Halloween
Season 2 Episode 1 // We're back, with an episode to celebrate spooky season! This week we talk about the origin of Halloween and some of the fun traditions that go along with it. Enjoy!
Oct 28, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Sliced Bread
This podcast is about the origins of different inventions, concepts, or sayings. High schoolers Stella and Kate discuss the interesting history of anything from roller skates to mythical creatures, and of course, sliced bread. If you're like us and want to know the weird story and every fact about things you never considered, you're in the right place!
Episodes
Names
Episode 10 // Along with our own, this week we chose eight of our listeners' names to find the origin of: Demi, Alexandria, Jennifer, Kayla, Jamiyah, Gabrielle, Connor, and Cassandra. Thank you so much to those who submitted names! If you want to participate in similar opportunities later, make sure to follow our instagram @slicedbreadpodcast for updates. Enjoy!
Sep 23, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Dog Breeds
Episode 9 // This week we talk about dogs! Tune in to hear the origin stories of breeds from tiny chihuahuas and pugs to the huge Great Dane and St. Bernard, plus more. We think this episode is pretty PAWsome and bet you will too. Enjoy!
Sep 09, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Sports
Episode 8// In this week’s episode we talk about something we’re not very good at...sports. Join us to learn the origins and interesting history behind lacrosse, cricket, skiing, and bowling. And make sure to listen until the end or check instagram for our special announcement! Enjoy!
Aug 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Fashion Styles
Episode 7 // In this episode we talk about fashion styles. Fashion has been a big part of culture since clothing has existed, and styles are still very important today! Tune in to hear about the origin and history of some of our favorites. Enjoy!
Aug 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Snacks
Episode 6 // If you're hungry, that's good--because it's snack time! Today we talk about the origin and history of our favorite snacks, including chocolate chip cookies, popcorn, pretzels, and donuts. Obviously sliced bread is a favorite of ours as well, but you've already heard about that one. Enjoy!
Jul 29, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Instruments
Episode 5 // This week, we talk about instruments. Guests Isabel (playing harp) and Richard (playing trumpet) join us in this episode as we talk about the origins of their instruments and more. As always, enjoy!
Jul 15, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nursery Rhymes
Episode 4 // As a kid, did you ever skip around with your friends to 'Ring Around the Rosie', or look out at the night sky and wonder about those twinkling little stars? This week we talk about the origins of several nursery rhymes, so tune in to learn about your favorite black sheep, cracked egg (or is it?) and more. Enjoy!
Jul 01, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Architectural Styles
Episode 3// This week we discuss the origin and history of various architectural styles including Shinden Zukuri, Kalinga Temple architecture, Victorian, and Gothic. From India to the Americas, from the Middle to Modern Ages--these styles are important parts of culture that we would love to teach you about. Enjoy!
Jun 17, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Mythical Monsters
Episode 2 // This episode's topic is legendary monsters from around the world, including the Loch Ness monster and the chupacabra. Are these big bads real? We don't think so, but our origin stories and facts will help you draw your own conclusion. Enjoy!
Jun 03, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Food Idioms
Episode 1 // This week's topic is food idioms, including "piece of cake", "heard it through the grapevine", and more! Of course it also wouldn't be complete without "the best thing since sliced bread"--which our podcast totally is. Enjoy!
May 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Trailer
This is the trailer for Sliced Bread, the podcast about finding the origins of all sorts of interesting topics. We'll fill you in on everything you need to know about us and this series, so check it out!
May 16, 2020•1 min
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