This week's topic is Diamonds. A diamond is a mineral composed of pure carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance known and they are also the most popular gemstone. Their reason for being so popular nowadays is brilliant, you've got to listen to believe it! What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What are they? How are they made? Beliefs about Diamonds over the years. The 4 C's.... Why are they measured in carats? Lab diamonds. Conflict diamonds. Plus your Two Guy...
Apr 18, 2023•47 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This week's topic is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an artificial-intelligence chatbot that is incredible! It's still very new, but could be a huge part of every day life in the near future. Are we at the start of a huge leap forward in technology....how much will this change the world and impact all of us? What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What is it? Is this bigger than when Google was launched? What is it used for? How does it work? Are there limitations? Concerns about it? Plus...
Apr 11, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This week's topic the Terracotta Army. An army of life size soldiers made form pottery, that was accidentally discovered underground after an incredible amount of time! The discovery is of such significance that they are called the 8th Wonder of the World. But how did they get there and why are they so important? What an interesting topic to learn about! Hear us discuss: What is the Terracotta Army? Why were they built? When they were discovered blew our mind! How many are there? If you visit wh...
Apr 04, 2023•39 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This week's topic is Energy Drinks.... Virtually everyone will have heard of Energy Drinks but where did they come from and what makes them special? Some people think they are amazing while other people will tell you they are dangerous and have killed people! This was an interesting topic to get in to! Hear us discuss: Why are they in their own category of drink? Why amphetamines in 1960's Japan helped launch them. How many are sold a year? How big is the market? What are the main ingredients? A...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This week's topic is Fortune Telling.... Humans have been intrigued about trying to predict the future for millennia, trying to get a glimpse of what their future might have in store for them. Are they destined for riches or will it all go wrong and end in disaster? There are some people who claim to possess the powers to predict the fortunes of others but how? And is it really possible?... Hear us discuss: How long has fortune telling been a thing? The different types / ways to fortune tell. Ta...
Mar 21, 2023•38 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week's topic is Mosquitos....that's right those annoying little flies that like to bite you at night. Their bites are irritating and itchy! They can have you chasing them around a room attempting to swat them, for a long time, with the uncanny ability to dodge your swatting attempts over and over again. Plus they have persistent buzzing wings, so you can usually hear they are nearby before you can see them! Hear us discuss: Where to they rank as killers? Why do they bite us? How are they at...
Mar 14, 2023•40 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We are back with Series 7! We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Lighthouses.... It turns out there is much more to lighthouses than you might think! Hear us discuss: What are lighthouses use for? How did they become a thing? The colour of them Their light and powerful lens The upside down lighthouse! Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Contact / follo...
Mar 07, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 1
To wrap up "Series 6" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"... We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic. In this episode we provide updates on: Bananas Acupuncture The World Cup Thanksgiving Cigarettes Florence Nightingale The Mariana Trench National Anthems The Compound Effect Marvel Avengers Paracetamol The Stockmarket We hope ...
Jan 31, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 13
This is our 'Listener Choice' episode of the series, thank you to Dan who suggested the topic! We ran a vote on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) and this was the winning suggestion. Follow us to get involved in the next vote. Dan picked this topic because he said it is something that everyone has heard of, but perhaps a lot of people don't know too much about it. Hear us discuss: What is the Stock Market? Is there more than one? Why do companies want to be on it? How did it begin? Bear Vs a Bull...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 12
This is our 'Ollie's Choice' of the series episode - which is Paracetamol (or also known as acetaminophen in North America and Japan). A lot of people seemed to be sick or ill and it got Ollie thinking, maybe it would make sense for us and everyone to learn more about it. Hear us discuss: What is it? Why does it have different names? How it was discovered. How it works in your body What happens if you take too much? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to h...
Jan 17, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This is our 'Liam's Choice' of the series episode - which is Marvel Avengers. The Avengers seem to be everywhere and Liam thought it made sense for us and everyone to learn more about them. Hear us discuss: What is the Avengers? How did they begin? Who is in it? Marvel Vs D.C Comics How profitable is the franchise Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 10, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 10
As we are at the start of the New Year many people reflect and set goals or resolutions for the next 12 months. Unfortunately, most people fail to keep up with their New Years resolution, however this book can help you reach your goals and be more successful - by using the Compound Effect. This was a super interesting book to read and learn about! Hear us discuss: What is the Compound Effect The Magic Penny Hurdles to success The formula for success Habits Momentum The Ripple efect. Plus your Tw...
Jan 03, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 9
This week's topic is National Anthems. Each nation has a national anthem, a piece of music, usually focused on the history or traditions of that country, but why? This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen. Hear us discuss: What is a national anthem? When are they used? Who has the oldest one? Why are they important? Some of the best anthem names. What do nations with multiple languages do? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we wo...
Dec 20, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 8
This week's topic is The Mariana Trench. The Mariana Trench is home to the deepest part of the ocean, but where is it? That was our first question! This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen. Hear us discuss: Where is it? How deep is it? How it was discovered Has anyone visited it? Does life exist down there? Is it the deepest place on Earth? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. C...
Dec 13, 2022•39 min•Season 6Ep. 7
This week's topic is Florence Nightingale. A name, and person, known by many for having a positive impact on nursing but what did Florence actually do? And why does her name live on, well over a hundred years after she died? It turns out her impact on nursing was massive and she fully deserves her status. What an interesting person and topic to learn about. Hear us discuss: How she broke tradition Was sew as warm and caring as people think she was? How the Crimean War catapulted her into the lim...
Dec 06, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This week's topic is Cigarettes. The world’s view on smoking cigarettes has changed dramatically over the last century. We all know they are bad for you, so presumably not that many people smoke, right? Turns out that is not that case! Hear us discuss: Where they came from. How they got their name The ingredients How the industry exploded How bad are they for you? Nicotine effects Cigarettes company profits Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your ...
Nov 29, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This week's topic is Thanksgiving A national holiday, particularly in the USA, that has grown and grown with a lot of traditions now associated with it. We knew it had something to do with pilgrims and turkey, but how and why did it all begin? And how has it changed? Hear us discuss: How did it start? Who was at the first meal? How much has it changed since? American Football Tradition Black Friday Thanksgiving Controversy Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would lo...
Nov 22, 2022•41 min•Season 6Ep. 4
This week's topic is The World Cup. The World Cup is a truly enormous global sporting event, but how and why did it even start in the first place. It turns out this is a super interesting topic. Hear us discuss: How did it start? How has it evolved? The physio who knocked himself out Barefoot India Why host? And how much does it cost to host? FIFA controversy Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Contact / follow us @Tw...
Nov 15, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This week's topic is Acupuncture. It is a topic we knew very little about, and have not experienced ourselves, and another topic where we had a lot of questions about it! Hear us discuss: How painful is it? How did it come about? What is Qi (Chee) Your body's meridians What is the procedure like? A placebo or real? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebo...
Nov 08, 2022•34 min•Season 6Ep. 2
We are back with Series 6! We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Bananas...yes, the bendy yellow fruit. 🍌 It turns out there is much more to bananas than you might think! Hear us discuss: Why are they bendy? That bananas don't grow on trees... 99% of the world eat the exact same banana That there is more than just the bendy yellow type! What a banana republic is... Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min•Season 6Ep. 1
To wrap up "Series 5" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"... In this episode we provide updates on: Antartica Diplomatic Immunity Hells Angels Hangovers Galileo Volcanoes Anaesthesia Inflation We hope you have enjoyed Series 5 and hopefully we will be back for a Series 6 before too long.... Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledge Once you have listened we woul...
Aug 09, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 14
This week's topic is Anaesthesia, which is the Series 5 "Listener Choice" episode. Thank you to Hannah for the topic suggestion, and to everyone who voted for this as a topic on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) A surprising number of people are afraid of anaesthesia. The idea of “going under” or being “put to sleep” can cause people to start feeling anxious. Listen to hear if that is something they should be fearful of.... This was a super interesting topic to learn all about! Hear us discuss: A...
Aug 02, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This week's topic is Diplomatic Immunity, which is the Series 5 "Ollie's Choice" episode. These two words get put together and are banded around in the news, stories or films, but what actually do they mean and where did it come from? This was a super interesting topic to learn all about! Hear us discuss: What do the words actually mean? How did it all start? Who can get diplomatic immunity? Can they be arrested? Persona Non-Grata Crimes committed under diplomatic immunity! Plus your Two Guys On...
Jul 26, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This week's topic is Volcanoes, which is the Series 5 "Liam's Choice" episode. This is a topic you get taught at school, but it seems way more interesting this time round! It turned out it was a super interesting topic to re-learn all those years later! Hear us discuss: Magma Vs Lava 3 Types of volcanoes Different shaped volcanoes Tectonic plates Ring of fire Why live near one? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Cont...
Jul 19, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This week's topic is Hells Angels. Of all the motorcycle organisations in the world, the Hells Angels are probably the most famous… or should that be infamous? Ever since they formed in 1948, they’ve been attracting controversy, getting on the wrong side of the law, and making all kinds of mischief... This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What is it all about? How it started. How to be a member Club rules What do they do? The insignia Plus your Two Guys One Top...
Jul 12, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week's topic is Inflation. A topic that is very relevant and in the news a lot right now, but what is it and is it something we need to be concerned about? This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What is it? The biggest shopping basket in the world How is it measured? Why does it happen? Who controls it? Can it be a good thing? Hyperinflation Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Co...
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 9
This week's topic is Hangovers. A topic neither of us know anything about.....or actually a topic we wish we knew nothing about.... Many people have been there: After a night of one too many beers or wines, you wake up with a pounding headache and crippling nausea. But why do they happen? This was a super interesting topic to learn more about! Hear us discuss: What it's name means. What causes hangovers Why do we get them? Are they preventable? Cures, if you have one. Myths to recover quickly Pl...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 8
This week's topic is Glastonbury. It's an enormous festival, seems like it rains there every year, theres loads of mud and amazing bands. But how and why did it start? This was a super interesting topic and somewhere we now want to visit and experience! Hear us discuss: What and where is it? How did it all begin? Michael Eavis (legend) It's enormous growth Not just music The environmental impact Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or ...
Jun 21, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This week's topic is the Summer Solstice. Something a lot of people will have heard of by who do we have them and why is it celebrated? Hear us discuss: What is the Summer Solstice? Why do we have them? How is it traditionally celebrated? Astro-archeology Stone Henge Druids Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the n...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This week's topic is Clowns. Some people love them some people hate them but where did these sometimes creepy characters come from? It was great learning how clowns began and then evolved over the years, but the most mind blowing thing for us is how they 'copyright' their face! Hear us discuss: How clowns began The three types of clowns Clowns Vs Jesters The Clown Commandments How clowns 'copyright' their face Coulrophobia - the fear of clowns Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway. Once you have...
Jun 07, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 5
