Everything Everywhere Daily
Gary Arndt
Learn something new every day!Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, China, Egypt, and India. as well as historical leaders such as Julius Caesar, Emperor Augustus, Sparticus, and the Carthaginian general Hannibal.Geography episodes have covered Malta, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Monaco, Luxembourg, Vatican City, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the Isle of Man, san marino, Namibia, the Golden Gate Bridge, Montenegro, and Greenland.Technology episodes have covered nanotechnology, aluminum, fingerprints, longitude, qwerty keyboards, morse code, the telegraph, radio, television, computer gaming, Episodes explaining the origin of holidays include Memorial Day, April Fool’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, May Day, Christmas, Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Canada Day, the Fourth of July, Famous people in history covered in the podcast include Salvador Dali, Jim Thorpe, Ada Lovelace, Jessie Owens, Robert Oppenheimer, Picasso, Isaac Newton, Attila the Hun, Lady Jane Grey, Cleopatra, Sun Yat Sen, Houdini, Tokyo Rose, William Shakespeare, Queen Boudica, Empress Livia, Marie Antoinette, the Queen of Sheba, Ramanujan, and Zheng He.
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2026 • 16min
Patrice Lumumba and Congolese Independence
A fast-paced look at Congo's violent transition from colonial exploitation to independence. The rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba and the political chaos that followed are explored. Cold War rivalries, resource-driven secession in Katanga, UN intervention, and Mobutu's seizure of power shape the narrative.
Jan 29, 2026 • 15min
The Crisis of the Third Century (Encore)
A dramatic retelling of Rome’s near-collapse during the third century. Listeners hear about deadly plagues, rampant currency debasement, and climate-driven crop failures. The narrative covers rapid imperial turnover, army-made rulers, breakaway Gallic and Palmyrene states, and the military and political reforms that ultimately restored stability.
Jan 28, 2026 • 16min
Disney Animation
A brisk retelling of Walt Disney's rise from small studios to animation empire. Hear the creation of Mickey and Steamboat Willie and the leap to color and storyboarding. Follow the studio's big gambles from Snow White to Sleeping Beauty and the postwar struggles that led to a revival. Learn about labor conflicts, early tech experiments, and the shift toward CGI and partnerships that reshaped animation.
Jan 27, 2026 • 14min
Solidarity
A look at how a worker-led movement in Poland challenged Soviet rule and reshaped global politics. Traces economic collapse, a pivotal shipyard strike, and a surprising agreement that legalized unions. Follows mass nonviolent resistance, spiritual influence from the Pope, martial law backlash, and the movement's return leading to negotiated elections and a peaceful political transition.
Jan 26, 2026 • 15min
The Baseball Hall of Fame
A tale of how a small town used a baseball shrine to revive its economy. The founding, early elections, and opening day spectacle are recounted. Voting rules and statistical shifts that reshaped selections get attention. Controversies about banned players, steroid-era debates, and late recognition of Negro Leagues are explored. Traditions of induction ceremonies and the museum’s cultural impact are highlighted.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 15min
Sigmund Freud
A brisk tour of Sigmund Freud's life, from his medical training to founding psychoanalysis. Topics include dream interpretation, the unconscious, and the id, ego, and superego. The show covers psychosexual stages, the Oedipus complex, defense mechanisms, and Freud's influence on Vienna society. It also touches on controversies and lasting cultural impact.
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Jan 24, 2026 • 15min
The Clovis First Hypothesis
A look at the Clovis First hypothesis and the archaeology that made it dominant. The show explores major pre‑Clovis finds from sites like Paisley Caves, Buttermilk Creek, Meadowcroft, Monte Verde, and Cooper's Ferry. It examines controversial outliers such as the Cerruti Mastodon and Bluefish Caves. Alternative migration ideas, including the kelp highway coastal model, are also discussed.
Jan 23, 2026 • 15min
The Mali Empire
Discover the fascinating world of the Mali Empire, a major force in African history that thrived on immense wealth from gold reserves. Learn about Sundiata Keita's rise to power and how Mansa Musa's reign marked a golden age, promoting learning and Islam. Delve into the empire's unique government structure and economic strategies, including tax systems and the valuation of precious resources like gold and salt. Unravel the reasons behind its decline, including internal struggles and external pressures from rising powers.
Jan 22, 2026 • 14min
The May Fourth Movement
Delve into the significance of May Fourth, a pivotal moment in Chinese history marked by student protests in 1919 against foreign betrayal. Explore the emergence of the New Youth movement, which rejected traditional Confucian values in favor of Western ideas. Discover how disillusionment with slow reforms catalyzed a shift toward communism among the youth. The legacy of this movement resonates strongly, with echoes in the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, unearthing the complex relationship between those who rallied for change and the regime they later opposed.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 15min
The Year 2025
Explore the fascinating shifts in our world leading to 2025. Discover how China's rise has altered global dynamics and the lasting effects of 9/11. Unpack the impact of COVID-19 on economies and societies. Examine the decline in extreme poverty and the cultural stagnation of recent years. Delve into the transformation brought by smartphones and social media, alongside the emerging influence of AI. Witness the demographic changes shaping future societies with aging populations and falling fertility rates.
