I’m Not The Expert But..

A look-back at The Origins of Halloween from season 1

As a bit of a prelude to Halloween 2024, we're taking a look back at Samhain - The Origins of Halloween from season 1.
This is one of our favourite episodes because it's one of our favourite times of the year! Maybe it's the fact that we get to watch wall-to-wall horror movies, or maybe that we get to flex our pagan muscles, or maybe it's because we get to eat far too many sweets.
Whatever the reasons might be, this is, without doubt, the greatest gift #Ireland has ever given to the world.
Join us as we dive back into Samhain in preparation for this year's episode which will be out in just a couple of weeks...
 

Fyre fest: How to Scam a Millenial and Get Away With it.

Paradise Island, supermodels, the who's who of social media influencers, exclusive accommodation, Michelin star food, the best live bands in the world and YOU!! What could go wrong? Well EVERYTHING as it turns out.
Welcome to Fyre festival the biggest millennial scam of all time.
#Fyrefest #FyreFestival #Scam #Influencer #LivingTheLife #Millenial #Lifestyles #LifestylesOfTheRichAndTheFamous

Very Superstitious 3

And once more into the breach dear friends..it's that time of year again! It's time to screw your head on tight, take all that silly hoodoo that people are throwing about on the day and consign it to the bin with us.
Very Superstitious 3 is a dive into EVEN MORE silliness & superstition and their origins. Join us as we explore the superstitions that used to be around and some that are still hanging in there, and some that you may not have known were superstitions at all!
The important thing to remember about today is this; it's all malarkey, hogwash & balderdash. Remember the origins of the word superstitio that Pol explains to us in this episode..tune in to find out....
Now, just to be sure Im not jinxing myself, I'm off to throw some salt over my left shoulder and step in dog-toffee with my left foot.
#Superstions #INTEB

INTEBstock: Day Two

Day 2 of INTEBstock is a wind down to the inaugural INTEBstock festival. Well, maybe not so much a wind down as a roaring handbraker to end the joyride!
In hindsight, maybe wellies were an item we should've suggested in the first episode but, it is what it is, you're here now, you may as well get muddy up to you eyeballs!
And on the main stage...we have our two mic controllers for the day..

INTEBstock Day one.

In this episode we look at some of the biggest, best, not so good and plainly bat shit crazy music festivals in history, and Del and Pól share their own festival stories.
 
No Tent Wellies needed
 

The History of Tattoos (part 2)

Tattoos are a ubiquitous in society, they're everywhere and they have a myriad of meanings & reasons - it all depends on who you ask! In The History of Tattoos (part 2), we dive into a host of different reasons for people wearing Tattoos.
From the Polynesian Islands of the pacific, to South American cultures, to ancient Egyptians society, Tattoos served a purpose in life. There is even speculation that some tattooing that was done was for medicinal reasons.
We also briefly cover the tattooing of prisoners in Auschwitz Concentration camp by the Nazis. It would be very negligent of us not to acknowledge one of the most hateful moments in history.
Join us for a really interesting chat about an artfrom that will more than likely be around forever.

The History of Tattoos (part 1)

The History of Tattoos (part 1) is a look at an art form whose origins date back more than 5000 years.
Join us as talk about how unheard of it was in the western hemisphere, how it’s reported to have been ‘discovered’, how popular it became, then how “frowned upon” it was and then, today, how popular it is once more.
Whatever your opinion is of those who choose to get inked, there’s no denying it’s always been there in the background and probably always will be. And it’s very, very popular.
We'll also wander into what "getting inked" might mean to a person, what it meant to both of us before we got our respective ones done & how likely it is that we'll do it again (spoiler alert: it's very likely).
#tattoos #tattoo #tattooart #tattooideas #inked #inkedlife #TheHistoryOfTattoos #podcast #ImNotTheExpertBut #INTEB

Action Park - America's most dangerous theme park (part 2)

In the second part of our Action Park extravaganza, we continue to look at the absolute train wreck that Action Park was. The much loved water theme park, located in Vernon, New Jersey, was an infamous amusement and water park known for its extreme and often dangerous attractions.
Opening in 1978 and operating through the mid-1990s, it gained a notorious reputation due to the high number of injuries and fatalities among its visitors.
The park featured rides that defied conventional safety standards, such as the Cannonball Loop, a waterslide with a full vertical loop, and the Alpine Slide, a concrete track that caused numerous abrasions and fractures and at least one death, despite what Action Park officials said.
Lax regulations, poorly trained staff, and an emphasis on thrill-seeking contributed to its legacy as one of the most hazardous amusement parks in history.
Despite its closure, Action Park remains a symbol of the reckless, adrenaline-fueled spirit of its era, remembered both for its exhilarating attractions and the considerable risks they posed.
#inteb #ImNotTheExpertBut #ActionPark #Action #Park #Cannonball #Loop #CannonballLoop #AlpineRide #Alpine #Ride #CannonBallFalls #CannonBall #Falls #fallguys

Action Park - America's most dangerous theme park (part 1)

Nestled in the verdant hills of Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park earned a notorious reputation as "The World's Most Dangerous Amusement Park" during its heyday from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. Founded by entrepreneur Gene Mulvihill, this unique amusement park offered visitors an unparalleled level of freedom and thrills, often at the expense of safety.Action Park was renowned for its daring and often poorly engineered rides, which pushed the boundaries of conventional amusement park design. Attractions like the Cannonball Loop, a waterslide with a complete vertical loop, and the Alpine Slide, a concrete luge track notorious for causing injuries, became legendary for their inherent risks. The park's lax safety regulations and minimal oversight led to numerous accidents, resulting in countless injuries and several tragic fatalities.Action Park's infamy lives on in pop culture and the memories of those who visited and were lucky enough to not get hurt or killed. Today, while Action Park no longer exists in its original form, its spirit and stories continue to captivate and terrify new generations.
#ActionPark #Action #Park #themeparks #Fun #Danger #INTEB #ImNotTheExpertBut #US #America

Samurai & Shinobi - Which one are you?

This week, we discuss the AWESOMENESS of the Samurai. And there's no discussing the Samurai without talking about the Shinobi, or as we in the western hemisphere know them - the Ninja.
Join us for a rambling chat (only the way we can do rambly) about feudal Japan, the 47 Ronin (who we all know about from the Keanu Reeves movie) & Yasuke, who was the first (and possibly only) black samurai.
And you know we're gonna mention The Simpsons at some stage! But to be fair, The Walking Dead, South Park & Austin Powers get a mention too.
Get your ears ready for a fantastic dive into an amazing culture grounded in the concept of Bushido.
#INTEB #ImNotTheExpert #KeanuReeves #Samurai #Ninja #Shinobi  #Bushido #Ninjitsu #Seppuku #Harikiri #Yasuke #JapaneseTeaCeremony #FeudalJapan #TheSimpsons #Shogun