Is it a bird? Is it a plane? IT’S HOOTERS AIR, the short-lived airline brought to you by the company that coined the term “breastaurant.” Operating from 2003-2006, Hooters Air sought to capitalize on a struggling post-9/11 airline industry, but were grounded by the oil price surges due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Join Claire and Brendan as they tell the story of Hooters Air and discuss how the defunct airline could’ve kept its wings. You don’t want to miss this one, it’s a hoot. 

Sections

0:00 - Intro

1:37 - The history of Hooters Air

5:53 - What was the Hooters Air experience?

20:56 - Why is Claire obsessed with Hooters?

44:10 - The fall of Hooters Air

53:38 - Debrief

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Hooters 1st commercial

Hooters Air commercial

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In 1977, Voyager 1 and 2 were sent on a journey through our solar system and beyond our home star. Aboard is The Golden Record, a compilation of sounds and images from Earth encoded on four metal disks illustrating the story of humanity. This week, Claire and Brendan discuss what’s included in The Golden Record, and how we would approach sharing our story with music through a 90-minute compilation. 

Sections

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - What is the Golden Record?

25:53 - What’s on the Golden Record?

50:06 - What music is on the Golden Record?

1:02:10 - What would Claire and Brendan put on their Golden Record?

1:07:35 - Debrief

Links

The Golden Record - NASA

116 Photos on the Golden Record - Vox

Making the Golden Record - NASA

25 Songs on the Golden Record - YouTube

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There are some questions that Google can’t answer, like why does envelope glue taste sweet? Or, how do you get that pumpkin smell into a candle? Join us as we take on unsearchable questions with the help of everyone’s favorite learning tool, Kahoot.

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What is magic? What powers determine whether magic is good or bad ? As Halloween imminently approaches, Brendan and Claire dive into magic's cultural and geographical origins, along with society's mystical fascination with wizards. However, not all magical beings have been awarded the same legacies, which sparks the question: why is there a cultural distinction between wizards and witches?

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00:00 - Welcome

02:35 - What are wizards?

07:45 - Where do wizards come from?

26:54 - How have wizards changed?

40:41 - Why are wizards and witches different?

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History of Magic: https://www.britannica.com/topic/magic-supernatural-phenomenon/History-of-magic-in-Western-worldviews

Sorcery, Magic, Witchcraft, and Divination: https://www.britannica.com/topic/sorceryWhite Wizard Male

Privilege: https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/tag/wizard/

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In her latest act as Queen of all Media, Oprah created the People’s Fund of Maui and pledged $10 million to support the wildfire victims in Lahaina. Oprah’s act of charity quickly turned into a multi-media apology tour as she tried to confront her criticisms. Despite this effort, it appears that the social divide between billionaire-Oprah and working-class Americans might be too big to overcome. 

Sections

00:00 - Intro

02:22 - Oprah and the Maui wildfires

30:48 - Discussion/debrief

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This week, the Can I Tell You Something? podcast hops aboard the International Space Station to learn about what it’s like to live in outer space. Join Brendan and Claire as they tackle basic training with some help from astronaut Chris Hadfield (via YouTube).

Check out the videos we watched this episode here!

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Sections

00:00 - Intro

12:58 - Takeoff (introducing the International Space Station)

24:04 - Basic training with Chris Hadfield

50:34 - Landing (debrief with Scott Kelly)

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Welcome to PART 2 of “Speaking With The Trees”, where we expand upon the incredible research behind plant communication (bioacoustics and ultrasonic communication, specifically) and how that changes our assumptions of plants. We ask ourselves three important questions: what makes plants differe nt than animals, when does something become life, and at what point is life entitled to human rights? What are your answers to these questions? Let us know!

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Violinist Thought Experiment: https://ethics.org.au/thought-experiment-the-famous-violinist/

River Rights: https://apnews.com/article/religion-sacred-rivers-new-zealand-86d34a78f5fc662ccd554dd7f578d217#

Universal Human Rights: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

Water Requirements for Cattle: https://beef.unl.edu/water-requirements-for-beef-cattle#:~:text=A%20nonlactating%20cow%20or%20bull,these%20high%20temperature%20environmental%20conditions.

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Sections

00:00 - Welcome

02:52 - What Makes Plants Different Than Animals?

10:35 - When Does Something Become Life?

19:32 - When Can Life Be Entitled to Human Rights?

41:18 - Closing Thoughts 

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This week we learn about the incredible research behind plant communication (bioacoustics and ultrasonic communication, specifically) and how that changes our assumptions of plants. We ask ourselves three important questions: What makes plants different than animals, when does something become life, and at what point is life entitled to human rights? What are your answers to these questions? Let us know!

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Plants Can Talk. Yes, Really. Here’s How: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/plants-can-talk-yes-really-heres-how

What Are Ultrasonics: https://www.britannica.com/science/ultrasonics

Sounds Emitted by Plants: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)00262-3#secsectitle0020

River Rights: https://apnews.com/article/religion-sacred-rivers-new-zealand-86d34a78f5fc662ccd554dd7f578d217#

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Sections

00:00 - Welcome

02:47 - How Plants Talk

34:13 - Plants & Fungi Relationships

41:28 - Confronting our Assumptions 

58:23 - Closing Thoughts 

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This week we take a look into the deceptive and predatory life coaching industry... with special guest "Larry the Life Coach" (distant cousin of infamous TONY ROBBINS).

What are your thoughts on life coaching? Do you have one? Let us know

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TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwFOwyoH-3g

SewerSlide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YqsqJBUfw

The Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2020/05/tony-robbins-next-door-personal-coaches-are-the-new-high-priests-of-self-help/

Buzzfeed Article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/janebradley/tony-robbins-self-help-secrets?bfsource=relatedmanual

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Sections

00:00 - Welcome

02:45 - What is a Life Coach?

24:37 - The Infamous Tony Robbins

57:50 - Closing Thoughts

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In this week’s episode, we offer an honest account of the recent Orca "attacks" on boats off the Iberian Peninsula. From there we discover the truth behind the last Orca in captivity, Tokitae (Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut ), and her avoidable death.

We find that there are many ways to help, both big and small, in becoming an Orca Ally. References can be found below.

Tokitae's Story (longer video included):

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/orca-tokitaes-necropsy-shocks-lummi-nation-as-they-work-to-bring-remains-home/

How to Be an Orca Ally:

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/this-whale-watching-season-be-an-orca-ally/

Cutsie Beluga Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ3sAIEg6OY

Sections

00:00 - Welcome

02:13 - Orca Encounters

34:52 - Tokirtae (Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut)

59:17 - Orca Allyship

1:08:56 - Closing thoughts

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