How Did We Get Here?

How Did We Get Here?

By Justin and Branden ReyesHistory
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  • 54. Bonus Marvel Talk

    Yes, we are talking Marvel (MCU) again! Yes, we were unable to complete our actual episode. No, we are not abandoning that episode; it will come out next week. 

    Sometimes life gets busy and we fall a bit behind, but we still wanted to get you an episode. With San Diego Comic-Con just passing we have a lot of new MCU information to talk about, so we decided to pivot to that this week, and get back on track next week. We will be back to our full MCU timeline sometime in October or November, and if you want more Marvel talk we have 7 past episodes for you. We also have some TikTok videos @brandenbro94 and @justareyes8

    We also have those videos on our Instagram @justareyes, @brandenbro94, and @howdidwepod. You can also visit justareyes.com to find more content. 

    Email us with any questions, or if there is a topic you want us to cover, at [email protected]

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for providing the theme song, and thank you Oceasoutdoors.com for sponsoring the show. 

    1 hr 40 min
  • 53. Let's Talk LDS pt. 1

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints is an interesting topic. Growing up in a community with heavy LDS influence has led us to hear many things about the church before we were old enough to understand what any of it meant.

    Now we are old enough to dive in and understand the history of the Church. We are also old enough to not hold that history against those that are a part of today's iteration of the LDS Church. Mormonism can be a tough topic to handle, but we give our best shot and we hope you enjoy it.

    Next week we will jump back into Mormonism and the LDS Church as we talk about our own thoughts on the history of the church and what it is today. We will also talk about more extreme offshoots like the FLDS (Fundamentalists) and more beyond that. 

    If we got anything wrong, or there was something we missed, or if you feel we misrepresented parts of this topic please feel free to let us know. We in no way claim to be the end all be all, or to understand everything. We are more than willing to have an open discussion and would love to learn something new. We are on a constant hunt to improve ourselves, so send in any and all questions and comments. 

    Thank you Oceas for sponsoring this episode. Visit oceasoutdoors.com today in order to find the world's greatest waterproof blanket.

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for providing the theme music. We love all your music, and everyone should go find and listen to it. 

    Follow us on IG and TikTok @howdidwepod, or email us at [email protected]

    1 hr 39 min
  • 52. Backpacks

    We are back, and ready to talk backpacks!

    This episode is special because it opens with episode 1 of "Light Skies" called 'Barry's got a new bag!' We are so excited to start this journey and hope you like the first episode. It will be a work in progress to start, but we are excited about the potential here. We are really interested in what you think, so please let us know!

    You can email us at [email protected] or leave your message in a written review on Apple Podcast

    You can also find us on Social Media @howdidwepod on IG and TikTok, @brandenbro94 on IG and TikTok, and @justareyes on TikTok

    Visit Justareyes.com to find all things Justareyes Media including Justin's new show with his wife (Gabriella) and Daughter (Scarlett)! It is called House of Mouse and they discuss all things Disneyland

    Thank you Oceas for sponsoring us once again. Visit oceasoutdoors.com today you will not regret it.

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for the theme song; as always please go find his music because it is awesome. 

    1 hr 33 min
  • 51. GLUTTEENNN!!!!

    What the hell is gluten? Is it bad?! Is it going to kill you?!?!? Short answer....maybe.

    Gluten is not a catch-all for bad food or gut issues, but it can cause gut issues for certain people. The answer to our gluten questions is of course complicated.

    Truthfully, most people don't have celiac issues; however, being conscious of your body and how it reacts to certain foods is always a great idea. If you are curious about what foods your body can, or cannot, handle we would recommend keeping a food journal. We would also highly recommend talking to a professional dietitian, nutritionist, or your regular doctor. 

    The information in this episode was fascinating for us to dig into, and we hope that you enjoy it. 

    Find us on Social Media: @howdidwepod on IG and TikTok

    Branden on SM: @brandenbro94 on IG and TikTok

    Justin on SM: @justareyes on IG

    Visit justareyes.com for more content from Justareyes Media. 

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for providing the Theme Song. Please check out his music today!

    Thank you Oceas for sponsoring the show and providing us with the best waterproof blanket on the market. Visit Oceasoutdoors.com for these backpacks and other amazing products. 

    1 hr 39 min
  • 50. Raising the Bars
    The history of drinking? For the 50th? Yes, of course. Why do people drink, and why did people want that to stop? Let's talk bars, speakeasies, and prohibition.
    Our older brother Brysen stops in to help us celebrate our 50th episode, and we hope you enjoy this run we've been on. This show has been a joy to put together, and we are nowhere close to stopping. 
    Thank you Oceas for providing us with amazing backpacks and waterproof blankets. Please visit oceasoutdoors.com today!
    Thank you Isaac LeSage for the theme song. His music is great, and you should for sure check it out. 
    Visit justareyes.com for more Justareyes Media
    Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @howdidwepod
    Follow Branden @brandenbro94 on IG, TikTok and twitter
    Folllow Justin @justareyes on IG
    2 hr 10 min
  • 49. Ice Cream

    We are back with another episode! Going back-to-back for the first time in a while as we prep for our 50th episode!

    Thank you all for the support that we have received thus far it has really meant a lot to us. Please continue to tell your friends and family about the show. Please, if you can, leave a written review as well; they help to grow the show.

    This episode is a shorter episode, but there is still plenty to talk about. Ice Cream has a hard-to-find history, but your family ice cream brands do now. Ben & Jerry's, Baskin Robbins and Dairy Queen are well known, but the history of these brands might not be. Sit down and enjoy as we tell you the story of Ice Cream.

    Follow us on TikTok and IG @howdidwepod

    Follow Branden on IG and TikTok @Brandenbro94

    And follow Justin on IG @justareyes

    You can find all things Justareyes Media at justareyes.com

    You can also email us at [email protected]

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for providing the theme music; find his music anywhere you listen.

    Thank you Oceas for once again sponsoring this episode. Visit oceasoutdoors.com today!

    1 hr 15 min
  • 48 - Fast & Foodius (The History of Fast Food)

    Like most other topics we cover, this could have been a series. There is so much fast food out there now, and many of the chains have a fun history. Do we cover all of them? No. Do we cover most of them? Ehhh.

    Chains covered in this episode include McDonald's, Chipotle, Domino's, and the history of Yum! (Taco Bell, KFC, and others). We also cover how Fast Food became a thing. There was a lot to cover so we hope that we did you proud.

    Buckle in, check to make sure that your order is right, and join us on this journey through the Fast Food industry.

    Follow us on Social Media: @howdidwepod on IG and TikTok

    Follow Branden: @brandenbro94 on IG and TikTok

    Follow Justin: @justareyes on IG and YouTube

    You can also visit justareyes.com to find all things Justareyes Media, or email us at [email protected] to let us know what you think. You can also let us know if there is a topic that you like to hear us cover.

    If you visit our Anchor page you can donate to the show, and leave us voice messages.

    Please leave us written reviews on Apple Podcast and Spotify they help to grow the show.

    Thank you Oceas for sponsoring the show! Visit oceasoutdoors.com today for the world's best waterproof blanket.

    Thank you to the Ultra Talented Isaac LeSage for providing the Theme Song. It is awesome, and so is the rest of his music.

    2 hr 32 min
  • 47 - Water We Talkin' About
    Let's get wet and wild!
    That right we are talking about the importance of water, and the history of humans treating it. How did we find out how important it is? When did we start filtering it so that we don't die? Water born diseases have long plagued humans, and in some Country they still struggle with such problems. Still humans as a whole have found a way to treat and distribute water safely. 
    As many hope to provide better water for all Branden and Justin hope to provide the way in which those many will go about providing better water. Who's more important? We'll let you guys decide.
    Follow us on IG and TikTok @howdidwepod. 
    Follow Branden IG, TikTok and Twitch @Brandenbro94. 
    Follow Justin on IG @justareyes. YouTube Justareyes Media, or visit justareyes.com to find all of our content.
    Thank you Isaac LeSage for the amazing theme music.
    Thank you Oceas for sponsoring this episode. Visit oceasoutdoors.com to find the greatest waterproof blanket in history. They also have a backpack that is super awesome. Please do yourself a favor and check it out.
    1 hr 43 min
  • 46. Rockin' Rollercoasters

    We are back, and talking rollercoasters. The last episode we covered Theme Parks, and we wanted to continue that fun by learning about the rides. Theme parks and amusement parks are awesome and the rides are a big reason why.

    Rollercoasters are well known, but do you know how they work? Well you will now. Do you know how many there are? hopefully you do now. We don't just talking about the popular parks (Disneyland, DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Knott's Berry Farm and Europa Park) but we cover rides you've probably never heard of...unless you live in Sandusky, Ohio.

    There is so much more information that we could cover in just two episodes, but we did our best covering the most important aspects of the parks and the rides. Let us know what you think by emailing us [email protected] or visit justareyes.com.

    Follow us on social media @howdidwepod on Instagram and TikTok. Follow Branden @Brandenbro94 on Instagram and TikTok. Follow Justin @justareyes on Instagram.

    Thank you Isaac LeSage for the theme song. He is amazing and you should listen to his music.

    Thank you ocaesoutdoors.com for the providing us with the best waterproof blanket in the history of anything. Visit them and get yours today.

    1 hr 29 min
  • 45 - Theme Parks

    Who doesn't love a good amusement, or theme, park?! They are awesome, but how did they get here? Who thought it would be a good idea to mixed a bunch of greasy food with a crowd of people and rides designed to make your stomach turn? We decided to take a deep dive for you and find the answers. So Step right up and enjoy this ride through the history of Theme Parks.

    In this episode we will learn about a number of parks like DisneyLand and Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott's Berry Farm, the many parks that resided in Coney Island, and many more. We did not realize the amount of parks that existed, or that parks had been around since the 1500s. Now of course the definition of 'Amusement Park' can be murky it its early history, but the fact remains that parks have been around much longer than we previously thought.

    We hope you enjoy this episode, and if there is more you would like to learn please let us know. Also, if there is something you would like to add feel free to reach out to us as well. Email us [email protected] or follow us on our socials:

    • @howdidwepod on IG and TikTok for the show
    • @brandenbro94 on IG and TikTok for Branden
    • @justareyes or justareyes.com for Justin
    • Please subscribe and if you could please leave a written review it would help out a lot. 

      Thank you Isaac LeSage for the Theme music. You are awesome, and everyone should take some time to check out the rest of your music.

      Thank you Oceas as always for sponsoring this episode. Visit oceasoutdoors.com today to find the greatest waterproof blanket that you didn't know you needed. 

      2 hr 9 min

    About How Did We Get Here?

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    Join brothers, Justin and Branden, as we take a journey through the history of the everyday. We want to know how we got here as a society, and how the world around us has been spaped. Who is…