On Episode 83, we try to figure out our lives before we turn 80. A mid-life crisis seems like an inevitable phase in life that everyone must encounter. But it can be argued that it is a cultural construct that was developed due to the development of modern society and capitalism. Most of us choose a life of stability so we do that by finding a normal job that prevents us from seeking adventure and true fulfillment. However, we believe with a little mindfulness, you can achieve that balance you c...
Mar 11, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 79
On Episode 82, we talk about a spread that requires nothing new. Peanut butter is a product that hasn't changed much over time. Sure, companies have made some modifications to it like adding more sugar or making it smoother, but the principle is still the same. Although it has a distinct flavor, it can be paired with a lot of different ingredients, from savory to sweet. So join us while we explore our favorite ways to enjoy and appreciate peanut butter.
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 82
On Episode 81, we try not to make too much fun. The Chernobyl disaster is the most catastrophic nuclear accident in known history. Before it happened, there was nothing like it and the Soviet Union didn't want to believe the limitless negative consequences the accident created. We've all been taught at a young age that everyone makes mistakes, but what happens when your mistake is this big?
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 81
On Episode 80, we talk about our favorite inanimate object. Nowadays, you can't go anywhere without your iPhone. It tells you how many steps you've taken, how many friends liked your picture on instagram, and who you are. It is tethered to your existence and you somehow feel empty without it. We can't imagine living without it even though there was a time in history where it wasn't necessary.
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 80
On Episode 79, we recollect one of the greatest shows of all time. Whether you have watched Game of Thrones or not, you have definitely heard about its praise, and criticisms. It is a show that built a whole world filled with not only fantasy, but with complex characters. If you haven't watched it thus far, we suggest you give it a try.
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On Episode 78, we talk about the most popular hot sauce up-to-date. Huy Fong Sriracha is a hot sauce that can be used for every meal. It is even included as an ingredient in recipes due to its versatility. Although we only know it as our favorite hot sauce, the story behind it makes it even more flavorful.
Dec 18, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 78
On Episode 77, we give our social media confessions. In the modern age of smartphones, doom-scrolling has become a new issue that can affect our mental health. Although there is a lot to learn from the internet, it is still possible to mentally fatigue ourselves if we don't limit our consumption. From harmless cooking videos to endless political conflicts, the world can feel quite overwhelming from the access of our phone screen.
Dec 09, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 77
On Episode 76, we talk about gossip tips and tricks. Gossip is a normal way of life and how we connect as a community. It is a form of social commentary that bonds us through similar perceptions of our surroundings. Unfortunately, some conversations can take a negative turn at the expense of others, but we live and we learn.
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 75
On Episode 75, we talk about the beer that always thrives. Guinness is one of the most iconic beers in present day. It has lasted almost three centuries and continues to be a cross-cultural phenomenon internationally. People will travel overseas just to experience if it tastes different in its native land. Some might argue that it is just a beer, but to the enlightened, it is a fulfilling experience.
Oct 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 75
On Episode 74, we talk about a cocktail party-people adore. Margaritas are a mixed drink you can find at almost every restaurant, and some even consider it their specialty. It is a concoction that can be made many different ways depending on what you're into. Just know that if you have a margarita in your hand, be prepared for a good time.
Oct 09, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 74
On Episode 73, we dive into conspiracy. The NASA moon landings were one of the biggest milestones in US history, yet their reality has been in question since the day it happened. Although there are countless explanations to support its validity, it is hard for us to believe without actually witnessing it in person.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 73
On Episode 72, we talk about a fatal plane crash that took place in 1972. Usually when there is news of a plane crash, you assume that there are very few - if any - survivors. With the Andes Flight Disaster, there were a surprising amount. 16 of them made it through 72 days until they were rescued, which is considered a miracle. However, with this miracle, it came with a moral cost.
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 72
On Episode 71, we talk about the soda known by everyone. Coca Cola is the beverage where all carbonated soft drinks started from. The company itself has been able to maintain their secret formula to present day. Although there are several brands that make cola in present day, people still choose Coke as their obvious favorite.
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 71
On Episode 70, we talk about leisurely activities endlessly. Believe it or not, we all partake in some kind of hobby. To some, it is seen as an admirable step forward to enriching your life. To others, it is seen as a by-product of boredom and abundant free time. Regardless of what is true, as long as you're having fun, keep doing what you do.
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 70
On Episode 69, we learn how to work on our tan line. Sunburn is something we all experience to varying degrees. In the summer, we attempt to find a safe balance between getting a nice tan without burning our skin. With some basic knowledge in mind, we can still have our fun in the sun and not regret it the next day.
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 69
On Episode 68, we talk about the degenerate who can regenerate. Deadpool is one of the best known anti-heroes in modern time storytelling. From the movies, we know him as a wise-cracking, fictional rendition of Ryan Reynolds. However, when it comes to the comics, he is not just an invincible jerk, he is whoever you want him to be.
Aug 09, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 68
On Episode 67, we give a little Four Loko lesson. Four Loko is an alcoholic beverage built on consequences we know, but choose to ignore. It was first made with the intention of providing energy and inebriation in one simultaneous sip. At first glance, it seems like an ingenious concoction to partygoers and young adults, but maturity makes us question in its deep intentions.
Jul 31, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 67
On Episode 66, we get into the mind of a Ryan Hicks. Regardless of how we think we are or how other people see us, we all have a personality. Our personality is not set at birth or at any age in our development. It is constantly changing based on our surroundings and experiences. So today, the Wiki Crew takes a look within to better understand themselves, and the people around them.
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On Episode 65, we continue our journey into the world of coffee. We've seen coffee as an art form, a science, and through many different preparation methods. And now we focus on coffee as a form of convenience. Instant coffee isn't known to be the most tasteful way to prepare your coffee, but when you need a quick cup, it is there if you need it. Although it is seen as a decision of convenience over quality, the methods to prepare it are far from simple.
Jun 26, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 65
On Episode 64, we talk about the class of supplements that Ryan adores. Pre-workout is a general term used to describe a range of supplements that are used by anyone who wants to optimize their athletic performance and fitness results. In present day, almost every gym-goer has used it at least once to help them go the extra mile in their workout. So if you want to hear more, listen to your favorite stim-junkies educate themselves on the topic of pre-workout.
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 64
On Episode 63, we talk about the preparation of coffee. Almost everyone in this world has drank some sort of rendition of coffee. Some people like it black, others with heaps of sugar and creamer. Even though connoisseurs will disagree, the right way to drink coffee is the way you like it. So join us on our journey to find out what's the perfect cup of coffee (for you).
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On Episode 62, we talk about our favorite thing to dip into. Hummus is a spread that is heavily infused into middle eastern culture and its origins. Because of its amazing flavor and versatility, it has gained extreme popularity as a household staple and a product displayed in every neighborhood market.
May 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
On Episode 61, we talk about how to make cooking more fun. Grilling is a method of cooking that has been adopted by almost every culture. In places like the United States, it is even the focal point of social events like barbecues and cookouts. Although not all of us have a grill, we all know someone that does. For me, that is my lovely co-host Ryan Hicks.
May 01, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 61
On Episode 60, we talk about a drink that gets us tipsy. Vodka is known to be one of the purest creations of alcoholic beverages. It is mainly composed of ethanol and water due to its distillation and filtration processing. As a result of its neutral flavor albeit burning sensation, it can be drunk neat or added to your favorite mixed drink.
Apr 24, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 62
On Episode 59, we talk about the superstore with a long line. Costco isn't like every other supermarket. It offers products in high quantities with extremely low prices, with a yearly membership fee. However, people don't just go for the great prices, they go for the experience and the happiness it gives them. So on this episode, not only do we talk about Costco, but we talk about how it makes us feel.
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 59
On Episode 58, we talk about cheese with an unknown expiration date. Cheese ripening, also known as aging, is process that has been developed throughout history. Aging cheese not only preserves it, but also gives it a unique taste and flavor. It is a process with so much biology and chemistry involved before the science was even understood.
Mar 27, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 58
On Episode 57, we dig into our favorite cookies and cream obsession. Oreo cookies are seen as one of a kind, but they started off as an imitation of another cookie sandwich. For decades, they strictly stuck with their original formulation, but in recent years, they have branched out into various flavors and concoctions. Although nothing beats the original Oreo, their drive for constant product creativity has become enjoyable to many.
Mar 21, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 57
On Episode 56, we throw a little beer into the mix. Pabst Blue Ribbon is a beer that has made it through the ebbs and flows of American history. It has evolved from being a beer drank by civil war veterans into one that is beloved by hipsters. If only they knew what we know now.
Mar 14, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 56
On Episode 55, we talk about one of the main struggles when you're trying to survive. Frostbite is a realistic possibility for anyone if you don't prepare for extremely cold conditions. As someone who has lived in LA their whole lives, it is not something I normally consider. However, when I do decide to venture out into the cold wilderness, this wiki article will be my North Star.
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On Episode 54, we talk about countries and their favorite bevs to pour. National drinks can tell you about a lot about a country's culture and their use of resources. Russia has vodka, France has wine, and for some reason, Belgium has monks who brew exquisite beer. Usually, we love to talk about our favorite things, but now we want to find out theirs.
Feb 07, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 54
