This week's topic is Energy Drinks....Virtually everyone will have heard of Energy Drinks but where did they come from and what makes them special? Some people think they are amazing while other people will tell you they are dangerous and have killed people! This was an interesting topic to get in to! Hear us discuss:Why are they in their own category of drink?Why amphetamines in 1960's Japan helped launch them. How many are sold a year? How big is the market?What are the main ingredients?Are they safe?What's next for them?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 Fortune Telling....Humans have been intrigued about trying to predict the future for millennia, trying to get a glimpse of what their future might have in store for them. Are they destined for riches or will it all go wrong and end in disaster? There are some people who claim to possess the powers to predict the fortunes of others but how? And is it really possible?...Hear us discuss:How long has fortune telling been a thing?The different types / ways to fortune tell.Tarot Cards / Tea Leaf readingsCold ReadingsThe Barnum EffectHow real are we talking?Why do people use fortune tellers?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 Mosquitos....that's right those annoying little flies that like to bite you at night. Their bites are irritating and itchy! They can have you chasing them around a room attempting to swat them, for a long time, with the uncanny ability to dodge your swatting attempts over and over again. Plus they have persistent buzzing wings, so you can usually hear they are nearby before you can see them! Hear us discuss:Where to they rank as killers?Why do they bite us?How are they attracted to us?How to prevent them?Genetically modified mosquitoesWhy don't they get ill with the diseases they carry?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.

We are back with Series 7!We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge.This week's topic is Lighthouses.... It turns out there is much more to lighthouses than you might think!Hear us discuss:What are lighthouses use for?How did they become a thing?The colour of themTheir light and powerful lensThe upside down lighthouse! 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.

To wrap up "Series 6" 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. In this episode we provide updates on:BananasAcupuncture The World CupThanksgiving CigarettesFlorence Nightingale The Mariana TrenchNational AnthemsThe Compound EffectMarvel AvengersParacetamol The StockmarketWe hope you have enjoyed Series 6, hopefully we will be back for a Series 7 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 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 Dan 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. Dan picked this topic because he said it is something that everyone has heard of, but perhaps a lot of people don't know too much about it. Hear us discuss:What is the Stock Market?Is there more than one?Why do companies want to be on it?How did it begin?Bear Vs a Bull MarketWhen to invest?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 is our 'Ollie's Choice' of the series episode - which is Paracetamol (or also known as acetaminophen in North America and Japan).A lot of people seemed to be sick or ill and it got Ollie thinking, maybe it would make sense for us and everyone to learn more about it.Hear us discuss:What is it?Why does it have different names?How it was discovered.How it works in your bodyWhat happens if you take too much?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 is our 'Liam's Choice' of the series episode - which is Marvel Avengers. The Avengers seem to be everywhere and Liam thought it made sense for us and everyone to learn more about them. Hear us discuss:What is the Avengers?How did they begin?Who is in it?Marvel Vs D.C ComicsHow profitable is the franchisePlus 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.

As we are at the start of the New Year many people reflect and set goals or resolutions for the next 12 months. Unfortunately, most people fail to keep up with their New Years resolution, however this book can help you reach your goals and be more successful - by using the Compound Effect. This was a super interesting book to read and learn about! Hear us discuss:What is the Compound EffectThe Magic PennyHurdles to successThe formula for successHabitsMomentumThe Ripple efect. 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 National Anthems.Each nation has a national anthem, a piece of music, usually focused on the history or traditions of that country, but why?This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen.Hear us discuss:What is a national anthem?When are they used?Who has the oldest one?Why are they important?Some of the best anthem names.What do nations with multiple languages do?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 Mariana Trench.The Mariana Trench is home to the deepest part of the ocean, but where is it? That was our first question! This was a super interesting topic to learn about! You've got to give it a listen. Hear us discuss:Where is it?How deep is it?How it was discoveredHas anyone visited it? Does life exist down there?Is it the deepest place on Earth?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 Florence Nightingale.A name, and person, known by many for having a positive impact on nursing but what did Florence actually do? And why does her name live on, well over a hundred years after she died?It turns out her impact on nursing was massive and she fully deserves her status. What an interesting person and topic to learn about. Hear us discuss:How she broke traditionWas sew as warm and caring as people think she was?How the Crimean War catapulted her into the limelight.Her contribution to nursingHer accoladesFlorence's own poor health. 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 Cigarettes. The world’s view on smoking cigarettes has changed dramatically over the last century. We all know they are bad for you, so presumably not that many people smoke, right? Turns out that is not that case! Hear us discuss:Where they came from.How they got their nameThe ingredients How the industry explodedHow bad are they for you?Nicotine effectsCigarettes company profitsPlus 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 ThanksgivingA national holiday, particularly in the USA, that has grown and grown with a lot of traditions now associated with it. We knew it had something to do with pilgrims and turkey, but how and why did it all begin? And how has it changed? Hear us discuss:How did it start?Who was at the first meal?How much has it changed since?American Football TraditionBlack FridayThanksgiving Controversy 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 World Cup.The World Cup is a truly enormous global sporting event, but how and why did it even start in the first place. It turns out this is a super interesting topic. Hear us discuss:How did it start?How has it evolved?The physio who knocked himself outBarefoot IndiaWhy host? And how much does it cost to host?FIFA controversy 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 Acupuncture.It is a topic we knew very little about, and have not experienced ourselves, and another topic where we had a lot of questions about it!Hear us discuss:How painful is it?How did it come about?What is Qi (Chee)Your body's meridiansWhat is the procedure like?A placebo or real?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.

We are back with Series 6!We are looking forward to learning more topics with you and sharing some knowledge. This week's topic is Bananas...yes, the bendy yellow fruit. 🍌 It turns out there is much more to bananas than you might think! Hear us discuss:Why are they bendy?That bananas don't grow on trees...99% of the world eat the exact same bananaThat there is more than just the bendy yellow type! What a banana republic is...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.

To wrap up "Series 5" 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"...In this episode we provide updates on:AntarticaDiplomatic ImmunityHells AngelsHangoversGalileoVolcanoesAnaesthesiaInflationWe hope you have enjoyed Series 5 and hopefully we will be back for a Series 6 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 that would be really appreciated.Thank you!Ollie & Liam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's topic is Anaesthesia, which is the Series 5 "Listener Choice" episode.Thank you to Hannah for the topic suggestion, and to everyone who voted for this as a topic on our Instagram (@TwoGuysOneTopic)A surprising number of people are afraid of anaesthesia. The idea of “going under” or being “put to sleep” can cause people to start feeling anxious. Listen to hear if that is something they should be fearful of....This was a super interesting topic to learn all about!Hear us discuss:Anaesthesia or anaesthetics?How does it work?3 main typesHow is it administeredEarly AnaesthesiaRisksPlus 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 Diplomatic Immunity, which is the Series 5 "Ollie's Choice" episode.These two words get put together and are banded around in the news, stories or films, but what actually do they mean and where did it come from?This was a super interesting topic to learn all about!Hear us discuss:What do the words actually mean?How did it all start?Who can get diplomatic immunity?Can they be arrested?Persona Non-GrataCrimes committed under diplomatic immunity!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.