This is Forethought, a 4 minute daily lightning podcast. Tune in to hear a thought for the day related to business, technology, marketing, open source...or anything else that I find pertinent and interesting.
…
continue reading
DB Hurley Podcasts
Welcome to Always Be Thinking, a podcast meant to encourage you to use your little gray cells.
…
continue reading
Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia and sharing knowledge you'll (probably) never be able to use in real life. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley.
…
continue reading
In 1971, a man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane, then parachuted to freedom with the ransom money. The case has never been solved, but new details have recently come to light concerning his possible identity and what happened that day. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or dom…
…
continue reading
Twenty years ago, a fight broke out at a basketball game that has been called "the most infamous brawl in NBA history." This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Malice at the Palace - Wikipedia Ungeniused #218: The Dave Matthews Band…
…
continue reading
In this edition of the Ungeniused Olympics: pencil fighting and skijoring. Links and Show Notes: Pencil fighting - Wikipedia Skijoring - Wikipedia SNOWBOARDING WITH THE NYPD - YouTube HUMAN FLYING DRONE - YouTubeBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
A batch of misprinted stamps from 1918 have become infamous in the world of philately. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Inverted Jenny - Wikipedia Philately - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
In the 1990s, British airwaves were taken over by a large pink character known for causing chaos and yelling his name over and over. Links and Show Notes: Mr Blobby - Wikipedia Noel's House Party - Wikipedia Mr Blobby - YouTube Mr Blobby (song) - Wikipedia Mr Blobby Music Video [1993 Christmas] - YouTube Vintage 1992 UK Mr Blobby mini Pink Lemonade…
…
continue reading
In 1967, the prime minister of Australia went missing. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Disappearance of Harold Holt - Wikipedia Harold Holt - Wikipedia USS Harold E. Holt - Wikipedia Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre - Wi…
…
continue reading
On August 8, 2004, a tour bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumped 800 pounds of human waste onto an open-top passenger sightseeing boat in Chicago. Links and Show Notes: Dave Matthews Band bus incident - Wikipedia The Dave Matthews Band Chicago River Poop Incident, 20 Years Later: 'Our Generation's O'Leary's Cow' Chicago marks 20 years since…
…
continue reading
In 1957, the United States government launched a program to develop techniques to use nuclear explosives for peaceful construction purposes. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Atoms for Peace - Wikipedia Project Plowshare - Wik…
…
continue reading
This historic theatre in London has been home to many events, the most important of which is Relay's 10th anniversary live show. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire Hackney…
…
continue reading
With Christmas a mere six months away, why not celebrate it again now? This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Christmas in July - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
1
214: The United States Capitol Subway System
6:37
6:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:37
Under the United States Capitol, there is a series of subway trains for members of Congress and their staff to travel safely and quickly between buildings. Links and Show Notes: The Russell Senate Office subway train. United States Capitol subway system - Wikipedia United States Capitol Complex - Wikipedia Architect of the Capitol - Wikipedia Capit…
…
continue reading
Since 1965, a desk in the United States Senate has been used to house and hand out candy to legislators and their staff members. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Candy Desk - Wikipedia George Murphy - Wikipedia Slade Gorton's…
…
continue reading
1
212: The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
6:50
6:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:50
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is home to three large domes that house plant life. These things are apparently more common than we once thought. Links and Show Notes: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - Wikipedia Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - History The Domes - Milwaukee County Home - Friends of the Domes Ungeniused #206: Biosphere 2: T…
…
continue reading
Cornwall is home to the Eden Project, which consists of several domes containing separate biomes, gardens, artwork, and more. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Eden Project - Wikipedia Ungeniused #205: Biosphere 2: The Campus …
…
continue reading
A dispute in the 19th century explains why the state of Michigan consists of two peninsulas. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Toledo War - Wikipedia Michigan Territory - Wikipedia Stevens T. Mason - Wikipedia…
…
continue reading
In March of 1994, several people in West Michigan reported sightings of UFOs. Links and Show Notes: 1994 Michigan UFO event - Wikipedia Mutual UFO Network - Wikipedia UFO report ‘vindication’ for man who tracked 1994 sightings on radar | WOODTV.com UFO Report (U.S. Intelligence) - Wikipedia Ungeniused - YouTube…
…
continue reading
If a microwave is too high-tech for you, there are a bunch of others ways to make popcorn. Most of them have super fun names. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Ungeniused #207: Microwave Popcorn - Relay FM Jiffy Pop - Wikipedi…
…
continue reading
This week, Myke and Stephen pop into the podcast feed to talk about the pros and cons of microwave popcorn. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Microwave popcorn - Wikipedia Susceptor - Wikipedia susceptor Jiffy Pop - Wikipedia Ungeniused #208: N…
…
continue reading
Biosphere 2 hosted just two "sealed-in" crews, both during the 1990s. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Biosphere 2 - Wikipedia Roy Walford - Wikipedia Confined environment psychology - Wikipedia Jane Poynter - Wikipedia Space…
…
continue reading
In Arizona stands a large glass structure built to be sealed off from the outside world to house various ecosystems. The 3.14-acre structure took almost five years to build and was used twice for its original use. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Not…
…
continue reading
It was like Pepsi, but clear. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Crystal Pepsi - Wikipedia Clear craze - Wikipedia The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels Clearly Canadian - Wikipedia Snapple - Wikipedia Ungeniused #203: OK Soda - Relay FM Tab Clear - …
…
continue reading
In the mid-1990s, Coca-Cola sold a soft drink aimed at Gen X consumers. Apparently, the company wanted to experience more pain after the New Coke fiasco in the 1980s. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: OK Soda - Wikipedia Ungen…
…
continue reading
The holiday that has confused Americans for centuries is finally explained. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Boxing Day - Wikipedia Ungeniused #118: Black Friday - Relay FM Saint Stephen's Day - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
Your Apple Watch won't keep time for 10,000 years, but this project aims to build a clock that can. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Clock of the Long Now - Wikipedia Long Now Foundation - Wikipedia Bezos Expeditions - Wikipe…
…
continue reading
1
200: Dates Predicted for Apocalyptic Events
14:38
14:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:38
Over the centuries, many people have predicted when the world will end. So far, none of them have been correct. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: List of dates predicted for apocalyptic events - Wikipedia Ungeniused #41: Y2K - Relay FM 2012 phenomenon - Wik…
…
continue reading
This week, the guys return to Keene, New Hampshire, to talk about the dark side of the town's jack-o'-lantern events. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Keene, New Hampshire - Wikipedia New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival - Wikipedi…
…
continue reading
Don't mess with Keene, New Hampshire. Links and Show Notes: Jack-o'-lantern - Wikipedia Myke and Adina's Jack-o'-lanterns Camp SunshineBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
Can I help you try on this shoe? Insert your foot into this dodgy X-ray machine! This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Shoe-fitting fluoroscope - Wikipedia Fluoroscopy - Wikipedia Brannock Device - Wikipedia The sliding metal foot measuring things Stephen remem…
…
continue reading
Listen to this episode and share it with five of your friends, or something bad may happen. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Chain letter - Wikipedia Faxlore - Wikipedia Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital…
…
continue reading
Attracting earthworms from underground is one heck of a sport. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Relay FM for St. Jude 🎈 Worm charming - Wikipedia Out of the frying pan into the fire - Wikipedia Sopchoppy, Florida - Wikipedia…
…
continue reading
In the late 1960s, the grooviest place to be was a platform off the coast of Italy... for two months, anyway. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Republic of Rose Island - Wikipedia Rose Island - The story of a micronation Micro…
…
continue reading
This 60-story, 790-foot skyscraper towered over Boston when it opened in 1976, and thankfully is still upright, despite some startling structural issues. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Ungeniused #192: The Citicorp Center …
…
continue reading
1
192: The Citicorp Center Engineering Crisis
11:56
11:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:56
The Citicorp Center's unique design turned heads when it opened in the 1970s. Little did people know that the building was in danger of collapse until secret repairs could be made. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UNGENIUSED. Links and Show Notes: Citigroup C…
…
continue reading
“It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none — none more black.” This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Vantablack - Wikipedia Super black - Wikipedia Vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays - Wikipedia …
…
continue reading
It's a gas station. It's a jerky bar. It's a set of very clean bathrooms. It's a gas station. It's a jerky bar. It's a bathroom. Are you getting it? This is not three highway stops. It's one highway stop. And they call it Buc-ee's. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using…
…
continue reading
We've all been startled by sudden noises, but some goats take being scared to an all-new level. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Fainting goat - Wikipedia Myotonia congenita - Wikipedia…
…
continue reading
It may have been a design for the lowly paper cup, but Jazz design has come to define much of the aesthetic we associate with the 1990s. Links and Show Notes: Jazz (design) - Wikipedia Sweetheart Cup Company - Wikipedia Solo Cup Company - Wikipedia Dart Container - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
1
187: Long-term Nuclear Waste Warning Messages
8:52
8:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:52
Storing nuclear waste comes with many safety challenges. One of them is keeping people away from the site... even tens of thousands of years after everyone involved is dead and gone. Links and Show Notes: Long-term nuclear waste warning messages - Wikipedia Timeline of the far future - Wikipedia Ungeniused #136: The Voyager Golden Records - Relay F…
…
continue reading
Do you need to use a fork, but could also use a spoon? Get you a utensil that can do both! This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Spork - Wikipedia Ungeniused #183: McBarge and Expo 86 - Relay FM…
…
continue reading
It's been too long since Stephen and Myke looked at some unusual sports. Today, that wrong is righted with discussions of wife-carrying, toe wrestling and mobile phone throwing. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Not…
…
continue reading
Subtitle: When the Game Goes Terribly Wrong From 1999 to 2010, Finland hosted an annual endurance contest that ultimately ended in tragedy. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: World Sauna Championships - Wikipedia Sauna - Wikip…
…
continue reading
In 1986, Vancouver held a World's Fair. One feature of the expo — a floating McDonald's restaurant — has made waves ever since. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: McBarge - Wikipedia McBarge - Bright Sun Films…
…
continue reading
60 years ago, a B-52 carrying two nuclear weapons crashed in North Carolina. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: 1961 Goldsboro B-52 crash - Wikipedia Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - Wikipedia Mark 39 nuclear bomb - Wikipedia This…
…
continue reading
Need to call dibs on a parking spot after you dug it out of the snow? Just grab a chair! This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Need to call dibs on a parking spot after you dug it out of the snow? Just grab a cha…
…
continue reading
On the floor of the Baltic Sea rests the remains of a crashed UFO. Or a rock. Whatever. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Links and Show Notes: Baltic Sea Anomaly - Wikipedia Baltic Sea - Wikipedia Famous Logos: AT&T - Medium…
…
continue reading
The 1980s were a magical time when the world enjoyed neon, disco and Betamax. This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UNGENIUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Videotape format war - Wikipedia Videotape - Wikipedia Format war - Wikipedia Betamax - Wikipedi…
…
continue reading
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me twelve drummers drumming. Links and Show Notes: The Twelve Days of Christmas (song) - Wikipedia Drummer - Wikipedia Drummer (military) - Wikipedia The Little Drummer Boy - Wikipedia Marching percussion - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eleven pipers piping. Links and Show Notes: The Twelve Days of Christmas (song) - Wikipedia Pipe (instrument) - Wikipedia Three-hole pipe - Wikipedia Recorder (musical instrument) - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ten lords a-leaping. Links and Show Notes: The Twelve Days of Christmas (song) - Wikipedia Feudalism - Wikipedia House of Lords - Wikipedia Lord (Religious Users) - Wikipedia Lorde - Wikipedia Lord (band) - Wikipedia Legend of the Red Dragon - Wikipedia…
…
continue reading
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me nine ladies dancing. Links and Show Notes: The Twelve Days of Christmas (song) - Wikipedia Lady Gaga - WikipediaBy Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley
…
continue reading
