The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week Sex Magick, The Oldest Mac and Cheese, Contagious Writer's Block
Jun 27, 2018
Discover the world's oldest macaroni and cheese recipe and the origins of pasta. Learn about rocket engineer Jack Parsons and his controversial interest in the occult. Explore the fascinating story of writer Joseph Mitchell's 30-year battle with writer's block. Uncover Mitchell's secret writing and the importance of collaboration in creative work.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Origins and History of Macaroni and Pasta
04:47 • 7min
The Origin of Macaroni and Ancient Pasta Recipes
11:32 • 5min
Jack Parsons: Rockets, Government Grants, and Controversial Involvements
16:12 • 9min
Contagious Writer's Block and the Story of Joseph Mitchell
25:18 • 2min
The Mysterious Life of Joseph Mitchell
27:14 • 10min
The Importance of Collaboration and Getting Out of Your Own Head
37:20 • 3min