Stuff Explained

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  • Big Idea: Renewal

    To prepare for the New Year and Decade, I take a look at the concept of renewal.

    Additionally, I share a list of 12 steps heavily influenced by Christine Hassler and Marie Forleo.

    If you haven't already, go check them out. They have definitely served as inspirations for my personal development, as well as the creation of this podcast.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience.

    Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com


    Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.


    Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  • Christmas

    We love Christmas time but do we know the true origins of the holiday? In this episode of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas traces the history of Christmas all the way back to neolithic times. Tune in to learn about the impacts of society and religion on how people celebrated this time of the year throughout the ages.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Christmas music provided by Jingle Punks (search them on YouTube for some great royalty free music).


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  • Santa Claus

    Where did our modern idea of Santa Claus originate from? In this episode, Aristidis Marousas explores the long history of how a man named Nicholas went from being a bishop, to a saint, to a globally recognized icon and legend of the Christmas season.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Christmas music provided by Jingle Punks (search them on YouTube for some great royalty free music).



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  • Big Idea: Growing Up

    Inspired by the Christmas and holiday seasons, Aristidis Marousas ponders what it means to grow up. What were the expectations of adulthood in our minds as children? What are they now? How can we hold on to Joy, Wonder, and Innocence?


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  • Crisis in The Marshall Islands

    This episode was inspired by a recent article from the Los Angeles Times depicting the harrowing ordeal faced by The Marshall Islands. Tune in to hear how the Marshall Islands ended up being the largest dumpsite of American radioactive waste, how climate change could exacerbate the nuclear pollution problem, and what, if anything, is being done to fix it all.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  • Thanksgiving

    What is the history of American Thanksgiving? Was the (in)famous Thanksgiving held by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation really the first of its kind? The truth is revealed in this episode of Stuff Explained from The Motley Experience.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  • Big Idea: Making Space

    You've probably heard of the term "making space", but what exactly does that mean? In this episode, Aristidis shares his view based on personal experiences and research as to what making space can be in our relationships with others.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  • Daylight Saving Time

    Last week (Nov 3rd), we changed our clocks to mark the return to standard time from daylight saving time. But what is DST and why was it implemented? Tune in to learn about the history, pros, and cons of daylight saving time.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  • Halloween

    Lucky episode 13 is appropriately dedicated to exploring the history of Halloween! Join us as we trace back the origins of this special and spooky holiday to 2,000 years ago.


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter and Instagram. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  • Big Idea: Accountability

    This week's Big Idea episode is dedicated to Accountability. Aristidis explains why self accountability is so important to our own personal and professional lives, as well as how this will trickle up to communities, corporations, and governments. There are several steps to being accountable, which everyone can embrace and follow!


    Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @MotleyXperience. Visit our website @ www.themotleyexperience.com Follow host Aristidis Marousas @ATMarousas on Twitter and Instagram. Music is produced by RetCon Industries. Follow them @retconindustries on Instagram.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

About Stuff Explained

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Our world is filled with stories and ideas that can help us learn and grow.

Basically, life is full of fascinating stuff.

Join The Motley Experience founder, Aristidis…