Two Flat Whites Podcast

Alex and Laura

Join Alex and Laura, two existential millennials from Australia, as they embark on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey in their podcast Two Flat Whites. With a refreshing dose of self-deprecating humour, they tackle the trials and tribulations of existence. From sharing personal stories and relatable experiences to diving into deep philosophical discussions, they fearlessly explore the profound questions about reality, while never failing to find something to laugh about. This is your go-to podcast if you enjoy cackling at the darker side of life and contemplating it's bigger mysteries.

  1. 12/12/2023

    30. Fascinating Foetuses & Christmas Chaos

    Fontanelles, tastebuds, blue eyes and more 👶🏻 Babies are fascinating and in this season finale we've lined up some cool facts about them that will BLOW YOUR MIND (unless you know all of this already...doubt it). We also debunk some common baby myths which is cute. Just give us our own TV show already. We can't forget about CHRISTMAS! 🎄 Tune in as we say cheerio to 2023 with a Christmas themed 'Reddit Reacts' segment, which always seems to deliver the goods in terms of people doing shocking things to other people for shocking reasons, even at a time of giving. Alex has a leaky roof and just can't seem to catch a break with it. More of 'My Maternity Moment' from Laura's pregnant self as we discuss what it's like to be pregnant and also think you're living in a simulation. And a bad book review on fatherhood sends us into a frenzy of "WTF how does something like this exist???". Show notes & references: Baby’s Bones and Skeleton - www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/fetal-development/fetal-bones-skeletal-system When Do Babies Start Crying Tears? - www.healthline.com/health/baby/when-do-babies-get-tears Are All Babies Born With Blue Eyes? - www.healthline.com/health/all-babies-are-born-with-blue-eyes Why Babies Are Born With Blue Eyes - flei.com/why-babies-are-born-with-blue-eyes About The Fontanelle - www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/amp/article/about-the-fontanelle Does My Baby Have More Tastebuds Than Me? - readysetfood.com/blogs/community/does-my-baby-have-more-tastebuds-than-me 4 Myths About Infant Taste Buds - isthisnormal.littlespoon.com/4-myths-about-infant-taste-buds/ Taste Bud Development in Babies - www.tinyorganics.com/blogs/tinyblog/taste-bud-development-in-babies Meconium - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconium Can newborns breathe and swallow at the same time? - www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/can-newborns-breathe-and-swallow-at-the-same-time-# Don't forget to subscribe to our show to be the first to hear our latest episodes! To follow Two Flat Whites on your favourite social media platform or to support our podcast with a donation, click here: linktr.ee/twoflatwhitespodcast. We love hearing from you! Send us a DM on socials to interact with us. For all enquiries email us at twoflatwhitespodcast@gmail.com

    57 min
  2. 11/27/2023

    29. If You Yawn, I Yawn

    Have you ever wondered why yawns are contagious? 🥱 It's this strange human phenomenon that all of us have experienced before, but why the involuntary bodily response? Well we've done the research for you so take a seat, get comfortable and join us for this cool as heck explanation. Of course on the menu is a fresh set of miserable moments from this duo who simply radiate positivity. Granted, being coughed on by sick children for hours on end is worthy of a complaint or two. We've also got some 'Would You Rather' and 'How Do You Do' questions lined up for you, with topics ranging from toothbrushing habits to fish people 🐟 Classic. Show notes & references: Yawning and its physiological significance - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3678674/ Why Do We Yawn? - www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-faqs/why-do-you-yawn Why Do We Yawn? 5 Reasons and Why It’s Contagious - www.risescience.com/blog/why-do-we-yawn Why yawns are contagious—in all kinds of animals - www.science.org/content/article/why-yawns-are-contagious-all-kinds-animals Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist - www.pbs.org/newshour/science/why-are-yawns-contagious-we-asked-a-scientist Don't forget to subscribe to our show to be the first to hear our latest episodes! To follow Two Flat Whites on your favourite social media platform or to support our podcast with a donation, click here: linktr.ee/twoflatwhitespodcast. We love hearing from you! Send us a DM on socials to interact with us. For all enquiries email us at twoflatwhitespodcast@gmail.com

    56 min
  3. 11/13/2023

    28. Do You Have an Internal Monologue?

    Do you have an internal monologue? Can you visualise images in your mind? No? Well my friend you've come to the right place because today we're discussing Anauralia and Aphantasia, the lack of both of these aforementioned things. We're looking at why some people have it and why some don't, why it exists and how it exists. Intrigued? Yes. Also on the lineup - some typical life woes involving separating stomach muscles and a broken Playstation. 'Getting to Know You Q's' gets intimate and deep with crystal balls and wanting to be better at life. And some 'Reddit Reacts' to round out the ep with a few laffs and sudden seriousness. Show notes & references: Aphantasia – “Mind-blindness” – The inability to visualize mental images - lianamscott.com/2021/04/24/aphantasia-the-inability-to-visualize-2/ Vividness of Visual Imagery Questionnaire - aphantasia.com/study/vviq/ Everything to Know About Your Internal Monologue - www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/internal-monologue VIDEO: Why Some People Don't Have an Inner Monologue - www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRLkDafQbP8 Don't forget to subscribe to our show to be the first to hear our latest episodes! To follow Two Flat Whites on your favourite social media platform or to support our podcast with a donation, click here: linktr.ee/twoflatwhitespodcast. We love hearing from you! Send us a DM on socials to interact with us. For all enquiries email us at twoflatwhitespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 14m
  4. 10/16/2023

    26. Fright This Way! It's the Halloween Edition

    Fright this way! It’s the Halloween edition of Two Flat Whites Podcast 🎃 We love our themed episodes and hope you’re ready for some ghoulish content this week. Ever wondered what Halloween is like for an Australian? Let’s just say we don’t eat candy corn by the bucket load for the duration of October. We’re giving you the history of Halloween and the origins behind the bizarre traditions you’ve come to know and love. We also dive into the intriguing psychology and science behind scare culture and why we enjoy being scared 👻 Fascinating! And of course, some spooky season themed ‘Reddit Reacts’ and ‘Would You Rather’ segments are also in store. Show notes & references: History of Halloween: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween The Origins of Halloween Traditions: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts. 5 Reasons We Enjoy Being Scared: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/thoughts-thinking/201810/5-reasons-we-enjoy-being-scared Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/oct/23/why-we-enjoy-fear-the-science-of-a-good-scare Don't forget to subscribe to our show to be the first to hear our latest episodes! To follow Two Flat Whites on your favourite social media platform or to support our podcast with a donation, click here: linktr.ee/twoflatwhitespodcast. We love hearing from you! Send us a DM on socials to interact with us. For all enquiries email us at twoflatwhitespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 8m
  5. 10/02/2023

    25. Two (and a half) Flat Whites… Also Aliens Exist.

    We're back again! Alex has returned from his galavanting tour around Europe while Laura shivered in Melbourne for a couple of months. So in celebration, we're kicking of Season 4 with some very exciting news for you listeners. But you'll have to listen to find out what it is. In this ep we tackle the ever expanding conversation about Aliens and whether they're real and have visited Earth. Spoiler alert, all signs point to yes. We're also talking lightsabers, personal hygiene (again), expensive European travels and much more. Show notes & references: A correction on the Europa information: We refer to "rovers" here, but that’s the wrong terminology. Five spacecraft’s have visited Europa up close and done fly-bys, but we haven’t landed anything there yet. The Europa Lander is a proposed mission to land on Europa, which could possibly launch in 2027. Pentagon Whistleblower: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBUaF03hkZE Europa Recent news: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/21/scientists-excited-to-find-ocean-of-one-of-jupiters-moons-contains-carbon Europa Recent news: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/europa/in-depth/#:~:text=So%20while%20Europa%20is%20only,look%20for%20life%20beyond%20Earth. Aliens found in Mexico: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/13/mexican-senate-hearing-ufos Aliens found in Mexico: https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/no-evidence-of-any-assembly-mexican-doctors-conclude-tests-on-alleged-non-human-alien-corpses-heres-what-happened-399053-2023-09-20 K2-18B planet news: https://youtu.be/F360SGAlI8Y?si=iyHOr--096AMtn2G Don't forget to subscribe to our show to be the first to hear our latest episodes! To follow Two Flat Whites on your favourite social media platform or to support our podcast with a donation, click here: linktr.ee/twoflatwhitespodcast. We love hearing from you! Send us a DM on socials to interact with us. For all enquiries email us at twoflatwhitespodcast@gmail.com

    1h 2m

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Join Alex and Laura, two existential millennials from Australia, as they embark on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey in their podcast Two Flat Whites. With a refreshing dose of self-deprecating humour, they tackle the trials and tribulations of existence. From sharing personal stories and relatable experiences to diving into deep philosophical discussions, they fearlessly explore the profound questions about reality, while never failing to find something to laugh about. This is your go-to podcast if you enjoy cackling at the darker side of life and contemplating it's bigger mysteries.