Episodios

  • Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die

    Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
    Aug 13 2024
    When did you last hear the phrase "witch hunt"? Thanks to powerful figures like Donald Trump, chances are you see it in the headlines pretty often. Whispers of witchcraft go way back, but the conspiracy really took hold in medieval Europe - with deadly consequences. So how come it's still around, and how has the power shifted? Our adventure reveals why this chapter of history is far from closed.
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    43 m
  • Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!

    Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!
    Jun 4 2024
    Join us as we hit the road again to uncover the weird and wonderful backstories of familiar things and how they made their way around the world. This season we're delving into sex positions, drug epidemics, reality TV, mowing the lawn and much more. How do these things connect us to disparate cultures and eras and what do their stories reveal about our world today? You're in for an adventure.
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    1 m
  • Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom

    Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
    May 21 2024
    What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we had one with us for our adventures in Bulgaria last season! We invite Rayna back on the podcast to reminisce about the warm welcome from Bulgarians and a major dairy overload. She shares some useful language tips, as well as stories of out-of-this-world music and a Balkan delicacy with unexpected side effects.
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    13 m
  • Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia

    Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
    May 7 2024
    Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol, apart from drink it? We revisit our journey to the Balkan nation to dig up some of the oddities and delicacies we encountered in the capital, which is home to a colorful, curious mix of influences old and new, communist and capitalist, Ottoman and Roman.
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    15 m
  • Travel Bite: German home remedies

    Travel Bite: German home remedies
    Apr 16 2024
    When might a German grandma turn to a tiny sack of chopped onion? Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks. So, pour yourself a cup of bronchial tea and settle in. Disclaimer: The remedies in this episode are presented for their cultural interest, not as health advice!
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    16 m
  • Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport

    Introducing: Doomsday bunkers & the Finnish sense of humor from Passport
    Mar 26 2024
    We're on a season break but we didn't want to leave you hanging. So this week we're bringing you more adventure, revelation and history – this time from the Passport podcast. In this episode, they head deep underground in Helsinki, to dig into the psyche of the happiest nation on Earth and its conflict-ridden past.
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    42 m
  • Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub

    Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub
    Mar 5 2024
    Who's hungry? We've got tasty travel morsels to tide you over until Season 2. These are the tidbits, tangents and tales that didn't make it into Season 1, but might come in handy on your next trip! This week, we reminisce about our beer-fuelled London jaunt and get acquainted with desi pubs – multicultural spaces that serve up history, equality and community, along with a side of beer and curry.
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    14 m
  • Bagels: Coming full circle

    Bagels: Coming full circle
    Feb 6 2024
    The bagel is in its rainbow era, but this beloved bread's journey goes way back. We're rounding off season one with a dense, doughy episode that's both scrumptious and surprising. We trace the humble bagel's roots to medieval Poland and follow its North American makeover (are you team New York or Montreal?). A snack for queens, laborers and trendsetters – here's the real story of the bagel.
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    33 m