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Join two curious STEM students on a journey to peel back the layers of some of the most complex and divisive philosophical questions. They will tackle their many disagreements through logical, fiery debate which will illuminate the truth and burn away the falsehoods. Get ready for wild opinions, unexpected arguments, and a genuine sense of camaraderie.

12/06/2024

Tut-al Killers pt. 2: Death and Treason

Send us a text A peculiar crypt with the violently broken bones of the young God-King of Egypt, his widow's secret letter, and his enemies' poems all point to a strange conclusion: Tutankhamun, history's most famous Pharaoh was murdered in cold blood. Sources: Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King_Suppiluliuma%2C_9th_century_AD%2C_found_at_the_site_of_Kinalua%2C_the_capital_city_of_a_Iron_Age_Neo-Hittite_kingdom%2C_Hatay_Archaeology_Museum%2C_Antakya%2C_Turkey_%2851019854483%29.jpg Egyptian names: https://talesfromthetwolands.org/2019/08/11/the-naming-of-kings/#:~:text=Tutankhamun's%20Horus%20name%20is%20%E2%80%9CKa,Strong%20Bull%20or%20Victorious%20Bull Chariot hit reconstruction: https://youtu.be/bsk91Pm2gM4?si=tdc2SgCATS3m6OuM&t=134 Howard Carter’s diary: http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4sea1not.html The Murder of Tutankhamen by Dr. Bob Brier Audio credits: Music: https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-the-sphinx-dream-ancient-tune-149287/https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-into-the-darkness-cello-version-long-154335/Sound effects: Bumping into table . by Edelhanie -- https://freesound.org/s/594660/ -- License: Attribution 4.0carriage with two horses in forest 2.32 PM 230828_0572 by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/681489/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Support the show

39 min
11/22/2024

Tut-al Killers pt. 1: Kingdom of Ritual

Send us a text This week we explore the life, reign, and death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, the culture of New Kingdom Egypt, and lay the groundwork for a thrilling in investigation: was he murdered? Sources: Suppiluliuma statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Neo-Hittite_King_Suppiluliuma%2C_9th_century_AD%2C_found_at_the_site_of_Kinalua%2C_the_capital_city_of_a_Iron_Age_Neo-Hittite_kingdom%2C_Hatay_Archaeology_Museum%2C_Antakya%2C_Turkey_%2851019854483%29.jpg Egyptian names: https://talesfromthetwolands.org/2019/08/11/the-naming-of-kings/#:~:text=Tutankhamun's%20Horus%20name%20is%20%E2%80%9CKa,Strong%20Bull%20or%20Victorious%20Bull Chariot hit reconstruction: https://youtu.be/bsk91Pm2gM4?si=tdc2SgCATS3m6OuM&t=134 Howard Carter’s diary: http://www.griffith.ox.ac.uk/gri/4sea1not.html The Murder of Tutankhamen by Dr. Bob Brier Audio credits: Samuel F. Johanns https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-egypt-expedition-a-mysterious-artefact-119132/ https://pixabay.com/music/drama-scene-the-death-of-the-egyptians-167191/ Support the show

58 min
11/09/2024

Dunking on Hume

Send us a text Today we brutally dissect the tenth section of David Hume's Magnum Opus "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding", pertaining to the possibility of miracles. Join us as we compare a respected 18th-century philosopher to a cantankerous toddler, accusing him of contradiction, tautology and assorted nonsense. Support the show

1h 25m
07/13/2024

Death of Caesar

Send us a text The world changed forever on March 15th 44BC. Julius Caesar, the victorious general turned "democratic" dictator was brutally killed on the senate floor by 23 supposed allies, close friends, and even his son. Join us as we explore this event, its almost surreal prelude, and its thunderous consequences. Support the show

1h 15m
07/07/2024

Antony: Caesar's Idiot

Send us a text Mark Antony was history's best example of failing upwards. Join us as we explore how a mediocre general, incompetent statesman, and general nincompoop began his rise to ultimate power. Support the show

1h 6m
06/28/2024

Himiko: Shaman Queen

Send us a text No figure is more mysterious in Japanese history than the semi-mythical Witch Queen: Himiko. Join us as we uncover what little is known about her, analayse it and contetualise it within the broader japanese mytho-historical context. Support the show

1h 10m
06/22/2024

Kristina: Killer Queen

Send us a text A young brilliant woman ascends the throne of Sweden for a short, bright, polarising rule with an unexpected resolution. Join us as we explore this life, little known in the west with many a detour and joke along the way. Support the show

53 min
06/15/2024

The Questing Beast: Dramatizations of the Mind

Send us a text In this episode , we unravel the myth of the questing beast, a medieval tale mystified by vivid imaginations and rumours of the time. And don't worry, Misha's narrative skills weave a story that will leave a very satisfying aftertaste, so do stick around to the end. Rather often in human history, reality lends itself to be supremely overexaggerated, but that doesn't mean the foundations of such stories are themselves boring. Listen to this weeks Tea and Biscuits to find out more! Support the show

46 min

Join two curious STEM students on a journey to peel back the layers of some of the most complex and divisive philosophical questions. They will tackle their many disagreements through logical, fiery debate which will illuminate the truth and burn away the falsehoods. Get ready for wild opinions, unexpected arguments, and a genuine sense of camaraderie.

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Misha & Bobby
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

35
Rating

Explicit
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