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Learn Something...

By New Rising Media

Welcome to Learn Something - an official podcast of newrisingmedia.com hosted on anchor.fm by me, Jason England. In every episode, I promise you will learn something new, weird & wonderful about technology, science or geek culture!
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6 MORE BIZARRE VIDEO GAME FACTS 🎮

Learn Something...Jan 24, 2019

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6 MORE BIZARRE VIDEO GAME FACTS 🎮

6 MORE BIZARRE VIDEO GAME FACTS 🎮

The last episode about video game facts was the most popular one I did, so let’s give you another 6!
Jan 24, 201912:21
5 Weird/Amazing facts about space 🚀
Jan 17, 201919:29
5 Bizarre Video Game Facts 🎮

5 Bizarre Video Game Facts 🎮

To celebrate me getting a press pass to Insomniac Gaming Festival, here are 5 of the weirdest facts about video games you will ever hear!
Aug 02, 201814:11
IT’S TOO HOT TO PICK A THEME! #UKHeatwave special

IT’S TOO HOT TO PICK A THEME! #UKHeatwave special

I was hoping to research a special theme, but I’m sweating too much and my productivity has gone way down. So instead, enjoy 5 completely bizarre facts!
Jul 26, 201816:09
Happy Birthday NHS 🎂 #NHS70

Happy Birthday NHS 🎂 #NHS70

It’s the 70th birthday of the NHS - our incredible health service that guarantees treatment for every person regardless of age, gender, financial status, race, etc. Here are 5 weird and wonderful facts!
Jul 05, 201818:49
My Birthday Break...

My Birthday Break...

Taking the week off for my Birthday 🎂Call in with your birthday shout outs!
May 31, 201803:15
SCRATCH & SNIFF PLAYSTATION DISCS?

SCRATCH & SNIFF PLAYSTATION DISCS?

From scratch and sniff discs to a SEGA PlayStation, Sony’s juggernaut console has had an interesting life... Here are some of the more stranger moments of said life!
May 24, 201814:03
IPHONE USERS GET MORE SEX THAN ANDROID 📱

IPHONE USERS GET MORE SEX THAN ANDROID 📱

On this week’s episode of Learn Something... Why iPhone users get more sex than android users, what the former lead singer of Blink-182 has been up to and the curious tale of the Gladiator sequel!
May 17, 201819:04
The story of New Rising Media

The story of New Rising Media

New Rising Media is a finalist in the UK Blog Awards. Since they are happening tomorrow, I got a little too nervous/busy and forgot to research any topics... Therefore, I’ve poached their blog hour questions and turned that into a podcast! Here is the story of new rising media.
Apr 19, 201820:03
TECHNOLOGY FIRSTS 🤖

TECHNOLOGY FIRSTS 🤖

Look at the gadgets you have. Chances are you feel confident enough to tell me when the first one of its kind was invented... For many of those guesses, you’d be so very wrong! In this week’s Learn Something, allow me to drop some history knowledge on you...
Apr 12, 201811:56
THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF MOBILE PHONES 📱

THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF MOBILE PHONES 📱

The first mobile phone call was made 45 years ago this week! It’s only apt that I dive into the weird history of mobiles and look into the future...
Apr 05, 201817:57
Stephen Hawking & wearable tech

Stephen Hawking & wearable tech

Busy week of news - some good and some bad. On today’s episode, I go into two of the biggest stories - Stephen Hawking and wearable technology.
Mar 15, 201818:56
Why I won’t be recording a podcast tonight...

Why I won’t be recording a podcast tonight...

Why I won’t be recording a podcast tonight...
Mar 08, 201801:44
SMARTPHONES & SNOW 📱❄️

SMARTPHONES & SNOW 📱❄️

With Britain under a lot of snow and Mobile World Congress happening, this week’s episode could only be about two things - smartphones and snow!
Mar 01, 201816:19
Going all geek on you 🤓

Going all geek on you 🤓

Can a carrier pigeon be faster than broadband? What is the story behind the face buttons on a Playstation controller? Those and more answered on this week’s episode of Learn Something...
Feb 22, 201814:18
I HAVE A COLD 🤒

I HAVE A COLD 🤒

No common cold is gonna stop Learn Something! Enjoy 5 weird facts about space, computers and sex \ud83d\ude37
Feb 15, 201811:14
ALL ABOUT SPACE 🚀

ALL ABOUT SPACE 🚀

Congrats to Elon Musk for being the first interplanetary litterer with his SpaceX car launch! What does Snoopy have in common with NASA? Why did that worm grow two heads in space!? These questions and many more - answered in this week\u2019s episode of Learn Something...
Feb 08, 201815:15
RANDOM START TO FEBRUARY 🤷🏻‍♂️

RANDOM START TO FEBRUARY 🤷🏻‍♂️

February is FINALLY here, and we\u2019re kicking things off in the right way with a whole load of weird, random facts to fill up your brain space for days!
Feb 01, 201813:19
All things PlayStation 2 \ud83c\udfae

All things PlayStation 2 \ud83c\udfae

To celebrate the launch of my new Twitch channel, dedicated to the PlayStation 2 (http://Twitch.tv/emotionengineer), I share some weird unknown facts about the world\u2019s most successful console!
Jan 25, 201812:13
10 unknown technology firsts \ud83e\udd16

10 unknown technology firsts \ud83e\udd16

From 1950s flatscreen TVs to Google Earth in the early 1900s, let\u2019s countdown the 10 little-known technology firsts! Plus I answer your call ins \u2764\ufe0f
Jan 18, 201829:23
10 weirdest gadgets from CES 🤖

10 weirdest gadgets from CES 🤖

In this week\u2019s episode, I count down the 10 gadgets announced at CES 2018 that will make you say \u201cwhat?\u201d
Jan 11, 201821:38
CES 2018 Technology special 🤖

CES 2018 Technology special 🤖

Happy New Year! Let\u2019s talk tech... From the history of the Consumer Electronics Show to tech trends for the next 20 years, Jason England covers it all and provides an update on the future of New Rising Media.
Jan 04, 201821:11
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄
Dec 21, 201718:31
VIDEO GAMES ARE COOL 🎮

VIDEO GAMES ARE COOL 🎮

We dive into the expansive world of video games - covering all kinds of weird and wonderful facts that you\u2019ve (probably) never heard before \ud83c\udfae
Nov 09, 201726:54
I’M BACK - NASA & BUTTCRACKS🚀
Nov 02, 201724:28
17: IPHONE X FACTS 📱

17: IPHONE X FACTS 📱

I'm taking a stab at the next gen iPhone before even seeing the announcement - with facts about it, to see how smart I am \ud83d\udcf1
Sep 12, 201720:17
16: MICHAEL JACKSON AS DR WHO?

16: MICHAEL JACKSON AS DR WHO?

On today's episode, we open the movie history books with a whole bunch of weird facts you've (probably) never heard before!
Sep 07, 201715:57
Episode 15: TECH TUESDAY 🤖

Episode 15: TECH TUESDAY 🤖

Googles preference for dogs, the death of the 3.5mm headphone jack and the changing weight of your Amazon Kindle... You better believe it's Tech Tuesday! \ud83e\udd16
Sep 05, 201715:54
Episode 14: I'M BACK 👊🏻

Episode 14: I'M BACK 👊🏻

After a nice, long holiday, I'm back with a strange selection of facts - including Tupac in Star Wars, Terminator's big penis and Brazil's obsession with the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive...
Aug 31, 201722:42
Episode 13: FRIDAY FACTS 👏🏻

Episode 13: FRIDAY FACTS 👏🏻

Thank GOODNESS it's Friday! To celebrate, here's a whole bunch of weird facts related to this wonderful day of the week \ud83d\ude0a
Aug 18, 201712:53
Episode 12: DRUNK IN SPACE 🚀

Episode 12: DRUNK IN SPACE 🚀

History books out \ud83d\udcda it's time for another throwback Thursday - featuring NASA, shock survivors and a special guest interview with the editor of All About History magazine!
Aug 17, 201734:13
Episode 11: WEIRD WEDNESDAY 2
Aug 16, 201726:48
Episode 10: TECH TUESDAY #2 🤖
Aug 15, 201732:04
Episode 9: FOR THE GAMERS 🎮

Episode 9: FOR THE GAMERS 🎮

Brighten up your Monday with some weird facts about video games \ud83c\udfae Today includes PS2, saddam hussein, The Godfather and a picture of a butt...
Aug 14, 201731:41
Episode 8: DOGGO FRIDAY 🐶

Episode 8: DOGGO FRIDAY 🐶

Yep, all alliteration has been thrown out the window as I want to talk about doggos and Puppers. Happy Friday - I hope this is a fun one for you \ud83d\udc36
Aug 11, 201720:36
Episode 7: THROWBACK THURSDAY📚

Episode 7: THROWBACK THURSDAY📚

For the history buffs and general geeks, we've got throwback Thursday! On today's episode - world war 2, the Beach Boys, Pineapples and the longest time anyone has spent being awake in the world...
Aug 10, 201724:13
Episode 6: WEIRD WEDNESDAY 🙃

Episode 6: WEIRD WEDNESDAY 🙃

Weird Wednesday is here, and I've got a truck load of strange facts for you - from dog farts and silly law suits, to VHS and the Mars Curiosity Rover.
Aug 09, 201718:03
Episode 5: TECH TUESDAY 🤖

Episode 5: TECH TUESDAY 🤖

Today is (you guessed it) Tech Tuesday \ud83e\udd16 and I am exploding with weird technology trivia - from bitcoin and Apple making a games console, to the Microsoft Windows 7 Whopper (an actual burger) \ud83c\udf54
Aug 08, 201719:31
Episode 4: SEX-CRAZED RABBITS🐰

Episode 4: SEX-CRAZED RABBITS🐰

Today is Movie Monday \ud83c\udfa5 and I have plenty of weird film trivia for you - from Indiana Jones & the Italian Joker, to sex-crazed rabbits & Willy Wonka. Listen in & subscribe. This is a good'un \ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffc
Aug 07, 201718:07
Episode 3: ASTRONAUT POOP 💩

Episode 3: ASTRONAUT POOP 💩

Happy Friday! On today's episode - Nutella is not as healthy as you think, Sugarhill Gang and Astronaut poop \ud83d\udca9
Aug 04, 201718:23
Episode 2: NASA FAKE NEWS

Episode 2: NASA FAKE NEWS

From fake NASA news and Heath Ledger, to "your mother" jokes and Donald Duck, I went weird for this - the sophomore episode of Learn Something!
Aug 03, 201713:54
Episode 1: PENGUIN PROSTITUTES

Episode 1: PENGUIN PROSTITUTES

Welcome to Learn Something - a new podcast where I promise you will Learn Something new, weird and wonderful...
Aug 02, 201710:33
Learn Something

Learn Something

The world is a strange place, and you can learn something new (and maybe utterly pointless) everyday. I'm testing out a new show that brings some of these facts to light - called Today I Learned!
Aug 01, 201707:05
Broken Pokémon Go+iPhone leaks

Broken Pokémon Go+iPhone leaks

Pok\351mon GO is broken, and I propose how it could be fixed. Plus HUGE next gen iPhone leaks!
Jul 31, 201711:19
Weekly round up #1 - 28/07/17
Jul 28, 201713:19
Interview with a LEGO Artist

Interview with a LEGO Artist

I got the chance to check out The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes art exhibit and interview the legendary Lego Artist behind it - Nathan Sawaya!
Jul 27, 201706:39
6 Crap Kickstarter Products

6 Crap Kickstarter Products

Kickstarter is both a blessing and a curse. Here are 6 pointlessly stupid products that are going to be a thing because of the crowdfunding network...
Jul 26, 201705:25
Make Platformers Great Again!

Make Platformers Great Again!

Taking a break from ranting and raving, I count down the 6 classic platformer games I want to see remastered (following the meteoric success of Crash Bandicoot)!
Jul 25, 201708:06
Internet idiots on Facebook

Internet idiots on Facebook

The 'Jayden K Smith' Facebook hoax shows humans are still internet idiots
Jul 13, 201704:36
Blame parents - not Snapchat.

Blame parents - not Snapchat.

Don’t condemn Snapchat. The buck stops with parents!
Jul 12, 201704:50