Educate a Mate

Ryan & Richard
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Welcome to Educate a Mate Educate a Mate is the podcast where one mate researches something fascinating and then attempts to explain it to the other. History, science, mysteries, animals and whatever rabbit hole we've fallen into this week. Come for the facts. Stay for two idiots getting distracted. Views and opinions shared by hosts or guests are for discussion and educational purposes and do not replace professional advice where applicable. Listener discretion is advised. Thanks for tuning in to Educate a Mate — learn something, share something, educate a mate. Contact - educateamatepodcast@gmail.com -

  1. 6d ago

    Unlucky for Some: Humanity's Weirdest Superstitions

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🍀 Why Are We So Bloody Superstitious? | Curses, Luck & Strange Beliefs Why does breaking a mirror mean seven years of bad luck? What's so unlucky about Friday the 13th? And why have black cats spent centuries getting blamed for absolutely everything? In this episode of Educate a Mate, Richard and Ryan dive into the bizarre history of superstitions, exploring the ancient beliefs, folklore and strange traditions that still influence our everyday lives. From touching wood and throwing salt over your shoulder to walking under ladders, unlucky numbers and mysterious curses, we uncover where these beliefs came from and why they've managed to survive for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years. Are superstitions simply harmless traditions, or is there something fascinating about the way our brains connect luck, fear and coincidence? Expect strange historical facts, questionable logic, plenty of laughs, and the occasional moment where you realise you've been doing something ridiculous your entire life. 🎧 Listen now, and remember: it's only bad luck if you believe in it... probably. ⚠️ Contains strong language and adult humour. #EducateAMate #Superstitions #Folklore #History #WeirdHistory #Podcast #FridayThe13th #FunFacts

    Unlucky for Some: Humanity's Weirdest Superstitions

  2. Oct 26

    Britain vs Mother Nature – When the Weather Turns Deadly

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Britain is famous for its terrible weather. But sometimes, a bit of wind and rain turns into something far more terrifying. From the devastating Great Storm of 1987 to the destruction caused by Storm Arwen, Britain has experienced some truly extraordinary weather events. Roofs ripped from buildings, entire communities flooded, millions of trees flattened, and weather forecasts that didn't quite go according to plan. In this episode of Educate a Mate, we're diving headfirst into the wild world of British storms. 🌪️ What actually causes a storm, and why does Britain get so many? ⚠️ What's the difference between yellow, amber, and red weather warnings? 🌀 Why do we name storms, and who gets to choose the names? 🌊 Which storms have caused the most destruction in British history? 🇬🇧 And just how badly can Mother Nature batter our little island? Expect fascinating facts, historical disasters, questionable British optimism, and the occasional reminder that putting the bins out during a storm is basically an extreme sport. Whether you're a weather enthusiast or just someone who enjoys watching the neighbour's trampoline make a break for freedom, there's something here for you. 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Follow Educate a Mate, leave us a review, and share it with someone who insists the weather was worse when they were younger. Because there's bad weather... and then there's British weather.

    Britain vs Mother Nature – When the Weather Turns Deadly

  3. Oct 19

    The Diesel Crisis: Why Everything Is About to Get More Expensive

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🚛 What happens when the fuel that keeps the world moving becomes a problem? From supermarket shelves to delivery lorries, farms to factories, diesel plays a much bigger role in our everyday lives than most of us realise. In this episode of Educate a Mate, Richard and Ryan dive into the diesel crisis, exploring why diesel is so important, what's putting pressure on supplies and prices, and how the consequences could reach far beyond the petrol pump. We explore the industries that depend on diesel, the knock-on effects for ordinary people, and why a problem at the pump can quickly become a problem for your wallet. 💡 Because when the cost of moving everything goes up, who ends up paying? Spoiler: probably us. Expect interesting facts, questionable humour and another attempt to make sense of a world that seems determined to make absolutely everything more expensive. 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Follow Educate a Mate, leave us a review and share it with someone who loves learning something new! Disclaimer: Contains adult language, humour and occasional questionable opinions.

    The Diesel Crisis: Why Everything Is About to Get More Expensive

  4. Oct 14

    129 Men Vanished. What Happened Next Was Horrifying

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Franklin Expedition: 129 Men Entered the Arctic. Not One Came Back. 129 men. Two ships. A frozen wasteland. And a horrifying secret buried beneath the ice. In 1845, two Royal Navy ships sailed into the Arctic in pursuit of one of the world's greatest geographical prizes. They were never seen again by Europeans. What followed was a nightmare of starvation, disease, desperation and ultimately… cannibalism. In this episode of Educate a Mate, we uncover the terrifying story of the Franklin Expedition. From ships imprisoned in Arctic ice to disturbing discoveries made decades later, we explore how one of Britain's most ambitious voyages became one of history's greatest maritime disasters. What happened in those final desperate months? How far did the men go to survive? And what secrets are still waiting beneath the ice? Grab a brew, wrap up warm, and prepare for a journey into one of history's darkest mysteries. 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Follow Educate a Mate, leave a review and share it with someone who loves a historical mystery! #EducateAMate #FranklinExpedition #DarkHistory #HistoryPodcast #ArcticMystery #MaritimeDisaster #TrueHistory

    129 Men Vanished. What Happened Next Was Horrifying

  5. Oct 4

    Britain Goes Offline: Could You Survive 5 Days?

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Could You Survive 5 Days? Britain Without Power, Water or Wi-Fi What happens when the lights go out… and don't come back on? In this episode of Educate a Mate, we're looking at what it would actually take to survive five days of major disruption in the UK — without disappearing into the woods wearing camouflage and calling yourself "The Warden." We're talking realistic emergency preparedness: how much food and water you'd need, keeping warm without power, cooking, lighting, communications, first aid, useful equipment and what happens when the mobile network and internet stop working. We also look at why emergency preparedness is being taken seriously in the UK, from extreme weather and flooding to cyber attacks, infrastructure failures and the potential consequences of international conflict. And, naturally, we ask the important questions: How long before everyone panic-buys toilet roll? Can you actually survive on tins for five days? And how many people have stockpiled emergency food without remembering to buy a f*****g tin opener? Listener Notice: This episode may contain strong language, swearing and informal expressions used for humour, authenticity or emphasis and may not be suitable for all audiences. Views and opinions are shared for discussion and educational purposes and should not replace official emergency guidance. Thanks for listening to Educate a Mate. Learn something. Share something. Educate a mate. Contact: educateamatepodcast@gmail.com

    Britain Goes Offline: Could You Survive 5 Days?

  6. Sep 27

    Your Brain Has a Happiness Problem

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to Educate A Mate — where we take interesting ideas, pull them apart, get slightly distracted, and somehow learn something along the way. Your Brain Is Lying About What Makes You Happy What actually makes you happy? Money? Love? Success? Food? Holidays? Buying something you absolutely did not need because “I deserve it”? In this episode, we dive into the surprisingly weird science of happiness — from dopamine, serotonin and the chemistry happening inside your brain, to why humans are spectacularly bad at predicting what will make them happy. We look at real experiments, strange findings, the things that genuinely seem to improve happiness and why even getting exactly what you wanted can eventually leave your brain saying: “Cool… what’s next?” 🧠 Listener Notice: This episode contains strong language, swearing and informal expressions used for humour, emphasis and general Educate A Mate nonsense. Topics are discussed for entertainment and educational purposes and should not be considered professional advice. Thanks for listening to Educate A Mate — learn something, share something, educate a mate. 📧 Contact: educateamatepodcast@gmail.com

    Your Brain Has a Happiness Problem

  7. Sep 21

    You’re Not Actually in Control

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You’re Not Actually in Control — An Introduction to Psychology How much of what you do is actually your decision? Your brain is constantly making choices, taking shortcuts, forming habits and influencing your behaviour — often before you’ve even realised it. In this episode of Educate a Mate, we dive into the wonderfully weird world of psychology and explore some of the forces quietly pulling the strings behind human behaviour. We get into cognitive biases, decision-making, conformity, memory, perception, subconscious behaviour and some of the classic psychological experiments that revealed just how easily the human mind can be influenced. Why do we follow the crowd? Can you actually trust your own memories? Why does your brain take shortcuts? And how much control do you really have over the person you think you are? Basically, your brain is incredibly clever. It's also a bit of a liar. 🎧 Follow/subscribe to Educate a Mate for more deep dives into science, history, psychology, mysteries and whatever else sends us down a rabbit hole. Listener Notice: This episode may contain strong language, swearing and informal expressions used for humour, emphasis and natural conversation. Views and opinions shared by hosts or guests are for discussion and educational purposes and do not replace professional advice where applicable. Learn something. Share something. Educate a mate. 📧 Contact: educateamatepodcast@gmail.com

    You’re Not Actually in Control

  8. Sep 14

    9/11: The Day That Changed Everything

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 9/11: The Day That Changed Everything On the morning of 11 September 2001, thousands of people went to work, boarded flights and started their day as normal. Within hours, the world had changed. In this episode of Educate a Mate, we take a closer look at the September 11 attacks — what happened, how the events unfolded and the enormous consequences that followed. We explore the timeline of that morning, the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the passengers and crew of Flight 93, the emergency response, and the human impact of a day witnessed by millions around the world. But 9/11 didn't end on September 11th. We also look at how the attacks reshaped airport security, international relations, military action, intelligence and counterterrorism, and why their effects can still be seen more than two decades later. This is the story of one day — and the world that came after it. 🎧 Follow/subscribe to Educate a Mate for more deep dives into history, science, psychology, mysteries and the stories that shaped our world. Listener Notice: This episode discusses terrorism, mass casualty events and loss of life, and may contain strong language and informal expressions. Some listeners may find the subject matter distressing. Views and opinions shared by hosts or guests are for discussion and educational purposes. Learn something. Share something. Educate a mate. 📧 Contact: educateamatepodcast@gmail.com

    9/11: The Day That Changed Everything
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Welcome to Educate a Mate Educate a Mate is the podcast where one mate researches something fascinating and then attempts to explain it to the other. History, science, mysteries, animals and whatever rabbit hole we've fallen into this week. Come for the facts. Stay for two idiots getting distracted. Views and opinions shared by hosts or guests are for discussion and educational purposes and do not replace professional advice where applicable. Listener discretion is advised. Thanks for tuning in to Educate a Mate — learn something, share something, educate a mate. Contact - educateamatepodcast@gmail.com -

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  • Creator
    Ryan & Richard
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Educate a Mate