Tell me like I'm Stupid

Ever dreamed of a world where there was no danger, no need to work or to worry, and an abundance of food and resources? Well, you might want to reconsider before that dream becomes a living nightmare! Join us this week as we dive into the troubling findings of an strange experiment on mice in a Utopic world.

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Calhoun, J. B. (1973). Death squared: the explosive growth and demise of a mouse population. Proceedings of the Royal ...

In this weeks hilariously chaotic episode, usually articulate Saniya attempts to dissect the brain's intricate anatomy but ends up stumbling through a series of comical misinterpretations and mistaken identities of brain regions. What was meant to be an educational discourse quickly descends into a comedic rollercoaster of mixed-up neurons and jumbled synapses. Listen and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two!

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Happy Pride Month to you all! This week, in honor pride month and of all those who celebrate, Tom thought the time was right to review our alphabet! Join in our little study group as we breakdown the definition of each letter of the 2SLBGTQIA+ acronym. You're never too old to learn a new language!

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Armstrong, K. (2020, January 25). Hatshepsut — Making queer history. Making Queer History. https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/art...

Happy father's day! To celebrate, we've put together a little compilation of Tom's best (worst) dad jokes, and Saniya's questionable reactions. Enjoy!

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Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tellmelikeimstupid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our cover art and branding is by Heesh. Follow him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@h.e.e.s.h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Intro music is Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com (http://tunetank.com/) . Track: Fun Quirky Style by AlexGuz https://tunetank....

In this week's episode, Saniya dive into the intricacies of managing workplace relationships and those annoying The Know-it-alls and The Negative Nancy’s. And how does multigenerational workforce affect us. Whether it's navigating the dynamics between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, or handling annoying co-workers, we've got you covered.  

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Perry, E. (2023, August 3). 5 Generations in the Workplace: Di...

From abandoned buildings to vacant lots, this week Thomas tells the stories of individuals who have successfully utilized adverse possession laws to gain title to property they didn't originally own. But what about the rights of property owners? We navigate the delicate balance between property rights and the interests of those who seek to acquire land through adverse possession.

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Sisson, P. (2017, May 2). A history of squatt...

Join us this week, as Saniya dives into the fascinating biological process that shapes the lives of people who menstruate. Period poverty, the stigmas in society, the taboos all over the world and why it wasn’t until 1985 they actually used the word “period” in a period commercial. Whether you menstruate or not, join us as we celebrate the beauty and complexity of this natural phenomenon and its profound impact on our lives and...

This week's 26th episode marks the 6 months anniversary of the Podcast!  Just like teenager in love, Saniya and Tom felt compelled to make a HUGE deal out of this tiny milestone. Tune in this week as they play truth or drink and discover more about each other with thanks to The Connect Deck, by Happy Tears.

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Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tellmelikeimstupid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our cover art and branding is by Heesh. Follow him on Inst...

In honor of Mother’s Day, Tom dives deep into a subject he knows his mom would love, Tulips. Turns out a lot of people like Tulips, especially the Dutch, who have been known to like them a lot! Maybe even too much? Tune in this week to learn more about the history of Tulips, and somehow Capitalism?

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Canadian Tulip Festival. (2024, April 26). Festival Information - Canadian Tulip Festival. https://tulipfestival.ca/

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This week, we are talking about weather manipulation through cloud seeding. Saniya dives deep into what countries are using these techniques and what are the effects on our ecosystems and our planet. Will this help the damage we've already done to our planet or it just a band-aid for a bigger problem?

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“Did Cloud Seeding Cause Dubai Floods? Why Experts Say No.” Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera, 18 Apr. 2024, www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/...

Have you ever been so mad at someone that you wish your soul could just leave your body, appears in front of them and give them a good scare? Or perhaps you’d like to visit the astral plane from the comfort of your own bed? Well as it turns out, the CIA wants that too! Tune in this week as Tom dives deep into declassified CIA documents about astral projection: The Gateway Process.

The Gateway Experience on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4b...

Step into a world where reality blurs and loved ones become strangers. Join Saniya this week as she delves into the captivating realm of Capgras Syndrome, a rare psychiatric disorder that challenges perceptions and relationships. Explore the unsettling phenomenon where individuals believe their closest connections have been replaced by imposters, and unravel the complexities of this intriguing condition.

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From oil paintings to cannibalism, there's a lot to unwrap this week! Though perhaps it would have been best if we hadn't... Join in as Tom and Saniya explore the bleak history of mummy unwrapping parties and other unfortunate treatment of these deceased ancient egyptians.

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Blakemore, E. (2023, May 1). ​The gory history of Europe’s mummy-eating fad. History. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/mummy-eatin...

Do as we say, not as we do... Especially when it comes to alcohol. This week, Saniya dives deep into the negative effects of alcohol, all while sipping on some very decent Gin with co-host Thomas. Listen to the episode to hear some of our favorite drinking stories!

Northwestern Medicine Staff. (2021, March). How Alcohol Impacts the Brain. Northwestern Medicine; Northwestern Medicine. https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/alcoho...

No matter how bad the news, don't shoot the messenger! Someone should have taught this to Leonidas, King of Sparta, as well as the grand principals of Diplomacy. It might be a few millennia too late for the Spartans, but it's not too late for you! Tune in this week as Tom dives deep into the concept of Diplomatic Immunity.

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Admin. (2022, September 7). Diplomatic privileges and immunities in the internet era - Diplo. Diplo. ht...

For our very first Crossover Episode, the passionate David from “La Grosse Maladresse” podcast takes your stupid hosts Saniya and Thomas on an unexpected journey through the weird and fascinating universe of the Power Rangers! We couldn’t have asked for a better guide as we learn all theirs is to know about Mighty Morphing Teenagers with Attitude. Check out David’s podcast “La Grosse Maladresse”, on which Tom had the pleasure to ma...

Did Henry Cavill really just add you to his Close Friends list on Instagram? Or is something else going here? Perhaps something much more complex, weird, surreal, dystopian and dark... but also much more likely. Tune in this week as Tom dives into the hyperreality of AI pornography, and what it means for us, biological beings, in the near future.

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Why so many people hate pigeons? Why are they are everywhere? Join us this week as we work hard on our big pigeon rebranding project. You'll never look at these misunderstood flying rats the same after hearing what Saniya has to say!

 Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tellmelikeimstupid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our cover art and branding is by Heesh. Follow him on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@h.e.e.s.h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Intro music is Royalty Free Music from Tunetank....