So You Wanna Be Average

Gather your favourite game night snacks for our 31st So You Wanna Be Average podcast episode because we're talking board games! Which common game is about virtues and vices? What does an MC Hammer game look like? Who actually created Monopoly and how did it develop? Why has it been claimed that Catan is a “Monopoly Killer”? Why do we see a lot of strategic games come out of Germany? Learn the answers to these questions & so much more!

Every 10th episode of our So You Wanna Be Average podcast is dedicated to what we call “Something Different”. These episodes give us a chance to take a break from our usual style to discuss topics that do not fit into that format. In this episode we are using our platform to recommend some of our favourite places to go, things to do, and spots to eat or drink at in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The (non-exhaustive) list was far too long for the podcast so the episode provides details/opinions about a select few of the options listed on our website at www.soyouwannabeaverage.com

Introduction: 00:16

Average Drink Selection: 01:50

Average Playlist: 06:06

Average Recommendations: 11:55

In this So You Wanna Be Average podcast episode we are talking about fairs! What is the definition of a fair? What are some fun, common items that came out of the World's Fair? What songs do we recommend that have music videos situated at fairs/carnivals? How many people did the first official Ferris wheel carry at once? Where can you find a solar-powered Ferris wheel? Find out all this & more!

What cool facts will you learn to wow everyone at your next BBQ? How about: why is Bud Light not called Budweiser Light? Where did potato salad come from? Where might you find square watermelons? Are there differences between BBQ/barbecue/Bar-B-Q chips? Where did hamburgers originate? What is a cookout and how does it differ from a BBQ? Find out in Episode 28 of our So You Wanna be Average podcast!

What's the deal with umbrellas? Why are they called umbrellas? What's the difference between an umbrella and a parasol? Which artist was the song “Umbrella” written for? Who do British males have to thank for paving the way for them to use umbrellas? Who are some famous umbrella-wielders in pop culture? Find out these answers & more in Episode 27 of our So You Wanna Be Average podcast!

Our 26th So You Wanna Be Average podcast episode provides you with songs you’ll need for a Cape Breton road trip, local drink recommendations to sip at your campsite, and numerous facts about two crucial elements of your visit: the Canso Causeway & the Cabot Trail. Who is Angus L. Macdonald & how is he related to both? How did people travel before the causeway? Why is the island a cornucopia of awesomeness?

We're celebrating 25 episodes of our So You Wanna Be Average podcast with all things buses! What song should you listen to at the bus stop? How did a sketch lead to the creation of a popular bus? What was the Chicken War and how did it impact microbus imports? Where does the word “bus” come from? Why are London buses red? Does a triple-decker bus exist? What’s the deal with London’s phantom bus?

We bring the fireworks show to you with this So You Wanna Be Average podcast episode. We ask: What were the first natural firecrackers made of? How does the quest for eternal life factor in to the history of fireworks? Who are green men and what was their role in a fireworks show? Where should you go to see some of the best firework displays? What does a multi-sensory firework show smell like?

Lather yourself in sunscreen because we're going camping this week on the podcast! Which album should you turn to if you want to add to your campfire song repertoire? Why should you not add potato seeds to your camping diet? What are some techniques for building great fires? What popular camping item was deemed one of the most important non-combat products of World War 2? We've got the answers for you!

Golf is the name of the game - literally - in our 22nd podcast episode. Some of the talking points you can take away from this episode: what constitutes a “links” course? Why do golf pros need to put more effort into walk-up music? How did golfer Arnold Palmer inspire a new drink? Why do golf courses have 18 holes? When was golf banned in Scotland and why? How did Tiger Woods change the game?