Tell Me What You Know

On this episode of TMWYK we’re Shamrock’n and rollin’ right into everyone’s favorite March holiday: St. Paddy’s Day. Get your green clothes out and find yer pot of gold. Learn about traditions and celebrations as we continue to foster negative stereotypes.

And then, where there’s smoke, there’s fire and hopefully a firefighter. From urban to rural, we’re talking firefighters. These brave men and women do everything they can to prevent, reduce, and extinguish destructive fires that can threaten our homes and environment. I’ve always wondered if those planes that dump water are actually effective and we’ll find out cause this is Tell Me What You Know.

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re jumping into leap day talks. From the wacky early Romans to Caesar to Pope Gregory, learn about the history and science that built the calendar we know today, and find out about two rebels at Johns Hopkins who want to change the makeup of the calendar once again!

And then, we’re talking about one of the most popular and most played games of all time Tetris. This game has challenged people for decades to stack shapes into perfect rows while maintaining their sanity listening to a Russian folk song I guarantee you’re singing in your head right now. Do Doo Do doo doo doo this is Tell Me What You Know.

On Today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re kicking it off with a little XFL talk. We dive into the genesis of the league and it’s failure in 2001, and follow up with its resurgence this year. There is once again a winning football team in Washington, DC.

And then, we’re putting your ears in a podcast Vice and not stopping until you hit subscribe. Yes, we’re talking about torture. This medieval practice is a nasty one flush with knives, spikes, and oil. But, does it actually work? Don’t worry, we won’t rip out all your toe nails, cause this is Tell Me What You Know.

On this Tell Me More episode of Tell Me What You Know, we are joined by Pete Marra to continue our discussion on The Cat Wars. Pete is the Director of the Georgetown Environment Initiative and the author of The Cat Wars. His research and writing was the source of my information on this topic when I covered it in episode 38, in case you missed it, so I am very excited to chat with him.

For those who don’t know, The Cat Wars is about shedding light on the fact that owned, unowned, and feral cats are wreaking havoc on bird, mammal, and reptile populations in North America and around the world. These cuddly killers also spread disease that can impact local wildlife as well as humans.

The confrontations occur when animal rights activists and environmentalists discuss how to handle this complicated issue. No matter the best way forward we want you to have the facts because this is Tell Me What You Know.

On today’s episode of TMWYK we’re talkin’ bout Furries. Get a glimpse into this often-misunderstood subculture of anthropomorphic animal fans. It’s not just a fetish (for mos tof them).

Then, we’re triangulating your position. Technically we’re trilaterating your position. We’re talking about Global Positioning Systems or GPS. How do they work? When was it created? Does it work better if you hold your phone over your head? We know you’re driving somewhere within this 500 meter circle and you’re listening to your favorite podcast, Tell Me What You Know.

On this episode of Tell Me What You Know, things get trippy. The conversation starts with Miracle Berries, nature’s little tastebud confuser. Pop one of these in your mouth and send your taste buds on a ride. Anything sour is suddenly sweet.

And then, we’re waking up at 3am, doing all our chores, baking a turkey, and trying not to murder anyone. Yes, we’re sleepwalking. This parasomnia disorder is mostly experienced by children but when the adult brain is stressed, drunk, or horny it may mean you are going for a ride. Don’t you dare fall asleep during this episode of… Tell Me What You Know.

On this 'Tell Me More' episode, we have a top 1000 birder in the nation and friend of the podcast Robert Mocko. Mocko has been chasing birds his entire life and offers us a glimpse into this niche culture. We’re excited to learn A LOT more about this healthy hobby that he says can be rewarding even as you drive around a busy city. You just have to look up. This is Tell Me What You Know.

Welcome to a ‘Tell Me More’ Episode of Tell Me What You Know. Today we’re racing back to the Cannonball Run with the man responsible for a resurgence of Cannonball Run interest, Ed Bolian. Ed Bolian set the Cannonball Record in 2013 with a time of 28 hours and 50 minutes, a time that required averaging a speed of 100 miles per hour across the whole country. Crazy still as that is, the record has since been broken!

We ask Ed how he got interested in the Cannonball, what’s it like to drive across the country like that, and how this unique part of car culture has been changed since his record breaking run. 

On Today’s Episode of Tell Me What You Know, we’re talkin’ about heists. We learn about some of the strangest heists ever carried out, that give new meaning to the birds and the bees.

And then, we’re jumping into and running from one of the scariest of natural disasters, Tsunamis. We’ll learn about what causes these giant walls of water that move inland and just keep coming.

This is a scary topic but we’ll keep it light. This is Tell Me What You Know.

In the 38th episode of TMWYK, Michael #1 dives into the high stakes world of competitive spelling. It’s a short career that ends in 8th grade but it’s such a high stress environment, I’m sure we’ll discover learning to spell rare French words meaning ‘tassels worn by generals on the losing side of a battle’ causes forms of CTE. Then, Michael #2 takes you into ‘Cat Wars’. Many will be shocked to find that house cats who venture outside are really one of the most dangerous predators to our bird population. Research has concluded that our feral cat population is destroying our ecosystem and spreading a parasite that has been shown to cause changes to behavior and cognitive function. Some might call it mind control. The cat ladies are flexing their cat lobby to protect their cuddly killers but what about the New World Warbler population?

In the first episode of 2020, we're talking K-pop and game shows. Learn about the music genre that's been riding the Korean Wave and taking the world by storm, one pre-teen kid at a time. We take a look at these idolized groups and even listen to a few of their songs. I gotta say, some of them are pretty catchy. In the second half of the show, we jump into the world of game shows. We cover everything from Alex Trebek to Vanna White. Learn about the different types of game shows as well as some big winners and losers. 

On Episode 35 of TMWYK, the gang gabs about Therapy Animals and the losing your hair. In Part 1, learn about the distinctions between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. You'll never guess which animal an Arizona Man was able to get approved as an ESA. After halftime, we take a look at the world of baldness. Learn about the causes and whether or not you may be vulnerable to going bald. We wrap up with a discussion of some notable bald torchbearers.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the two scrooges at TMWYK. In the 34th installment of the show, we're celebrating our inaugural Christmas spectacular. Pour a glass of eggnog, open an extra day or two on your advent calendar, and enjoy our ramblings about Christmas music and movies. If you're feeling really brave, go ahead and queue up "The Christmas Shoes" on your preferred music streaming platform to really get in the mood. We dive into the all-time greats and not-so-greats (looking at you, lil' drummer boy). The second half of the episode will have you ready to light a yule log and cuddle up in front of the TV with your favorite Christmas flick. Merry Christmas, ya Grinch.

On the 33rd episode of TMWYK, we're talking about two things that can spruce up any party: whiskey and karaoke. Learn about the intricacies and subtle differences between scotch, Irish whiskey, and American whiskey from someone who has done one whiskey tasting in their lifetime. Maybe take a few shots before beginning the episode. In the second half, Michael #2 walks us through the history of Karaoke. One word of advice: don't even think about singing My Way if you're in the Philippines. 

On Episode 32 of TMWYK, we’re talking about two summer activities that everybody loves: perineum sunning and golf (Caddies, more specifically). That’s right, we get down and dirty discussing the b-hole tanning process that has taken the wellness influencer world by storm. We don’t recommend you show your sphincter to the sun, but we’re not gonna knock it until we try it. If you live near me, make sure not to look on my balcony tomorrow morning. In the second half, we get the low down on the guys that help you go low. Caddies are a staple of golf. Learn about the dos and don’ts and the qualities a great caddie should have. And if you’re hitting the links this weekend, remember to tip well.

On Episode 31 of TMWYK, we head to the gridiron north of the border to discuss the Canadian Football League. Learn about the league's history as well as some rules that differ just slightly from those of the NFL, like having to say sorry every time you tackle someone. In half #2, Michael #2 leads us on a discussion about popcorn.  Come enjoy an episode that would make Orville Redenbacher (RIP) proud.

On the 30th installment of TMWYK, we're discussing Turkey and Leather. With Thanksgiving just a week away, MIchael #1 has prepared a magical cornucopia of Turkey facts. Afraid your uncle is gonna have too many boilermakers and try and debate everyone on the impeachment hearing? Drop a little turkey knowledge on him from today's episode to deescalate the situation. In the second half of the show, our discussion shifts to leather. Learn about the process of creating leather as well as its future as a luxury good. 

On the 29th edition of TMWYK, the gang goes international. Michael #1, calling in from South America, discusses ALL things AI, including the time he rejected Allen Iverson in a 1-on-1 basketball game back in 1999.  In act 2 of the episode, we're talking about everyone's favorite blood-sucking pest: mosquitos. . Learn about malaria, blood meals, and more.

On the 28th installment of TMWYK, we're taking on the world of Fake News, a term that has grown in popularity since the 2016 presidential election. But did you know that "fake news" originated more than a century ago? In the second half of the episode, we're diving for buried treasure. Learn about treasure hunters, past and present, and perhaps be inspired to plunder some booty of your own. X marks the spot.

On the TWENTY-SEVENTH installment of Tell Me What You Know, we're talking Gender Reveals and Daylight Saving TIme (NOT Daylight Savings TIme). Look, we love a party as much as the next person, but these gender reveal parties have a track record of taking it a bit too far. Learn about a few times these baby bashes took a turn for the worse. Also, don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend since we're gaining an hour Sunday. Come here us confuse each other about whether it's EST or EDT and stay for the sidetracked conversation about time zones. Happy Halloween!

On the 26th edition of TMWYK, we're talking about all things stocks, as well as the basketball daddy himself, Mr. James Naismith. We all know (sort of) about the stock market and stock car racing, but what about the ol Stocks and Pillory? Or maybe you're not up to speed with the intricacies of chicken/beef/vegetable stock. Well you're in luck, because we cover ALL of that on today's episode. In the second half of the show, we take a look at the founding father of basketball. Learn about the game in its original form and the changes it's made along the way. 

On the 25th episode of TMWYK, we're talking the Mandela Effect and Memes.  Is the Mandela Effect a product and proof of a Multiverse, or is everyone just misremembering things coincidentally? I'd like to find the universe in which this podcast is successful and slide on over there. In the second half, we take a look at Memes. Those damn kids and their internet jokes. Hear about how the name meme came about, as well as listen to two idiots try and explain what's funny about a visual meme in a non-visual medium. Hours and hours of endless radio fun!

You are getting very sleepy. You are feeling incredibly relaxed. You will subscribe and rate this podcast five stars. On the 24th edition of TWMYK, we're talking hypnosis and hostage negotiation, a classic combination. You'll be mesmerized by the surface-level information we're doling out on the history and practice of hypnosis.  In the second half, we move on to hostage negotiations.  Michael #2 gives a brief background of negotiators as a career, and breaks down the intricacies of this high-stakes profession. Shout out Kiefer Sutherland in Phonebooth. Subscribe and rate five stars or Michael #1 gets it. 

On the 23rd (shout out MJ) installment of TMWYK, we take a look at some A-list celebrities and their stage names. For some reason, Olivia Wilde didn't want to keep the last name Cockburn.  We also take a look back at some famous celebs and their aliases. Does Ron Mexico mean anything to you? In half number two, we're sweeping legs and putting listeners in body bags with a look back at 1984's The Karate Kid. Ralph Macchio + Elizabeth Shue = 80's Movie Magic. 

On the 22nd installment of TMWYK, the Michaels go there. We’re discussing the phenomenon of being #Cancelled. Cancel Culture is more present than ever, and we weigh in with our 100%-fresh-never-thought-before-ground-breaking opinions. In the second half, we jump to a more cheerful topic and discuss Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. Er, Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Same mountain, don’t know which state claims it. Who cares, they’ve got Rock City and Putt-Putt.

On the 21st installment of TMWYK, we chill out with a little CBD* talk. In the second half of the episode, Michael #2 takes us through his 35 hour cross-country adventure and learns us on the ins and outs of the Cannon Ball Run. Hear about the genesis of the race and get an insider's perspective on what it's like to drive coast to coast in under 36 hours in a '92 Lexus. I wanna go fast, daddy. 

*Please consult your physician to find out if CBD is right for you.

On the 19th edition of TMWYK, the gang gets to work on explaining the history of one of America's greatest holidays: Labor Day. We talk about the day off and all that it represents (mostly the beginning of football season and ushering in cooler weather). In the second half of the episode we go all psychic on the audience as Michael #2 gives us a rundown on palm reading. Learn about your life line and heart line and money line -- and if you took the Bears money line last night, you probably should have gone to visit a palm reader before making that bet.  

On the 18th installment of TMWYK, we're talking about everyone's favorite juuls/Jewel(s). We take a gander at the leader of the e-cig game, as well as the immensely talented singer/songwriter. Her hands may be small, but that voice is enormous. To wrap up the first half, Michael #1 educates us on some of the most expensive and rare diamonds known to man. In part 2, Michael #Deux  takes us on a little trip out to golf country to talk about Scotty Cameron putters. Would it ruin the brand if you knew that Scotty Cameron's name isn't actually Scotty? It kind of ruined it for me. Have a listen and learn more about the #1 putter on the tour. 

On this installment of TMWYK, we’re talking about the Amazon and the Rat Academy. “The lungs of the Earth” are going through some tough times due to wildfires and deforestation. We drop some facts and figures on why this massive ecosystem is super important to the planet and what looms not too far down the road if things continue to deteriorate.  Second on the docket is the Rat Academy, everyone’s favorite higher learning institution for vermin. Join us as we learn how to fight against rat reservoirs and keep properties rat-free.

On the 16th installment of TMWYK, the hosts make good on their promise to do a taste test of Beyond Meat burgers during the recording. After this rousing bit of radio, Michael #1 jumps in to a conversation about the hardest single-game sports feats an athlete can achieve. The quadruple-double in basketball, the unassisted triple play in baseball, and, everyone's favorite, the ELECTRIC nine-dart finish. On the second half, Michael #2 gives us a rundown of the history of pinball, a game once outlawed for decades because it was too fun (and also a source of income for organized crime).

On this edition of TMWYK, we’re talkin’ baseball. It’s August, and that only means one thing: it's Little League World Series time. Learn about the history of the tournament, and relive some classic moments like Big Al hitting dingers and Danny Almonte pretending to be a preteen. In the second half of the episode, we discuss the Designated Hitter and whether or not it is good for the game of baseball. Do you agree with Crash Davis in that there should be a constitutional amendment outlawing the DH?

On this edition of TMWYK, we see the weird brain of Michael #1 in action while discussing the first topic of the show...hills. We're talking Hank Hill, Jonah Hill, Cypress Hill, that hill you used to sled down when you were a kid. What are some of your favorite hills? Sound off in the comments. In the second half of the episode we're talking Tarantino. With a new flick recently released, we take a look at his career arc and discuss some of our favorite Tarantino films.

On this edition of TMWYK, we’re talking EGOTs and incels. Kind of sounds like a Smashing Pumpkins song.  We talk a bit about the 15 artists who have hit for the cycle in the entertainment round, as well as touch on a few that are batting .750, just missing one of the big four to round out their collection. The second half of the show gets a bit more serious, as we discuss the subculture of involuntary celibates (incels)

On this episode of TMWYK, our viticulturists put on their tinfoil hats and drop knowledge on orange wine and UFOs. Before last weekend, we were under the impression that wine was either red, white or boxed, but we’ve now transformed from uncultured swine into sophisticated orange wine guzzlers. For the second half of the show, we take a look at what some military members claim to be UFOs that they have captured on their high tech devices. Is this a sign of life from another corner of the galaxy, or just another conspiracy that would give Alex Jones a quarter chub? You be the judge. 

On this episode of TMWYK, Michael #1 gets prehistoric with some cockroach talk. These little idiots are already hard to kill, and their power levels are increasing as they become ever more resistant to chemicals and insecticides.  If the sound of crushing a cockroach under your boot isn’t enough, stick around for the second half of the show where we crank the crunchy levels to 11 with our chat on Goat Yoga. What’s more annoying than exercising? I don’t know, maybe having a barnyard animal jump on your back and eat your hair while you’re exercising? Yeah, probably that.

On the 10th episode of the podcast, we've got a very special guest in studio. Michael and Michael team up to discuss Walk Ons (not the bar, but also not NOT the bar). Our special guest schools us on Stanley Kirk Burrell, a.k.a. MC Hammer. We always assumed he was considered a great dancer, but we found out that others may not share that opinion. 

Episode Nine --> With the Fourth of July coming up next week, the hosts are talking Independence Day facts. We pay homage to Captain Steve Hiller for his heroic actions that helped save the world from alien annihilation 23 years ago. They also converse about fireworks ranging from whistling bungholes to whisker biscuits, spleen splitters to gut busters. The episode wraps up on a mellow note with a little chat about Yacht Rock. Michael #2 confesses his love for Loggins and Michael McDonald as Michael #1 realizes he doesn't really know what Yacht Rock is.

Ep. 8 → with the re-release of Avengers: End Game looming, the podfathers shared some thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and their 22 movies (soon to be 23) made and billions (not trillions) of dollars earned. We turn our attention to Instagram for the second half of the show. With likes and follower count taking the place of actual human interaction, only one question is worth asking: how can I become an influencer? #nofilter

We're talking games and sports on Ep. 7 of TMWYK. Leading off the show, we take a closer look at Twitch.tv, the online platform currently leading the live streaming industry.  Here's a fun game: go tell your parents/grandparents that there's a website where millions of people watch other people play video games, and then continue to watch as their circuit boards slowly malfunction.  For topic #2, Michael #2 takes us out to the west coast as we discuss Pebble Beach, the home of this year's U.S. Open. We're dropping knowledge bombs like they're birdies and giving you all the information you could ever want to know about Pebble Beach, including what Michael would order if he were to eat at The Bench. I know you're excited, but please don't skip ahead. Patience is a virtue, the waiting is the hardest part, yada yada yada.

On the sixth installment of TMWYK, Michael #1 pays homage to the King of All Media, Howard Stern, while giving Michael #2 a crash course in all things Wack Pack. We talk about Wack Packers past and present and the peculiar role they fill on the Howard Stern show. The winds change slightly as we turn our attention to tornadoes and breeze through some facts and figures dealing with this weather phenomenon, which is fitting since this podcast blows. 

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re leaving the real world behind us and jumping feet-first into the fantasy realm. Your two favorite hosts role play as people who actually know what they’re talking about while spitting facts about LARPing (Live-Action Role Playing). Also, China gets put on notice. Tencent, a Chinese conglomerate, has Michael #2 seeing red.

Welcome to Ep. 4 of your favorite new podcast. On today's podcast, we dissect the hottest substitute meat product on the market, Beyond Meat, and talk a bit about the newly public company's trajectory.  Michael #2 puts on his glasses and pocket protector and schools us in the intricacies of light speed. Don't blink.

On the third installment of TMWYK, the Michael's discuss a new revolution taking place in Scandinavia -- the fierce competition between Hobby Horse riders. You read that correctly. Also on the agenda, a discussion about everyone's 18th favorite sport: Darts. Learn more about the larger than life characters in both of these action packed activities from two guys who now know more about both than is probably necessary.

On this episode of TMWYK, our two researching co-hosts got down on some biblical and extra-terrestrial knowledge. Did Jesus have a twin brother, Thomas? We don’t know, but some people way smarter than us seem to think so. Also, what’s the deal with Space Force and how long do I have to wait until I can start vacationing elsewhere in the Milky Way. Panama City Beach is getting way too crowded.

On the first ever episode of the TMWYK, Michael and Michael dive directly into two of the hottest topics in the streets: Podcasts and...Cat Adoptions? Listen along as the hosts try and convince one another that their research consisted of anything other than Wikipedia articles. We'll provide answers to questions like, “Do cats in North Carolina have too much sex?” We also discover that, according to Charles Barkley, podcasts suck because they give a voice to too many idiots on the internet. Sorry, Charlie. 

Sincerely,

Two Idiots

Tell Me What You Know teaches you about 2 new topics each week. Hosts Michael Brown (Michael #1) and Michael Peloquin (Michael #2) pick a topic each week and don't tell the other host what they have picked. It's a surprise for them but not for you. Learn about random topics like Gender Reveals, Twisters, 'Hills', Incels, Tsunamis, The Cannonball Run, The Designated Hitter, and many many more. They don't always get it right so be sure to listen to the Tell Me More episodes where the hosts interview a real expert in a topic to fix and elaborate on things the hosts missed. Come to laugh and maybe learn a little something. This is Tell Me What You Know.