Jackie On:

WDRT

A podcast where Jackie, a college student, expert opinion maker, and debater of 7 years, combines her critical thinking and research skills to share her perspective on a variety of relevant issues.

Episodes

  1. JAN 8

    Aioli

    In the thirty seventh episode of Jackie On:, Jackie makes the distinction between aioli and mayonnaise and how the restaurant industry has got it all wrong. If you were interested in emulsion, hear more about surfactants (what lecithin in egg yolks is) in Ep. 33 on Espresso Tonic. Sources: Lee, Dennis. 2022. “Once and for All, This Is What Aioli Is.” The Takeout. August 18, 2022. https://www.thetakeout.com/what-is-aioli-traditional-vs-egg-yolk-vs-mayonnaise-1849428900/.

    10 min

  2. 12/25/2025

    Backpacks

    In the thirty sixth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores the fall of the backpack, the transition to shoulder bags, and what it might mean for the future. Sources: Billings, Ashley. 2025. “The Shift from Backpacks to Purses – and What It Says about Us.” A Magazine. 2025. https://theamag.com/11364/fashion/the-shift-from-backpacks-to-purses-and-what-it-says-about-us/. Kennedy, Lesley. 2025. “A Brief History of the Backpack: From Survival to Study Hall.” HISTORY. September 4, 2025. https://www.history.com/articles/backpacks-survival-gear-school.

    10 min

  3. 12/11/2025

    Bag Policies

    In the thirty fifth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explains her disdain for the clear bag and no bag policies often featured at many sporting events, college events, and concerts. The only sources were Jackie's own experience and frustration.

    12 min

  4. 11/27/2025

    Savory Pies

    In the thirty fourth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores and rates all the savory pies we know and might love so much, from chicken pot pie and Guinness pie to stargazy pie. Happy Thanksgiving! The only sources were the images of pie Jackie searched up to put her in the right mindset for this episode. That, and the history of some of the pies.

    13 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Espresso Tonic

    In the thirty-third episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explains why she thinks the espresso tonic, and fizzy espresso as a whole, is an underrated drink in the coffee world. And a dear thank you to Jackie's mother who introduced her to the espresso tonic! Sources: Illy, Ernesto, and Luciano Navarini. 2011. “Neglected Food Bubbles: The Espresso Coffee Foam.” Food Biophysics 6 (3): 335–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11483-011-9220-5. Morgan Eckroth. 2024. “How to Fix Your Espresso Tonics.” YouTube. August 2, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt85c0S_q5E. Seah, Christine. 2015. “Is Espresso & Tonic a Match Made in Heaven or Hell?” Perfect Daily Grind. August 19, 2015. https://perfectdailygrind.com/2015/08/is-espresso-tonic-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell/. The Coffee Blogger. 2023. “Espresso Tonic.” GO Specialty Coffee. June 14, 2023. https://gospecialtycoffee.com/ckb/types-of-coffee-drinks/espresso-tonic/.

    14 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Eminent Domain

    In the thirty-second episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores eminent domain (or expropriation, compulsory acquisition as it's called around the world) and the variety of ways it has been used. Sources: Bruenig, Matt. “How Capitalist Is Singapore Really?” Peoplespolicyproject.org, 2018, www.peoplespolicyproject.org/2018/03/09/how-capitalist-is-singapore-really/. Caragozian, John. CHAVEZ RAVINE and the DODGERS: MYTHS and REALITIES. 28 Sept. 2021. Dunning, Harrison C. “Law and Economic Development in Africa: The Law of Eminent Domain.” Columbia Law Review, vol. 68, no. 7, Nov. 1968, p. 1286, https://doi.org/10.2307/1121138. Accessed 14 Sept. 2019. Holmes, Carolyn. “What South Africa’s New Land Act Really Says.” Good Authority, 11 Feb. 2025, goodauthority.org/news/misinformation-south-africa-new-land-act-trump-musk/. Lavery, Kevin. “Dodger Stadium’s Dark Secret and the Human Cost of Urban Renewal | the Daily Economy.” Thedailyeconomy.org, 30 Sept. 2025, thedailyeconomy.org/article/blight-and-renewal-how-the-state-declared-war-on-the-disadvantaged/. Shatkin, Elina. “The Ugly, Violent Clearing of Chavez Ravine before It Was Home to the Dodgers.” LAist, 17 Oct. 2018, laist.com/news/la-history/dodger-stadium-chavez-ravine-battle.

    17 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    Movie Villains

    In the thirty-first episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores what makes a good movie villain and some of the tropes often associated with popular movie villains. If you're interested in the episode on Aliens, you can find it here. Sources: Jackie's only sources are her own thoughts about movies. And the movies themselves.

    21 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    Collections

    In the thirtieth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie goes into depth about what a collection is, the science of a collection, why they are so important, and even highlights a few special ones. Sources: Anderson, S. W. 2004. “A Neural Basis for Collecting Behaviour in Humans.” Brain 128 (1): 201–12. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awh329. Barrash, Joseph, Erik Asp, Kristian Markon, Kenneth Manzel, Steven W. Anderson, and Daniel Tranel. 2011. “Dimensions of Personality Disturbance after Focal Brain Damage: Investigation with the Iowa Scales of Personality Change.” Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology 33 (8): 833–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803395.2011.561300. BBC News. 2015. “Gnome Collector Ron Broomfield to Be Cremated in Outfit.” BBC News, April 14, 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-32297547. Chanson, Romain. 2020. “This Guy Fought Rivals and Robbers to Collect the World’s Rarest Wines.” VICE. December 31, 2020. https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-guy-fought-rivals-and-robbers-to-collect-the-worlds-rarest-wines/. Ijams Spaid, Brian. 2018. “Exploring Consumer Collecting Behavior: A Conceptual Model and Research Agenda.” Journal of Consumer Marketing 35 (6): 653–62. https://doi.org/10.1108/jcm-05-2017-2224. International Banana Museum. 2019. Internationalbananamuseum.com. 2019. http://www.internationalbananamuseum.com/index.html. Maison Du Tourisme Terres-de-Meuse. 2023. “The World’s Largest Collection of Tin Cans | Terres-De-Meuse Tourist Office.” Terres-De-Meuse Tourist Office. May 9, 2023. https://en.terres-de-meuse.be/discover/once-upon-a-time/the-worlds-largest-collection-of-tin-cans/. Sanchez, Gabriel. 2017. “19 Totally Insane Collections of Things around the World.” BuzzFeed News. September 19, 2017. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/gabrielsanchez/the-most-insane-collections-of-random-stuff-in-the. The Telegraph. 2017. “Commodore Laurie Brokenshire, Royal Navy Officer and Puzzlist – Obituary.” The Telegraph. August 27, 2017. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/08/27/commodore-laurie-brokenshire-royal-navy-officer-puzzlist-obituary/. World Record Academy. 2008. “Largest Private Collection of Movie Cameras-World Record Set by Dimitris Pistiolas.” Worldrecordacademy.com. December 6, 2008. https://www.worldrecordacademy.com/collections/largest_private_collection_of_movie_cameras-world_record_set_by_Dimitris_Pistiolas_80443.htm.

    17 min

  9. 09/18/2025

    Procedural Dramas

    In the twenty ninth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie explores what procedural dramas (or formulaic television) are, how they are becoming a lost art, and what that means for all of us. Sources: Jackie's time watching television shows with her family. Also various informed Reddit pages.

    15 min

  10. 09/04/2025

    Walking Etiquette

    In the twenty eighth episode of Jackie On:, Jackie delves into the four core rules of sharing a sidewalk and how to be more respectful of those around you. Sources: Linehan, Amanda. 2012. “Walk This Way: Tips for Pedestrian Etiquette – MAPC.” MAPC. April 19, 2012. https://www.mapc.org/planning101/walk-this-way-tips-for-pedestrian-etiquette/. Stromberg, Joseph. 2015. “The Forgotten History of How Automakers Invented the Crime of ‘Jaywalking.’” Vox. January 15, 2015. https://www.vox.com/2015/1/15/7551873/jaywalking-history.

    13 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

A podcast where Jackie, a college student, expert opinion maker, and debater of 7 years, combines her critical thinking and research skills to share her perspective on a variety of relevant issues.

Information

  • Creator
    WDRT
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 WDRT
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