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Today We Laughed...and Learned!

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If you're anything like Kris and Deb, then you are fascinated by pretty much, well, EVERYTHING, but can't seem to find the time-or attention span-to grow your knowledge. Our reasons behind wanting to learn range from pure interest and nourishing our brains to being able to carry on an intelligent conversation in social settings. The thing is, we get overwhelmed by all the information out there and find bite sized bits of information easier to digest than whole meals. Oh, and we like to laugh...A LOT. So, welcome to Today We Laughed...and Learned. Let's learn a new nugget of info together!

Episodes

Episode 91: Oh Where Oh Where Has my Rembrandt Gone? With Carlos Estrada!

Thank you Carlos for jumping in and listen to me go on and on about yet another Boston incident! Yup...the biggest art heist in the world happened just 34 years ago in this quaint little city! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan! To Find Carlos: https://open.spotify.com/show/50...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 15 min

Episode 90: A Look Back. The Fokken Sisters-Episode 19

Explicit. Sorry about the Audio, this is an oldie but a goodie :) These two lovely ladies have been practicing the worlds oldest profession for over 50 years in the red light district of Amsterdam and their story is fascinating! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan!...

Feb 22, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode 89: Did I Massacre This Episode? With Guest Host BC Hunter@

Nothing says love like a juicy story involving Al Capone and George "Bugs" Moran. Yes, that's right--the St. Valentine's Day Massacre! AND we are so lucky because BC Hunter from Wrestling with the Truth and Wrestling with the 80's jumped in as a guest host!!! Links to his podcasts are below! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save ...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 5 min

Episode 88: A Look Back: Do You Think Mesopotamians Invented the Breakfast Cereal? Ep. 56

Unfortunately we've been gone for a while although we should have a new Episode next week. In the mean time, please enjoy one we particularly loved and got a big response from. This is Episode 56 and recounts the life of 108 yr old legend, Muazzes Ilmiye Cig, who's research of Mesopotamia has make us fans for life! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5ay...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 35 min

Episode 87: A Well Put Together Episodes With Four Scatterbrains!

This week we are joined by our friends Dan and Ian from the Scatterbrain Podcast! It seems crazy but somehow we put together an amazing episode covering the lives of some incredible legends from the music world! When you are done with our episode, please check out our episode we did on their great podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jfzFIvixZ5lnbB5NdwbxF?si=IV8evMPtRqyLysqB2RsnRw Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Z...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 26 min

Episode 86: The Lost Episode

Ok, so after an unscheduled break, we are back with Ben for the second part of our Christmas Song Episode! It doesn't need to be Christmas to find out why we are celebrating Christmas on December 25. Hint: it's not what you think! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan! Thank you ...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 34 min

Episode 85: Holidays In Our Hearts with guest co-host Ben Kintisch!

As Deb says: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" Well the lemon is Deb, she unfortunately couldn't make it but our Jewish friend Ben stepped in and joined me while we talked all about Christmas and Christmas songs! So fun to hear a different point of view about the holiday!! Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save 30% off ...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 27 min

Episode 84: An Anonymous Guy Named Guy

I know a guy. Do you know a Guy? Do you have a podcast or are thinking of starting one? Why not pick the best All-In-One podcasting platform, Zencastr! Use my special link: https://zen.ai/CWGvTwRSOctsC4txel19mFcJG5aygqybNpLoo7ocWTs to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan!

Dec 07, 20231 hr 17 min

Episode 83: The Man, The Myth, The Legend! It's Ted!

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Dec 04, 20232 hr 1 min

Episode 82: No One Owns the Daffodils! It's Ben Part 2!

Finally, Part 2! Ben just keeps us totally engaged through his humor and insight. Unfortunately, death is a part of life and Ben shares with us some stories from his pastoral care days which was the inspiration to the musical comedy he wrote and now performs. Wait until the end...there is a wonderful surprise!!! Check him out! Life Review (lifereviewmusical.com) https://www.instagram.com/lifereviewmusical/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== www.lifereviewmusical.com...

Nov 11, 20231 hr 42 min

Episode 81: Spoiler Alert! It's Ben!

Oh my goodness! If you haven't been blessed with listening to Ben Kintisch, then your life isn't complete! We're thinking of changing the podcast name to "Today We Laughed and Learned and Ben". We're kidding, but we're not kidding about what an amazing interview this was. Tune in to hear how this amazing human being finds the beauty and laughter in possibly the toughest time of our life.

Nov 02, 20231 hr 18 min

Episode 80: So Many Vlads...So Little Time

Oh My God!!! We are on the radio! Check us out on Live365 or head to YergzRadio.com every day from 11:30am to 1pm ET https://live365.com/station/Yergz-Radio-a37146

Oct 26, 20231 hr 16 min

Episode 79: I Dare Say, We Have a Podtastic Episode Today!

We are joined by Chris Smith from Podtastic Audio! This man knows his stuff! If you've ever listened to the Kris and Kristine show, you know how amazing it sounds! Thankfully Chris dropped by to give us some tips and tricks to not only improve the sound of our podcast but to help us get our episode more noticed. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned podcaster, you walk away with some nuggets of knowledge you probably didn't think of. Hey! Don't forget we are on the radio! Check us and other gre...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 50 min

Episode 78: We Think Mothman Just Needed a Hug...

This week we head to a story from a small town in West Virginia...Point Pleasant. Sadly, parts of its history weren't so pleasant. Bloody battles, floods, top secret government shenanigans, a Christmas tragedy and a sweet, but sad Mothman. Yet, somehow, this town continued to persevere. And yes, of course, we put it on our road trip map! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends...

Oct 12, 20231 hr 18 min

Episode 77: Fred Joined Art at the Harry Coover

Deb thought she was ill prepared however, one might say she was OVER prepared. But are there really any accidents? Well, yes. Apparently there are! And this one's all about some pretty amazing things that were invented by accident. Aren't you curious how we got our title and how silly putty, viagra and cookies (no, not THOSE "cookies"!) were unintentionally invented? Jump in and see! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do y...

Oct 05, 20231 hr 40 min

Episode 76: Could You Keep a Secret For 40 Years?

A book. A treasure. No internet. Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

Sep 28, 20231 hr 27 min

Episode 75: Can We Really Scrub Our Sins Away???

Under the guise of education, guidance and nurturing, the Magdalene Laundries imprisoned "fallen" girls and women, putting them to work in appalling conditions without pay and subjecting them to unspeakable physical and mental cruelty. The most shocking part? The only closed 27 years ago. Take a listen to this fascinating modern-day atrocity, told in typical Kris and Deb style. Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yoursel...

Sep 21, 20231 hr 19 min

Episode 74: Who Piddled on YOUR Cornflakes???

Guys, take your hands off your .. corn flakes? Graham crackers? Wait, what? Don't worry. Kris will explain why some people considered self-pleasure to be a sin and tried to put an end to it through our diet. Bon Appétit! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy Check out our friends at Gamactica: gamactica.com Also, Zencastr: ...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 7 min

Episode 73: Sun, Sand and a Good Hump...or Two!

Wait, did Deb go to Mesopotamia? She tells us all about her trip to Jordan, but does that count? And if she did go, why didn't she take Kris? Maybe she really is an evil Canadian. Tune in to find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

Sep 08, 20231 hr 19 min

Episode 72: This Mama Totally Went Postal

We're not sure what the opposite of "going postal" is, but we're pretty sure it's all the laughs we had in this episode! When Deb is pretty sure that an episode on the mail system will be about as interesting as discussing the life cycle of a snail, but Kris proves her very, very wrong. O She of Little Faith! Also, did the police have to be called about Kris' laundry this year? Tune in the find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast you...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 72

Episode 70: Wresting With the Rules! With BC Hunter!!!

We couldn't get enough of BC Hunter from the Wrestling with the Truth podcast, so we made a Part 2! The fun banter continues, but takes an intense turn when Kris and BC ambush Deb with questions on her readiness to visit Canada this year. How does she do? Will she touch down on MONtreal (as pronounced by Kris) or will she ever be banished to reside closer to her Mesopotamian roots? Tune in and find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Episode 69: Fan Girl(s)ing!!! We Welcome BC Hunter!

We are so excited about our guest, BC Hunter, from the Wrestling with the Truth podcast! We had such a great time speaking with BC that we had to split the episode into two parts. Enjoy Part 1, where we talk wrestling soap operas, injuries, origins and legacies! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

Jul 20, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Episode 68: We Are Thinking Outside the Box

This episode is a little more laugh than learn, which we think is perfect for summertime listening! We watched the 80s classic, The Outsiders, together and, well, Kris lost a nail in the popcorn and Deb almost died choking on it. Like she needed any more health issues, but anyhoo .. so Kris decided to do an episode on the film since Deb missed most of it. Check it out! And be prepared to add some big grown up words to your vocabulary! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you ar...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Episode 67: From Four Corners of the Earth, Sort Of! With Guests Dan and Jamie from Two Men No Hope!

Two English guys, an American and a Canadian walk into a bar .. Well, maybe not a bar, but a pretty fun episode we'd say! Dan and Jamie from the amazing Two Men No Hope podcast join us and we have a ton of laughs telling stories about where we're from. Who were the real Peaky Blinders? What were the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars? Who invented basketball, the States or Canada? Join us to find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, the...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Episode 66: Stay Away From My Bedazzled Air Horn!

Deb the mythbuster sets the record straight(ish) on things we always thought were true, but aren't! Are bagpipes really Scottish? More importantly, were they really just farting turtles? Did Einstein really flunk math? And how the hell did Van Gogh's ear end up in a brothel? All the while, Kris is just dreaming of a light bang and Deb is particularly, well particular, about her air horn. Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then ...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Episode 65: Remembering a Friend

We were absolutely shattered to learn of the tragic passing of our good friend, Dennis Mallen. We interviewed him a few months ago to learn about his life as an actor, but we got so much more. We are republishing our interview to touch as many people as we can with the kindness, wisdom and sheer star power of this beautiful man. Music by Olexy from Pixabay...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Episode 64: A Side of Mercury With That Arsenic?

What do arsenic, lead, mercury, urine and animal dung have in common? Der .. beauty, of course! It's a wonder anyone lived to tell about these deadly beauty rituals from days gone by. Enjoy! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtastic Audio: https://podtasticaudio.com/easy

Jun 15, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Episode 63: A Bleak and Dismal Dark Cavern and Some Play Doh

Were Greeks really the first philosophers? If so, which philosopher was in the unique position of being Socrates' student and Aristotle's teacher? But more importantly, which philosopher was known to urinate on people and pleasure himself in a barrel? Join us to find out! Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, then do yourself a favor and head on over to our friends at Podtast...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 36 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Episode 62: Let's Drink To That!

Finally....part 3 of the fascinating story of Prohibition! But wait, did the Prohibition curb drinking or actually encourage it? And what did the Mafia have to say about all this? Even more importantly, where the hell is Kris' and why won't she indulge Deb in a fight? Tune in to find out! Music: Prohibition Is a Failure by Lowe Stokes Please take a moment and check out Podtastic Audio! Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!!! If you are thinking of starting a podcast yourself, the...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 62
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