Two Guys One Topic
Two Guys One Topic
Ollie & Liam
We help you learn lots of topics!The aim: To have a conversation with anyone about anything.This can be a really useful skill to have and something you can use in all aspects of your day to day life. Be that at the pub with friends, during a job interview, or speaking with your boss at work.In this podcast we will cover a wide range of topics. We will hopefully introduce you to new topics, books or concepts that we think will be useful to learn.So you know we are not experts in the subjects we cover, we have one week to read and research the topic.This is then a summary of the research and reading we have done.We do the hard work, then share what we think is the most useful information for you to know!Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
And Another Thing....Series 9 Wrap Up
To wrap up "Series 9" 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 as well as some great listener contributions and feedback.In this episode we provide updates on:PyramidsFlagsNet Zero Carbon EmissionsThe Super BowlValentine's DayLotteriesAlbert EinsteinSuper GlueCompetitive EatingDisney PrincessesVaccinesCallisthenicsWe hope you have enjoyed Series 9, hopefully we will be back for a Series 10 before too long....Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledgeOnce you have listened we would love to hear your comments or feedback.Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  If you are able to leave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify that would be really appreciated.Thank you!Ollie & Liam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2024
52 min
Callisthenics
This week's topic is the Listener Choice episode, which has been chosen by Sam.Thank you to everyone who sent us topic suggestions. We put them to a vote on Instagram and Callisthenics won (by a long way!).What an interesting topic to learn about - thank you for the topic suggestion Sam.Hear us discuss:What is it?Who invented it?It's etymologyThe benefitsHow does it compare to weight training? Tips to get startedPlus 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2024
36 min
Vaccines
This week's topic is the "Ollie's Choice" episode which is Vaccines. Vaccinations were a hot topic during the pandemic, but for decades, they have been life-changing for children and communities all around the world.There are definitely a few parts of this topic that you will remember forever.Hopefully you learn a lot listing.Hear us discuss:What is a vaccine?How do they work?How were they invented?Edward JennerMyths about vaccinesHerd immunityFuture of vaccinesPlus 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2024
42 min
Disney Princesses
This week's topic is the "Liam's Choice" episode which is "Disney Princesses".Liam thought it would be good for everyone to learn about this, as his little girl is going through her 'Disney princess phase'.There are definitely a few parts of this topic that you will remember forever.Hopefully you learn a lot listing.Hear us discuss:How many Disney Princesses are there?What is the criteria to be one?Some of their origin storiesThe Disney Princess ErasWhy some are not on the official listHow to be one in real lifePlus 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2024
45 min
Competitive Eating
This week's topic is Competitive Eating.Competitive eating is not for everyone. It's not about just liking the food you eat. It's about putting in the training and hard work to refine your technique to be able to consume super human amounts of food, in a short space of time. What the best competitive eaters are able to do it incredible. Hopefully you learn a lot listing.Hear us discuss:How did it all start?Major League EatingContest rulesChipmunkingTrainingMind Blowing Records! 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2024
44 min
Super Glue
This week's topic is Super GlueThat very strong quick-setting adhesive that you keep in your drawer along with elastic bands, batteries, blue tac and other gunff - that you will inevitably manage to get on your fingers when trying to use it. It turns out it has an interesting discovery story and is a great topic to get in to.Hopefully you learn a lot listing.Hear us discuss:Are Glues and Adhesives the same thing?Was super glue invented to glue soldiers back together? How it was inventedHow does it work?Why is it so strong?RemovalIs there anything more adhesive? 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2024
45 min
Albert Einstein
This week's topic is Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who is widely held to be one of the greatest and most influential scientists of all time.Listen to is mind bending theories and interesting life!What a super interesting person and topic. Hopefully you learn a lot listing too.Hear us discuss:What was Einstein known for?His early lifeHis breakout year! E = mc2Theory of Special Relativity & Theory of General RelativityThe FBI's interest in himThe Atomic bombThe Brain. 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2024
56 min
Lotteries
This week's topic is Lotteries, as in The Lotto, in the UK, or Powerball / Mega Millions in the U.S.A, other the hundreds of other lotteries played all around the world. Lotteries are a popular form of gambling, encouraging people to pay a small sum of money for the chance of winning a big jackpot, often administered by state or federal governments - but the chances of playing are very low. What would you buy if you won the lottery?This was a super interesting topic. Hopefully you learn a lot listing too.Hear us discuss:Where do they originate from?Odds of winning & how much you can win! Strategy to beat themWhat to do when you winDo jackpot winners go bankrupt?Remember to claim your winning ticket! 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2024
47 min
Valentine's Day
This week's topic is Valentine's Day. For many people that will mean Valentine's Day gift shopping, date planning, romantic dinner cooking and lots more romance planned but who decided February 14th should be that all this happens? This was a super interesting topic. Hopefully you learn a lot listing too. Hear us discuss:Who is St. Valentine?How did it all beginLupercalia festivalWhy do we send cards, chocolates and flowers?How commercialised is it? Is is celebrated globally?Non-valentine day celebrations. 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2024
40 min
The Super Bowl
This week's topic is The Super Bowl, the annual Championship game in the NFL season (American Football) that is now a global sporting event. This is a rare occasion where we are not starting from scratch with our knowledge about a topic! :-)We still learnt so much though. This was a brilliant topic!Hear us discuss:What is it called the Super Bowl. How did it all begin?Why the roman numerals?What are they playing for? The halftime showThe adverts!The future of the NFL. 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 next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2024
46 min
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