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A show where 2 guys look into an interesting topic and give you the quick "barely educated" information. We just have some fun along the way and hopefully you get some information and have a laugh with us! We'd love to hear topics from you that you would like to hear about. Contact us with any ideas…

Barely Educated

  • Apr 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 30 EPISODES


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Lost at Sea

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 38:26


How much is really out there in the seas? What about the Cenotes of Mexico? Join us to find out what was found in a Cenote in Mexico, how much of the 200 tons of silver was recovered from the SS Gairsoppa and possibly the location of the remaining silver... Listen now to find out this and more! Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: The Big Guns by Silent Partner

Rolling Bones - Casino Style

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020


Join is in checking out one of Barely Educated’s favorite episodes! When was the first casino established and where was it? What’s the biggest casino in the world? What games gives you a better chance at winning? Have you ever been trying to leave and had a hard time finding your way out? Join us to find out more!   Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

Capitals Around the World

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 31:27


Join Harees and Ingrid as they take you to a couple stops around the world! We check in to see what the capitals are of various countries and states and take a quick tour of what its about! From Glaciers in Alaska to Bytown of 1826. Join us to find out more! Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: The Big Guns by Silent Partner

Cool National Days

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 40:18


When is National Cheeseburger Day? Join us as we talk about some of the cool National Days we found and when to celebrate them! Also tune in to find out how you could win a Barely Educated sticker! And yes, we do talk about National Sticker Day!   Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: The Big Guns by Silent Partner

Planetary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 33:55


Join us as we discuss the different planets in our Solar System. Find out why the closest planet to the sun isn't the hottest and what that giant red spot on Jupiter is! And would Ingrid drink space water to save humanity?? Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com  Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: The Big Guns by Silent Partner

Fast Food, Fast Facts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 43:31


Join us as we talk about some popular restaurant chains from Dunkin Donuts to Taco Bell and where they started. We also give you the run down of how we started in the fast food industry. Find out how Ingrid really baked donuts and how Harees might be owed a royalty from McDonald's! Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: The Big Guns by Silent Partner

How do Cell Towers Work?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 41:37


Catch up with Harees and Jesse as they explain where they have been at this last week. When you make a phone call does it go straight to a satellite or a cell tower? Have you ever seen a camouflaged cell tower? How is your cell phone moving between towers while you are driving? Tune in to find out about this and more! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast  

Escape Rooms: How'd it Start?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 38:08


Where did the escape room idea come from? Where was the first escape room created and who did it? How quickly did it become popular and how many are there today? Need tips and tricks on getting out? Join us to learn this and more! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast  

The History of Alarm Clocks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 55:43


What was the first alarm clock? What are Knocker Uppers? How did people set an alarm before clocks were created? What are some new alarm clocks I could get now? Join us to find out about this and more!  Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast

Frightening Fungi and Brutal Bacteria

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 41:15


As the weather is getting nicer you need to know about the harmful bacteria and fungi out there! Harees and Jesse break down some common, and some not so common, diseases you can get while you're out and about camping and hiking! A tick that causes an allergy to red meat? Cavers disease? A brain eating amoeba?! Join us to find out how to prevent and avoid these dangerous diseases! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast  

The Last Words

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 34:30


Have you ever wondered what someone's last words were? We dive into famous and not so famous last words to see what we can come out with. Some inspiring, some funny, some you have to judge for yourself. Join us as we talk about the last words of Jack Daniel, Leadbelly, Leonardo Da Vinci and more! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast

The Chernobyl Disaster

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 36:54


What happened at Chernobyl? What was the plan there? Who caused the reactors to fail? How did the deal with putting out the fires and reducing the nuclear fall out? What are they doing now to contain it and finally finish the clean up? Join us to find out! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast - Exclusive content coming to Patreon soon!

How do Volcanoes Work?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 30:56


What's the difference between magma and lava? Where do they come from? Where is the largest volcano in our solar system? Is there a country that doesn't have an volcanoes? What is the ring fire? Join us to find out that and more as we break down volcanoes! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast

HOODIE GIVEAWAY!

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 4:06


Hey! Check out how to join our Barely Educated Hoodie Giveaway! All you need to do is go to our Patreon and become a supporter! Whether it's $1, $5 or $10 we will enter you into the giveaway. Whatever you think we deserve! If not, that's fine too! Thank you for all of your support! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast

Dangerous Toys You Won't Believe Were Being Sold

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 41:47


Would you let a kid play with knives? An oven? Radioactive energy? Well these companies did and it obviously isn't a good idea. Join us to find out why some of your favorite childhood toys weren't the best ideas either! Moon shoes, socker boppers, CSI forensic lab kits and more!  Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Patreon: www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast

Products with Strange Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 32:46


How did the Frisbee start? Why was this guy eating Vaseline? When was Nutella made? These are just a few of the products with strange or interesting beginnings! Join us to find out how the first treadmill was a torture device and more! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Here is our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/barelyeducatedpodcast Please go check it out and become a true supporter! It would really help us out!

Glass: Laminated, Tempered, Bulletproof?

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 32:01


When and how was glass discovered? What were the first uses of glass? Who decided to use it as a window first? How is it made? What makes bulletproof glass and is it really bulletproof? Join us to find out more about the history of glass and the different types of glass that are made! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated

The Battle of Caffeine and Adenosine

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 28:44


Ever wonder who drank coffee first? Or if coffee was even a drink the first time it was discovered? Where did it originate? How does the caffeine actually work in the brain and can you build a tolerance to it? Join us to find out!! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: Barely_Educated

The Origins of Coca-Cola

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 35:59


Did Coke really have cocaine in it? Why was the first Coke made? Who did it? How quickly did it become a success? Where is the Secret Formula for Coke?? Join us and find out! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated

Cheers to Beer!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 42:16


Who brewed beer first and how did they do it? Why was beer safer to drink than water? What is Fermentation? What is the actual brewing process? Join us to find out! Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated

Cheap as Dirt

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 30:46


When did we first start seeing signs of dirt? What are the different layers? What is dirt actually used for and how much does it cost? Join Harees and Jesse as they explore the idea of how dirt is naturally made to what kind of dirt to use for different projects!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

How Do Locks Work?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 34:12


What was the first idea for a lock and did it work? How do master keys work on different locks? What are bank vault walls made from? Join us to find out that and more! Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: Barely_Educated Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads Here is a little help with what Jesse and I were trying to explain! https://www.smith.edu/hsc/museum/ancient_inventions/hsc09b.htm http://www.outandaboutlocksmiths.com.au/how-does-a-lock-work/

Weird Laws You Didn't Know About

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 33:21


You ever hear a law and think, wow I could get in trouble for that? Well we put together a few that are even more weird! Join us to find out what state you won't find a single palm reader in, what state won't let you marry your cousin unless you're the age of 65 and why Jesse is called the Gummy Bear Bandit! Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

The Secrets Behind Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 61:54


Take an inside look as Harees explains his past experience of working in the optical industry. What was the first eye exam? How were glasses made before and how are they made now? Are glasses really over priced? Join us and find out!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads   Email: thebarelyeducatedshow@gmail.com Instagram: @Barely_Educated  

Seed or Sod? The Perfect Lawn

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 38:31


Did you know Palm Trees are actually grass? How do you get the perfect lawn? What type of grass can you use? Can you just buy your grass from a sod farm? Join us to find out exactly how to make your lawn look perfect and laugh along the way!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

Rolling Bones - Casino Style

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 28:35


When was the first Casino established and where was it? What's the biggest Casino in the world? What games give you a better chance at winning? Have you ever been trying to leave and had a hard time finding your way out? Join us to find out more!     Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

Money, It's a Hit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 34:47


Where did the idea of money come from? How were things bought and sold before money? Does money grown on trees? Is it necessary to still have cash? Join us and find out as we give you some of the history of the first uses of money and where it has come to now!     Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

Bridgely Educated

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 33:43


Have you ever thought about why there are different types of bridges, how long the bridges you cross have been around, or just how much money is needed to repair and maintain them? Join us and find out something new about bridges and we even go back to analyze our very own home state bridge!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

Life of Can

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 27:37


We look into the life of the aluminum can. From the design of the can, how the material is mined and prepared, to what happens after the can is made and used. Something so simple has a very complex life span. Join us to get the Barely Educated run down of the life of a can!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

The Brief History of Names

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 25:34


Did cavemen have names? What is the first recorded name? Join us and find out! We look into the history of names, how last names started and some of our own traditions with names. If you want to learn something different and have a good laugh, tune in!   Music: All the Colors by DJ Quads

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