You Know What I've Been Wondering?

You Know What I've Been Wondering?

By Sarah Bedwell & Jane BertelsenSociety & Culture
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You Know What I've Been Wondering? episodes

  • Earthquakes & Passports: The Fault in Our Crust

    For those of you who live on the East Coast, we hope everyone safely made it through the heatwave and the many blackouts! This week, Sarah and Jane are celebrating the fact that they do not live along a fault line. Jane explains how San Francisco will break away one day - not really, but she does explain the science behind Earthquakes. Earthquakes make you nervous? That's what your passport's for! Sarah explains the history of passports and all of their significances. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 7 min
  • Electrolytes, Shopkins & GMOs: Fear of Random Acronyms (with Carissa Simmons)

    It's electric-olytes! This week, we're joined by special guest Carissa Simmons. This episode ended being a confront on Capitalism... whoops! This week, Jane teaches Sarah what electrolytes are and why we (don't) need Gatorade! Carissa introduces us to Shopkins, a new toy sweeping the children's aisles. Sarah explains the pros and cons of the GMO industry, and answers the ultimate question: are they bad for you? Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 14 min
  • Numerology & The Function Of The Appendix: We're Number Nine!

    Sarah's appendicitis scare. A squirrel on the fire escape. Jane's starring role in Scary School. It's all happening here on You Know What I've Been Wondering? This week, Jane gives Sarah the numerology reading of a lifetime (literally). Sarah explains the actual function of the appendix and the nonfunctions of some other organs! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 13 min
  • The Philippine American War & The Electoral College: The College That Doesn't Require Student Loans

    Happy Filipino-American Friendship Day! What's that, you ask? Jane will tell you! Celebrate America's independence by recognizing its shady past! You can also celebrate by listening to Sarah explain how elections REALLY work so that you can be an informed voter in your state's primary (or caucus). Have a safe and happy 4th of July! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 4 min
  • Gustave The Crocodile & JT Leroy: Winona Ryder's Biggest Mistake

    We're in Maine! Sarah and Jane are deep into their vacation and invite you to enjoy this lovely episode in their absence. This week, Jane tells us all about the notorious serial killing crocodile, Gustave. Sarah covers the world famous literary hoax of JT Leroy. Two suspicious characters! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    53 min
  • The Black Knight Satellite & Dungeons and Dragons: The Chaotic Alignment of the B.S.K.

    Okay, folks. Fasten your seatbelts. Make sure you are sitting down. This week, Jane unpacks perhaps our scariest conspiracy theory yet: The Black Knight Satellite. Then, Sarah tries not to offend any geeks with her dissection and description of Dungeons & Dragons. It's all nerdy, scary, and right here on You Know What I've Been Wondering? Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/YKWIBWpodcast

    1 hr 12 min
  • History of Pride & History of Dating Apps: The Shot Glass Heard Around the World (with Leyton Cassidy)

    Happy Pride Month! This week, we are joined by special guest Leyton Cassidy to learn about the history of Pride in America. Sarah also discusses the history of dating apps, including some more queer history! We want to acknowledge all of our listeners celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pride this month and say thank you for listening! Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 17 min
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girls & Neanderthals: Manic Pixie Dream Caveman (with Andy Hunter)

    Update: male writers must be stopped. This week, Jane discusses the misogynist origins of Manic Pixie Dream Girls and SPECIAL GUEST ALERT! We are joined by Andy Hunter, who explains the differences between humans and neanderthals and speculates wildly with us about mermaids, unicorns, and elves! Plus, why aren't we buried upright? It's all here on YKWIBW. Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us at https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast!

    1 hr 7 min
  • Ramadan & Les Miserables: No Loaves of Bread Here

    Ramadan Mubarak! This week, Jane explains the meaning and traditions behind Ramadan. The ladies debate the manipulation behind flirting, then Sarah closes us out with the history behind Victor Hugo's opus, Les Misérables. It's May and time to discuss the June & July rebellions (but not in that order...) Like what you're hearing? Consider donating to us on https://www.patreon.com/ykwibwpodcast

    1 hr 4 min

About You Know What I've Been Wondering?

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A podcast where two roommates ask each other about all the things we should know about - but don't. You Know What I've Been Wondering? is a comedy, history, and culture podcast answering the questions…