Hi, we're Gibson and Mandy, and we know a little bit about a lot of things. We aren't masters of anything, but we would definitely consider ourselves jacks of all trades. This is a podcast where we discuss random things--from vanity plates to dark matter. We also try to make you laugh. If you like knowing something about everything and don't mind a dumb joke every once in a while, this is the place for you! Feel free to contact us on our website: https://masterofnonepodcast.weebly.com/
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Food. You eat it every day. It's such a large part of our families, our cultures, our personalities. Are you more of a go-out-to-eat or stay home and cook type? Which cuisines are your favorite? Do you like the same foods that you grew up with or have you branched out from your mother's cooking? All these questions and more are discussed in our lat…
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Driving: Your Most Dangerous Daily Activity
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Every day of your life you do something so mundane that puts your life immediately at risk-- you get into a car. After a personal experience, Gibson and Mandy are back with some serious stats about this American epidemic and why we each need to do our part to be safer drivers!!Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Would you wear the ugliest shoes in the world (Birkenstock clogs) just to impress people? This week we discuss trends and why we feel so drawn to them. We ask ourselves the hard questions: "Do I want this because I think it's a good product or am I buying this because everyone else has one?" Tune in to find out how popular we were in high school an…
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Europe v. America: Spoiler, it's a Tie??
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Well, friends, WE ARE BACK WITH A NEW SEASON. After our exciting summer, we are here to report on the rest of our adventures in Latvia and beyond. This week we discuss the biggest differences we saw between Europe and America, and how while traveling can help us broaden our horizons, it's not the only way to educate oneself on world events and hist…
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Throughout history, civilizations around the world have all had one thing in common: war. This week we discuss what war entails, if and when it's "justified," and why men seem to be so fascinated by it. We also talk about our experience living in Eastern Europe during the war in Ukraine. Feel free to write to us for suggestions, feedback, etc! http…
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To start out: we do NOT support doing drugs. This week we do a deep dive into the history of America's most popular illegal drug after weed. You'll learn what ludicrous ingredients are included in the recipe for modern-day crack cocaine, and one scientist who decided to test it as EYE DROPS (in the name of science, of course). Also, watch out for u…
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Wifi is an Enigma (and came from it too)
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If you've ever seen the movie "Imitation Game" you're probably familiar with the code used by the Germans during WWII. But did you know cracking this code would eventually pave the way to creating modern-day computers? Then we go meta: discussing wifi (what on earth even is it?) and how the internet exists.…
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Is customer service dead? Have "Karens" and the minimum wage destroyed all morale for these employees? We also discuss Yelp-- Mandy's favorite website and social media. Maybe we need to set up a podcast Yelp account instead of the website we are working on... let us know ;)Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Do YOU think it's vain to personalize your license plate? If your name is Gibson, then you just might think yes. We discuss the different prices for vanity plates around the world, what's legally allowed on one, and why some people so badly want to sum up their lives in 7 characters or less.Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Is the study of Fine Arts important? (Spoiler alert, yes it is.) Mandy and Gibson discuss why the arts are an integral part of society and why it's okay if you don't like every medium of art, as long as you still indulge in your creative side!Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Globalization: Good? Bad? Maybe a little of both? Even though 35 minutes is not NEARLY enough time to tackle this complicated topic, we attempt to throw around some curious ideas about globalization. What constitutes cultural diffusion and is it spicing up the world or making it more monotonous?Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Movies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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If you are anything like Mandy you probably have asked yourself this question: What even makes a good movie??! Like, isn't it all just up to personal opinion? Join us this time to learn what makes a movie "good" or "bad." We discuss how movie rating systems work, what compelling storytelling looks like, and why movies need to stop blowing up New Yo…
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This week we are diving deep into space and discovering the most unproven accepted theory in science-- DARK MATTER. What is this mystery material and how come we may never be able to prove its existence? Then we dive into the ethics of placing higher funding in space exploration over other government programs that directly affect the public. Is thi…
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Do Celebrities Have Influence Over You?
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In this episode, we discuss the validity of celebrity endorsements. Should an actor/actress have an influence on what you buy? Or the political candidate you support? Join us to hear the story of celebrities' effect on the polio vaccine in Nigeria and Mandy's undying love for Danny Devito.Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Come learn about Mandy's least favorite animal (and greatest fear)-- the HIPPOPOTAMUS. Born in rivers, these aggressive animals aren't afraid to tip boats, raid crops, and kill for sport. Warning: you might be afraid of hippos after listening to this episode.Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Did you know there's no such thing as a photographic memory? Or that stretching isn't actually going to help your muscle soreness? Join us for an episode where we debunk some of our favorite childhood tall tales and discuss why these false but fascinating "tidbits" are so fun to spread– and so easy to believe.…
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What do Scandinavia and American's midwest have in common? Why, an interest in disc golf of course! We learn about the history and rise of this relatively new sport (also endearingly known as poor man's golf) and how it has become the 4th fastest growing sport in the world.Por Gibson Campbell and Mandy Jewell
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Today Gibson protests society's obsession with greeting cards. We discuss the history of cards, its modern-day cousin the "e-card," and how one boy broke the Guinness World Record for the number of greeting cards received. Oh, and of course, why Gibson's hatred for these small pieces of paper run so deep.…
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