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We’re dining out (heh) and discussing the crème de la crème when it comes to restaurants. Most everyone knows about Michelin tires, but did you know that this same company is responsible for grading the top restaurants in the world? That’s right — the company that makes the tires many of you drive on every day is responsible for handing out Michelin Stars.Relevant LinksThe Michelin Guide

Blimps are a true marvel of technical achievement. I guess you’d say that. It sounds like the pep talk blimps need in order to keep going. Don’t worry about the setbacks of the Hindenburg, the further advancement of the airplane, and nowadays don’t even worry about the increase use of drones. I mean you don’t hear people asking if their new drone is rigid or semi-rigid. Take that flying car industry. Like that’s gonna catch on. Stay tuned for Blimps as we take you from non-rigid to semi-rigid on this centennial episode of Tell Me What You Know. Here's to the next 100 episodes.

In this episode of Tell Me What You Know we’re taking a look at a couple conspiracies. We’ve covered conspiracies in the past but we thought we would return to a couple that might make your neck hair tingle. First up, we look at another one of these right wing stories of a child sex trafficking ring, this time at a butterfly center in Texas. Those spreading this story would lead you to believe the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas is not actually helping caterpillars make their metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly but in fact the center of a plot to facilitate child sex trafficking. We dig into how this story got started and why the 100-acre preserve decided to close it’s doors. Then, we’re looking at that big shiny object in the sky, earth’s little cousin, the Moon. Learn about a number of conspiracies that have spread through the years and at least one that has an annoying man punched in the face by Buzz Aldrin. Take this journey with us as we find out what’s on the Dark side of the moon, welcome to Tell Me What You Know.

In this episode of Tell Me What You Know, Michael and his co-host dive into the world of coffee, exploring everything from brewing methods to coffee's historical impact. They discuss various coffee roasts, preparation styles, and share personal preferences while keeping the conversation casual and entertaining.Links & Resources:Moka Pot Brewing GuideKopi Luwak Coffee (mentioned in the episode)Michael Pollan's Work (author discussed regarding coffee's historical impact)History of Coffee Houses and the EnlightenmentEpisode Highlights:Coffee's Global Impact: Over 1 billion people drink coffee worldwide, with Americans consuming approximately 400 million cups dailyCoffee Roasts Explained: The hosts discuss the differences between light, medium, and dark roasts and how the roasting process affects flavorBrewing Methods: Discussion of various brewing techniques including Keurig, Moka pot (Italian stovetop coffee maker), drip coffee, and espressoSpecialty Coffee Types: Exploration of different coffee drinks including espresso, Americano, cappuccino, and flat whiteKopi Luwak: The hosts discuss one of the world's most expensive coffees (ranging from $160-$600 per pound) made from beans that have been consumed and excreted by palm civets in IndonesiaHistorical Impact: How coffee potentially fueled the Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment by replacing morning alcohol consumption with caffeineCoffee Culture: Brief discussion of coffee shops and their role in society, plus the phenomenon of hipster coffee cultureConnect with Tell Me What You KnowTwitter • Instagram

After 6 months on ice, we're back to discuss "The Metaverse". It seems the Metaverse is everywhere these days. Facebook changed their name to Meta, people are saying metaverse and we're not sure they know what it means, and crypto continues to be a large portion of an investment portfolio. It seems the real world is slowly slipping into the grips of the digital one and we're not sure it's ever coming back. We take a look at this growing trend and try to define it and give you our expert opinions on what the hell is going on here. Buckle up, we're getting meta on Tell Me What You Know.

In this episode get caught up on some of the crazy news from around the world. Remember to use JumpLinks to learn more about the stories we share and see what we're talking about. Just visit Jump.link and enter the keyword we share in the episode or follow Tell Me What You Know to be just a click away from all our links.https://jump.link

Happy Fourth, everyone! A lot of diet talk on this week's show, from an oral implant that helps you lose weight by making sure your mouth stays shut, to Kim Jong-un's weight loss after reemerging from his month-long hiatus. It's surely going to be a Hot Boy Summer for the Supreme Leader. We wrap up the show with a star spangled draft in honor of Independence Day.

In this episode we are joined by UVA Law's Dean of Admissions, Natalie Blazer. We discuss the process of applying to Law School, the LSAT, and how law school prepares you to become a lawyer.

If you are in a mid-atlantic state right now, you might be hearing a loud hum outside equivalent to a lawn mower or a motorcycle. But your idiot neighbor never mows despite repeated requests from the HOA and you finished Sons of Anarchy in the beginning of the pandemic. No, what you’re hearing is the sound of the periodical cicadas, magicicadas if we’re being specific.These harmless but annoying insects emerge from the soil every 13 or 17 years to feed, mate, and party for 4-6 weeks before the next generation of eggs falls from the trees and boroughs in for the long nap until it’s their turn to move out of the house and get a job 17 years later.We won’t see this brood of cicadas till 2038 so you better learn as much as you can quickly before they all die and you can forget it all and go back to living your life. That’s future you’s problem to ask what these things have to do with prime numbers. And don’t you worry. We’ll still be here to tell you, cause this is Tell Me What You Know.JumpLink Beta Test: https://jump.link 

Welcome to a brand new episode and season of Tell Me What You Know. We know you have missed us. In this episode of Tell Me What You Know, we are discussing Space Trash. AKA Space Junk. AKA Space Debris. This is all the crap left orbiting the earth at 17,000 miles per hour after being launched into space on the many thousands of missions over the year. Large things like satellites, dead boosters, and the International Space Station down to tiny objects and flecks of paint. This might not seem like something we need to worry about with the great vastness of space but we’ll learn about a possible future called the Kessler Syndrome where the earth becomes engulfed in these tiny bullets that makes space travel too dangerous. We’ll look at ways we are trying to mitigate problematic future and ideas for cleaning up space. We’re excited to be back on Tell Me What You Know.

We're coming back May 24th with a new episode! We'll be looking at Space Trash. We also have some information about changes to the show and what to expect going forward. Glad we are coming back! Sorry for the vacation. Now Tell Me What You Know.

On this episode of Tell Me What You Know we’re venturing into the World of NFTs, Non-Fungible Tokens. This is yet another crypto related topic that people between the ages of 16 and 35 are discussing as the next big thing. It leaves most of us asking, what exactly is an NFT and why are people spending so much money on them? Is this new technology the next form of digital art? Will it save the music and entertainment industry? Or is this simply the latest tulip bubble that will pop and leave 24 year olds staring at a USB stick full of overpriced JPEGs? Come get educated on this abbreviation I’m sure you are seeing everywhere. I guarantee at the end of the episode you’ll be able to define fungible. Also please purchase each of our episodes as a newly released NFT. They’ll be worth big money some day. Welcome to Tell Me What You Know.

We're looking back at season 2 and playing the trivia game. See how much we retained in this special trivia episode of Tell Me What You Know.

Big Foot, the Yeti, Chupacabra -- We dive into the mythical world of cryptozoology and look at a variety of creatures that exist in legends from around the world.

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re looking at polar vortexes, winter’s way of saying, “and you thought it was cold”. Yes, last week brought some of the coldest temperatures recorded to parts of the midwest and Texas that left people without power and clean water for several days. We take a look at what causes these events and are they really a product of climate change? At the end, we draft our 5 favorite cool/cold things. Bundle up. This is Tell Me What You Know.Follow Tell Me What You Know on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

We’re raising the "big top" for a little Circus talk. We’ll cover smooth-talking PT Barnum and his questionable intentions, his merger with James Baily to create Barnum and Bailey’s, and their circus being picked up by the 7 Ringling Bros to ultimately achieve the Circus’ Final Form -- Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus. We wrap the show up by picking our favorite things about circuses. Grab some popcorn and one of those cheap, light-up plastic toys, this is Tell Me What You Know. 

Hangovers... I don't have the energy to write this.

We're talking Game Stop Stock and the reddit groups who have taken Wall Street by storm. We take you through the ins and outs of this news story that is one part Robbin Hood and one part get rich quick schemes. We try and fill you in on exactly what's going on and we don't over complicate things. Don't take this as investment advice!

We're still on holiday but we'll be back with new episodes on Monday February 1, 2021. Take care everyone.

It’s 100 seconds to midnight, or at least that’s what the folks behind the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists say anyway. We’re talking about the Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical icon symbolizing how long humanity has until we’re all incinerated by nuclear bombs or succumb to unliveable climate change. Learn a little about the creation of the clock as well as global events that have impacted changes in the countdown. It’s Threat Level Midnight here on TMWYK.