Creation Story XVIII: Fulani
Dan and Alice return to retelling creation stories, beginning with Africa. In this story, we discuss a cycle of creation and hubris. Find our sources @nerdhourspod.
Sep 30, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part III
Dan and Alice finish the discussion about Season 1 creation stories. In this part, we review the creation of humans, as well as more common trends in the creation stories that we’ve covered.
Sep 25, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part II
Dan and Alice continue the discussion about creation stories covered in Season 1. We discuss the themes of gods and pantheons, in addition to concepts like the often chaotic state of the universe in creation story prologues.
Sep 16, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Creation Stories: Halfway Discussion Part I
In the inaugural episode of Season 2, Dan and Alice discuss what they've noticed about the creation stories thus far. This episode dissects the four elements discussed in every creation story.
Sep 09, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Creation Story XVII: Inca
In the last creation story of the season, Dan and Alice review a myth from the Incan empire. We learn about the main god and his many trials in creating humans. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
May 28, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Creation Story XVI: Aztec
Dan and Alice delve into one of the creation stories from the ancient Aztec civilization. In it, we find some parallels to other creation stories we've covered, as well as the Aztecs' beliefs about doom and the need for sacrifice. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
May 20, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The Six Servants
Dan and Alice look into the Dutch version of a lesser-known Brothers Grimm story. Join us for a standard fairy tale with some characters who have interesting abilities, the likes of which you likely have never heard of before! Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
May 13, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Creation Story XV: Mayan
Dan and Alice look into a creation story from the Mayan civilization. We talk about their belief in different levels of the world, as well as the creation of humans and some of the gods who were pivotal in the creation of their world. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
May 08, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Creation Story XIV: Inuit
Dan and Alice discuss one of the many Inuit creation stories. In it, we experience a new take on the creation of land and learn about values of speech and language that seem to be very specific to these people. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Apr 22, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The Brilliance of The Wall Part IV
In the fourth and final part of The Wall series, Alice and Dan explore the the detriments of isolation and mental decay, starting with Pink’s fascist alternate persona and continuing through his mental trial and tear down of the wall. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod. Trigger Warning: mild swearing, homophobia, racism, adultery/abuse, drug abuse, & suicide
Apr 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Creation Story XIII: Iroquois
Dan and Alice discuss the Iroquois creation story as recorded by European settlers. While narrating the trials of a woman and many animals, we discuss significant similarities between the Iroquois creation story and other stories we’ve reviewed. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Apr 08, 20220•Season 1Ep. 35
Creation Story XIII: Iroquois
Dan and Alice discuss the Iroquois creation story as recorded by European settlers. While narrating the trials of a woman and many animals, we discuss significant similarities between the Iroquois creation story and other stories we’ve reviewed. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Apr 08, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A Bride of Thor
In this episode, Dan and Alice discuss a funny story from Norse mythology: the entertaining saga of one of Thor’s marriages. Find our sources on twitter @nerhourspod.
Apr 01, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Creation Story XII: Navajo
Dan and Alice look into the Navajo creation story. We discuss the story of the creation of the original world, known as First World or Black World. In addition, we give some background to the people who believe in this world. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Mar 25, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Brilliance of The Wall Part III
In the third part of The Wall series, Alice and an even more reluctant Dan cover the inside of Pink’s mental wall, self isolation, and the tragic inspiration for Pink’s mental breakdown. Trigger Warning: themes of mental/physical isolation, mental illness, suicide, war trauma, & drug abuse
Mar 19, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Fun Facts: Jovian Planets Part II
Alice finishes her discussion about the planets in our solar system by covering Uranus and Neptune.
Mar 18, 2022•7 min
Fun Facts: Height
Dan reviews some world record tallest and shortest heights and the science behind why we've gotten taller.
Mar 18, 2022•4 min
Creation Story XI: Arapaho
Dan and Alice talk about the Arapaho creation story. We talk a bit about the Arapaho people and how their story is similar to and different from previous creation stories that we have discussed. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Mar 11, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The Brilliance of The Wall Part II
Alice and Dan return with the second installment in the series analyzing Pink Floyd’s The Wall . We explore the darker themes of Pink’s adulthood in Side 2 of the album and how his character mirrors the childhood traumas of Side 1. Trigger Warning: Mentions of adultery, drug abuse, physical and verbal abuse, suicide, and mental illness
Mar 04, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Fun Facts: Jovian Planets Part I
Alice runs through some more planetary fun facts, starting with Jupiter and Saturn.
Feb 26, 2022•5 min
Creation Story X: Cherokee
Dan and Alice start looking into creation stories from Native Americans with that of the Cherokee tribe. We talk a bit about who the Cherokee are and discuss some of the vast differences between this story and some of the previous that we have discussed. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Feb 25, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The Brilliance of The Wall Part I
In the first part of a series on Pink Floyd’s concept album The Wall , Alice and a reluctant Dan venture into a brief history of progressive rock and dive into the first part of the 1979 album. Trigger Warning: Mentions of war trauma, spousal/child abuse, death threats, and gore/body horror
Feb 18, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Bisexuality Part II
In the second part of this Valentine's Day special, Alice and Alexi finish covering a few misconceptions and stereotypes about bisexuality and talk about their own experiences being/coming out as bi. Trigger Warning: Biphobia/Homophobia
Feb 11, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Bisexuality Part I
In this two part Valentines Day special, Alice and Alexi spill the tea on what it means to be "bi", from bisexuality in history and pop culture to common misconceptions. Trigger Warning: homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia
Feb 04, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Existential Crisis Part II: Distance, Space, and Time
Dan and Alice pick up where we left off last time. We discuss vast distances and sizes both on our fair planet and in the universe, like Betlegeuse–a star with a name harder to spell than its size is to comprehend–as well as the length of time that the universe has existed. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod. Content warning: general discussion of the immense scale of our micro/macroverse could be upsetting for some listeners
Jan 21, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Creation Story IX: Slavic Regions
Dan and Alice take a look into a Slavic creation story from Poland. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod.
Jan 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Existential Crisis Part I: Size of the Universe Edition
In our first episode of the New Year, Dan and Alice decide to provide a free existential crisis for both themselves and our listeners (no refunds) . We discuss the microscopic worlds living around (and within us), from atoms to bacteria to water bears. We even dip into the numbers of humans on our fair planet and just how little space we can all squeeze into! Find our sources on twitter @nerhourspod. Content warning: germaphobia/bacillophobia, general discussion of the immense scale of our micro...
Jan 07, 20220•Season 1Ep. 23
The Origins of Christmas
In this special episode, Alice and Dan discuss the Roman holiday of Saturnalia, one of the many contributors to our modern Christmas. From public drunkenness to murder, this is the pinnacle of family-friendly Christmas stories to add to your list of classics. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod. Music by Dee Yan-Key
Dec 24, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The First Computer Worms
In our latest example of why bored nerds shouldn't be underestimated, Dan and Alice, joined by our friend Alexi, talk about the first computer worm virus and what happens when a graduate prank goes a bit too far. We also discuss the thrilling first worm virus to be used as a political statement. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod. Warning: mild profanity
Dec 10, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Creation Story VIII: Lithuanian
Dan and Alice look into the ancient Baltic religions with an ancient Lithuanian creation story. We discuss how their duotheistic story parallels some ideas from the bible and other interesting things. Find our sources on twitter @nerdhourspod!
Nov 26, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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