Worth Wandering: Earth's Quandaries Examined
Grab your drink of choice, a comfy space and sit down with Professor Sarah and ER Tech Brody as we investigate, ponder and examine a striking new topic about the world each week...WHO invented the tampon? WHAT is micro-dosing? WHEN did companies stop putting Heroin in kids cough syrup? WHERE was Ice Cream invented? WHY do people like ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response)? HOW are cults a thing?We have so many questions about the world, the humans in it and everything about LIFE! It is ALL worth wondering. So join us as we wander through life's quandaries and get some answers!Cover Art Photo by Fernando Padilla Intro Music: Ketsa "7am" (https://ketsa.uk/)Outro Music: HoliznaCC0 "Starving for Something" (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0)
Episodes
35 episodes
WHAT? Fears and Phobias
Brody hits us with the most common fears and phobias as well as the most RARE! Some of these you may have yourself, but others, you will not believe until you hear them! Join us for our second-to-last episode of the season!
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Episode 33
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54:10
WHAT? Australian Slang
When the Brody is away, the Aussies come to play! This week, while Brody is camping in the Sequoias, Sarah brings in her Australian side of the family! In-laws Carolyn and David Jensen are in-house all the way from Melbourne and bringing a weal...
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Episode 32
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1:02:23
WHERE To Live in the World and HOW to Live a Life You Love
Brody hits us with a DOUBLE feature! We talk about what it means to live a life of love, purpose and success as well as the happiest countries in the world! We talk the top countries rated for greatest life satisfaction, health score, stability...
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Episode 31
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55:15
WHAT? Real Life Glitches in the Matrix!
Inspired by a real life glitch-in-the-matrix moment via "The Lemon Video" on TikTok, Sarah brings us real moments that made people think, "Are we living in a simulation?". Based off of the hit 1999 movie "The Matrix" in which the w...
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Episode 30
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1:11:14
HOW... Does an IVF Journey Look?
Brody bravely opens up about his and Holly's journey with infertility and what led them to IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). He talks about what IVF is, the costs, the hormones, the side effects, the mental load of such a journey and what he did an...
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Episode 29
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56:49
WHERE? Connecticut, USA- The Spookiest and Weirdest Spots in the Constitution State
Sarah, in hopes of driving across country to Connecticut in the coming weeks, prepared for the trip by researching the weirdest and spookiest places to see in the great state of Connecticut, USA! We talk about paranormal locations ...
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Episode 28
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57:09
WHAT? Gut Health: A Tale of Two Stomachs
Brody hits us with a banger of an episode on the importance of Gut health! We talk what is important for a healthy micro-biome, how your gut health relates to emotional well-being, better sleep, and more! We also shed light on our own gastroint...
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Episode 27
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1:06:55
WHEN? 1692-1693: The Salem Witch Trials
Brody and Sarah deep dive into the infamous Witch Trials that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts from 1692-1693. This small Puritan town became the site of one of America's first "mass hysteria" events called "Salem Panic," in which 150 people we...
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Episode 26
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1:01:42
WHO? The Life of Up-and-Coming Actors with "As We See It" Actor, Casey Mills
Brody and Sarah welcome Sarah's Grad school buddy Casey Mills, an up-and-coming actor, about the experience of budding actors in Hollywood. Our tall, dark and handsome, tattooed from neck-to-toe, vegan, straight-edge North Carolinian, gives us ...
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Episode 25
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1:15:34
WHAT? Extroversion vs. Introversion
HERE'S HOW! Sarah and Brody, infamous for their ADHD antics of excitedly speaking over one another and changing subjects before finishing sentences, have a doozy of an episode today! Go on a wild and non-linear journey with us, as we aim to dis...
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Episode 24
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55:55
WHAT? Scientific Inaccuracies in Space Media with Special guest Michael Hemjen
Sarah's hunky aussie husband, Michael FINALLY joins us for an episode! We use his scientific interest, engineering prowess and space film nerdery to help us navigate the fascinating yet murky water of scientific accuracy in Space Sci-Fi films a...
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Episode 23
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1:01:11
WHO?! Stan "StarSeed" Tiger Romanek-Alien Abductee and Prophet
Sarah takes Brody on a journey into the Documentary "Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story". Stan, (or as the aliens have called him, "Star Seed"), a registered sex offender for child pornography crimes, created the documentary himself claiming...
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Episode 22
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58:26
WHERE? Weirdest Laws Around the World!
Want to know where it is illegal to chew gum? To ride a cow drunk? To eat Ice Cream, kiss a mustached man, forget your wife's birthday, and clean your neighbors car? You also want to know where in the world it is REQUIRED by law to SMILE?? ...
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Episode 21
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49:06
WHO? Doomsday Preppers!
In this episode we look into the world of Doomsday Preppers. Who are they? (Are men or women more likely to be Preppers? Are people with OCD or other mental health challenges more likely to prep? etc.) What are they motivated by? What are...
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Episode 20
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1:14:03
Worth Wandering Short Trailer
Grab your drink of choice, a comfy space and sit down with Professor Sarah and ER Tech Brody as we investigate, ponder and examine a striking new topic about the world each week...WHO invented the tampon? WHAT is micro-dosing?&nbs...
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Worth Wandering Long Trailer
Last Season we learned so much, and this season is even more enlightening, and FUNNY!Grab your drink of choice, a comfy space and sit down with Professor Sarah and ER Tech Brody as we investigate, ponder and examine a striking new...
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Season 2
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2:56
WHAT?! Wild History, Morbid Stories, and Odd flavors of Ice Cream!
A brief history of the worlds favorite cold sweet! Learn about where it originated, the first flavors, the WEIRDEST flavors and what murders and deaths have been associated with this summer treat! From Bioluminescent Vanilla in Europe t...
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Episode 19
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54:22
WHAT?... Quackery: History's Sick, Bad and Wrong Medical Cures
Sarah and Brody are BAAAAAACCCCCCCK...and with weirdly fascinating topics for Season 2! We kick off this season looking into some of the most bizarre, disgusting, mostly ineffective cures and medical techniques in history ranging from the 1600'...
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Episode 18
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54:37
Season Finale: Banter, Redesign and 20 Questions
We made it to the Season Finale of Worth Wandering! This is a juicy one with an announcement about Worth Wanderings future in a redesign as well as the reason why we have been posting less episodes, and Sarah and Brody play 20 questions about h...
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Episode 17
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57:05
BLACKBIRDS COOKIES: A Pandemic Success Story with Marci Fay-Brant
Marci, owner and baker of Blackbirds cookies (a celebrated and award-winning company) based in San Diego California tells us about her unexpected yet successful entry into the business of vegan cookie baking and decorating. Enjoy this yum...
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Episode 16
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1:01:43
Asian American Women: Voices On High
This season we have focused on amazing humans: how they find joy, how they find peace, how they find resilience, bravery, confidence and the power to stand up again after falling down. This episode could not be a better way to end this season t...
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Episode 15
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1:14:38
Black Excellence: Scholar and performer, Swoop Thomas tells us the story of his life after a diagnosis of Epilepsy.
Sarah and Brody welcome Robert "Swoop" Thomas, an incredible scholar and performance artist to talk about his journey in life. From growing up in Section 8 housing in Los Angeles to becoming a performance scholar with a full scholarship to a Ph...
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Episode 15
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1:02:43
Women on a Mission: Uncomfortable Conversations with Maite Z. Alday, creator of @shes_mightymighty
Women on a mission: Maite Z. Alday, the creator of the popular Instagram account @shes_mightymighty. Her account is a "safe space for uncomfortable conversations" related to social justice issues. She is an Asian-American writer, artist, non-pr...
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Episode 13
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1:19:18
Women on a Mission: Dr. Corinne Devin- Navy Commander, Orthodontist, International Ms. 2020, and Motivational Speaker
This Women's History Month we are focusing on strong, focused, badass women who are leading, dreaming, helping and changing the world! We begin with Dr. Corinne Devin, a multi-talented and passionate woman who has held several impressive titles...
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Episode 12
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54:04
The Long Beach "(Drag)Queen of Hearts," Jacki Karmichael Spills the T, Henny!
The Long Beach Drag "Queen of Hearts," Jacki Karmichael graces us with her fabulous presence! We talk history of Drag, types of drag, gender equity, charity, personas, names, the culture and more as we bask in the hysterical glory of Jacki's co...
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Episode 11
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