Mediocre Content Podcast

They're squishy, huggable, and all the right kinds of fun! Today we talk Squishmallows, the stuffie that has a friend in any size, color, and style you could think of. Did we mention they're soft as butter?

Article URLs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66173748

https://cozyrainbow.org/2022/07/07/did-you-know-about-squishmallows/

https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/what-was-the-first-squishmallow

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/at-25-00-these-bacteria-batteries-allow-farmers-to-power-sensing-equipment-with-their-soil/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/endangered-bairds-tapir-calf-born-at-san-diego-zoo-delights-visitors-look/

Today we talk about the slapshots and shutouts women dominated as the Professional Women's Hockey League takes hold from North America all the way to China! Join us as we slice through the history of the women of hockey and their journey to the puck drop for their new 2023-2024 season.

Article URLs:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Ice_Hockey_Federationn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson_Cup https://www.iihf.com/en/static/42596/general_information https://hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_timeline.html

https://www.hhof.com/hockeypedia/womenshockey_earlytrailblazers.html

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/faqs

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/the-professional-womens-hockey-league-pwhl-this-week-15#:~:text=The%20winner%20of%20the%20PWHL,global%20luxury%20jeweler%20Tiffany%20%26%20Co.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/edinburgh-zoo-welcomes-adorable-south-american-deer-fawn-the-size-of-a-bread-loaf-look/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/eating-pomegranates-can-help-alzheimers-patients-alleviate-symptoms-study-says/

Arguably one of the cutest aquatic animals out there, Dolphins are fun loving sea mammals that elicit joy and laughs with their silly antics! Join us as we "jump" into their "flipping" cool history in today's "fin-tastic" pod!

Article URLs:

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/common-bottlenose-dolphin

https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/dolphins

https://www.britannica.com/animal/Simocetus

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fossilized-bones-found-in-australia-identified-as-new-species-of-flying-dinosaur/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thar-be-a-kraken-first-video-footage-of-a-possible-colossal-squid-in-its-own-habitat-captured/

Not a fan of driving over bridges? Me neither but maybe this pod can help you and me become a little more secure by knowing how they're built and what got them started. Join us as we explore the history of bridges and discuss some of the most insane ones out there today!

Article URLs:

http://www.historyofbridges.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_Bridge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong%E2%80%93Zhuhai%E2%80%93Macau_Bridge

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/longest-bridges-in-the-world/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-11-tallest-bridges-in-the-world/ss-AA1nocVG#image=3

https://bestdiplomats.org/largest-bridges-in-the-world/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/5-year-old-boy-becomes-youngest-ever-to-receive-a-bionic-arm-and-is-overjoyed-to-ride-a-scooter-with-2-hands/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-unveil-reusable-sponge-for-soaking-up-marine-oil-spills-even-in-frigid-waters/

From the plastic pools of childhood to watching Olympic swimmers freestyle down the lap lanes, swimming pools are just as fun as they are functional! Today we learn all about their history from luxury to fun but we promise not to splash you.

Article URLs:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/are-public-pools-americas-last-great-communal-spaces https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169531195/swimming-pools-rich-water-shortages

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/a-history-of-womens-swimwear/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/trendy-libraries-of-things-let-you-borrow-all-kinds-of-stuff-rather-than-buying-it/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-temperate-planet-that-could-support-human-life-discovered-in-pisces-constellation-by-uk-scientists/

In today's action packed episode, we talk all things WWE so get your spandex on and lets go! From the fights, to the costumes, to the crazy characters, delve into a world where the chair is indeed a great weapon option.

Article URLs:

https://www.wwe.com/classics/history-of-wwe

https://www.espn.com/professional-wrestling/story/_/id/39378068/wrestlerank-2024-ranking-best-pro-wrestlers-60-1-wwe-aew-njpw-more

We're ballin' today! Like actually ballin', as in basket balls ya' know? Anyway, today we sink this pod with nothing but net as we discuss women's basketball. We give ourselves three points for this free throw!

Article URLs:

https://wbhof.com/about/history/

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-womens-basketball-in-america-3528489

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/caitlin-clark-will-earn-a-usd76-535-salary-this-year-the-lowest-paid-nba-player-makes-usd1-1-million/index.html#:~:text=Caitlin%20Clark%2C%20who%20lifted%20women's,137%20times%20more%20than%20Clark

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watching-sports-boosts-well-being-and-improves-your-health-according-to-ground-breaking-research/

Coach Jackie J on tiktok :)

We are so excited to bring you an episode on one of the most lovable cats, no girl, no cat girl? Anyway, today is all about Kitty White, I mean Hello Kitty, and her amazing friends (and lawsuits). Join the fun (and scandals) of the cutest cat franchise!

Article URLs:

https://zenpop.jp/en/blog/post/5231/the-history-of-hello-kitty

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hello-Kitty https://hellokitty.fandom.com/wiki/Hello_Kitty

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/aussie-man-invents-weapon-in-war-against-invasive-asparagus-fern-the-asparagus-assassin/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bumblebees-share-knowledge-like-humans-and-chimpanzees-suggesting-the-hive-mind-is-more-personal/

While we've done an alcohol related pod before this one is more rice than barley, and sometimes even mold! Today we dive into what sake is, how it's made, and what you need to know about how to serve. That's as in serving to guests not a slay. All the same, slay or serve your next sake party by listening to this weeks podcast - pinkies up!

Article URLs:

https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/japanese-sake-history

https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/what-does-sake-taste-like/

https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/how-to-serve-sake/cups-vessels/

https://japansake.or.jp/sake/en/basic/how-to-serve-sake/basic-etiquette/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/french-woman-smashes-previous-world-rope-climbing-record-by-reaching-eiffel-towers-2nd-floor-watch/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/a-teacher-promised-his-1978-class-an-eclipse-party-he-just-hosted-it/

We are bringing back the solar series today with an episode all about the history of the space shuttle! How have we not covered this before? All we've done is talk your ear off about space with no real way of getting there; ridiculous. Today, we fix that, so strap in and hold on tight - we're headed for the count down to blast off!

Article URLs:

https://www.nasa.gov/reference/the-space-shuttle https://www.nasa.gov/space-shuttle/

https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/apollo-11-launch-vehicle-and-spacecraft#:~:text=Traveling%20to%20the%20Moon%20and,an%20American%20on%20the%20Moon.

https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/looking-closer-saturn-v

https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/april-12-1981-launch-of-first-shuttle-mission/

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/british-man-finishes-his-run-across-africa-385-marathons-in-352-days/