As if they needed more reasons to stay up late talking for hours on the phone, every week, bicoastal best friends Saniya and Tom dive deep into a random topic they've researched. From catacombs to weddings, no topics are off limits. The only thing you can expect is mispronounced words and laughter. Listen in every Thursdays... please?
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As if they needed more reasons to stay up late talking for hours on the phone, every week, bicoastal best friends Saniya and Tom dive deep into a random topic they've researched. From catacombs to weddings, no topics are off limits. The only thing you can expect is mispronounced words and laughter. Listen in every Thursdays... please?
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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Tell me like I'm Stupid
As if they needed more reasons to stay up late talking for hours on the phone, every week, bicoastal best friends Saniya and Tom dive deep into a random topic they've researched. From catacombs to weddings, no topics are off limits. The only thing you can expect is mispronounced words and laughter. Listen in every Thursdays... please?
