Two Guys One Topic

To wrap up "Series 8" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"...We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic as well as some great listener contributions and feedback.In this episode we provide updates on:PiratesThe TongueTeaThe Extinction of the Dinosaurs BarbieTattoosThe Amazon RainforestGreggsAccentsDuty Free ShoppingThe Rubik's CubeBermuda TriangleWe hope you have enjoyed Series 8, hopefully we will be back for a Series 8 before too long....Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledgeOnce you have listened we would love to hear your comments or feedback.Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  If you are able to leave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify that would be really appreciated.Thank you!Ollie & Liam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is the Listener Choice episode, which has been chosen by Laura. Thank you to everyone who sent us topic suggestions. We put them to a vote on Instagram and the Bermuda Triangle won (by a long way!).The Bermuda Triangle is a place of real mystery that is the location for hundreds of people vanishing on ships or in planes, but why? Why do so many people succumb to this aquatic graveyard? What an interesting topic to learn about - thank you for the topic suggestion Laura. Hear us discuss:Where is it? What happens there?Flight 19The theories of why?Why do things vanish? Can any of it be explained? Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Ollie's choice and he has chosen the Rubik's Cub.The Rubik's Cube is a global phenomenon, that quickly grew in popularity and became part of 80's pop culture. Most people know what it is but only a small amount of people can actually solve it. Can you solve it? What an interesting topic to learn about!Hear us discuss:What is it?Why was it created?How did it get so popular?What does the inside look like?How do you solve it? SpeedcubingSome crazy World RecordsPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Liam's choice and he has chosen - Duty Free ShoppingSometimes, we stop by the duty-free shop because we think we are getting a deal. Other times, we are bored before our flights and just want to kill some time...Yet again, another one of those topics that a lot of people will have heard of, but not know too much about! Where it started if going to stay with us forever! Hear us discuss:What an interesting topic to lean about.Hear us discuss:What is Duty Free Shopping?How did it start?Is it everywhere?Why certain products?Is it actually cheaper? Limits! Tips and hacks. Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Accents.Sometimes accents are so dissimilar that two speakers, of the same language, with different accents can’t even understand one another, but how and why do we have them? Disclaimer* Ollie and Liam try doing some impressions of accents - with mixed success. Definitely no offence meant! What an interesting topic to lean about. Hear us discuss:What is an accent or dialect?How many are there?Why do we have them?When do they develop?Can they change?Foreign Accent SyndromePlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Greggs. In case you don't know, it's a chain based in the United Kingdom that's basically half-bakery, half-sandwich shop. It made its name as a place to get decent, cheap grub such as bakes, pasties, sausage rolls, and donuts, and is particularly associated with the north of England, where it is a very, very popular place indeed.Hear us discuss:What is it all about? How big are they? How it all began. The Sausage RollThe Pasty TaxGreggs FoundationPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is the Amazon Rainforest.It turns out this is a mysterious place of mind-boggling biodiversity, it is home to some of the most bizarre and astonishing creatures. It is super important to the planet but at times is battling for survival. What an interesting topic to learn about.Hear us discuss:Where is it and how big is it?What is there?How was it formed?It's layersDeforestation Why is can be politicalIt's future. Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Tattoos.It turns out this is an art form that’s been around for thousands of years and shows no sign of slowing down. Chances are you'll know someone with a tattoo, but we didn't know much about them. This was a really interesting topic to learn about. Hear us discuss:Where does the name tattoo come from?How long have they been a thing?Why are they permanent?What happens to your skin?What is in the ink?How painful is it? Tattoo removalPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Barbie. Barbie has been a cultural icon since she hit the toy aisle more 60 years ago—and now, the doll is about to make her big screen live-action debut, which made us think we should learn more all about her. There was a lot of information we had no idea about. Hear us discuss:Who is she?What inspired the creation. How much of a success has she been?Ken & friends.Barbie controversiesWhat is she was a real person?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is The Extinction Of The Dinosaurs.One of the things we found mind-boggling was just how long ago the extinction of the dinosaurs happened!This was a brilliant and super interesting topic to learn about. So much history that we had no idea about!Hear us discuss:How long ago was it?The Mesozoic EraWhat is a mass extinctionSpeculative theorisWhat actually happened.How was it proved?Did any dinosaurs survive?The 6th mass extinction....Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is the Tea. It is the second most drank beverage, globally, after water! The number of cups of tea drank a year is mind blowing.This was a brilliant and super interesting topic to learn about. So much history that we had no idea about!Hear us discuss:How it was discoveredOpium WarsWhy do we call it tea?The tea plantAfternoon TeaIs there more caffeine in tea or coffee?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is the Tongue. Something we all know what it is, but do we know anything about it? Another very random but interesting topic, once you know more about it. Hear us discuss:What does it do for us?How does it workTaste! How it can be an indicator of your overall healthTongue world recordsAnimals amazing tonguesPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with Series 8!We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge.This week's topic is Pirates, Me Hearties! .... That a brilliant topic, and one where what we all know maybe might not be reality.....Hear us discuss:Arrrgh! The history of piratesThe "Golden Age of Pirates"Why we think what we do about piratesThe pirate life and code, arrrrgh! Famous piratesTheir weaponsPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To wrap up "Series 7" we thought it would be good to update you on any notable changes that have happened since the topic episodes were released - so we are calling this episode "And Another Thing"...We also share our favourite information that we learnt about each topic as well as some great listener contributions and feedback. In this episode we provide updates on:Lighthouses - with a special update from our listener Richard. MosquitoesFortune TellingEnergy DrinksChatGPTDiamonds Famous PoemsEurovisionPizza TelevisionsNatural GasWe hope you have enjoyed Series 7, hopefully we will be back for a Series 8 before too long....Get out there and #ShareSomeKnowledgeOnce you have listened we would love to hear your comments or feedback.Contact us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  If you are able to leave a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify that would be really appreciated.Thank you!Ollie & Liam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our 'Listener Choice' episode of the series, thank you to Mark who suggested the topic!We ran a vote on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic) and this was the winning suggestion. Follow us to get involved in the next vote.Mark picked this topic because he said it has been in the news a lot lately but how is it made and how is it extracted?What an interesting topic to get into! Thanks Mark. Hear us discuss:What is it?How is it made?Who discovered it?Is it good for the environment, because...."natural"How is it excavated?What is flaring?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Ollie's choice and he has chosen - Televisions.Not television as in T.V programmes but the black box we all stare at. The television is something we take for granted these days. Almost every household has one and it plays an important part in everyday life.While it might seem like the television doesn’t do much except broadcast TV networks, it provides us with information and entertainment 24/7.How this invention works is mind-boggling too! What an interesting topic to learn about!Hear us discuss:Who invented the TV?How have they changed over the years?How do they work?What's in a pixel?MotherglassFuture of TV...Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Liam's choice and he has chosen - Pizza.Yes, that is right, the round piece of dough with your favourite toppings and cooked in a super hot oven. Today, pizza is eaten worldwide, but this was not always the case, plus where is came from is a great story. What an interesting topic to learn about!Hear us discuss:Who invented the pizza?Why is it called a pizza pie?How did the Margarita get its name. Pineapple on pizza?Toppings from around the world. How popular is Pizza takeaway?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is the Eurovision Song Contest.Eurovision is the annual international song contest, broadcast globally, with a range of extravagant and sometimes eccentric performances. The contest is loved by millions of people but what is it all about? What a great topic to learn about!Hear us discuss:How did it all begin?Who competes?The very strict rules.The point scoring system. How popular is it?Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Famous Poems.We did a topic in Series 1 about 'Famous Paintings' and thought there must be some poems we should learn about too! This is the result. The poems we learn about are: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud - by William WordsworthDon't Go Gentle Into That Goodnight - by Dylan ThomasShall I Compare Thee to a Summers Day? by William ShakespeareWe feel a little more cultured after this week's episode! Hear us discuss:What are they aboutThe style of the poemsWhy were they writtenKey lines of interestAbout the authorsPlus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Diamonds.A diamond is a mineral composed of pure carbon. It is the hardest naturally occurring substance known and they are also the most popular gemstone. Their reason for being so popular nowadays is brilliant, you've got to listen to believe it! What an interesting topic to learn about!Hear us discuss:What are they?How are they made?Beliefs about Diamonds over the years. The 4 C's....Why are they measured in carats?Lab diamonds.Conflict diamonds. Plus your Two Guys One Topic Takeaway.Once you have listened we would love to hear your thoughts or any feedback.Contact / follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to keep in touch and take part in the next "Listener Choice" episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.