What’s Going On?

SHOUTOUT to every single person who could not stop talking about the submarine that disappeared in search of the Titanic. R.I.P to those that went down with the sub and a respectful thank you for refreshing our interest in the escapades of the deep. To begin this dive, how do we even have submarines?! What were the first attempts of those who wanted to explore those waters below?! How long do you think you could last at sea?! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much.

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SHOUTOUT to Jayson our beloved WGO host who has many repressed memories of a particular gesture he wanted to get to the bottom of. This week WGO wags it's finger at those who say pointing is rude by talking all about pointing and singling someone out. Does anyone still actually use this gesture? How did it come about? What other common gestures do people use for similar purposes? If you don't know the answers there's no shame because WGO is here for that very purpose. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much.

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SHOUTOUT to our view Brian who asked us to do a deep dive on this mysterious egg. What came first the jingle or the egg? A question as old as time but revealed by your favorite duo! This scramble of a mystery will be dished out momentarily. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much.

Well, um, your favorite like duo is back to discuss ah something that we include in every episode, ya know. That's right this week WGO fumbles through filler words and verbal pauses! Find out all of the questions you've ever had about these mysterious words: What are they? Does every language have them? Why do people use them? Finally, the biggest question of them all, why does the WGO crew use them so often? As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much.

Did you read that right?! Yes, you did! WGO is back and hotter than ever. This week we are tackling the hottest debate on which came first? Matches or Lighters? What does that have to do with the start of working women's rights or lasers?! Don't blow a fuse as all will be covered in this episode. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much.

What are those beautiful lights dancing in the sky?! No it's not a colorful hallucination, but instead it's the interesting phenomenon under the microscope of WGO this week. How do these lights occur? What is the best way to see them? Are there only Northern Lights? What colors can you see? Well make sure you don't look away because the WGO guys will answer all of these great questions and more. Don't worry auroras won't steal the whole show since there is a little known, similar occurrence named STEVE that will make a guest appearance. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

Who ya gonna call?! Nobody!!! If WGO had a phone number, we would put it in every movie just so we could talk to all of our lovely fans. Sadly, there wasn't enough money in the budget this year. So if not our phone number, why does every number on T.V. have that good ol' 555? Does no one in the world have that number? If I called it, would it ring? Has it always been 555? Well save your minutes because the WGO guys will answer all of these great questions and more. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

As soon as you can hear a screaming in the distance you know that WGO is back for yet another episode! Since WGO is dependent on the lovely voices of our hosts, we wanted get to the bottom of how someone loses their voice. How does it happen? Why can some use their voice more than others without negative symptoms? What can you do to repair your voice? Does whispering save your voice? No need to waste your voice asking any more of these questions because the WGO guys will answer all of these great questions and more. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

It's a Ghost. . . It's a Kraken. . . It's the Bermuda Triangle! Through horror stories of sunken ships, lost planes, and death all around, what will W.G.O uncover about this terrifying triangle?! Is it insurance companies scamming citizens for higher premiums? Is it a large beast awoken from the depths of hell? ARE WE ALL NOT GOING TO MAKE IT?! We promise that if you can tackle the dangerous and scary task of watching, you will be enlightened. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

Look at that your wish came true, WGO is back for yet another episode! This week the boys throw some change and follow it so they can get to the bottom of wishing wells. It seems simple on it's surface, but how did it start and why did people believe this actually worked? As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

Towards the end of our previous episode, Teddy asked a fantastic question, Why is it called Dairy Air?! To our surprise, we had no idea ourselves! So we decided to make it an episode. While the behind is always on the front of our minds in this episode, we realize later that we have made a crucial mistake. Can you guess what it is?! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Through holiday debates, the new WGO duo finally settles the score! With surprise guest Teddy, things get off to a wild start and even political. Due to this insane guest host, there are some audio mistakes due to Teddy's enormous size. (We don't body shame here...) So we decided to give you another video of us together, and hope your one guaranteed giggle arrives! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Pre-workout has gotten millions pumped and cracked for annihilating their bodies in the gym. This week the WGO crew decides to take pre-workout and panic over the mic. Due to this insane action, their are many audio mistakes due to slamming desks, throwing phones, and even belching. Content wise, you are guaranteed to giggle at least once, will learn the history of pre-workout, and even debate on whether or not you want to do steroids! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Space is a vast wasteland filled with countless wonders, but WGO has one in particular that we couldn't pass up exploring. This week the WGO crew breaches the upper atmosphere to visit the International Space Station to find out how astronauts use the restroom while in space. What did astronauts use as a restroom in the first missions? How has it changed over time? Are there gendered space bathrooms? What happens when an emergency strikes while in your space suit?... and of course much more. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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We say it almost every week but, in case you forgot, WE LOVE YOU! Another fun way to express your love is by signing off on a letter with XOXO! Now how do we all know what this quick little four letter symbol means? Is this the appropriate amount of X's and O's to use? Which letter is the hug and which letter is the kiss?! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

XOXO,

WGO

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You ask for it, and WGO delivers… even if it's a year late and we are hopelessly confused during most of the episode! Shout out to our biggest fan Scott Ledesma for this week's episode. Wait a minute let's rewind a bit, this week join the dynamic DJ duo known as WGO lay down some hot facts while jamming out to some vinyl records. What is vinyl? What were the first records like? When did this all start? How are they made? We'll answer all of this and more in our typical WGO fashion by asking a ton of questions and getting very sidetracked along the way, so you won't want to miss a beat! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Originally, one would write a letter or note and with an afterthought would need to make the signature P.S. near the end. While we have all been trained to do so, what does the P.S. even mean or even stand for? During this debacle, the WGO gang decides to tackle another puzzling acronym, R.S.V.P. While most get this one right, do you know what it stands for?

P.S. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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How do the wonderful bits at the end of all our pencils work? How does our mistakes fix itself with a simple flick of the wrist? Join us on this short weeks adventure on rubber bits! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

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Shoutout to our fan and my younger brother Triton for suggesting this weeks episode! Also, thank you for riding the express train with us as we jam pack all of our funny quips into a smaller package. We are reintroducing our express episodes that will be only around 5-10 minutes per episode! We hope those that like a shorter 'sode enjoys and for those of you who like the long ones... Don't you worry ;) we will still be cranking out the thick boys. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! Bless you! 

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What did you just read in that title?! Can you even pronounce that? You probably did a better job than us on this episode... Well we aren't giving any hints as to what it could mean! The WGO Duo is feeling like being a little cold this week ;) You'll smile once you get it. As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Well good clucking morning to ya from WGO! This week we wake up at the crack of dawn to the howling of fowl. As you crack open your eyes.. you may be thinking.. Why?! Why must these feathered beasts disturb my slumber again. Well, you have come to the right place sleepy one. This week you will get your answer and many more random facts you never knew you needed to know on the tastiest bird around. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

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This week on WGO we are asking the tough question of why pregnancy cravings occur and is it true that what you crave when pregnant, is something that your future baby will love to eat? This episode tackles many questions alongside the topic of pregnancy ranging from breastfeeding to prenatal vitamins! With the current state of women's rights, we at WGO want you to know that we support you and the choice should always be yours. With much love to all women, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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This week of WGO was brought to you by its adoring fans and friends of the hosts. The specific question that they had asked was, "Why do we call redheads gingers when ginger isn't red?" A perplexing question indeed that led us down a rabbit hole of potential ideas... Was this a cultural difference? When did the term first get used? IS THIS AN APPROPRIATE THING TO CALL A REDHEAD?! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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WGO has a rather simple and juicy question for you this week. What is the difference between jam and jelly?! How can this question get us into a miniature revolt against the government? What's your favorite and why it should not be jelly. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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WGO Is taking you through another adventure through the internet jungle where there will be deadly creatures throughout every turn. Snakes, Scorpions, Frogs, Puffer Fish, and the list goes on and on with many things than can kill you, but are they poisonous or venomous?! What's the difference, how is there a cure, how fast will these creatures get ya?! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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WGO would like to give the greatest of shoutouts to all MOMS! We appreciate all that you do and for even potentially making us go bald?! Wait what?! That's right, can it possibly be that our sweet mother passed down her love and potential baldness, or is that just some myth that we were all told once again? As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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We are back baby! After a long hiatus your favorite show, WGO is back with another controversial episode. While we don't want to give too much away, we will say make sure to bring your raincoat because this is going to be a wet and wile episode. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Beans beans the magical fruit the more you eat the more you... well that's what we are here to find out. It's long been said that eating beans makes you gassy, but What's Going On doesn't like to take sayings for granted. Make sure to plug your nose because this week WGO is exploring the smelly world of beans. If beans make you gassy, which is the worst offender? Why would they cause gassiness? Have we personally experienced these effects? Of course, we couldn't stay on topic so make sure to enjoy some of our detours into the unbelievable world records somewhat related to our fine topic here. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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For one of the first times in WGO history, we will not be giving you the title of the episode upfront! We want you all to guess this weeks episode and if you get it right, you know what to do! Send us an email saying you got it right!

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Whether you think vaccines are our golden ticket through the pandemic, a conspiracy that is allowing Bill Gates to implant microchips in everyone, or somewhere in between it's more than likely that you have had a vaccine influence your daily life lately. While WGO stays away from vaccines because we are actively trying to go viral, we are curious how these little wonders of science came to be. Join us this week as the WGO crew dives deep into disease and humanity's struggles against these microscopic monsters. What was the first vaccine for and how did someone figure that out? What types of vaccines are there and why are there so many different types? Have there been any cases of vaccinations gone wrong? If any of those questions intrigue you, make sure to get your dose of WGO as it has been shown to be over 90% effective in preventing boredom. Side effects include spreading interesting facts to friends who didn't ask for them, uncontrollable laughter, and an overall good mood. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

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Do you also constantly fear about the effects of dizziness? Do rollercoasters, car rides, video games, and more leave you on the verge of vomiting?! Why do you think that is and why does it only seem to effect certain people?! Maybe you've never had the pleasures of experiencing motion sickness, have you ever gotten the spins from drinking?! Why does that happen and how can you fix all of these issues? Listen close as the WGO squad goes on the hunt for the remedies of one of our messiest topics yet! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

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There's been a wild man named Willy running around these parts wreaking havoc on people's ears, so make sure to stay tuned in order to stay safe. Hearing of such shocking attacks you may be wondering things like who this mysterious man is, why he likes to use such a strange attack, and what motivated this man to begin this trend in the first place? If so stick around for our first video podcast, and as always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much!

What does your bedtime routine look like? Is a warm frothy white liquid from a cow involved? Should it be?! 

As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! (Just a little though... to help with them quality zzz's)

We would like to give the biggest shoutout to the lovely ladies of Impolite Society for joining us on our very first hybrid podcast! All four of us have mixed and mingled to make the perfect combo of W.G.O AND I.S! The topic at hand, those giant metal death traps we all love to zoom around in...

Are you a bad driver? Does that make you nervous?! Do you think you're the best driver out there? ARE YOU A NARCISSIST?! All thoughts contribute to how we operate one of the most dangerous machines on the planet. Everyone complains about bad drivers but, do you know what states actually have the worst drivers? Should we have a cutoff age for older drivers?! From road rage to old age, is any of us really safe from the mistakes of the morons around us? As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much...

If you loved our guests in this episode, you'll love their podcast! Check out some of their episodes for laughs and facts on the rudest questions on the web! 

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If you get a piece of The Big Apple every day by living there do you not have to go to the doctor? Well since you've been wondering WGO is ready to answer more than you could ever hope to ask. Join us in this week's episode where we uncover the story behind The Big Apple, and make sure to stick around for all of our other apple-related discoveries. What was the first use of The Big Apple? Did New York have other nicknames? What other cities have special names? Most importantly, how do worms get inside apples? We hope that this episode is as crisp as a fresh apple and that you get to enjoy it with or without the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Howdy Boobs! 

Have you ever heard a television be called the boob tube?! Why is that a thing? How come only older generations know about this? Well, have no fear as your two favorite boobs on the web will get to the bottom of this! As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

Welcome to the second season of WGO!!! This season is promised to be raunchier, spicier, and more outlandish than ever before. To kickstart our second year, we will be discussing a topic that may have never crossed your mind before. Pee. . . Is it sterile? Can you truly drink it safely? Is there really a study that proves that pee is an effective hand washing technique? As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

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****! Sorry, pardon my French, I didn't mean to swear like a sailor. Let's get back to the episode where this week WGO brings back a beloved episode for a sequel, but to make it better than the first we included some jingles to go with a jingle we are testing out. Does the early bird actually get the worm? How cool is cool as a cucumber? Who started taking one for the road? We answer this and so much more because we want to make sure we aren't the epitome of big hat no cattle. Wow, that episode sounds like the greatest thing since sliced bread! Please let us know if you enjoyed the phrases and sayings remake, or if the grass is greener on the other side. If you do enjoy it, there just maybe another one coming because as we all know good things come in threes. As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and make sure to listen carefully so you know the meanings behind this paragraph!

Alcohol and vehicles don’t mix well, unless that vehicle is a Limo. Why is that? Tune in this week as the WGO duo get tipsy in style to bring you the truth behind this anomaly! While we are mainly here for the drinks we'll be sure to get to the bottom of all of our curiosities. Why is this allowed? Does this loophole exist for other vehicles? Is there a way to get this to apply to your vehicle? As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and please make sure to consume What's Going On responsibly!

Hey! I'm walking here!!!!

Throughout your daily commute to a fro, how many steps a day are you taking? Are you part of the elite tribe that shoots for at least 10,000 or do you usually fall a little short? No wrong answer but, who was the individual that said 10,000 steps a day is the right amount of steps and why did we all just start following their words? Join us as we debunk one of the most popular fitness myths. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

While man is yet a frivolous beast in which we ponder the actions and behaviors of weekly, he has been tamed. The animal kingdom is home to this tamed animal but, what is left of the wild side? The secrets of the unknown creatures that lurk beyond our own concrete jungles have been lost to the common minds. Thankfully, we are in luck as two adventurous man-beasts restore their curiosity in the hidden world of our ancestors! Four creatures have been chosen at random for you this week and diet, features, and habits will be discussed in extensive detail. As always, we truly do hope you enjoy the episode and if you enjoy this episode please let us know! There are many more animals to be rediscovered if the mind is curious! 

Does anyone else remember having to print off directions to where you were going? No? Just us?... Sweet. 

In this episode, the WGO duo dive deep into the history of maps, sea navigation, google maps, and where the damn north star is actually located. While we often get lost in our escapades through the google highway, you can always count on us veering back on course sooner or later. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode and try not to learn too much! 

Get ready for our anniversary live episode Saturday, September 25th. We'll be recounting our best podcast moments from the last year, talk about the exciting things to come, and of course answer questions from all of you! Also, just to spice it up a bit we will also be trying all of the foods that we mentioned we didn’t like in our palate changing episode, followed by another round of these same items after eating some miracle berries to see if they can really work miracles on those foods. You Won't want to miss it!

Did you remember to apply your What's Going On before spending a day outside? We hope you did because there are many benefits to protecting yourself from the unknown, and in fact, it's almost as important as applying sunscreen during intense UV exposure. That's why WGO and sunscreen have teamed up in this week's episode to really lather on all of the facts about sun exposure. To make sure we didn't miss any spots sunscreen was kind enough to get its friends sunblock and suntan oil to help get our backs. With this mighty group, you'll discover everything you want to know about your sun cover. What is SPF? How often should I reapply? What's the best product to use? Why do lifeguards always have a very heavy layer of sunscreen on their noses? As always, we hope this episode and you should be fully protected from learning anything for about one week! Please make sure to come back and reapply WGO regularly to stay fully protected.

Get ready for our anniversary live episode Saturday, September 25th. We'll be recounting our best podcast moments from the last year, talk about the exciting things to come, and of course answer questions from all of you! Also, just to spice it up a bit we will also be trying all of the foods that we mentioned we didn’t like in our palate changing episode, followed by another round of these same items after eating some miracle berries to see if they can really work miracles on those foods. You Won't want to miss it!

Surprise! It's an extra special Saturday because this week we have a bonus episode, so be sure to properly put those utensils to the side because this week of What's Going On is not complete! In this episode, WGO gets hands-on so we can discover how we got our hands off our food. Along the way, we make some interesting discoveries about these frequently discarded and disregarded tolls of our everyday lives. What does Spock have to do with chopsticks? Are pinkies up proper etiquette for chopsticks? Why were forks hated when they came out? As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and once you're done place your headphones on top of your phone to show everyone you're done!

Second time....Hopefully you know the answer by now.... Do you know the easiest way you can help save the planet?! Hint... It's in the title...

Tune in this week as the WGO duo decides to let Expert Recycler Nathan Dorn stay a little longer! We hope he has stolen your hearts and taught you some neat tricks along the way. The only problem with the episode was that it was too long! (As if that's ever a real problem...) Listen close to Part 2 as we reveal the unknown rules and benefits of recycling Metal, Electronics, food waste, and food composting! As always, we hope that you enjoy the episode and for the first time in WGO history, we hope that you learn too much!

If you have any helpful tips or tricks to proper recycling, please let us know and send us a message at whatsgoingonthepod@gmail.com