I Learned Something Today - A South Park Podcast

Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's been one year since we released our first episode of "I Learned Something Today" so we thought we would release a quick explanation on why we started the podcast and why our social media handles are @twofemaleprimeministers. Thank you to all our listeners for your support and here's to the next year of podcasting!

Last episode of Season 2! Futurama wasn't too far off with Cryonics! Amanda brings the temperature down talking about Cryogenics and Cryonics and Sophie recounts a missing person returning 21 years later. Dispel the myth: You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing! Episode - Prehistoric Ice Man Topics - Cryogenics and Missing People Returning Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Hoping for a Christmas episode in October? We promise we will revisit Season 2, Episode 16: Merry Christmas Charlie Manson during our all Christmas episode month :) Step 1: Business; Step 2: Profit! Amanda embraces the advantages of small businesses and Sophie Learned Something Today when researching ADD/ADHD. Life lesson, maybe don't give your child coffee... Episode - Gnomes Topics - Small vs. Big Businesses and ADHD Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Listen closely medieval doctors, we're about to blow your mind! Amanda's topic flows around hysteria and the wandering womb and Sophie delves into science fiction that is more non-fiction than you would have thought. What was on your 2020 BINGO card? Episode - Spooky Fish Topics - Aunt Flo and Parallel Dimensions Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

If the glove does not fit, then you must acquit! Amanda takes us back to 1994 to the OJ Simpson trial and Sophie explains how to protect Intellectual Property. We stand with Taylor Swift and all artists that are taken advantage of by their producers! Episode - Chef Aid Topics - OJ Simpson and Copyright Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

TW: This episode touches on mass suicide. Listener discretion is advised. There seems to be a theme. Amanda talks about historical mass suicides and Sophie teaches us how to win all the prizes at the carnival. Can someone tell us if these tips work? If you or someone you know is struggling or thinking about self-harm: Canada - 1-833-456-4566 USA - 1-800-276-8255 Episode - Cow Days Topics - Carnival Games and Mass Suicides Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

This episode does not apply to all step parents! Amanda ruins Cinderella for us and Sophie delves into the history of party games (which involved a sex lottery at one time!). Anyone up for playing a round of "Are you there, Moriarty?"? Episode - Clubhouses Topics - Step Parents and Party Games Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

This episode has potential fantastic possibilities....if used wrongly! Amanda spills the CIA secrets of Project MK Ultra and Sophie talks about a personal audition experience. Remember: strong and wrong! Episode - Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fatty Foods Topics - Mind Control and Auditions Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

This episode contains assholes, not murderers! Amanda compares how having/not having money can effect us and Sophie talks about viruses while being sick herself. You can mail many weird things, such as bees in a box, but not child's pox lollipops, obviously. Episode - Chickenpox Topics - Rich vs. Poor and Chickenpox Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Obscure South Park quotes at the work water cooler! Join Amanda and Sophie as they discuss the Sundance Film Festival and Robert Redford, who seems to be a pretty cool guy. Now if only we could get our hands on Chef's recipe for Chocolate Salty Balls... Episode - Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls Topics - The Sundance Film Festival Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Bang! Amanda teaches us how to cope with stress (while laughing off her own) and Sophie cannot keep on track about pyrotechnics. Does anyone else use podcasts as a coping mechanism? Episode - Summer Sucks Topics - Fireworks and Coping Mechanisms Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

It's Amanda's birthday episode! Amanda implants false memories and Sophie interprets your dreams. Will you remember if you fall asleep listening to this episode? Episode - City on the Edge of Forever Topics - Dreams and Memories Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Nothing like a Hunger Games reference about a real life war. Amanda gives a history lesson on the Vietnam War and Sophie gushes about reality tv and how producers create the drama. Do you accept this rose? Episode - The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka Topics - Show Producers and the Vietnam War Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

These are topics you can't dodge! Amanda recites Canada's awareness days/weeks/ months (we didn't ask for most of them) and Sophie cracks down on what makes a bully. Why does the English/French feud involve so many condoms? Episode - Conjoined Fetus Lady Topics - Awareness Days and Bullying Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. Why Do the English Hate the French?: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/21709/why-do-english-hate-french

Sorry doesn't cut it when you break bones in someone's face! Amanda lists accounts of police brutality across Canada and Sophie lays down the facts about literacy concerning "fake news". How far would you go to teach someone to read? Episode - Chickenlover Topics - Illiteracy and Police Brutality Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Get ready to learn, m'kay? Amanda explains the Canadian "Drugs are Bad" policies we've had over the years and Sophie talks about religion and genitalia (again?!). This episode really "cuts" to the chase! Episode - Ike's Wee Wee Topics - Drugs and Circumcision Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Death and Babies? Sophie explains why we love True Crime and if you want to know where babies come from, Amanda has you covered. Now let's enjoy a nice hot cocoa and watch family programming. Episode - Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut Topics - First World Fascination with Crime and Who Can Be a Parent? Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. 12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559256/why-we-love-true-crime

You've waited two long weeks for a new "I Learned Something New" episode...and it's a gas! Amanda gives a brief history of Canada (spoiler alert - it's darker than you think) and Sophie explores why farts are funny. Is anyone hiring a flatulist in the current job market? Episode - Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus Topics - History of Canada and Flatulence Humour Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Last episode of Season 1! Amanda shows Sophie some shocking food advertisements and Sophie breaks down stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples and African Americans. Guess we will have to wait for Season 2 to find out who Cartman's father is... Episode - Cartman's Mom Is A Dirty Slut Topics - Cultural stereotypes and female sexual representation Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. The Multifaceted Native American Naming Tradition: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/whats-in-name/201501/the-multifaceted-native-american-naming-tradition-0 Honour The Earth: https://www.honorearth.org/ Black Youth Project: https://blackyouthproject.com/

Roshambo! Join Amanda and Sophie as they discuss Godzilla, Mothra, and other Kaiju film monsters. If you need us, we will be watching the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie. Episode - Mecha-Streisand Topic - Japanese Kaiju films Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Hello Queens! Amanda breaks down some LGBTQ terms and explains why the boys can not become lesbian for Ms. Ellen and Sophie time travels through history to discuss the "ideal women's body type" before revealing that inner beauty was the key all along. And as quoted by Ru Paul “If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else! Can I get an amen?”. Episode - Tom's Rhinoplasty Topics - Concept of Inner Beauty and LGBTQ Terms Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. Body Confidence Canada: https://www.bodyconfidencecanada.com/sizeismsucks

Curve ball! We're skipping Season 1, Episode 9: Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo to save for an all Christmas Episode month :) Let's get ready to rumble! Join Amanda and Sophie as they discuss the Meaning of Good and Evil, Blind Faith, and Religions vs. Cults. We promise you won't hear any more Christmas music from us...until December that is! Episode - Damien Topics - Religion, Faith and the Nature of Good and Evil. Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. The Real Meaning of 'Good' and 'Evil': https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/out-the-darkness/201308/the-real-meaning-good-and-evil

That's a lot of food! Amanda wastes no time talking about food waste and Sophie explains why the humanitarian aid system is broken. Don't forget to volunteer locally! Episode - Starvin Marvin Topics - Humanitarianism and Gluttony Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. Humanitarian Aid Is 'Broken,' Says Former U.N. Official: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2017/06/22/533639073/what-s-wrong-with-humanitarian-aid

Feeling thankful for indoor plumbing right now! Listen as Amanda explores the undead and historical pandemics and Sophie cringes at every cultural appropriation costume she sees. #IAmNotACostume Episode - Pinkeye Topics - Zombies, Pandemics, and Offensive Halloween Costumes Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Oof! This is a (grim reaper) touchy topic! Amanda dives into the deathly controversial topic and Sophie talks tv parenting. Don't forget to add "Listen to the new episode of I Learned Something New Today" to your to-do list today! Episode - Death Topics - Censorship and Euthanasia Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs. Violence vs. Sexuality: The Battle of Censorship in American Media: https://sites.psu.edu/sonsini20rcl/2016/09/30/violence-vs-sexuality-the-battle-of-censorship-in-american-media/

You've probably heard of GMOs and that they're "bad"? Join Amanda and Sophie as they discuss what genetic engineering really is and is it playing God? We promise we won't just add an extra ass! Episode - An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig Topics - Genetic Engineering Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful! In this episode, Amanda gives a history lesson on LGBTQ2S+ rights and Sophie talks about the "birds and bees" in the animal kingdom. Swans are our favourite! Episode - Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride Topics - LGBTQ2S+ Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Let's show Dante's Peak what a disaster movie should look like! Buckle in as Amanda talks about hunting rights and Sophie brings you back to grade 7 science class. Remember to duck and cover! Episode - Volcano Topics - Hunting, Environment, and Disaster Movies Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Sorry, Nicholas Cage, you're gonna wanna skip this episode! Amanda gives us the scoop about celebrities and Sophie gives in to consumerism. Side effects to listening to this episode may include: fun facts to bring up at family gatherings, random urge to yell Beef Cake, and death? Episode - Weight Gain 4000 Topics - Celebrities, Crazy Fans, Consermerisum, and Identity Shopping Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.

Join Amanda and Sophie as they discuss South Park and relate it to real-life topics in their first episode! Episode - Cartman Gets an Anal Probe Topics - Culture Wars and Aliens Intro music - Music by Irobinson_sds from Pixabay Disclaimer, South Park is owned by Tray Parker and Mat Stone. All opinions voiced are our own and not theirs.