For our Season 1 finale, we decided to visit a topic that has become near and dear to our hearts: the Eurovision Song Contest. If you didn't get the chance to watch this year's competition, have no fear--Julia and Lauren will give you the highlights and remind you why this is worth watching year after year. [And let us know which country would have gotten your twelve points in 2021!]

You may consider some of our episodes to be vanity projects, but this one takes the cake, friends. Today, Lauren gently guides you through some of her favorite famous Canadian musicians and songs in a non-comprehensive review of Border Faves. Later, take a quiz on some other things Canada is famous for!

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[Music: 1) Jann Arden, "Good Mother," 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Gore Vidal called her "the last of Henry James’s transatlantic heroines--Daisy Miller with rather more balls." This week, learn all about the American heiress and celebrated art collector Peggy Guggenheim [along with a lot of terrific 20th century art-world gossip]. Later, enjoy a quiz called "Start of This Century"!

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[Music: 1) Krisma, "Peggy Guggenheim," 1980; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

You've seen the pumpkins, the infinity nets, even maybe the mirrored rooms, but do you know the real Yayoi Kusama? We'll examine the Japanese artist's life, art, and influence on today's episode. Later, take a quiz called "Queen of 'Dots,'" a quiz about women named Dorothy!

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[Music: 1) Frank Sinatra, "Polka Dots and Moonbeams," 1940; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

The RUMOURS are true. Today, we get into the beautiful, messy, dramatic, complex story of everyone's mum's favorite late-1970s band: Fleetwood Mac. Get the dish on Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and magical witchy godmother Stevie Nicks while reminiscing about the band's incredible chemistry and musical output. Later, enjoy a quiz called "The Chain"!

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[Music: 1) Fleetwood Mac, "Never Going Back Again," 1977; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Have you ever wanted to learn more about our nervous system, but didn't know where to begin? You're in luck, because today's episode information is provided by a genuine neuroscientist! Get comfortable with your brain meat [and learn about some of the incredible scientists who won Nobel prizes for their research on the nervous system]. Later, take a quiz entitled "My Mom Said Watching TV Would Melt My Brain"!

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[Music: 1) Pinky & The Brain, "The Brainstem," written by Tom Minton, 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

After a long hiatus, we head back to Civics class for a lesson all about the Supreme Court. Learn about the history [and current state] of SCOTUS, how a case reaches their courtroom, and of course, notable landmark cases. Later, enjoy "The Case of the Mysterious Podcast Quiz!"

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[Music: 1) The Supremes, "You Can't Hurry Love," 1966; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Everybody loves a diamond--but what about the other gems that may not get as much attention? Today, learn all about semiprecious stones and their incredible history and uses. Later, take a quiz on Things That Used to be Rare!

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[Music: 1) GEM feat. Elaskia, "Rich Girl," 2017; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

It's an Art World Grudge Match!

In this corner: With more than four decades' experience, a Turner Prize, and a knighthood-- British-Indian artist Sir Anish Kapoor! And in this corner: The much younger, positive pop artist championing mental health and social justice causes-- English artist Stuart Semple! Who will prevail? Who will provoke the ire of the masses? Who will come across as our hero? Find out now! [And later, take a quiz called "Home or Away"!]

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[Music: 1) OK Go for Sesame Street, "Three Primary Colors," 2012; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

Hello, and welcome to Mister Information– an offshoot trivia podcast for gents [and ladies] who kind of enjoy trivia but also sticking it to annoying teams at pub quiz.  In this very special episode, it's Throwback Thursday as Steve and Josh discuss defunct audio/video formats and TV from before they were born. Also, enjoy another episode of "In the Not-Too-Distant Past-Perfect", and a quiz on vaccines and TV theme songs.

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[Music: 1) Donny Hathaway, "And Then There's Maude," 1972 ; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]