Encyclopodia

Let’s look back on the year that was – this is episode 18 of Encyclopodia. It’s 2018!

Summary: 2018 is the two thousand and eighteenth year of the common era, highlights of which included, but were not limited to, the increasing need for cybersecurity, significant discoveries on Mars, and the resurgence of witchcraft and astrology in popular media.

Further Research on cybersecurity: Politico cybersecurity coverage

Further Research on Mars: Science of the Solar System course on Coursera

Further Research on witchcraft and astrology: Tarot for the Wild Soul podcast; Cosmic Cousins podcast; the Serpent Cast; the Witch Wave podcast; Instagram accounts: @TatiannaTarot, theHoodWitch, HouseofHoodoo

Thanks to Eric, Dark Sapiens, and Julia for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow them on social media: www.twitter.com/ericgeller // www.twitter.com/darksapiens // www.twitter.com/zingiber.ji

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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 light the candles for the Festival of Lights – this is episode 17 of Encyclopodia. It’s Hanukkah!

Summary: A winter festival of lights.

Further Research: 1. Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins by Eric A Kimmel 2. Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas by Pamela Ehrenberg

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

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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 to the wrestling arena – this is episode 16 of Encyclopodia. It’s the WWE!

Summary: The pre-eminent professional wrestling entity in the world.

Further Research: 1. WWE Network Streaming Service 2. The Squared Circle by David Shoemaker 3. Andre the Giant documentary on HBO

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

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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 jolly holiday – this is episode 15 of Encyclopodia. It’s Mary Poppins!

Summary: It’s a movie about a magic nanny who comes and fixes a family and the misadventures that happen along the way.

Further Research: 1. Watch Mary Poppins! 2. Watch Saving Mr. Banks 3. Making of Mary Poppins YouTube documentary 4. Watch video about Pamela Travers by Lindsey Ellis called the Revisionist World of Disney

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

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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 back to the Reformation in England – this is episode 14 of Encyclopodia. It’s Anne Boleyn!

Summary: Anne Boleyn is one of the most well recognized English queens of all time but one of the least well known.

Further Research: The Creation of Anne Boleyn by Susan Bordo

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

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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 fire up the telescope and ponder the big questions of the universe – this is episode 13 of Encyclopodia. It’s cosmology!

Summary: Cosmology is the study of the origins of the universe and how it has evolved since then.

Further Research: Cosmos by Carl Sagan – the TV series or the book.

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

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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 pick a tune out of the jukebox – this is episode 12 of Encyclopodia. It’s the Beatles’ White Album!

Summary: A beautiful, chaotic, weird, perfect mess.

Further Research: Just listen to the White Album! Also, take out a loan and then check out the super deluxe 50th anniversary edition of the White Album.

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

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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

This is episode 11 of encyclopodia. It’s Congenital Heart and Organ Conditons!

Summary: Congenital heart and organ conditions are conditions you are born with and you may not even know you have until the doctors tell you about it.

Further Research: MedlinePlus or just good old fashioned Google.

Thanks to Nick for being my guest on this episode of Encyclopodia. Be sure to follow Nick on twitter (www.twitter.com/snarkcast1)!

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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 witness the fall of the Roman Empire for episode 10. It’s Daily Life during the Late Roman Empire!

Summary: It was a time when people thought things would proceed the way they always had and they didn’t realize the world was changing around them until it was too late.

Further Research: The World of Late Antiquity by Peter Brown

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

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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 experience a magical transformation for episode 9. It’s Magical Girl Anime!

Summary: Pretty girls save the world!

Further Research: Find a friend who is an anime fan and ask them for recommendations and watch the shows together!

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

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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