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  • Laura Marx is Her Own Person

    We talk about cookies and milk(?) before moving on to Marxists.

    Kerry Fact https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaron 

    Jessie Fact
    http://www.breastmilkjewelry.com

    Random Topics
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Lafargue 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Marx 

    Homework
    Edit the Laura Marx Lafargue wiki to make it ABOUT HER

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    Theme by Engelwood 
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    43 min
  • Spies! Spies Everywhere!

    Shownotes for Spies! Spies Everywhere!

    Kerry Fact 
    https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/jul/09/hemingway-failed-kgb-spy Was Hemingway a KGB spy? 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway Ernest Hemingway

    Jessie Fact 
    http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/photos-man-escapes-african-desert-doom-turns-wrecked-car-Diy-motorcycle-article-1.1107099  This bonehead stranded himself in the desert when he could have walked a few hours to the next town.

    Random Topics 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Manning_(spy) Henry Manning was a spy in the exiled court of Charles II at Cologne and Brussels. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thurloe John Thurloe (June 1616 – 21 February 1668) was a secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England and spymaster for Oliver Cromwell. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protectorate The Protectorate was the period during the Commonwealth (or, to monarchists, the Interregnum) when England (which at that time included Wales), Ireland and Scotland were governed by a Lord Protector. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lieuwe_van_Aitzema Lieuwe (Leo) van Aitzema (19 November 1600 – 23 February 1669) was a Dutch historian, diplomat, bon viveur, philanderer and spy. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morland Sir Samuel Morland, 1st Baronet (1625 – 30 December 1695), or Moreland, was an English academic, diplomat, spy, inventor and mathematician of the 17th century, a polymath credited with early developments in relation to computing, hydraulics and steam power. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealed_Knot The Sealed Knot was a secret Royalist association which plotted for the Restoration of the Monarchy during the English Interregnum. 
    http://www.angelfire.com/me3/lilam/dutch.html 50 Things I hate about Dutch people 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfvxTyFJOiU Boss Baby

    Homework
    Give us cool Latin titles
    Watch Legion

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    46 min
  • Loyalists and poets

    Shownotes for Loyalists and Poets

    Episode link: http://shoutengine.com/RandomSampling/loyalists-and-poets-33382

    Kerry Fact 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-time_pad The one-time pad (OTP) is an encryption technique that cannot be cracked. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_arithmetic  Modular arithmetic is a system of arithmetic for integers, where numbers "wrap around" upon reaching a certain value.

    Jessie Fact 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyQQZwzJ-V8 Cute elephants are cute.

    Random Topics 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muckshaw_Ponds Muckshaw Ponds, in Fredon Township, New Jersey, are home to the Revolutionary War hideout of Lieutenant James Moody. Moody, a local legend, was a Loyalist recruiter who combed the Delaware River corridor and hid in limestone caves near Muckshaw Pond (the caves are on private property) so he could raid local farms. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Moody_(loyalist)  (c.?1744 – April 6, 1809) was a loyalist volunteer during the American Revolution who became a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:1809_deaths  People who died in 1809.  
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Cooper_(judge) William Cooper (December 2, 1754 – December 22, 1809) was an American merchant, land speculator and developer, the founder of Cooperstown, New York. He was the father of James Fenimore Cooper, who became a noted writer of historical novels related to the New York frontier and a person who died in 1809. 
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Seward Anna Seward (12 December 1742 – 25 March 1809) was a long-eighteenth-century English Romantic poet, often called the Swan of Lichfield.

    Homework
    Find James Moody’s traitor gold
    Decipher the code:  https://www.facebook.com/randomsamplingpodcast/posts/1491824114162377

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    43 min
  • Deep Dive: Numbers Stations

    This is a deep dive episode requested by Patreon supporter Aaron Lyttle

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbers_station A numbers station is a shortwave radio station characterized by broadcasts of formatted numbers, which are believed to be addressed to intelligence officers operating in foreign countries.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interval_signal An interval signal, or tuning signal, is a characteristic sound or musical phrase used in international broadcasting and by some domestic broadcasters, played before commencement or during breaks in transmission.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-time_pad In cryptography, the one-time pad (OTP) is an encryption technique that cannot be cracked, but requires the use of a one-time pre-shared key the same size as the message being sent.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiunRkXHP3g Wilco - Poor Places
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT-T_m0s6jE Mysterious Number Station Recording
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OMzowvBx5k New Unknown Number Station ("Iron Man")
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnXPqUU6fI0 1_06: The Lincolnshire Poacher
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUQUD3IMbb4 1_01: The Swedish Rhapsody
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GjT4V_apdI Achtung! Swedish Rhapsody Number Station with creepy doll
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwcokX7Fc8E 1_11: 5 Note Version Czech Lady
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xfc4LjKi1w 1_16: Attencion 3 Finals
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Five The Cuban Five, are five Cuban intelligence officers who were arrested in September 1998 and later convicted in Miami of conspiracy to commit espionage, conspiracy to commit murder, acting as an agent of a foreign government, and other illegal activities in the United States.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Numbers_Station Movie

    How to make a number station https://linuxcoffee.com/numbers/

    Homework
    Decipher the code
    http://shoutengine.com/RandomSampling/daisy-numbers-station-recording-33076
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aZZpY2pQvcJcZCD5jwXgyQWSGmSJ9qh8xxHmrVhrZBk/edit?usp=sharing

     

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    46 min
  • Jessie's berhday!

    Shownotes for Jessie’s Berhday!

    Episode link: http://shoutengine.com/RandomSampling/jessies-berhday-32796

    Kerry Fact
    http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/14/515032512/iron-age-potters-carefully-recorded-earths-magnetic-field-by-accident Iron age potters carefully recorded earth's magnetic field — by accident

    Jessie Fact
    http://www.timallen.com/ Tim Allen has a fun website with forums and stuff.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNg11JbkaHI&feature=youtu.be Babby tries to beat up mirror babby

    Random Topics
    http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Beast_of_Brassknocker_Hill Beast of Brassknocker Hill is a mysterious beast from Brassknocker Hill near the city of Bath, England. It was described by an eyewitness as being a bear-like beast with huge teeth and white rings around its eyes. So, a bear.
    http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Grotte_Cosquer_Animal The Grotte Cosquer Animal is a paleolithic cave painting believed by some to be a prehistoric rendering of a sea serpent. Or a penguin.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaEYBwb1U7U Homies

    Quiz
    Jessie: Flatwoods Monster
    Kerry: Big foot

    Homework
    http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Personality_Test Which cryptid are you?

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    57 min
  • King Jessie the Raving Sick Boy

    Kerry Fact
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_hill A gravity hill, also known as a magnetic hill, mystery hill, mystery spot or gravity road, is a place where the layout of the surrounding land produces an optical illusion, making a slight downhill slope appear to be an uphill slope.
    https://youtu.be/BRzwNycQTok The Road Where Cars Roll Uphill | World's Strangest

    Jessie Fact
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItRMOCkrglc Training the Baby Fennec Fox to Sit
    http://fallinginlovemontage.com/2017/02/13/hitch/ Jessie was on the Falling in Love Montage podcast

    Random Topics
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake King Cake
    https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_5_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=baby+jesus+for+king+cake&sprefix=baby+jesus+%2Caps%2C437&crid=2GPTOZ2X1DLWS

    Baby Kings
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_I_of_France John I (15–20 November 1316), called the Posthumous, was King of France and Navarre
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Stewart,_Duke_of_Ross Alexander Stewart, Duke of Ross (30 April 1514, Stirling Castle–18 December 1515, Stirling Castle) was the fourth and last son of King James IV of Scotland and his queen Margaret Tudor.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scots Became queen at 6 days old
     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_V_of_Scotland James V (10 April 1512 – 14 December 1542) was King of Scots from 9 September 1513 until his death, which followed the Scottish defeat at the Battle of Solway Moss. His only surviving legitimate child, Mary, succeeded him when she was just six days old.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Stewart,_Duke_of_Ross He was born posthumously, after his father was killed at the Battle of Flodden, during the reign of his infant brother King James V of Scotland. He died in infancy, but during his short life he was heir presumptive to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmasoka_of_Polonnaruwa Dharmasoka was an infant King of Polonnaruwa in the thirteenth century, who ruled from 1208 to 1209. He was three months old and installed as king by General Ayasmantha succeeding Kalyanavati as king of Polonnaruwa and was succeeded by his father Anikanga.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daudi_Cwa_II_of_Buganda 1yr old at coronation

     

    Homework

    Rig the baby king cake with extra babys

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    Music by Engelwood 
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    52 min
  • Make Jessie a Hypoallergenic Cat

    Shownotes for Send Kerry crack for science/make Jessie a hypoallergenic cat gofundme page

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    Kerry Fact
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Tahou_Hots Nick Tahou Hots is a Rochester, New York, restaurant featuring a dish called the Garbage Plate.

    Jessie Fact
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakapo The kakapo (M?ori: k?k?p? or night parrot), Strigops habroptilus, also called owl parrot, is a species of large, flightless, nocturnal, ground-dwelling parrot of the super-family Strigopoidea endemic to New Zealand.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_bird  Talking birds are birds that can mimic the spoken language of humans.

    Random Topics
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrisomus_guppyi Labrisomus guppyi, the Mimic blenny, is a species of labrisomid blenny native to the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_de_Noronha Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 km (220 mi) offshore from the Brazilian coast.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniela_Ruah Daniela Sofia Korn Ruah (born December 2, is a Portuguese American actress best known for playing NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye in the CBS police procedural series NCIS: Los Angeles.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noronha_skink The Noronha skink is a species of skink from the island of Fernando de Noronha off northeastern Brazil.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanic_dispersal Oceanic dispersal is a type of biological dispersal that occurs when terrestrial organisms transfer from one land mass to another by way of a sea crossing.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphisbaenia Amphisbaenia (called amphisbaenians or worm lizards) is a group of usually legless squamates, comprising over 180 extant species.

    Homework
    Eat a garbage plate
    Send Kerry crack for science/make Jessie a hypoallergenic cat gofundme page

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    50 min
  • Super Random team

    Shownotes for Super Random Team

    Episode link: http://shoutengine.com/RandomSampling/super-random-team-31829

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    Jessie Fact

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31fNccOQSE Where the "comic book font" came from

    Random Topics

    We made a super villain, and then some heros to defeat them!

    Villain: Omniwave

    Powers

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Airwave_Manipulation

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Paradox_Manipulation

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Multi-Focus

    Heros:

    Ninja Lady Hero: Cleric

    Powers

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/State_of_Mind

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Weapon_Elongation

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Divine_Pillar_Projection

    Old Man Hero: Feather

    Powers

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Form_Removal

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Aeromancy

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Mass_Magnification

    Non-binary Hero Bolt Head (Bolty)

    Powers

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Magnetokinetic_Regeneration

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Screw_Proficiency

    http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Tachyon_Infusion

    Homework

    Name our team of heros

    Draw cat versions of Dr. Strange and Clea in their outfits

     

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    39 min
  • Star in a jar

    Shownotes for Star in a Jar

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    Kerry Fact

    https://omgfacts.com/scientists-recreated-the-sun-in-a-lab-5bd9b7ddda65#.rq02f6acn Scientists Recreated The Sun In A Lab via @jaochu

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saint_(film) The Saint is a 1997 espionage thriller starring Val Kilmer

     

    Jessie Fact

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKE1CGbAnq0 Chimp Adopts Adorable Genet Cat

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koko_(gorilla) Hanabiko "Koko" (born July 4, 1971) is a female western lowland gorilla who is known for having learned a large number of hand signs from a modified version of American Sign Language (ASL).

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMDMoNu66_1Hwi5-MeiQgw Hydraulic Press Channel

     

    Random Topics

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanum_pseudocapsicum Solanum pseudocapsicum is a nightshade species with mildly poisonous fruit.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_specificity In biology, biological specificity is the tendency of a characteristic such as a behavior or a biochemical variation to occur in a particular species.
     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pied_currawong  The pied currawong (Strepera graculina) is a medium-sized black passerine bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anting_(bird_activity) Anting is a self-anointing behavior during which birds rub insects, usually ants, on their feathers and skin.

     

    Homework

    What did the chimp name it’s kitten?

    Watch The Saint

     

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    43 min

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