dr. Patrick Gagne's book "Sociopath" and I'm obsessed! I think the book is SO good, the subject of sociopathy is SO fascinating, and I learned SO much... I just really want to go through the book, say my favorite parts, and gush over the author. Listen here to my little book club and then go listen to the book yourself because there's no way I'll do it justice in an hour.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Basically a Biospherian
    Episode 2 of season 3 and we're back with one of our favorite guests, Anna Bissonett! I'm catching Anna up on the weirdest experiment I've ever heard about - 8 people were put in a sealed "mini Earth" called Biosphere 2 in the 90's to prepare humanity for life in outer space... what happened in the 2 years that followed? Here's a hint: 80 fingers went in, 79 fingers came out. Listen now to learn more and follow the show on instagram @basicallyanexpert

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Basically a Grandmaster

    This week, we're talking about the complex but hilarious (?) world of chess with Mane Williams! There's more to the game than meets the eye and, dare I say, there may be such a thing as too much chess... Listen to learn just how complex the game is, how you can get better, and how to finish a chess match in under 5 minutes!


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    1 hr
  • Basically a Freediver
    I'm sunburnt, dead tired, and my ear is full of water... but I completed my Freediving Certification!! Since I'm basically an expert now I figured I'd share my enthusiasm for the sport, talk about cool diving peoples around the world, tell you about my PRs, and of course get into how it can possibly be that some people can hold their breath for over 10 minutes!!

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    47 min
  • Basically the Mandela Effect
    Do you know how and when Nelson Mandela died? Most people think they do and are completely wrong, leading to a worldwide phenomenon known as the Mandela effect. This phenomenon doesn't just include Nelson Mandela, there are things we interact with every day that are also completely misremembered by the majority of people! Listen to me and my bestie, Anesha Rao, talk about some examples, what's causing these mass memory faults, and how (or if?!) we can prevent them!

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    59 min

About Basically an Expert

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Vic wants to talk to people about things they're passionate about - everyone is basically an expert to her but certainly, under no circumstances ACTUALLY an expert at all.

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