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Intellectual Potluck
Ever wondered about the stories history class skipped over? Or had a question so odd you weren’t sure who to ask? We are serving up a feast of fascinating deep dives and expert interviews, exploring the weird, wonderful, and sometimes overlooked corners of history, science, and beyond.
Each episode is a potluck of curiosity—sometimes a gripping historical mystery, other times a conversation with someone who has the answers to questions you didn’t even know you had. From the forgotten moments that shaped the world to the surprising insights hiding in plain sight, we’re here to uncover the stories that make you say, “Wait, why didn’t I learn this in school?”
If you love unexpected discoveries, fresh perspectives, and the thrill of learning something new, pull up a chair. There’s always something interesting on the table at Intellectual Potluck.
Episodes
21 episodes
Great Mistakes that led to the Great War | WW1 - Part 1 of 4
Europe in 1914 looked peaceful, but beneath the surface, it was ready to explode.In this episode, we follow the chain of events that turned the assassination of an archduke into a world-changing conflict.From secret alliances and ...
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Game ON - using gaming skills in real life
Can Video Games Actually Help You in Real Life? In this episode, James and I explore the surprising ways that gaming can equip us with real-world skills. From improving brain development and supporting mental health, to inspiring new...
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Gallipoli: The Battle That Made Australia
In this episode we’re diving into one of the most defining events in Australian history — the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.Originally intended as a bold move to break the stalemate on the Western Front, Gallipoli turned into a brut...
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Can an Algorithm Inspire? The Debate Over AI and Teaching
As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life, the big question on everyone's mind is: Will AI replace teachers? In this episode, we look at the role of AI in education - using AI as a teaching tool, what it can and can’t ...
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How a Pagan Celebration Became a Revolutionary Symbol | History's Headlines
What do ancient fertility rituals, medieval village dances, Puritan crackdowns, and labour strikes have in common? May Day.In this episode, we trace the surprising journey of May 1st — from its pagan roots in Beltane and bonfires, to th...
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The Lipstick Effect: Can you put a price on fun?
Why does it feel like fun costs more than ever — and yet, we’re more willing to pay for it? In this episode, we dive into how the price of leisure has skyrocketed over the generations, from concerts and theme parks to streaming subs...
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Martin Luther King Jr: A dream that changed the world | History's Headlines
In this episode, we take a dive into the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We explore his pivotal role in the civil rights movement, the intense resistance he faced from the FBI, white supremacists, and political critics, and...
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Breaking the Silence: Khrushchev's Secret Speech | History's Headlines
In this episode, we dive deep into Nikita Khrushchev's pivotal Secret Speech, where he publicly denounced Stalin's regime and began reshaping Soviet politics. We learn how Stalin built his ruthless personality cult—using propaganda...
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The Mental Battle of Running: Mind over Mileage
Why is running so hard—mentally?? In this episode, we dive into the biggest mental barriers that stop people from running (or sticking with it). From motivation struggles to the mind games of endurance, we chat about what makes run...
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How Hitler Rose to Power: Democracy to Dictatorship | History's Headlines
To kick off the new season of this podcast we're exploring one of the pivotal events from history that took place on this date.On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany, a moment that would change history for...
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Educated Guesses: Is a degree really worth it?
We've all heard the great debate around university. If everyone has a degree do they become meaningless? And can we ever really justify the cost?Each to their own of course, but with so many of us having degrees we don't use, we have to...
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Is this a CULT? My time in Multi-Level Marketing
Are MLMs really cults? And how do people get caught up in them? Join me as I dive into how people can end up in these situations, and the problematic side to girlbossing your way through life.ChaptersIntro: 00:00What is M...
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Do-Gooder or Delusional: Does one person really make a difference
This episode Sam and Megs are diving into whether one person can really make a difference. Whether that's to charitable causes, politics, or even the power of influencers. Can one person really make a difference, or are we be...
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Halloween Scrooges - Not here for the fear
This week Grant and Sam are exploring their unpopular Halloween opinions - diving into the r/unpopularopinion subreddit to uncover and debate the internet's opinions on the spooky season.Relevant links:r/unpopularopin...
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Quiet Battles: Exploring the world of hidden disabilities
Once again we're deviating slightly away from our Unpopular opinions for this week to talk about a topic close to Sam and Mel's hearts, hidden disabilities.Covering everything from what a hidden disability is, our personal experiences a...
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Never too old: Reliving childhood fandoms
We're deviating slightly away from our Unpopular opinions for this week and just embracing the awesomeness of our childhood joys. Join Sam and her brother in law James as they chat all things video games, cartoons and anything else we love that...
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Gender Equity Revisited: Empowering Women
ur first ever episode which was all around Gender Equity - but this time I've brought in someone who knows what she's talking about! Join Urmi and I as we chat not just about gender equity, but all the ways that women can empower themselves.
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Lessons from High School: Do we ever grow out of it?
We're diving back into our Unpopular opinions, and this week host Sam is joined by her sister Mel to debate whether or not we ever grow up from High School.Whether your high school experience was great or terrible, it's a time where our...
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Nickelback: Respect the Back
To kick off this brand new podcast, Intellectual Potluck host Sam is focusing on Unpopular Opinions, whether that's from Sam or her guest for the episode! This episode Sam is joined once again by her partner Grant to talk about the second love ...
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Not all Landlords: redefining rental relationships
To kick off this brand new podcast, Intellectual Potluck host Sam is focusing on Unpopular Opinions, whether that's from Sam or her guest for the episode! This episode Sam is joined by her friend Steph to explore our latest topic. We're focusin...
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Gender Equity: Living in a Barbie World
To kick off this brand new podcast, Intellectual Potluck host Sam is focusing on Unpopular Opinions, whether that's from Sam or her guest for the episode! To start Sam is joined by her partner Grant as they explore gender biases in the post-Bar...
