Stuff That We Like/Enjoy at Least at This Point in Time

Caleb and Christina Castaneda
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Join us, the Castanedas as we spontaneously sit down once a week to talk about something that we like/enjoy, at least at this point in time... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC01eymjXjmdwOXmb590kdnQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-that-we-like-enjoy-at-least-at-this-point-in-time/id1777848509

  1. 6d ago

    S8E8 (Ep 92) The Paleo Diet / Weird Laws in the USA

    This week Caleb tries to figure out if the paleo diet is actually backed by science or just a really compelling story, and Christina ranks weird laws that somehow still exist in the United States.Caleb breaks down where the paleo diet actually came from a gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin wrote about it in 1975, almost nobody read it, and then Crossfit discovered it around 2010 and turned it into a lifestyle brand. The core idea is simple: if a caveman could have found it, eat it. If it required a factory, skip it. But the evolutionary argument has some real holes in it, turns out we actually don't know what paleolithic people ate, and our bodies have been quietly adapting to agricultural foods for thousands of years. Caleb gets into what the research actually shows (the short version: it probably works, just not for the reason people think) and where the diet falls apart if you try to make it permanent.Christina goes through some of the strangest laws still on the books across the country and ranks them. It's exactly what it sounds like and somehow still manages to be educational.Two hosts. Two unrelated topics. One episode that somehow makes sense by the end.

    54 min

  2. May 25

    S8E7 (Ep 91) How Going Vegan Changed Everything ft. Carrie

    Christina's mom Carrie joins us this week, and she came with receipts. She walks us through how she went from a standard American diet to full-on vegan, not from a trend or a documentary, but because of one doctor who made her feel like she had no other logical choice. That doctor is Dr. Brooke Goldner, and if you want to go down that rabbit hole yourself, her website is smoothieshred.com. Carrie also shares the actual recipes she makes every week, the ones she swears by. We've got them all listed below so you can try them yourself. Super Green SmoothieMakes 80 oz in a high-powered blender (Carrie uses a Vitamix). If you don't have a high-powered blender, grind your chia and flax seeds fresh before blending, pre-ground seeds lose a lot of their omega-3 value from oxidation. 16 oz spinach or power greens (pack it in tight)1-2 cups fruit (frozen mixed berries, or 1-2 peeled lemons and 2-3 green apples, or bananas/mangoes for sweeter)1/4 cup flax seeds and 1/4 cup chia seeds (1/2 cup total -- great for omega-3 and anti-inflammatory)40-50 oz waterOptional: 1 cup high-quality vegan protein powder (Designs for Health Plant Protein Meal, PlantFusion Complete Vegan Protein Powder, or Huey Vegan Protein Powder)Optional extras: raw ginger root, broccoli, celeryBlend until smooth but not warm. Carrie makes hers the night before and stores it in mason jars so it's cold and ready the next morning. Green Salad Dressing 8 cups celerySmall handful of cilantro2/3 cup lemon juice1/2 cup water4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil6 tablespoons minced garlic6 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperBlend in a Vitamix with the tamper, stirring as it blends. Celery Ice CreamThis is a full Vitamix pitcher -- cut the recipe in half or quarters if you want less. 3 cups frozen mixed berries4 cups chopped frozen celery1-2 cups protein powder4 cups waterBlend until smooth. It's exactly what it sounds like and apparently it works. Two hosts. Two unrelated topics. One episode that somehow makes sense by the end.

    1 hr

  3. May 11

    S8E6 (Ep 90) Attila the Hun: How One Man Collapsed an Empire Without Conquering It

    He never lost a battle. He brought the Roman Empire to its knees without ever actually conquering it. And he died on his wedding night under circumstances nobody could fully explain. This week Caleb and Christina go deep on Attila the Hun. They cover how a man from the Eurasian steppe built the most feared fighting force in the known world, why the Roman Empire paid him massive amounts of gold just to stay away, and what made his style of leadership so different from every other ruler of his era. They also get into the mythology that built up around him, what was real, what was exaggerated, and what the people who lived through it actually experienced. Plus Christina makes a point about the Huns and China that will permanently ruin a Disney movie for you. Two hosts. One villain. A lot of dead Romans. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stuffThatWeLikeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuffthatwelikepodcastContact us at stuffthatwelikepodcast@gmail.com ...

    49 min

  4. May 4

    S8E5 (Ep 89) Keto Was Invented for Epileptic Kids (Not Weight Loss) | Saddam Hussein's Rise to Power

    A diet created in 1921 to treat seizures in children became one of the most Googled diets on the planet. And a man who reportedly joined an assassination attempt as a teenager ended up ruling a country of 22 million people for over two decades. This week: keto and Saddam Hussein. Caleb breaks down what the keto diet actually is, how ketosis works, and what the science actually says versus what influencers are selling. He traces the diet from its medical origins at Johns Hopkins through the Atkins era, all the way to bulletproof coffee and Reddit threads. Spoiler: the first 10 pounds on keto is mostly water, not fat. And most of the benefits come from cutting processed junk, not the ketones themselves. Christina covers the rise of Saddam Hussein, from his early years in rural Iraq to the moves that made him one of the most feared leaders in modern history. How does a man who authorized chemical weapons attacks on his own citizens hold power for over two decades? The answer has less to do with one man and more to do with what happens when an entire government is designed around loyalty. Two hosts. Two unrelated topics. One episode that somehow makes sense by the end. Contact us at stuffthatwelikepodcast@gmail.com with any questions, concerns, or corrections!

    56 min

  5. Apr 27

    S8E4 (Ep 88) Organs You Can Live Without / Pol Pot And The Cambodian Genocide

    You can lose seven organs and still live. You can also lose a quarter of a country's population in four years. This week we cover both. Christina takes the science chair and breaks down your organs, what they are, what each one actually does, and the surprising list of organs you can lose, donate, or have removed and still keep going. From the ones you absolutely cannot live without to the ones nature seems to have packed as backups, she walks through the body's essential machinery and where the real non-negotiables are. Then Caleb takes us inside the regime of Pol Pot — the leader of the Khmer Rouge whose four-year rule over Cambodia led to the deaths of roughly a quarter of the country's population. From his Paris education to the killing fields, Caleb traces how a quiet schoolteacher engineered one of the 20th century's most devastating genocides. Two hosts. Two unrelated topics. One episode that somehow makes sense by the end.

    54 min

  6. Apr 20

    S8E3 (Ep 87) What Is Protein And What Does It Do?/The Origins Of The Evil Queen Ranavalona I

    What does your body actually need to function… and what happens when power is taken to the extreme?In this episode, Caleb breaks down protein, what it is, how it works in your body, and why it’s far more important than most people realize. From muscle repair to hormones to everyday energy, we explore how protein truly acts as the foundation of your body’s ability to rebuild and perform. Then in our “Villains of History” segment, Christina dives into the reign of Queen Ranavalona I. One of the most feared rulers in Madagascar’s history. Known for her brutal policies and extreme methods of control, her rule led to the deaths of a massive portion of her population.

    48 min

  7. Apr 13

    S8E2 (Ep 86) How Ideas Spread and Kill | Social Contagions/ The Origins of Mao Zedong

    ow do ideas spread, and what happens when they go too far?In this episode, we explore the power of influence from two very different angles.Christina kicks things off by breaking down social contagions, how behaviors, beliefs, and movements can spread rapidly through groups of people. From historical examples to modern parallels, we look at how quickly ideas can take hold… and how dangerous that can become. Then Caleb dives into one of the most devastating examples in history through our “Villains of History” segment, focusing on Mao Zedong. We unpack how his policies, especially during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, led to the deaths of tens of millions, and how entire populations can be swept up in systems that no one feels able to challenge.

    47 min

  8. Apr 11

    S8E1 (Ep 85) Is Fruititarianism Good For You?/The Origins of Genghis Khan

    Is eating nothing but fruit actually healthy… or is it a modern health myth?In this episode, Caleb breaks down the question: “Is fruititarianism good for you?” From its origins in raw food culture to its explosion on social media, we dive into the claims, the science, and the real risks behind one of the most extreme diets out there. Then, we introduce our brand new segment: “Villains of History.” Christina takes a deep look at Genghis Khan, one of the most powerful and feared figures of all time, and explores not just what he did, but what his moral failures can teach us today.

    46 min
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