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.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 15min
The United States Presidential Nominating System
Explore the origins and evolution of the US Presidential Nominating System, from early caucuses to nominating conventions. Learn about the impact of factions on elections, the shift from caucus to convention system, and the rise of unexpected candidates. Discover the role of superdelegates, equal voting rights, and the challenges faced by smaller third parties in gaining ballot access.
Feb 19, 2024 • 13min
Numbers Stations
Explore the mysterious world of numbers stations on shortwave radio, broadcasting random numbers with unique sounds. Learn about their origins, secrecy, and the covert communication they facilitate for intelligence operations. Dive into the history and modern use of these enigmatic stations for secret messages.
Feb 18, 2024 • 13min
Conquering Mount Everest (Encore)
Learn about the allure and dangers of climbing Mount Everest, from early expeditions to the successful conquest in 1953. Explore the milestones and challenges faced by climbers on the world's highest peak.
Feb 17, 2024 • 15min
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Learn about Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, leader of the combined Japanese fleet in World War II, who was against war with the United States. Explore his perspective on American culture, his role in major battles like Pearl Harbor, Midway, and the Coral Sea, and his tragic end with the American interception leading to his assassination.
Feb 16, 2024 • 13min
The Battle of Tours
Explore the pivotal Battle of Tours in 732 between an empire and a outnumbered force, with profound consequences still felt today. Learn about historical battles, Islamic expansion, strategic decisions, tactics, key events, and implications of this decisive battle.
Feb 15, 2024 • 15min
Phrenology
This podcast explores the rise and fall of phrenology, a 19th-century belief that analyzed the bumps on a person's head to determine their personality. It traces the evolution of the belief in the brain as the seat of intelligence and discusses the ancient beliefs of phrenology and physiognomy. The origins and principles of phrenology are explored, as well as its popularity and eventual debunking.
Feb 14, 2024 • 13min
Operation Paperclip (Encore)
Discover the secret program to bring valuable German scientists to the US after WWII. Learn about Operation Overcast and T-Force. Explore the surrender of engineers and their transfer to prevent Soviet acquisition. Explore the internal debate and secrecy of Operation Paperclip. Examine the integration of German scientists and the moral implications of their involvement in the Nazi regime.
Feb 13, 2024 • 16min
Transuranium Elements
Discover the fascinating world of transuranium elements, their fleeting existence, and the challenges in studying them. Explore the discoveries and naming of these elusive elements, as well as the concept of an 'island of stability' in the periodic table. Also, learn about ongoing research to create elements 119 and 120. Addressing listener feedback is also discussed.
Feb 12, 2024 • 16min
Marcus Antonius
Learn about Marcus Antonius, a central figure in the collapse of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Despite his background and lack of military prowess, his actions played a huge part in the republic's collapse. Discover his origins, early life, military career, and his rise to power after the Battle of Farsalis.
Feb 11, 2024 • 12min
The Super Bowl (Redux)
Discover the origins and evolution of the Super Bowl, an event that now captivates the US each year. Learn how it transformed from a humble championship game to a major cultural phenomenon. Dive into the challenges faced by the Apollo 13 mission, from the initial malfunction to the treacherous re-entry, showcasing NASA's resourcefulness and the crew's determination to make it back safely.
