Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod Howdy, hello, hi. This week we're bringing you two more minis simply because once again one (or both) of us have run out of time. However, sit yourself down for some smash bangers of minis straight over from our Patreon page! And as always, thank you for listening. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes ONLY. As usual take everything we say with a gr...
May 29, 2023•39 min
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod Howdy all and welcome to yet another episode! This week we have our boy Cracked Canoe (AKA Logan) here to help out. TJ and Logan dive into some strange superstitions with hockey players and how it's helped (or hindered) them on the ice. Richard jumps into some nonsense with the dodo bird and why exactly it went extinct. So tune in for another good time. And as always, thank you for listening. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we ass...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod Welcome back to another episode! This time TJ dives into the history of Kitty Litter and how it has shaped and affected our feline friends. Richard dips his toes into a true crime story known as the Somerton Man, or Tamam Shud. So tune in for some exciting true crime and our usual nonsense and knowledge. And as always, thank you for listening. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod Hello everyone! Apologies for not being able to bring you a real episode this week, but due to a very nasty hangover, we're left to recalibrate for next time. HOWEVER this week we visit in on Patreon minis episodes 9 and 10. EP 9 delves into some big alien happenings from 2022 (that's right, this one is from LAST YEAR) and EP 10 jumps into TJ and Richard taking some shots of Chartreuse and contemplating our lives. We are far from experts and our rese...
Apr 17, 2023•41 min
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod Howdy all and welcome back to ANOTHER episode of Moderately Mediocre Podcast. Today we are both sleep, but we still hit you with some good fun things! This week Richard brings us a nifty ol' look at the international phenomenon that is, THE BIGFOOT or Yeti... or Sasquatch... you get the idea. TJ hits us with the age old question "would you use a full or empty beer bottle in a bar brawl?" We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume n...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 35
A big thank you to Picaroons General Store for sponsoring this episode! Picaroons - https://picaroons.ca/experience-the-general-store/ Hello all, welcome to episode 34! And boy oh boy is it a good one. TJ brings us a rousing topic regarding butter knives and how a spoon would be more useful BUT RICHARD STRONGLY DISAGREES! Speaking of the disagreeable one, Richard brings us a short topic regarding Cambodian Elephant Taxes. So tune in on the action, and as always, enjoy! Patreon - https://www.patr...
Mar 20, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Hey, Hi, Hello! Welcome to episode 33. We're back with a fun episode all about personality traits, personal goals, and some strange psychological effects. Today TJ opens with People Pleasing and how damaging it can be to people and ourselves. Richard then brings in 3 quick topics on Exploding Head Syndrome, Third Man Factor, and the Laughing Epidemic of 1962. So sit tight, crack a drink, and enjoy! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal ...
Mar 06, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Hello everyone! Today we're bringing you a little taste of what goes on over at Patreon 👀. We're going to toss in one of these compilations every now and again just to make sure that those who can't support us, also get in on the goods! This week we have episode 7 Gaslighting Stealth Bombers, and Episode 8 Holly Jolly Serial Killers. So sit back, relax, and enjoy! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod
Feb 20, 2023•44 min
Here we are back at it again! TJ returns to us this week with a deep discussion on the flow state and how that can affect the mind, body, and SOUL! Speaking of soul, Richard brings the story of the Red Ghost all the way back in 1883. So strap on in, grab a drink, and join us for some more nonsense and knowledge. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes...
Feb 06, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Howdy yall, welcome to episode 31! TJ is away after bonking her head whilst skiing (she is perfectly ok, don't worry) which means Richard helms this one SOLO. So today we dive into the strange history of the Tunguska Explosion. Was it a meteor? Was it aliens? WHO'S TO SAY??? Well... science, that's who. Anyway, as always, thank you for listening, and enjoy! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything...
Jan 30, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Howdy Modpodders! Welcome to episode 30, this week we're keeping it easy and light with a good ol discussion day! TJ brings us some interesting knowledge regarding our own chronotypes and what they say about us as animals? Richard jumps into an oddity known as LOAB hidden inside of AI art. Enjoy the episode and have a lovely week! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for ent...
Jan 23, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Welcome to episode 29! This week Richard wraps things up with our journey through gunpowder in history, making our way from the early 1300s, all the way to the 1600s! On the other end of the field, TJ delves into the deep, aka the ocean to get a look at Octopolis and Oclantis the two NOT CITIES made by octopi! Join us for another week full of knowledge and nonsense! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and e...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Howdy modpodders! Welcome back to another episode with us, this week TJ dives into a nearly 300 year old alcohol distilled by monks in a mountain, and Richard jumps into the history of gunpowder and how it was ALSO brewed by monks on a mountain. Tune in for a good and surprisingly educational listen. And as always, thank you for listening to us babble about bullshit. Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and e...
Jan 09, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Hello and welcome to episode 27! We're back after our holiday break and tackling some fun and exciting things today! Richard gets us started with a deep dive into theoretical Black Hole Stars, while TJ finishes us off with three of the largest organisms on Earth. From space to our own planet, we're just happy to have you along for the ride! So happy new year to everyone, and thank you as always for your support! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our resear...
Jan 02, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to yet another episode of the Moderately Mediocre Podcast! This week Richard is back in the land of the living! TJ brings us a neat and in-depth look at how barometric pressures affect moods and the human body in general. Richard brings us not only the 7 ancient wonders of the world, but also the 7 modern ones! Also... our Patreon is live! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/moderatepod We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed...
Dec 19, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Yikes, this week you get a whole lot of TJ. Join her and her 7 different personalities as she uncovers some phony phallic theories behind the Loch Ness Monster all the while trying not to completely ruin the podcast. TJ emphasizes the irony of talking about weiners while Dick himself is absent and hopes you all gain an appreciation for the amount of work Richard puts into keeping these episodes on topic. Cause ya'll know TJ's trains (yes, TRAINS PLURAL) of thought have all left the station and a...
Dec 12, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to episode 24! This week Richard continues with his research project into the origins of the name Eastwood and also brings in some good ol' Kinetic Orbital Bombardment. On the other side of things, TJ brings us the history on stickers, because HEY! We have stickers now! Thanks for listening and enjoy. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes ONLY. As usual take everything we say with a gra...
Dec 05, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Howdy folks, we're dropping in with a mini today as Richard isn't quiiiiiite finished his second part of the research deep dive... shocking. BUT we will be back with the regularly scheduled bullshit next time! So instead today we dive into the difficulties of doing bathtub laundry, and a weird happenings in local laundromats. Turns out that we're putting our dirty laundry on air? ...Or something. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discu...
Nov 28, 2022•35 min
Howdy modpodders, today we are both sick. Great. BUT we're still out here bringing you the goods! TJ drops us some toxic traits and some listener's versions of them, while Richard begins his two-parter into his deep dive of the surname Eastwood. Tune in for a good time and some surprisingly well researched nonsense! We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes ONLY. As usual take everything we say wit...
Nov 21, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Hello listeners, welcome to episode 22! We're back to our regularly scheduled bullshit again. This time Richard dives into the tale of how 'Fat Pete' Chiodo survived a Mafia assassination by being chubby. TJ brings us a mysterious white box and the end of a 55 year old mystery about it. So as always, enjoy! Articles used: https://allthatsinteresting.com/peter-chiodo https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/thing-in-the-woods-cia-spy-camera-1.4221705 We are far from experts and our research i...
Nov 14, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week has been a doozy for the two of us so we are just doing a quick mini! Tune in again next week for more of the regularly scheduled content! But this week we are ranting and roaring about some of the things that have made our weeks so ... long. So... yeah. Enjoy! We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes ONLY. As usual take everything we say with a grain of salt and be sure to do your own r...
Nov 07, 2022•39 min
Happy Halloween listeners! For this soOoOoky episode both TJ and Richard picked a monster to talk about and... somehow both picked the same one? Tune in to learn the terrifying history of the Wendigo (or Windigo) as well as a small snippet of the Not Deer. Thank you for coming and as always... We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant for entertainment purposes ONLY. As usual take everything we say with a grain of salt and b...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Iiiiiiiit's spooky season and here we are with our 20th episode! Today we bring you some listener spooky stories and are joined by special guest host Kala, who's dropping us some spooky stories of her own! I'd like to give a big shoutout to our listeners Rachel, Audrey, and Kaya for sending in their stories to us, your support means the world! So strap on in today and enjoy some ... Monday scaries? We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything dis...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Here we are in spooky season with episode 19! This week Richard dives into a prolific surgeon named Robert Liston and his most famous surgery that somehow resulted in the death of three people?? Meanwhile TJ dives into some of her own personal nightmares involving Sasquatches and hooded figures. Tune in for another action packed episode from your favourite (or at least tolerated) hosts. We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is me...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to another episode, and our longest yet! This week Richard begins with a rousing story to get us into spooky season, about zombies in the Asian Rainforests, while TJ brings us a wild story about the 1904 World's Fair Marathon and some of the runners. As always, thank you to all of our listeners, and if you want/can, please send us some of your own spooky ghost stories to read for our special listener story Halloween episode! Thank you! We are far from experts and ...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to episode 17! (We're almost at 20 episodes!!!) Today TJ brings you a surprising amount of research into something very tiny (and very annoying) the short lives of Fruit Flies! Speaking of flying, Richard delves into the mysterious disappearance of Flight 19 over the Bermuda Triangle. Tune in for another good time on your Moderately Mediocre Monday! History Channel Article: https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19 We are far from experts and our research is ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to Episode 16! This week during hurricane Fiona we recorded remotely just for a giggle. Not really, we just didn't want to be blown away. ANYWAY, Richard brings you some weird laws from around the world and consequences for breaking them, and TJ delves into our favourite little guy Gef the mongoose! Well, more specifically, into mongooses in general and their co-symbiotic relationships. Stay safe during the hurricane everyone! We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume...
Sep 26, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hello all! Welcome to episode 15! This week we take a small yet deep dive into the brains of both TJ and Richard and learn a little about human nature and perhaps what it means to start all over with a blank slate. Tune in to join our conversation about how our minds work. ADDITIONALLY please join our discord and send us your spooky ghost stories. We're building up some spooky things as we get closer to spooky season! We are far from experts and our research is minimal we assume no responsibilit...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
TW: Accidental death TJ's ADHD meds have worn off and it is about to get WILD in here. What do large animals in captivity and old 19th century shower practices have in common? If you put either of them under extreme stress and pressure, you're going to end up in some VERY HOT WATER. On this week's episode learn why people shouldn't own a hippo (unless its a North American House Hippo), and how showering in the 1800's was sometimes fatal. Want in on the fun? Join our episode discussions on our Di...
Sep 12, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We're recording in TJ's new house today! What a time to be alive, speaking of alive, we're covering lighthouse hauntings and ancient aliens today. Have you ever seen anything scary in a lighthouse or met our ancient alien overlords? Tell us on our Discord server which is now live! Shoot us a message on our Insta page to get an exclusive invite. We are far from experts and our research is minimal (though Richard did a bit for this one) we assume no responsibility and everything discussed is meant...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13
