71 episodes

Explore the amazing science, stories, and misconceptions behind your favorite pop culture moments. Join host Cameron Boozarjomehri as he uncovers unexpected lessons from the movies, moments, and figures you thought you knew.

Have a topic you think we should explore? Send us an email to smallstuffshow@gmail.com

Sweating The Small Stuff Cameron Boozarjomehri

    • Science

Explore the amazing science, stories, and misconceptions behind your favorite pop culture moments. Join host Cameron Boozarjomehri as he uncovers unexpected lessons from the movies, moments, and figures you thought you knew.

Have a topic you think we should explore? Send us an email to smallstuffshow@gmail.com

    060 - History of Persia Podcast: 300 Ways To Die In Ancient Greece

    060 - History of Persia Podcast: 300 Ways To Die In Ancient Greece

    You've seen 300, you know the story, now find out what really happened at Thermopylae all those years ago, and why this moment in history has become pivotal for western culture.

    Big thanks to Trevor Culley at the History of Persia Podcast for helping with this episode. For anyone who wants to learn more about Persian history, or just history, Trevor does an exceptional job laying out the facts in a fun and engaging way! If you enjoyed the episode I really hope you take the time to checkout his work at https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/ or wherever you get podcasts!

    Enjoy the episode? Consider supporting the show by sharing it with a friend or a stranger or by donating on Patreon. Donations are especially great because they help cut down on ads and get you access to even more content!

    Website: https://smallstuff.show/

    Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 37 min
    059 - Joey Ramp (And Sampson The Service Dog): Making STEM More Inclusive

    059 - Joey Ramp (And Sampson The Service Dog): Making STEM More Inclusive

    Join us for a very special interview with Joey Ramp and her service dog Sampson as we learn about the many ways the STEM field is still letting down Service Dog Handlers. We strongly encourage everyone to checkout Joey's incredible work at the links below, and reach out to us and her if you have had a similar experience.



    Empower Ability Consulting



    Joey's Twitter



    Sampson's Twitter Highly Recommended!



    Journal Article: Dogs for Diversity



    Journal Article: When Should Service Dogs Be Admitted into the Lab?



    Enjoy the episode? Please consider supporting the show by sharing this episode with a friend or donating on Patreon. Donations help cut down on ads, create more insightful content, and signal that you value this show. And by donating on Patreon you'll get access to even more content!

    Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 28 min
    058 - Minority Report: Our Modern Dystopia

    058 - Minority Report: Our Modern Dystopia

    Minority Report sure was a scary glimpse into a painfully dystopian future digital America that will hopefully never come true. ...Anyway here's all the predictions that came true.

    Enjoy the episode? Please consider supporting the show by sharing this episode with a friend or donating on Patreon. Donations help cut down on ads, create more insightful content, and signal that you value this show. And by donating on Patreon you'll get access to even more content!

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 17 min
    057 - 43 Years of Star Wars

    057 - 43 Years of Star Wars

    Star Wars has been in our hearts (and on our screens) for 43 years! But what has really been happening across all that time? Join as Cameron, Keon, and Elijah explore why Star Wars has stuck with us, until it didn't. And May The 4th blahblahblah (I prefer revenge of the 5th myself)

    Enjoy the episode? Please consider supporting the show by sharing this episode with a friend or donating on Patreon. Donations help cut down on ads, create more insightful content, and signal that you value this show. Best of all, by donating you'll get access to even more content!

    Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 33 min
    056 - Jessica Abel: Growing Your Creative Gills

    056 - Jessica Abel: Growing Your Creative Gills

    We are all creators, but sometimes life gets in the way of our creative goals. Fortunately this week we get a little help from the ever talented Jessica Able. For those of you who don't know, Jessica is the mastermind behind Out On The Wire, Trish Trash: Roller Girl of Mars and most importantly for this week Growing Gills: How to Find Creative Focus When You’re Drowning in Your Daily Life. Join us for an exploration of her creative career, her insights into balancing life and creative pursuits, and her wisdom on why everyone's creative efforts matter.

    Links mentioned in the episode:



    One Goal to Rule Them All



    Creative Focus Workshop



    Her Website:Jessicaabel.com



    Enjoy the episode? Please consider supporting the show by sharing it with a friend or donating on Patreon. Donations help cut down on ads, create more insightful content, and signal that you value this show. Best of all, by donating you'll get access to even more content, including an extra pearl of wisdom from Jessica on how to prioritize what matters to you!

    Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 28 min
    055 - Animal Crossing: Tom Nook-onomics

    055 - Animal Crossing: Tom Nook-onomics

    Kick back, relax, and explore listen in as we explore the many lessons Tom Nook has to teach us about desert island economics.

    Enjoy the episode? Please consider supporting the show by sharing this episode with a friend or donating on Patreon. Donations help cut down on ads, create more insightful content, and signal that you value this show. And by donating on Patreon you'll get access to even more content!

    Support Sweating The Small Stuff by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/sweating-the-small-stuff

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-306384 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Sweating The Small Stuff.

    • 22 min

Top Podcasts In Science

Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward
The Infinite Monkey Cage
BBC Radio 4
Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara
Dr. Tara Swart Bieber
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Dr. Mindy Pelz
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Sam Harris