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Two friends take turns teaching each other about a topic far-flung or familiar. Head down the rabbit hole and open your eyes as we do some learning about the wonderful world around us. New episodes publish Thursday mornings!
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We're watching films to see what business lessons they can teach us. Join Claire and Al, as they take a lighthearted walk through some of your favourite films, to see if they can give you the skills to earn more money, become more successful and generally be all round better business owners. No serious business films allowed. Cult classics, questionable plots and ridiculous outcomes are welcome. Together, let's become more successful!
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This week as we’re talking about being brilliant and beautiful and also boobs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2000 business film, Charlie's Angels, starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz. What would it be like to be invisible at work? Can you have the expertise to deal with every situation work throws at you? Are men reall…
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Another Christmas film this week as we’re talking about bombs, computers and ninjas as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1988 business film, Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis. Do computers actually spark when you kick them? Can you climb through an air conditioning vent without making a noice? Can ChatGPT give you the skills of a professiona…
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Ho, Ho, Ho, this week we’re talking about broken toys, taking risks and pea soup as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1985 business film, Santa Claus: The Movie, starring Dudley Moore. Should Santa keep up with modern trends to keep children happy? How do you choose who is the best employee to help you? Is the biggest risk not to take any …
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about an escape from the Island Prison. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Support this Podcast Copyright 2…
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This week we’re talking about stealing from employers, becoming rich and wanting people to like you as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2017 business film, The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. Should you check with your partner before you invest in a business? How quickly can you generate wealth? Are you okay with having a busines…
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Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the legendary beverage. Links Medieval Beer Safer than Water? | Myth or History | Extra History #teamwater The Story of Beer | Extra History Complete | World History Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus conten…
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Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the Merchant of Death...and his lasting legacy of peace. Links Pending...Daniel owes me links! Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://disco…
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This week we are looking back the the films covered in this series to see what business lessons we have learnt so far. What was the most unexpected business lesson? What film will lead us astray and teach us bad business lessons? What film is the most like real life? Do you agree with our winners and the lessons we have learnt so far? Podcast creat…
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Details McKyler and Daniel go on a literary adventure playing through Fighting Fantasy's The Gates of Death. Links Buy this adventure -- The Gates of Death on Amazon https://www.fightingfantasy.com/ Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content:…
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This week we’re talking about spending money, causing damage and crowds as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1984 business film, Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murray. Is it wise to spend all of your money before you've had your first client? How much damage to other people's property can you cause before it becomes a problem? Can you tell cl…
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Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the oddity and majesty of Daniel's favorite critters. Links Medusology -- Ologies Podcast Lessons From an Immortal Jellyfish – NUVO Magazine Ancient Hawaiian Legend of Maui Capturing the Sun - Shaka Guide Medusa | Mythology, Face, Hair, Perseus, & Facts | Britannica The Culture, Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, an…
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Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the clash of titans--Muhammad Ali and George Foreman--in the Rumble in the Jungle. Links [Abbreviated Youtube Version] When We Were Kings Documentary Rumble in the Jungle Full Fight When We Were Kings [Full Documentary] John Something -- Aesop Rock Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. …
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This week we’re talking about evil competition, teamwork and 90's pop as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2025 Netflix business film, KPop Demon Hunters, voiced by Arden Cho. How do you avoid being distracted by your competition? Will taking time off harm your career? Who do you prefer: Pet Shop Boys or East 17? Is KPop Demon Hunters the …
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In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the types of traitors, fitting into a group and team building missions as Claire and Al walk through the business TV show, The Celebrity Traitors. What type of traitor would you be? How easy it is to fit into a group? Will the traitors ever sabotage a task? Is The Celebrity Traitors the business show that …
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Japanese cartoons. Links Come back later...! Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Copyright Doing Learning 20…
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Details McKyler teaches Daniel about the world's most accepted drug. Links History of Coffee — aboutcoffee.org Pope Clement VIII & Coffee: Satan’s Brew — papalartifacts.com Gustav III of Sweden's Coffee Experiment — Wikipedia Coffee Blog: Cozy Comments — koffeekompanions.com Coffee Article — Troy University Journals (PDF) How Coffee Helped the Unio…
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This week we’re talking about distractions, opportunities and donkeys as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1940 business film, Pinocchio, voiced by Dickie Jones. How do you identify a good business opportunity? Is there ever a shortcut for success? Should you abandon your friends when things go wrong? Is Pinocchio the business film that yo…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about the greatest city on Earth and how its most famous bridge almost didn't get built. Links The Roeblings: The Family Who Built The Brooklyn Bridge - Bowery Boys History Emily Warren Roebling - Wikipedia Retrospective: Bernardsville’s Roebling Family and Their Brooklyn Bridge - Mr. Local History Brooklyn Bridge Boo…
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Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the deepest point in our ocean and the first journey to visit it. Bonus discussion about an impressive volcanic eruption! Links Rolex presents: The Trieste's Deepest Dive (Extended) What They Found In the Deepest Place on Earth The Krakatoa Volcanic Eruption of 1883 - The Loudest Sound Ever Heard? Patrons Thank yo…
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This week we’re talking about ambition, raising funds and balancing drinks on a tray as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2010 business film, Burlesque starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. Is it okay to be pushy if you need to be listened to? Can you quickly change your business model if your customers request it? Are air rights a real th…
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Details Daniel and McKyler discuss what makes Colorado great. Links Colorado ultrarunner shatters 31-year-old women's course record at Leadville Trail 100 - Canadian Running Magazine 7 Weeks After DNF-ing Western States, David Roche Smashes the Leadville 100 Course Record—Again List of 50 U.S. States By Elevation - The Fact File Patrons Thank you a…
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Details McKyler and Daniel discuss how tuberculosis invented the cowboy hat, started World War I, and caused folks in New England to do crazy, barbaric things to fight evil spirits. Links New England Vampire Panic - US History - Extra History Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection | Audiobook on Spotify P…
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This week we’re talking about sending emails, finding your niche and goldfish as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1998 business film, You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Should you be scared of new competition? How do you market a struggling business? Why is it so hard to niche down? Is You’ve Got Mail the business film that …
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Details Daniel gives up his secret apocalypse hideout--the modern marvel of the Hoover Dam. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Support thi…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Japanese culture's relationship with mastering a craft. Links Paper Artist | Paper Sculpture | Nahoko Kojima Building on Tradition — 1,400 Years of a Family Business Takumi: A 60,000 hour story on the survival of human craft Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog…
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This week we’re talking about building a following, communicating your message and stoning as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1979 business film, Life of Brian starring Monty Python. How do you find your tribe? Do you need to be on a stage to have authority? Will your followers abandon you? Is Life of Brian the business film that you nee…
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Details McKyler tells Daniel about the zany history of the American Basketball Association, complete with a bunch of crazy stories. Links Explicit | Quotes and Stories from the Book "Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association" ABA Stories That Are Absolutely Insane They Took Everything But The Balls Patrons Thank you a…
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Details Daniel and McKyler discuss the radio, their relationships with it, and some crazy radio stories. Links Radio Caroline Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.g…
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This week we’re talking about the importance of a network, dealing with failure and lustful dogs as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1983 business film, Flashdance starring Jennifer Beals. How do you cope when you don't fit in? Can you get into an industry without formal qualifications and experience? Is welding where the money is? Is Fla…
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Details McKyler takes Daniel through the chaotic inspiration for sci-fi and dystopian fiction that you may have never heard of! Links Interviews with Former Residents of Kowloon Walled City The Densest City on Earth The Densest City in the World had a Strange Secret Remembering Hong Kong's 'City of Darkness' Exploring Kowloon Walled City in an Afte…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about Canada's gift to the world...and how not to heist it. Links Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/FYg6T5q7xK --- Support this…
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This week we’re talking about dealing with high expectations, being criticised and lads, lads, lads as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2001 business film, Mike Bassett: England Manager starring Ricky Tomlinson. How do build the ideal team and get the best from them? How do you stay focused when everyone around you keeps messing up? Is Gr…
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Details McKyler takes Daniel out west to deliver letters. Links History & Culture - Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) The History of the Pony Express 1900 Miles in 10 Days on Horseback | A Brief History of the Pony Express Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog …
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about American mythology and manifest destiny. Links The First Paul Bunyan Story The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support this Podcast Discord Join our Discord ch…
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This week we’re talking about entering an industry, promoting your business and being angry all the time as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2021 business film, Cruella starring Emma Stone. How do you get your skills noticed within a larger organisation? Do you need to be good at many things to be successful? Can anger distract you from g…
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Details Daniel takes McKyler across the world as they explore the Modern and Ancient Wonders of the World. Links Petra Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Wikipedia Hanging Gardens Existed but not in Babylon Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more…
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Details Guest co-host, Marcus, joins us as we discuss the mystery behind the infamous skyjacker. Links The Search For D. B. Cooper The Skyjacker That Got Away: D.B. Cooper (Full Episode) | Undercover History Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus…
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This week we’re talking about culinary ambitions, food hygiene and being blindfolded by a rat as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 2007 business film, Ratatouille starring Patton Oswalt. How do you maintain high standards whilst also making your business more mainstream? Would you risk damaging your own brand to make a point? How many rats…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about using nature and critters to help humankind. Birds, Bees, and Mussels! Links Project "Water supply and wastewater treatment in Warsaw" Teams Of Mollusks With Little Sensors Are Used To Test The Water Quality In Warsaw Bird Lifesavers out of Work New Use for the Canary Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for…
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Details Welcome to special guest / resident expert: Marcus! Join McKyler, Daniel, and Marcus as they chat about McKyler's experience in wearing Dad shoes, being a dad or uncle, and the history of the New Balance shoe company. Happy Father's Day! Links New Balance - The Rise and Fall...And Rise Again Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supp…
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This week we’re talking about ignoring experts, ruined plans and hacking as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1993 business film, Jurassic Park starring Richard Attenborough. At what stage does your business need to seek professional advice? When should you trust your instincts over listening to other people? How many people do you need to…
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Details McKyler and Daniel discuss the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and if there really is anything strange going on... Links Image: Argosy Magazine Cover The Legend of the Bermuda Triangle What Scientists Are Beginning to Find in the Bermuda Triangle Argosy | The Deadly Bermuda Triangle Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting u…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about the groovy history of Lava Lamps, from their origin and through their two nostalgic resurgences. Links How do Lava Lamps help with Internet Encryption? Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus content: Support t…
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This week we’re talking about friendship, power struggles and bowling as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1994 business film, The Flintstones starring John Goodman. What is the best recruitment process to ensure you hire the right talent for the job? Should you always read a contract before you sign it? How do you deal with friends who ar…
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Details McKyler teaches Daniel about birding and some of his favorite birds. Links McKyler's Mucks Ducks Instagram Image: Ocellated Antbird Image: Downy (left) vs Hairy (right) Woodpeckers Image: Resplendent Quetzal eBird Home Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see Patro…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about trading cards, WWII and bicycle cards, and collectables like Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, Yu-gi-oh, and Magic the Gathering. Links Colditz Castle - Wikipedia Paul Skenes Rookie Card Honus Wagner Card Wagner, Honus | Baseball Hall of Fame Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin…
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This week we’re talking about pottery, mysterious drug deals and passwords as Claire and Al walk through the plot of the 1990 business film, Ghost starring Patrick Swayze. To what lengths should you protect your passwords? Who should you tell if there has been a data breach in your business? How much crime is too much crime? Is Ghost the business f…
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Details McKyler teaches Daniel about the clever engineering of Singapore. Links Marina Bay Sands Hotel How Singapore Uses Science to Stay Cool Singapore, the Green City Singapore: Designing a Megacity in Harmony with Nature How Singapore is Trying to Build a Climate-Proof City Why Singapore Built a $2BN Dome Over Its Airport Singapore Airport Lobby…
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Details Daniel teaches McKyler about how impossible it is to become a MotoGP racer. Links MotoGP™ World Championship | Calendar | Results | Live Streaming Why it's almost Impossible to be a MotoGP Racer Patrons Thank you all to all our patrons for supporting us Liz D. Seth T. Irvin H. DaDog Miles T. Looking for more? Join our Patreon for bonus cont…
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