The Origins Of

Roommates Media

The Origins Of is a podcast about ancient wisdom, crazy myths, everyday objects and concepts, and the overall creativity of humankind. Join Jessie and Olivia as they explore the origins of the things we encounter around us every day!

Episodes

  1. 09/24/2020

    Happy Birthday...to Everyone! The Origins of Birthdays and Birthday Cake

    Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    58 min

  2. 09/04/2020

    Call Me: Origins of the Business Card and Handshakes

    Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    1h 2m

  3. 08/14/2020

    Gettin' Crafty: The Origins of Tape and Scissors

    Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    1 hr

  4. 07/31/2020

    The Origins of Reflection: Mirrors and Glass

    Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    1h 17m

  5. 07/17/2020 · BONUS

    Minisode 01: Measurements

    Episode Notes Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    26 min

  6. 07/10/2020

    Under the Sea: Myths of the Kraken and Mermaids

    Episode Notes Follow us on instagram @theoriginsofpodcast! We have featured artwork by Jenny Wentling, history trivia, and behind the scenes action. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    1h 7m

  7. 05/02/2018

    Order and Letters: The Origins of QWERTY and The ABC's

    Episode Notes 14: Write this down! The Origins of the alphabet and keyboards If you think you know why we have the QWERTY keyboard, you're probably believing a myth! And have you ever wondered why the alphabet is in the order that it is? On this episode, Olivia and Jessie tackle two of the biggest systems we use constantly and take for granted every day: the alphabet and the modern keyboard. Keep up with the Origins conversation on Instagram and Facebook! Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    59 min

  8. 04/11/2018

    Puzzled: The Origins of Jigsaw Puzzles and Mazes

    Episode Notes Do you relax with a puzzle, or does the mere sight of jigsaw pieces stress you out? Ever wondered where this maddening passtime got its origin? Olivia takes us way back with the origins of mazes and labyrinths, while Jessie tackles the more modern jigsaw. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    57 min

  9. 03/09/2018

    Minisode 04: Words and Phrases (Animal Twist!)

    Episode Notes Holy cow! You're in a pickle, now. We're back with another collection of phrases, and this might be our best set yet. Prepare yourself a delicious charcuterie board and settle in to learn what baseball and Hinduism have in common, and who first coined the term "let sleeping dogs lie" (hint, it's a very old phrase). Oh, and we also found the Holy Grail of phrases, the one everyone has a theory on and no one understands for sure, nbd. Featuring a song mentioned in the show: "Barney Google (with the Goo-goo-googely Eyes)." Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs in Atlanta, GA intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    29 min

  10. 02/13/2018

    Courting and Engagements: The Rituals of Modern Love

    Episode Notes Flowers? Chocolates? A diamond ring? It's the season of love and Jessie and Olivia dive in to the why behind modern traditions around courting. Visit http://theoriginsofpodcast.com for sources, images, and extra content on each set of topics. produced by Johnny Stubbs intro and outro music: Something Elated by Broke For Free

    1h 9m
  • 10 Episodes

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About

The Origins Of is a podcast about ancient wisdom, crazy myths, everyday objects and concepts, and the overall creativity of humankind. Join Jessie and Olivia as they explore the origins of the things we encounter around us every day!

Information

  • Creator
    Roommates Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2020
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017
  • Show Website
    The Origins Of