What Makes Us Human

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On this podcast we will seek to examine the stories, technology, history, and ideas that define mankind. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we quest for what makes us human.

WMUH Podcast


    • Jan 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from What Makes Us Human

    Ep. 88: The Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 36:54


    For our first episode back for the new year, Jon dives deep into the Pacific Ocean, and he talks about what you should feed witches. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on social media. Email us! WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 87: Santa Claus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 48:06


    If the United States are a melting pot, few things put this on display as much as Santa Claus. This week we talk about all the different traditions (and some real people) who play into the modern American idea of Santa Claus. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us! WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 86: Christmas Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 44:19


    For episode 86, Hannah joins us to talk about the difference between Christmas carols and Christmas songs, and we dive into our favorite and least favorite Christmas music. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 85: Christmas in Norway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 33:09


    For episode 85, we talk about Christmas traditions in Norway, and we all discover that we may celebrate Christmas the Norwegian way. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 84: Fruitcake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 26:40


    For episode 84, we talk all about that Christmas treat people love or hate- fruitcake, and Hannah puts Jolly Old Saint Nick in a Tom Cruise movie. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 83: Myrtle Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 32:12


    For episode 83, Jon tells us all about one of the most visited places on the East Coast- Myrtle Beach. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 82: Who Eats Ramps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 28:57


    For episode 82, we talk about what ramps are and who eats them, and Jon talks about Braveheart. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 81: The Si-Te-Cah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 34:42


    For episode 81 we talk about the discovery of red-headed giant cannibals in the American West, and Hannah quotes Twister. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 80: Walt Disney's Corn Chips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 44:23


    What does Disneyland have to do with Fritos? We talk about it on this week's episode. Plus, J.R. had a surprise visitor while editing last week's episode. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 79: Tim Burton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 57:02


    As we finish up this year's Halloween episodes, Hannah talks about Mr. Nightmare Before Christmas himself, Tim Burton, and Jon talks about Tim Burton in a bathing suit. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 78: Haunted Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 53:23


    As we continue our special series for the month of October, we talk about haunted places, and what makes them haunted. Jon also talks about playing Top Gun. Connect with us! @WMUHPocast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 77: Thirteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 40:41


    On the next episode in our special October series, we talk about why people are afraid of the number 13, and J.R. talks about Turtles in Time. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 76: The Hinterkaifeck Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 54:58


    As we continue our October special episodes, this week Producer Hannah steps up to the mic to tell us about the Hinterkaifeck murders. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 75: Samhain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 36:12


    As we move into October, we discuss the origins of Halloween and Jack O' Lanterns. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 74: Sliced Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 43:07


    Episode 74 is all about how we got sliced bread and when the U.S. Government banned it. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 73: Queen Elizabeth II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 57:35


    For episode 73, we talk about the life of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 72: Don Bluth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 55:54


    For episode 72, Producer Hannah joins us to talk about renowned 20th Century animator Don Bluth. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 71: The Loch Ness Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 48:49


    This week we talk all about the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real? What is it? Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 70: Driving Miss Daisy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 56:29


    For episode 70 we do our first episode about a movie. We talk about the 1989 movie Driving Miss Daisy, with Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 69: Generic Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 48:35


    For episode 69, we talk about those weird food cans brought about by Carter-era inflation. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 68: Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 40:14


    From droughts to floods, rain has been an important part of what makes us human. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 67: Anti-Jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 34:32


    On this episode of the What Makes Us Human podcast, JR confuses Jon by trying to explain anti-jokes. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 66: Ice Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 50:48


    You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen. WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 66: Ice Cream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 51:08


    You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This one has a taste test and a weird gadget name. It's been hot lately. Grab a scoop and give it a listen. WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep 65: Shopping Malls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 61:07


    This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 65: Shopping Malls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 61:14


    This week we talk about shopping malls and Jon dancing with Richard Simmons. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 64: The Solway Firth Spaceman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 44:07


    Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 64: The Solway Firth Spaceman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 44:24


    Episode 64 is about the Solway Firth Spaceman, who mysteriously appeared in a picture in 1964. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 63: Hot Dogs Across America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 57:59


    For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 63: Hot Dogs Across America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 57:51


    For our Independence Day episode we talk all about hot dogs: their history and how you can order them across the United States. Jon also offers dating advice. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 62: Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 39:53


    Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 62: Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 40:10


    Episode 62 is all about cats, and JR's allergies rebel at the mere mention. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 61: Olestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 35:18


    Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 61: Olestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 35:27


    Episode 61 is all about Olestra- a fat substitute that had surprising side effects. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 60: Tricksters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 46:38


    For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 60: Tricksters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 46:52


    For episode 60, we talk about the role of the trickster in mythology. We cover Loki, the Nain Rouge, and tricksters from around the globe. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 59: A Rat in NIMH?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 42:03


    For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 59: A Rat in NIMH?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 42:24


    For this episode we revisit John B. Calhoun's experiments to see if we can find a rat. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 58: The Rodents of NIMH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 43:42


    This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 58: The Rodents of NIMH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 43:29


    This episode we talk about John B. Calhoun, his rodent utopia, experiments and conclusions, and the impact on the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us: WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 57: Mount St. Helens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 50:51


    This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Connect with us! @ WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter Email us! WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 57: Mount St. Helens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 50:30


    This week's episode is all about the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Email us! WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 56: The Universal Studios Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 54:16


    For episode 56 we talk about the day the music burned- the Universal Studios fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    VIDEO Ep. 56: The Universal Studios Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 54:32


    Episode 56 is all about the Universal Studios Fire, and Jon does his best Clint Black impression. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 55: Bigfoot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 46:16


    Episode 55 is all about Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, skunk ape, or whatever you call him in your part of the world. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 54: Santa Anna's Leg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 35:11


    What? We did an episode about a Mexican General's leg? Yep, and you'll have to listen to find out why. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Email us WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 53: Bostian Bridge Train Wreck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 39:50


    On this week we talk about the 1891 Bostian Bridge Train Wreck, and the lore and tragedies that followed. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 52: Breakfast Cereal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 46:56


    This week it's all about breakfast cereal- where it came from, how it's made, and everything else you've wanted to know. From Kellogg to Post, Quaker to General Mills, we cover it all here. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 51: The Whys of Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 31:58


    This week we talk all about why we ask "why" and what that means for us as human beings. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, & Twitter WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 50: The Harlem Globetrotters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 43:24


    For this episode we discuss those Dukes of Dunk, the Harlem Globetrotters! Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 49: Shadow People

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 37:16


    This week it's all about Shadow People and the things we see and experience in that strange state between sleep and wake. Connect with us! @WMUHPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube WMUHPodcast@gmail.com

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