Encyclopodia

Let’s learn about the history and processes of adopting in the United States. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode!

Summary: A very dark and troubling past has led to a very messy present situation; in other words, it’s complicated.

Further Research Recommendation: The Adoptee Next Door podcast; make adoption a regular part of the conversations you have with family, friends, and loved ones

Thanks to Fawkes and Robyn for being my guests on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow them on instagram (www.instagram.com/fawkes_and_robyn) or check out their website www.fawkesandrobynadopt.com!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s learn about the history and processes of adopting in the United States. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode!

Summary: A very dark and troubling past has led to a very messy present situation; in other words, it’s complicated.

Danny’s Further Research Recommendation: Visit Robyn and Fawkes’ adoption website: www.fawkesandrobynadopt.com

Thanks to Fawkes and Robyn for being my guests on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow them on instagram (www.instagram.com/fawkes_and_robyn)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Awwwwwwww! Let’s swoon at the sight of adorable fluffy floof balls. This is episode 46 of Encyclopodia – it’s hamsters!

Summary: Little round pocket pets that themselves have pockets.

Further Research: Instagram accounts: CaliforniaHamsterAssociation, OntarioHamsters, NationalHamsterCouncil

Thanks to Kate for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Kate on twitter (www.twitter.com/lu_sitania) and be doubly sure to follow Cerberus on Instagram (www.instagram.com/1headcerberus)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Hop into the nearest x-wing and let’s head to a Galaxy Far Far Away. This is episode 45 of Encyclopodia – it’s George Lucas!

Summary: George Lucas is a controversial, disrupting, yet extremely admired artist, filmmaker, philanthropist, collector, father, and writer.

Further Research: George Lucas: A Life by Brian J. Jones; Masters of Cinema: George Lucas by Karina Longworth

Danny’s Further Research Recommendation: By George miniseries by the Skytalkers podcast

Thanks to Charlotte for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Charlotte on twitter (www.twitter.com/crerrity)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s travel back in time to witness the confluence of a diversity of religious groups in Medieval Spain – this is episode 44 of Encyclopodia.

Summary: How people lived in Medieval Spain.

Further Research: The Ornament of the World by Maria Rosa Menocal

Thanks to Jeff for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Jeff on twitter (www.twitter.com/jkcorellia)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s be planeswalker wizards and play cards and have fun. This is episode 43 of Encyclopodia – it’s Magic the Gathering!

Summary: Remember those nerdy kids in middle school who pretended to be wizards playing a dumb card game in the corner of the room? If that’s your only impression of Magic: the Gathering, it’s worth taking a second look because thanks to its ever-evolving themes and gameplay, Magic: the Gathering is the greatest game ever created.

Further Research: Play Magic the Gathering: Arena; play with a friend and buy a Commander deck from your local board game shop

Colossal Dreadmaw Reference card: https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=435335

Which guild are you quiz: https://uquiz.com/quiz/451h8o/what-guild-are-you

Thanks to Walter & Mike for being my guests on this episode of Encyclopodia!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s head to California and check out the tar pits. This is episode 42 of Encyclopodia – try not to get stuck!

Summary: “Tar pits” is a misleading term because what tar pits is actually referring to is a natural asphalt lake that creatures and plant particles and seeds and all kinds of stuff have been trapped in for thousands of years.

Further Research: La Brea Tar Pits website – research section

Thanks to Jess for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Jess on twitter (www.twitter.com/spacejessss)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s explore endless alternate realities – this is episode 41 of Encyclopodia. It’s the Many-Worlds Interpretation!

Summary: One of many possible explanations for the behavior of quantum particles that also can double as a belief system.

Further Research: Community, season 3, episode 4: Remedial Chaos Theory; Dr. Quantum’s Double Slit Experiment Explanation Video

Thanks to Mike for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Mike on twitter (www.twitter.com/notheotherleft and www.twitter.com/eleventhirtyate)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s go on a video game adventure – this is episode 40 of Encyclopodia. It’s the Legend of Zelda!

Summary: An adventure through the worst series of reincarnations ever.

Further Research: Dark Horse Comics’ Hyrule Historia

Thanks to Matt for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Matt on twitter (www.twitter.com/mapplebee7567)!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate

Let’s pay attention to everything happening around us – this is episode 39 of Encyclopodia. It’s awareness!

Summary: The ability to hear information and use it later.

Further Research: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

Meditation apps: Headspace or Insight Timer

Thanks to Chad for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia!

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The Encyclopodia theme music is Bach’s Concerto for 2 Violins, adapted by Val. Check her out at www.soundcloud.com/valerate