FYP: For You Podcast

Qs School

FYP: For You Podcast is a story-driven educational podcast hosted by Q and presented by Qs School. Like a For You Page filled with content worth your time, each episode brings students a fascinating story from history, psychology, science, culture, wellbeing, or current affairs. We begin with what happened, look beneath the surface, and finish with a bigger question about ourselves and the world.

Episodes

  1. Sep 17

    Pompeii: When the Mountain Woke Up

    What happens when something has been quiet for so long that people stop thinking of it as a threat? In this episode of FYP: For You Podcast, Q connects a possible underwater volcanic discovery off South Australia with the ancient story of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Along the way, we explore how contingency planning helps us prepare without panicking.

    Pompeii: When the Mountain Woke Up

  2. Sep 16

    The Great Moon Hoax

    UAPs are back in the headlines — but unexplained doesn’t automatically mean extraterrestrial. In Episode 4 of FYP: For You Podcast, Q looks at why extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence, then travels back to 1835 for the bizarre story of bat-men on the moon.

    The Great Moon Hoax

  3. Sep 11

    The Horse That Could Do Maths

    In the early 1900s, a horse named Clever Hans amazed crowds by seemingly solving maths problems, telling the time and answering questions with taps of his hoof. But when researchers looked closer, they discovered something even more fascinating.

    The Horse That Could Do Maths

  4. Aug 19

    The Great Molasses Flood

    In 1919, a giant tank holding millions of litres of molasses burst in Boston, sending a fast-moving wave of sticky syrup through the streets. In this episode, Q explores the strange but tragic story of the Great Molasses Flood, what went wrong, and what it can teach us about noticing small warning signs before they become much bigger problems. Plus: a new Word Worth Knowing, FYP Shout-outs, a Would You Rather Brain Break, and today’s Question of the Day.

    The Great Molasses Flood

  5. Aug 18

    The Great Emu War

    In 1932, Australia sent soldiers armed with machine guns to deal with thousands of emus destroying farmland — and things did not go according to plan. Q explores the bizarre story of the Great Emu War, what a chain of command is, and what a bunch of runaway emus can teach us about choosing the right strategy when solving problems. Plus: a quick Brain Break and today’s Question of the Day.

    The Great Emu War
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About

FYP: For You Podcast is a story-driven educational podcast hosted by Q and presented by Qs School. Like a For You Page filled with content worth your time, each episode brings students a fascinating story from history, psychology, science, culture, wellbeing, or current affairs. We begin with what happened, look beneath the surface, and finish with a bigger question about ourselves and the world.

Information

  • Creator
    Qs School
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Qs School
  • Show Website
    FYP: For You Podcast