Mediocre Content Podcast

Mediocre Content Podcast

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Mediocre Content Podcast episodes

  • Episode 54: The Wonder of Taj Mahal

    With some many amazing monuments and places around the world, we couldn't not discuss one of the greats: Taj Mahal! Today we learn the history and wonder of this amazing masterpiece including what you can do to see it all for yourself.

    Article URLs:

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/taj-mahal

    https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/252/

    https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/history-of-the-taj-mahal.aspx

    https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/ip-at-work/2022/japanese-robotics.html

    58 min
  • Episode 53: A Wall, A Great Wall Even

    We are taking it back to High School World History class today to discuss the one, the only, Great Wall of China! Rediscover what you used to know about this massive, man-made project; the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    Article URLs:

    https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-china/great-wall-of-china

    https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/facts/

    https://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/current-situation-of-the-great-wall.htm

    https://www.positive.news/society/tilos-the-worlds-first-zero-waste-island/

    https://www.positive.news/environment/spains-latest-weapon-against-wildfires-wild-horses/

    49 min
  • Episode 52: I Didn't Know it Was TeQUILa
    Whether you're throwing it back at a college dorm or owning a club dancefloor, we've all been there; ya know, passed out on the floor? When you wake up the next day, you're going to wish you'd listened to this pod. Join us as we discussing the best of the best hangover foods - and yes we WILL hold your hair.Article URLs:https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/12/hangover-cures-around-the-world https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/hangover-food-drink-cures-world/index.html https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326506#what-to-avoidhttps://www.gov.wales/wales-leads-way-snares-and-glue-traps-total-banhttps://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_4581https://iapp.org/news/a/california-governor-signs-ca-delete-act-into-law/#:~:text=California%20added%20another%20legal%20arrow,Newsom%20to%20sign%20the%20bill.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 51: Majestic Sea Flap Flaps
    This may be too soon as many still mourn the loss of one of the best animal enthusiasts in the world but today, we are talking sting rays! Join us as we discuss the different kinds of these underwater, bird-like fish that glide within seas across the globe.Article URLs:https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Stingray https://www.subdiversion.es/en/species/vertebrates/elasmobranchs/stingrays/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/spotted-eagle-ray/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/giant-manta-ray/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/southern-stingray/ https://oceana.org/marine-life/cownose-ray/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dominos-unveils-new-emergency-pizza-program-sending-one-free-medium-pizza-when-you-need-it-most/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-prove-gingers-are-totally-normal-having-been-around-for-millions-of-years-in-other-species/
    1 hr
  • Episode 50: Take It From the Top!
    It's hard to believe we are a year in and 50 episodes deep into this VERY mediocre podcast but here we are! Today we talk about a year of fun, laughter, and of course, mediocrity - Cheers to you and the MCP fam!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 49: The Votes Are In
    Voting is upon us in this upcoming year - the biggest of voting for the Untied States in most citizens' eyes - and we are here to prepare you by giving you an overview of what is called the electoral college! Learn exactly how your vote keeps this democratic cog turning and maybe some interesting suggestions on how it could even be improved.Article URLs:https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/about https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/electors#selection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468 https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5193/MIT-039-s-Breakthrough-Ocean-Water-Transformed-Into-Affordable-Freshwater#:~:text=MIT's%20Breakthrough%3A%20Ocean%20Water%20Transformed%20Into%20Affordable%20Freshwater,-October%208%2C%202023&text=Engineers%20from%20MIT%20and%20China,and%20fueled%20by%20solar%20energy.https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5195/Billionaire-Manages-To-Give-Away-His-Entire-Fortune-During-His-Lifetime
    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 48: Fright Night
    Today we dive into some of the origins of Halloween's most popular ghouls that walk the night! Join us as we talk about, mummies, werewolves, and creepy clowns to get that chill down your spine.Article URLs:https://www.history.com/news/halloween-folk-legends
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 47: Tick Tock Goes the Clock
    Whats time is it?! Mountain clock time! Yes you did read that correctly. Today we learn all about the massive clock being built in Texas by Jeff Basos made for 10,000 years in the future. Will time stand still or feel like an eternity during this weeks pod? Listen now before time runs out!Article URLs:https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/jeff-bezos-will-soon-brings-us-a-10000-year-clock-inside-a-mountain https://longnow.org/clock/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/farmers-show-off-mammoth-produce-at-county-fair-headlined-by-1300-lbs-pumpkin/
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 46: Ain't No Bullwinkle
    It's getting colder here in the northern hemisphere (or at least we are manifesting it so it counts). That means it's time to talk all things chilly and what better way to start than talking about the biggest winter deer around: the Moose! Today we discuss moose history, behavior, and athletics and make all the boy moose go WAH (if you don't get that reference please go watch the Princess Diaries and then come back).Article URLs:https://www.britannica.com/animal/moose-mammal https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm%3Fadfg%3Dlivewith.aggressivemoose#:~:text=Moose%20are%20not%20normally%20aggressive,them%20too%20closely%20for%20safety. https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-020-07208-3 https://www.treehugger.com/moose-facts-5074548 https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/moose1.pdfhttps://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/florida-is-now-adding-more-solar-power-than-any-other-state#:~:text=The%20Sunshine%20State%20connected%202,Solar%20Energy%20Industries%20Association%20and
    48 min
  • Episode 45: At Your Convenience
    From 7-Eleven to Bucee's this pod is all about the convenience of the convenience store. Listen along and share with us your favorite gas station food but only if its convenient for you!Article URLs:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-01/a-brief-history-of-the-24-hour-convenience-storehttps://www.cspdailynews.com/top-202-convenience-stores-2023 https://www.convenience.org/About-NACS/https://theweek.com/life/good-news/1026096/good-news-dog-hero
    1 hr 7 min

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