Synopsis
In An Hour of our Time Podcast, we choose a new topic each episode. Topics range from sociopolitical, to scientific, to historical, we try to maintain variety. We then each perform an hour of research followed by a marginally focused one hour discussion. Featuring: Joe Wallace Dave Buker Mark Cracraft Fun for anyone who enjoys funny but sometimes frustrating tangents of referential conversation. For mature audiences.
Episodes
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National Delicacies (somebody got drunk on thanksgiving)
02/07/2021 Duration: 01h20minThis week, we discuss delicacies from around the world...bird's nest soup, currywurst, hakarl, poutine, and more!
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Bowling (the party's at henry's house)
25/06/2021 Duration: 01h02minThis week, lace up some slippery shoes and join us for an episode about bowling. We discuss the history, rules, and professional aspects of the game.
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Airships (in the pocket of big hydrogen)
18/06/2021 Duration: 01h13minThis week, we discuss airships...the history, successes, and disasters of blimps, zeppelins, and other dirigibles. Oh, the humanity!
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Phobias (beef n' cheddar everywhere)
11/06/2021 Duration: 01h09minThis week, we discuss phobias - what constitutes a phobia, what causes them, and how they are treated.
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Idioms - Part 2 (wide earp)
04/06/2021 Duration: 01h20minWe revisit the topic of idioms for our first in person episode in over a year. Learn some turns of phrase (I assume this is also an idiom)!
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Tabletop Games - featuring Tabletop Board Game Cafe (all games except rap and country)
28/05/2021 Duration: 01h21minThis week, we are joined by Brady Risner from Tabletop Board Game Cafe in Cleveland, OH. We discuss the history of tabletop games, the stories behind some of your favorite games, and the modern board game renaissance.
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Socialism and Communism - Part 2 (marx fast facts)
21/05/2021 Duration: 01h28minThis week we wrap up our talk with Red Scares, Marxist theory, and Scandinavia. Also, witness Mark's full wrath in the face of his intellectual property being wrestled from him in real time.
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Socialism and Communism - Part 1 (1887's mtv beach house)
14/05/2021 Duration: 01h24minThis week we begin defining and setting historical context for Socialism and Communism in the west. Also Joe is back with his asinine edits.
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Joan of Arc (show me "burnt at the stake")
07/05/2021 Duration: 53minThis week, we discuss Joan of Arc: her life during the 100 years war, her execution at the hands of the English, and her modern influence.
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Coffee - featuring Jennings Java (the bitter invention of satan)
30/04/2021 Duration: 01h25minThis week, we are joined by Daniel Jennings from Jennings Java and discuss the history, science, and culture of coffee.
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California Gold Rush (how ductile is it?)
23/04/2021 Duration: 01h08minGold! This week, we discuss the California Gold Rush and the scientific/elemental properties of gold.
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Soda - featuring Rambling House Soda (the great debate)
16/04/2021 Duration: 01h15minThis week, we're joined by John Lynch, owner of Rambling House Soda, and discuss the history of our favorite sugary beverages!
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Animal Reproduction (cloacal kiss)
11/04/2021 Duration: 01h05minThis week, we discuss animal reproduction and attempt to answer three main questions: Why does sex exist? What are the pros/cons of sexual and asexual reproduction? Do animals have sex for pleasure?
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Large Hadron Collider (berenstain bears kerfuffle)
02/04/2021 Duration: 01h01minThis week, we discuss the Large Hadron Collider, particle physics, and CERN. We are not experts, but we try.
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Torture (leinenkugel summer schandmantel)
26/03/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis week, we discuss torture methods of both past and present. Keelhauling, gibbeting, solitary confinement...it's all bad.
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Las Vegas (glitter gulch)
19/03/2021 Duration: 59minThis week, we're all about Las Vegas! We'll discuss its history as a gambling destination, its relation to organized crime, and how the city has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mars (butt rock)
12/03/2021 Duration: 01h02minThis week, we discuss Earth's neighboring planet, Mars...it's history, features, and visitors.
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The French Revolution - Part 2 (more than one Napoleon)
05/03/2021 Duration: 01h10minThis week, we conclude our series on the French Revolution by focusing on Napoleon Bonaparte, the brief restoration of the French monarchy, and the reign of Napoleon III.
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The French Revolution - Part 1 (the grandest dandy)
26/02/2021 Duration: 01h16minThis week, we present the first part of a two-part series on the French Revolution. We discuss preceding events, the fall of King Louis XVI, and the Reign of Terror.
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The American Revolution (9 men in a boat)
19/02/2021 Duration: 01h23minThis week, we discuss the American Revolution and the subsequent American War of Independence: the lead-up, revolutionary events, and the outcome. Put on your tricorne hat!