I’m Not The Expert But..

The Origins of Easter

In The Origins Of Easter, we'll take you through some of the myths & traditions associated with the holiday.
Have you ever wondered why Easter is a thing?
And why now? Like, why this time of year?
Where are its origins to be found?
Turns out they’re to be found everywhere! Literally, everywhere! They form a belief system in every facet of every culture in some way shape or form.And what’s with the Easter bunny, but more to the point, what’s with the Easter bunny and why eggs? Think that’s a recent thing? Nope. It’s been around a very long time.
Well, it turns out we have the answers to all of these questions and more. There’s even a Greek myth that manages to elbow its way into the conversation. We have so much to get through in this episode and, it's not an exaggeration to say, we've more fun & facts than you can shake a stick at.
Grab a cup of tea, some choclate Easter egg (a little early) and join us for a while..

The Bone Wars

The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, was a period of intense scientific rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh in the late 19th century. Both men were eager to discover and name as many new dinosaur species as possible, and their rivalry turned into a bitter and often unethical competition.
The Bone Wars involved the discovery and excavation of numerous dinosaur fossils in the American West, particularly in states like Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Cope and Marsh spared no effort in outdoing each other, resorting to tactics such as bribery, theft, and sabotage to gain advantage in the field of paleontology.
Their rivalry ultimately led to significant advancements in dinosaur paleontology, but it also tarnished their reputations and strained the resources of scientific institutions. The Bone Wars came to an end with both men's financial ruin and damaged legacies, but their discoveries continue to contribute to our understanding of prehistoric life.

Harriet Tubman - Conductor, Spy, Black Moses

Embark on a journey through history with us on the latest episode of "I'm Not the Expert But", as we shine a light on the incredible life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Delve into the courageous actions of this iconic woman, who defied the odds and risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom.
Join us as we explore Tubman's remarkable feats, not only with the clandestine network of the Underground Railroad and the enduring impact of their collective struggle for justice, but also her heroism during the US Civil War.
Tune in for a captivating discussion that honours the resilience and bravery of those who fought against oppression.
 
#HarrietTubman #Harriet #Tubman #UndergroundRailroad #Racism #UScivilWar

The Origins of Valentine's Day

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Have you ever wondered why you celebrate Valentine's Day? I mean, apart from the fact that you'll probably get the sh!te kicked out of you if you don't make an effort. Have you ever wondered why chocolates & roses are the go-to gift? And why do we send cards and sign "your secret Valentine"?
 
Well wonder no more! We've got the low-down on the whole thing and it's not what you thought it was. Or at least it's not what we thought it was.
Join us for the Valentine's Day special we swore we weren't gonna do...

Ten Cent Beer Night

In the history of bad ideas in sports, this ranks as one of the worst. There's probably a "worst ideas in sports" list somewhere on the internet and if TEN CENT BEER NIGHT isn't in the top ten of that list, I'd be surprised & alarmed in equal measure. 
"Suprised" because the author of that list doesn't think Ten Cent Beer Night is worthy enough (or has never heard of it) and;
"Alarmed" because that means there's 10 worse ideas out there. 
Yikes.
If you've never heard of Ten Cent Beer Night before, rectify that right now! It's crazy and you'll love it!
If you have heard of Ten Cent Beer Night before, you'll know what we're talking about, but treat yourself to the story again, you deserve it.

The Ology Of Earthquakes Part II

In part 2 of The Ology of Earthquakes, we find out if Fukushima was a mere Diablo Canyon 2 (from The Simpsons) or if it came close to a Chernobyl-type scenario?
(Hint - it was the latter).
We discuss one of the worst disasters in recorded history; the 2004 tsunami that brought so much devastation to the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean - and also just how far the tsunami reached before it ran out of energy.
We'll also tell you how Greek legends fit in with earthquakes. Be sure to hold onto your hat for this one..it's a bit dark and more than a bit disturbing.

The Ology of Earthquakes

Earthquakes are ever-present. There are a million or so quakes around the world every year, ranging from the most innocuous tremors to the catastrophic scenarios we all think of when we hear the term "earthquake".
Join us as we dive into the science behind earthquakes in a very amateur fashion because hey(!), we're all about the amateur angle!
This is starting 2024 of on a really good footing, if you'll excuse the parlance.

Merry Krampus & A Gryla New Year

IT’S THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE! It’s festive and it’s fun and it’s festive again.
But if you think it’s all festive fun & shit, all I’ll say is; “Yeah, you keep thinking that”. There’s some traditions waaaay worse than telling your kid that if they don’t behave, they’ll only get a lump of coal for Christmas. Have a listen to find out what they are…I guarantee, they’ll surprise you, and maybe mildly shock you too.
MERRY KRAMPUS & A GRYLA NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
SEE YOU IN 2024..

INTEB’s: Believe It...Or Don’t (I don’t give a f*ck)

J’ever hear a fact that stopped you dead in your tracks and an involuntary “WHAT!?” escaped your mouth without warning? Or heard something so unbelievable, so ludicrous that your very essence absolutely refused to believe it? Well, here’s a bunch of them..they might not all illicit the responses just mentioned but we guarantee, they will illicit a response.
It’s with great pleasure that we introduce the very first episode of INTEB’s: Believe it or Not* (complete with our own unique twist on the title).
*This episode owes BIG thanks and a huge debt of gratitude to Andrew Kavanagh for yet another glorious poop anecdote. The Godfather ain’t got nuthin, meet the Plopfather, y’all.
#INTEBsBelieveItOrNot #RaRaRasputin #Space #Oubliettes #BoneyM #DaveMatthewsBand #ImNotTheExpertBut #INTEB #Season2

We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Episode

Sharks have been swimming in the oceans of the world for an estimated 450 million years - EVEN BEFORE TREES EXISTED!
The Great White, probably the most famous shark of them all, has developed a very bad & somewhat undeserved reputation over the years. 
An amazing animal, it's one of nature's most incredible predators, but it's not alone. Not by a long shot. Join us for the most incredible dive into sharks (pun very much intended). 
However, we can't call this a deep dive because there's just too much to fit into just one episode. Or even two. Think of this as more of a wade through a shark-infested paddling pool. This is gonna be one to revisit somewhere down the road...
Welcome to season 2!