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Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail.

Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can.

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Amateur Intellectuals Caitlin Ward and Kendall Smith

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    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail.

Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can.

facebook.com/amateurintellectuals
twitter.com/Am_Intellect
instagram.com/amateur_intellectuals

    Greek Mythology 🔱🔥🌩️

    Greek Mythology 🔱🔥🌩️

    Overthrowing parents to seize power. Infinite torture as petty revenge. Sex with a bull. (Shudder-gags)
    On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time.
    Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia
    • 1 oz Cognac
    • 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy
    • ¼ oz lemon juice
    • ¼ oz Cointreau (kaan-trow)
    • Brut champagne, chilled
    • And Ice cubes
    Add ice cubes in a mixer and pour cognac, calvados or apple brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Cover and shake. Open the cap and strain in a serving glass, usually a flute. Pour champagne until glass is filled.


    More Resources:
    https://cocktails.foodviva.com/champagne-recipes/ambrosia-drink/
    https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology
    https://www.worldhistory.org/Prometheus/
    http://www.thewestologist.com/words-and-phrases/the-origin-of-clues
    https://topyaps.com/top-10-interesting-facts-revolving-around-greek-mythology/
    https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Christianity-evolve-from-Greek-religion

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Chicks 🎸🐥🐥🐥🎻

    The Chicks 🎸🐥🐥🐥🎻

    Cowboy, take me away because I'm not ready to make nice. I need wide open spaces and I'm ready, ready, ready, ready to run.
    No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall schools us on who they always were as a band and group icon, how they're adapting to a changing world and why we should adore them now more than ever. Grab a drink and let's go!
    Drink of the Episode: Twisted Tea
    INGREDIENTS: Just a Twisted Tea (Hard Iced Tea brand). Maybe add an ounce of peach schnapps if you want to make it a Twisted Peach Tea.
    More Resources:
    https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/ (https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/)
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks)
    https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire (https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire)

    • 59 min
    Video Games 🎮

    Video Games 🎮

    X-box, Playstation, Oculus or Switch... the video game industry is making serious bank, so let's learn a little about how it got there and where it's headed. Caitlin is First Player on this video games episode. Don't worry though... she set it on easy mode.
    Drink of the Episode: Sonic the Hedgehog
    This one’s a shot and it’s easy to make. It’s…
    1 part Grenadine
    2 parts Mentholmint schnapps
    4 parts blue curacao.
    Directions:
    It’s supposed to be a layered shot, so get a tall shot glass. Pour the Grenadine first, gently add the schnapps and top it with the Blue Curacao. It’ll look like Sonic’s red shoes, his legs and then his blue body on top.
    More Resources:
    https://thecocktailnovice.com/geek-cocktails/
    https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/history-of-video-games
    https://learn.stash.com/defining-moments-in-video-game-history-a-timeline
    https://www.idtech.com/blog/fun-video-games-facts-to-sound-like-expert#:~:text=Playing%20action%20video%20games%20trains,tasks%2027%25%20faster%20than%20peers.

    • 54 min
    Solar Storms ☀️

    Solar Storms ☀️

    Do you know what a solar storm is? Did you know we had some last week? Well... Kendall took a deep dive for us, navigating around some very big science-y words so we can better understand how and why the sun seems to be trying to kill us.
    Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas Tea
    Ingredients:
    Sour Mix (1 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup)
    1/2 ounce vodka
    1/4 ounce gin
    1/4 ounce rum
    1/2 ounce tequila
    1/2 ounce whiskey
    1/2 ounce triple sec
    Splash cola


    Pour it all together in a big glass and pray that your liver handles it.


    More Resources:
    https://helioviewer.org/
    https://phys.org/news/2021-05-solar-storms-threatening-life-earth.html
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm
    https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-cycle-25-is-here-nasa-noaa-scientists-explain-what-that-means
    https://english.newsnationtv.com/amp/science/news/this-is-what-would-happen-if-massive-solar-storm-hit-the-earth-212701.html

    • 50 min
    Storytelling

    Storytelling

    Want to know the template for basically every story ever told? Here we go...
    "Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on...
    Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be a good guy to his family even though he and his wife are on the outs at the moment. One day, he visits his wife at a holiday work party and a group of terrorists show up. Because of that, he has to go full Bruce-Willis-murder mode, tape a gun to his back and walk barefoot on glass. Until finally, he kills all the terrorists and saves the day.
    Huh.
    On this episode, Caitlin explains the art of storytelling and the rules the big guys follow when creating interesting stories. Whether you write, read or watch Netflix, you'll leave this episode with some knowledge that will help enrich the experience.
    Drink of the Episode: The Tall Tale
    Ingredients
    • 2 oz Tequila
    • 1 oz Lemon Juice
    • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
    • 2 Cucumber Wheels
    • 2 Blackberries
    • 2 oz Ginger Beer
    Muddle cucumber and blackberries in a mixing glass. Add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with cucumber wheel.
    More Resources:
    http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/tall-tale/#axzz6vPmEOb2l
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey#:~:text=In%20narratology%20and%20comparative%20mythology,comes%20home%20changed%20or%20transformed.
    https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#what-is-the-heros-journey
    https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#the-heros-journey-in-literature-two-case-studies
    https://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50
    https://knowyourarchetypes.com/harry-potter-archetypes/

    • 56 min
    Shakespeare

    Shakespeare

    "Villain, I have done thy mother."
    We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful.
    Drink of the Episode: Taming of the Shrewdriver
    Ingredients:
    • 50ml of vodka, which is a bit over 1 and a half ounces
    • Topped up with orange juice
    More Resources:
    https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/
    https://www.buzzfeed.com/rsc/9-shakespearean-cocktails-to-try-on-world-cocktail-m8dw
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs43ZyFGq0
    https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-insults/
    https://thoughtcatalog.com/christopher-hudspeth/2014/02/17-shakespearean-insults-we-should-start-using-again/
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/to-be-or-not-to-be-shakespeare-127247606/
    https://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11480192/shakepeare-400-anti-stratfordian-authorship-controversy

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

ThreatLvL12 ,

Fun and Easy Listen

Kendall and Caitlin bring a fresh and funny perspective to a great variety of issues and topics. Learn something and drink something!

SchruteBeats ,

Fun and Easy (That’s what she said)

Great diverse topics to be explored. This is an easy listen for anyone looking to laugh and maybe learn. Kendall and Caitlin, keep up the great work!

Nathimmel ,

5 Stars

This is educational, relatable, and refreshingly funny. I laughed out loud more than once! Can’t wait for more.

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