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216 – Being Patrick Swayze (with Neal Fischer)

Our podcast brother and author Neal E. Fischer joins us for an episode that ties in with his latest book: Being Patrick Swayze: Essential Teachings from the Master of The Mullet! [If all you know about People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” of 1991 is that he didn’t want to put Baby in a corner, then you have a lot to learn.] Neal instructs us on The Ways of The Swayz through five elements: Tender Strength, Pure Adrenaline, Hungry Eyes, Peaceful Warrior, and The Mullet.

Listeners of the podcast can get a 30% discount on preorders of Being Patrick Swayze with coupon code SWAYZE through Chronicle Books until April 26th. [Otherwise, grab a copy from your favorite bookseller!]

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[Music: 1) Patrick Swayze, “She’s Like the Wind,” 1987; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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215 – Whither Wilt, William Wallace

If the name “William Wallace” brings to mind the contorted, blue-painted face of Mel Gibson, then Julia is ready to clear up that misconception. Learn about one of Scotland’s national heroes, the First War of Scottish Independence, and the modern-day inaccuracies that just keep spreading. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Great Scotts!”

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[Music: 1) The Real McKenzies, “Scots Wha’ Ha’e,” 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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214 – The ABCs of Hobby Gaming (with JP Adams)

This week, we’re joined by the marvelous Judge JP to discuss a veritable A through Z of important terms and names to know regarding hobby gaming. [He even made us an illustrated slide deck to accompany the episode– be sure to check it out here!] Whether you’re a seasoned gaming fanatic or you just want to learn more about the topic for trivia purposes, JP has you covered. Later, enjoy a wonderful quiz called “Play the Game”!

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[Music: 1) Queen, “Play the Game,” 1980; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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213 – The Light of Truth

You may know she was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist, but do you know the whole story about Ida B. Wells? Today, discover all about the fearless woman who didn’t let the Jim Crow South get her down. Later, take a quiz about famous woman journalists!

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[Music: 1) John Perrault, “Ida B. Wells: The Lynching At the Curve,” 2013; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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212 – Insectapalooza! (with Nina Devine)

What’s the buzz? We’re joined this week by our favorite entomology student Nina Devine, who gives us the downlow on some of the bugs that inhabit the Earth. (Get ready to learn a lot of insect superlatives!) Later, enjoy a quiz on computer bugs!

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[Music: 1) Nikolia Rimskij-Korsakov, “Flight of the Bumble-bee,” performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi, 2006; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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211 – A Premier League Primer

Does everything you already know about the Premier League come from the first season of Ted Lasso? Julia takes you out to the pitch for an episode all about the top level of the English football league system. Later, try your luck at a quiz called “A League of Their Own!”

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[Music: 1) Johnny Flynn, “Wayne Rooney,” 2008; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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210 – “The Crime of the Century”

We’ve all heard about the “Lindbergh Baby,” but do you know what really happened to Charles Lindbergh Jr. and the circus surrounding the “Crime of the Century”? Today, learn all about this tragic kidnapping [and a few choice tidbits about Charles Lindbergh himself]. Later, take a quiz all about famous babies!

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[Music: 1) Woody Guthrie, “Lindbergh,” 1944; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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209 – An Exercise in Poor Taste: The Abject Art of John Waters

[Heads up: This episode will discuss some taboo topics that may not be suitable for all ears — listener discretion is advised!]

Part two of DIVINE DECEMBER continues with an exploration into the filmography of John Waters, the filmmaker, artist, author, and actor. The self-described “People’s Pervert” has had a very long [and filthy] career, and Julia attempts to discuss it through the lens of abject art. Have no fear– later, take a quiz called “Good, Clean Fun!”

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[Music: 1) Hairspray, “The Nicest Kids in Town,” 2007; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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208 – The Divine Miss M

What’s more “Divine December” than the Divine Miss M? Today, get your fill of Bette Midler’s incredible life, career, and her time in the bath houses. Later, take a quiz called “Divine Women” — all about female saints!
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[Music: 1) Bette Midler, “One for My Baby (And One More for the Road),” on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1992; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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207 – Fly (United Arab) Emirates

As a child, did you ever wonder why Garfield wanted to send Nermal to Abu Dhabi [and actually, where the heck is that place anyway]?! On this episode, Julia flies you to the United Arab Emirates to discuss the history, culture, geography, and [of course] the tourist attractions of the U.A.E. Later, take a quiz called “A Brainteaser Tedium”!

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[Music: 1) PeriTune, “Folk Arabian,” 2016; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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206 – “Works of Joy and Beauty”

Who were artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude? Well they certainly engulfed a bunch of big things all over the world in fabric–but do you know about their lives, career, and why the heck they loved large-scale, glorified present-wrapping? Today, Lauren’s got YOU covered! Later, take a quiz on World Monuments and Landmarks!

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[Music: 1) Claude Debussy, “Claire de Lune”; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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205 – American Gothic: Shirley Jackson

Keep the spooky times rolling as we visit the life and works of Gothic horror writer Shirley Jackson. [And if you’ve never read “The Lottery,” well, some spoilers ahead.] Later, take a quiz called “Surely You Can’t Be Serious”!

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[Music: 1) Angus & Julia Stone, “Big Jet Plane,” 2010; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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204 – Egyptomania!

Are you mad about mummies? Nuts about Nefertiti? Over the moon about Osiris? Well, then this episode is for you! Today, learn all about Egyptomania, how it came to pass, and why we’re still so flipped over Pharaohs. Later, take a quiz about Ancient Egypt in movies!

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[Music: 1) Michael Levy, AncientLyre.com, “Ancient Egyptian Sunrise,” 2018; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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203 – Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy

This message will self-destruct! If you’ve ever daydreamed about being a secret agent, then you’re gonna love today’s episode– Julia reveals the stories of three real-life, famous female spies from modern history. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Decoder Ring”!
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[Music: 1) Coldplay, “Spies,” 2000; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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202 – ARTH 101: Cave Art

Time for another Intro to Art History class with Lauren! Today learn all about the Lascaux Cave, its wild “discovery,” and some of the theories about the incredible art that’s inside. Later, take a quiz about everyone’s favorite nihilist director.

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[Music: 1) Don Edwards, “Coyotes,” 1998; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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201 – M. Knight, Mastermind

We’re baaaaaack! And to kick off Season 2 of Miss Information: A Trivia Podcast, Julia brings you a truly riveting topic: the invention of the brown paper bag. Get to know its truly awesome inventor, Margaret “Mattie” Knight, who developed a whole lot of creations during her lifetime. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Mothers of Inventions!”

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[Music: 1) Ash Koley, “Mary the Inventor,” 2010. 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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200 – Eurovision Song Contest 2021

For our Season 1 finale, we decided to visit a topic that has become near and dear to our hearts: the Eurovision Song Contest. If you didn’t get the chance to watch this year’s competition, have no fear–Julia and Lauren will give you the highlights and remind you why this is worth watching year after year. [And let us know which country would have gotten your twelve points in 2021!]

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199 – Canadian Music for Non-Canadians

You may consider some of our episodes to be vanity projects, but this one takes the cake, friends. Today, Lauren gently guides you through some of her favorite famous Canadian musicians and songs in a non-comprehensive review of Border Faves. Later, take a quiz on some other things Canada is famous for!

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[Music: 1) Jann Arden, “Good Mother,” 1995; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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198 – L’ultima Dogaressa: Peggy Guggenheim

Gore Vidal called her “the last of Henry James’s transatlantic heroines–Daisy Miller with rather more balls.” This week, learn all about the American heiress and celebrated art collector Peggy Guggenheim [along with a lot of terrific 20th century art-world gossip]. Later, enjoy a quiz called “Start of This Century”!

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[Music: 1) Krisma, “Peggy Guggenheim,” 1980; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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197 – Queen of Polka Dots: Yayoi Kusama

You’ve seen the pumpkins, the infinity nets, even maybe the mirrored rooms, but do you know the real Yayoi Kusama? We’ll examine the Japanese artist’s life, art, and influence on today’s episode. Later, take a quiz called “Queen of ‘Dots,'” a quiz about women named Dorothy!

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[Music: 1) Frank Sinatra, “Polka Dots and Moonbeams,” 1940; 2) Frau Holle, “Ascending Souls,” 2017. Courtesy of Frau Holle, CC BY-NC 3.0 license.]

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