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Amateur Intellectuals
Hosted by Caitlin Ward and Kendall Smith · EN
Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail.
Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can.
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Greek Mythology 🔱🔥🌩️
Jun 20, 202101:12:23Tap to summarizeOverthrowing parents to seize power. Infinite torture as petty revenge. Sex with a bull. (Shudder-gags)On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time.Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia• 1 oz Cognac• 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy• ¼ oz lemon juice• ¼ oz Cointreau (kaan-trow)• Brut champagne, chilled• And Ice cubesAdd ice cubes in a mixer and pour cognac, calvados or apple brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Cover and shake. Open the cap and strain in a serving glass, usually a flute. Pour champagne until glass is filled.More Resources:https://cocktails.foodviva.com/champagne-recipes/ambrosia-drink/https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythologyhttps://www.worldhistory.org/Prometheus/http://www.thewestologist.com/words-and-phrases/the-origin-of-clueshttps://topyaps.com/top-10-interesting-facts-revolving-around-greek-mythology/https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Christianity-evolve-from-Greek-religion
Transcribe →The Chicks 🎸🐥🐥🐥🎻
Jun 14, 202100:59:48Tap to summarizeCowboy, take me away because I'm not ready to make nice. I need wide open spaces and I'm ready, ready, ready, ready to run.No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall schools us on who they always were as a band and group icon, how they're adapting to a changing world and why we should adore them now more than ever. Grab a drink and let's go!Drink of the Episode: Twisted TeaINGREDIENTS: Just a Twisted Tea (Hard Iced Tea brand). Maybe add an ounce of peach schnapps if you want to make it a Twisted Peach Tea.More Resources:https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chickshttps://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire
Transcribe →Video Games 🎮
Jun 7, 202100:54:24Tap to summarizeX-box, Playstation, Oculus or Switch... the video game industry is making serious bank, so let's learn a little about how it got there and where it's headed. Caitlin is First Player on this video games episode. Don't worry though... she set it on easy mode.Drink of the Episode: Sonic the HedgehogThis one’s a shot and it’s easy to make. It’s…1 part Grenadine2 parts Mentholmint schnapps4 parts blue curacao.Directions:It’s supposed to be a layered shot, so get a tall shot glass. Pour the Grenadine first, gently add the schnapps and top it with the Blue Curacao. It’ll look like Sonic’s red shoes, his legs and then his blue body on top.More Resources:https://thecocktailnovice.com/geek-cocktails/https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/history-of-video-gameshttps://learn.stash.com/defining-moments-in-video-game-history-a-timelinehttps://www.idtech.com/blog/fun-video-games-facts-to-sound-like-expert#:~:text=Playing%20action%20video%20games%20trains,tasks%2027%25%20faster%20than%20peers.
Transcribe →Solar Storms ☀️
May 30, 202100:50:05Tap to summarizeDo you know what a solar storm is? Did you know we had some last week? Well... Kendall took a deep dive for us, navigating around some very big science-y words so we can better understand how and why the sun seems to be trying to kill us.Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas TeaIngredients:Sour Mix (1 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup)1/2 ounce vodka1/4 ounce gin 1/4 ounce rum1/2 ounce tequila 1/2 ounce whiskey 1/2 ounce triple sec Splash cola Pour it all together in a big glass and pray that your liver handles it.More Resources:https://helioviewer.org/ https://phys.org/news/2021-05-solar-storms-threatening-life-earth.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_stormhttps://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-cycle-25-is-here-nasa-noaa-scientists-explain-what-that-meanshttps://english.newsnationtv.com/amp/science/news/this-is-what-would-happen-if-massive-solar-storm-hit-the-earth-212701.html
Transcribe →Storytelling
May 24, 202100:56:47Tap to summarizeWant to know the template for basically every story ever told? Here we go..."Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on...Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be a good guy to his family even though he and his wife are on the outs at the moment. One day, he visits his wife at a holiday work party and a group of terrorists show up. Because of that, he has to go full Bruce-Willis-murder mode, tape a gun to his back and walk barefoot on glass. Until finally, he kills all the terrorists and saves the day.Huh.On this episode, Caitlin explains the art of storytelling and the rules the big guys follow when creating interesting stories. Whether you write, read or watch Netflix, you'll leave this episode with some knowledge that will help enrich the experience.Drink of the Episode: The Tall TaleIngredients• 2 oz Tequila• 1 oz Lemon Juice• 1/2 oz Agave Nectar• 2 Cucumber Wheels• 2 Blackberries• 2 oz Ginger BeerMuddle cucumber and blackberries in a mixing glass. Add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with cucumber wheel.More Resources:http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/tall-tale/#axzz6vPmEOb2lhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey#:~:text=In%20narratology%20and%20comparative%20mythology,comes%20home%20changed%20or%20transformed.https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#what-is-the-heros-journeyhttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#the-heros-journey-in-literature-two-case-studieshttps://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50https://knowyourarchetypes.com/harry-potter-archetypes/
Transcribe →Shakespeare
May 3, 202100:35:09Tap to summarize"Villain, I have done thy mother."We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful.Drink of the Episode: Taming of the ShrewdriverIngredients:• 50ml of vodka, which is a bit over 1 and a half ounces• Topped up with orange juiceMore Resources:https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/https://www.buzzfeed.com/rsc/9-shakespearean-cocktails-to-try-on-world-cocktail-m8dwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs43ZyFGq0https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-insults/https://thoughtcatalog.com/christopher-hudspeth/2014/02/17-shakespearean-insults-we-should-start-using-again/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/to-be-or-not-to-be-shakespeare-127247606/https://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11480192/shakepeare-400-anti-stratfordian-authorship-controversy
Transcribe →Habits
Apr 26, 202101:15:03Tap to summarize"I will drop you like a bad habit!" Wait... but... habits are not that easy to drop, right? Hmm... while you go ahead and think of some better shade to throw, we'll be over here learning a thing or two about habits.On this episode, Kendall explains habits - good and bad - and breaks down the best ways to pick them up or drop them, respectively. Make a good habit and have a listen!Drink of the Episode: The Healthy HabitINGREDIENTS2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth½ ounce beet juice½ ounce lime juice½ ounce lavender-infused simple syrup (recipe follows)1 teaspoon cayenne1 egg white1 ounce kombuchaDIRECTIONSAdd all ingredients except kombucha to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds (this is called a dry shake).Add ice to your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for another 10 to 15 seconds (you guessed it: this is a wet shake).Add kombucha and stir.Strain into a coupe and serve up.More Resources:https://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-themhttps://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/the-healthy-habit-recipe/
Transcribe →Death 💀
Apr 19, 202101:29:11Tap to summarizeIt's coming for all of us no matter what so let's at least have a drink and learn about it because perhaps - with a bit of knowledge - that Grim Reaper won't seem so scary. Caitlin gives a broad overview of death; some things to expect physically, emotionally and culturally. We promise you'll feel better about death after you've listened than you currently do. Cross our hearts and hope to die.Drink of the Episode: Gateway to heavenIngredients:• 1 oz pineapple rum• ½ oz peach schnapps• 1 oz sweet and sour mix• 1 and ½ ox Hypnotiq• 1 oz island punch pucker• Lemon lime soda• Rim: blue sugarDirections:• Rim the edge of your glass with blue sugar. Set aside.• In a shaking glass with ice, combine pineapple rum, hpnotiq, peach schnapps, island punch pucker, and sweet & sour mix. Shake well.• Strain mix into rimmed glass over ice and top with lemon lime soda.• Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.More Resources:https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/gateway-to-heaven/https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/what-happens-as-we-die-20190809-p52fjy.htmlhttps://www.verywellmind.com/thanatophobia-2671879https://blog.funeralone.com/grow-your-business/unique-services/death-facts/
Transcribe →Neuralink
Apr 12, 202100:56:06Tap to summarizeFade up from black... a monkey can play a complicated game with only its mind. We've got the start of a sci-fi movie... Fade back to black.Kendall keeps us up-to-date on Neuralink, an Elon Musk company with the intention of competing with artificial intelligence... because that's going to definitely become a threat?! WHAT?! Let's chat.Drink of the Episode: The Brain CocktailIngredients:1-1/2 oz. peach schnapps1-1/2 oz. Baileys Irish creamDash of grenadineDirections: Pour peach schnapps into a glass. Slowly add the Baileys Irish cream. Top with a dash of grenadine.More Resources:https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/the-brain-cocktail-1961671https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/04/09/elon-musk-neuralink-monkey-lon-orig.cnnhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuralinkhttps://neuralink.com/https://youtu.be/_xqSOTHnGV0
Transcribe →World War II
Apr 5, 202101:08:36Tap to summarizeA podcast episode that will live in infamy.Caitlin talks an overview of World War II. Why it happened and what we should learn from it. Grab your Dunkirk Toddy and tune in!Drink of the Episode: Dunkirk Toddy1 oz. Benedictine Dom1 oz. French cognac1 dash Angostura bitters4 cloves1 lemon peel1 oz. fresh lemon juice1/2 oz. honeyTop with hot waterGarnish: one cinnamon stickGlassware: 8 oz. Bormioli Rocco Oslo Coffee CupDirections:Fix the cloves into the wedge of lemon and put into a glass mug. Add all the other ingredients and top with hot water. Stir gently and serve.More Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Archduke_Franz_Ferdinand#:~:text=The%20political%20objective%20of%20the,became%20known%20as%20Young%20Bosnia.https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-hitler-happen#:~:text=Adolf%20Hitler%20was%20appointed%20chancellor,rally%20in%20Nuremburg%20in%201928.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II#:~:text=World%20War%20II%20or%20the,the%20Allies%20and%20the%20Axis.https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potsdam_Declarationhttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/death-marcheshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Potsdam-Declarationhttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-holocaust-and-world-war-ii-key-dateshttps://www.history.com/news/hiroshima-nagasaki-second-atomic-bomb-japan-surrender-wwiihttps://www.businessinsider.com/21-rare-and-weird-facts-about-world-war-2-2015-8https://momstart.com/celebrate-the-oscars-dunkirk-cocktail/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk
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