SHAT by Flumadiddle

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SHAT by Flumadiddle episodes

  • Fantastic Plastic! A modern Miracle or Curse?
    Thank you so much for joining Jon and Keith here at the Flumadiddle Polymer and Plastics Science Research Foundation and polyester underwear Factory!
     
    Today we discuss the paradoxical, modern miracle and curse that is Plastic; from our food containers, to furniture, water bottles, electronics, clothing and everything else! For better or worse, modern life would be unthinkable without this incredible invention. I know what you're thinking, what spellbinding topicry you are throwing my way, Flumadiddle! Well let me tell you, brethren and sistren, this is fascinating stuff, I promise. So hop on the flumatrain and ride with us through the amazing history of this controversial material.
    39 min
  • Vs: The baddest Bugs on the planet do battle!

    Jon and Keith here at the Flumadiddle Entomological Research Center and House of Pancakes with our first episode of season 6! Can you believe it; 6 seasons of the world famous Flumadiddle podcast. We have been through a global pandemic, surgeries, illness and all sorts of miscellaneous bumps in the road, but we persevere!


    It is our hope that this new season will return Flumadiddle to our listeners on a much more regular basis. So we submit for your glorious enjoyment another installment of our ongoing VS series. Bill the Butcher vs Old Smoke, Spartan vs Ninja, Telsa vs Edison and now the heavyweight champions of the insect world face off. We have the Emperor Dragonfly, Titan Beetle, Praying Mantis, Bulldog Ant, the Yellowjacket and the Robber fly.

    So hop back on the Flumatrain for this battle royale of some of the baddest bugs on Earth!

    39 min
  • magical Mushrooms, fabulous Fungi & mega-Mycelium
    Jon and Keith here at the Flumadiddle Mycological Society HQ and Annual Mushroom Soiree. Man are we excited about this one! In this episode we are talking about all things Fungi and specifically mushrooms, which are actually the fungal fruiting bodies.
     
    But we also have hyphae, mycelium, yeasts and all sorts of amazing stuff on here today. I never imagined the exciting history of the incredible Kingdom that is Fungi. It's everywhere and we wouldn't be alive without it. You just can't imagine the mind blowing versatility of this humble, neither plant nor animal, organism. So strap in and take a trip with us as we talk about all things Mushroom!
    44 min
  • Rise of the Robots: Humanoids, Drones, AI and beyond!

    Keith and Jon, here again at the Flumadiddle Robotics and AI research Institute and sushi bar!

    Join us here today as we discuss the history of Robots from Czech plays, to Asimov, Industrial robots, drones and more.
     
    This is really a fun one everyone. Join in, enjoy and pray that these wild, technological marvels don't take over and destroy the world!
    38 min
  • Ode to the AC: the heatwave of 2022 is upon us!

    Man is it Hot! The heatwave of 2022 is upon us! Join Jon and Keith here in the 1st of our greatest hits series, Ode to the A/C. 

     
    Here we are again in the Flumadiddle Climate Controlled Studio as we discuss our favorite invention...air conditioning. We discuss the history of A/C as well as the technical side of how this beautiful creation works. Thank you Lord for the glorious technological innovation that is the A/C!!!
    38 min
  • Hey Mr. Smarty Pants: IQ, EQ and the other types of intelligence

    Keith and Jon here at the Flumadiddle Psychological and Brain Science Institute here in Vienna. Today we are gonna be talking about brains! and types of intelligence. Most of us have heard of IQ and emotional intelligence but we wanna dive a little deeper than that.

     
    So join us as we talk about the many different ways that one can intelligently relate to the world and those around them.
    44 min
  • When in Rome... Amazing Roman innovations and inventions

    Keith and Jon here in the Flumadiddle Coliseum and Historical Society HQ! We are back and more delightful and informative than ever. Join us today as we discuss some of ancient Rome's most innovative and amazing inventions including but not limited too... Books, bacon, weaponry and the like.

    41 min
  • the Great Balloonfest Fiasco of ’86 and...Killer Kites in Pakistan!

    Keith and Jon here again, at the Flumadiddle Marketing Research Center and balloon and kite factory! We have been laying low the last few weeks as Keith recovers from back surgery but you can't keep a good man down, so here we are!

    This week we talk about publicity stunts gone wrong and cultural festivals descending into mayhem. Add to that a new Flumadiddle intro jam and what could possibly go wrong! Thanks for joining us again, everyone. We shall ever and always remain your somewhat reliable source of information for most things including but not limited to historical events and cultural festivals!

    36 min
  • Benjamins, bones, ducats and dollars: practical wisdom for you & your finances

    Keith and Jon are back in the saddle again here at the Flumadiddle Financial Center for Fiscal Fabulosity. This week we share some practical insight and information about financial well being and being a good steward of all that we have been blessed with.

     
    So hop onboard and enjoy the ride, the knowledge and the laughs. And on a side note, I really have no plans to become a male exotic dancer. I promise! :) Listen to our new episode for more on this. Love y'all
    36 min
  • Tech and Transform: the inventions that change our lives

    Jon and Keith are back and covid free! Join us in the Mothership today as we discuss technological innovation and transformation in the 20th and 21st centuries. We discuss all the lovely goodies that have changed our lives from planes and computers to air conditioning and various and sundry miscellaneous loveliness! Then an encouragement to step out and be transformed yourself.

    Thanks so much for hanging in there with us. Much love to all!

    36 min

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