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Amateur Intellectuals
Caitlin Ward and Kendall Smith
48 episodes
3 months ago
Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail. Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can. facebook.com/amateurintellectuals twitter.com/Am_Intellect instagram.com/amateur_intellectuals
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Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail. Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can. facebook.com/amateurintellectuals twitter.com/Am_Intellect instagram.com/amateur_intellectuals
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Amateur Intellectuals
Greek Mythology 🔱🔥🌩️
Overthrowing parents to seize power. Infinite torture as petty revenge. Sex with a bull. (Shudder-gags) On this episode, Caitlin introduces us to some Greek mythology, because who doesn't love some timeless drama? Grab a drink and get comfy because it's story time. Drink of the Episode: Ambrosia • 1 oz Cognac • 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy • ¼ oz lemon juice • ¼ oz Cointreau (kaan-trow) • Brut champagne, chilled • And Ice cubes Add ice cubes in a mixer and pour cognac, calvados or apple brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Cover and shake. Open the cap and strain in a serving glass, usually a flute. Pour champagne until glass is filled. More Resources: https://cocktails.foodviva.com/champagne-recipes/ambrosia-drink/ https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology https://www.worldhistory.org/Prometheus/ http://www.thewestologist.com/words-and-phrases/the-origin-of-clues https://topyaps.com/top-10-interesting-facts-revolving-around-greek-mythology/ https://owlcation.com/humanities/Did-Christianity-evolve-from-Greek-religion
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4 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes 23 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
The Chicks 🎸🐥🐥🐥🎻
Cowboy, take me away because I'm not ready to make nice. I need wide open spaces and I'm ready, ready, ready, ready to run. No, that's not just Kendall's mantra, it's some wise words from a trio of trendsetters, pioneers and button-pushers, The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks). Kendall schools us on who they always were as a band and group icon, how they're adapting to a changing world and why we should adore them now more than ever. Grab a drink and let's go! Drink of the Episode: Twisted Tea INGREDIENTS: Just a Twisted Tea (Hard Iced Tea brand). Maybe add an ounce of peach schnapps if you want to make it a Twisted Peach Tea. More Resources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/ (https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/chicks-in-the-wilderness/) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks) https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire (https://www.npr.org/2020/07/16/891812481/the-chicks-after-the-fire)
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4 years ago
59 minutes 48 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Video Games 🎮
X-box, Playstation, Oculus or Switch... the video game industry is making serious bank, so let's learn a little about how it got there and where it's headed. Caitlin is First Player on this video games episode. Don't worry though... she set it on easy mode. Drink of the Episode: Sonic the Hedgehog This one’s a shot and it’s easy to make. It’s… 1 part Grenadine 2 parts Mentholmint schnapps 4 parts blue curacao. Directions: It’s supposed to be a layered shot, so get a tall shot glass. Pour the Grenadine first, gently add the schnapps and top it with the Blue Curacao. It’ll look like Sonic’s red shoes, his legs and then his blue body on top. More Resources: https://thecocktailnovice.com/geek-cocktails/ https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/history-of-video-games https://learn.stash.com/defining-moments-in-video-game-history-a-timeline https://www.idtech.com/blog/fun-video-games-facts-to-sound-like-expert#:~:text=Playing%20action%20video%20games%20trains,tasks%2027%25%20faster%20than%20peers.
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4 years ago
54 minutes 24 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Solar Storms ☀️
Do you know what a solar storm is? Did you know we had some last week? Well... Kendall took a deep dive for us, navigating around some very big science-y words so we can better understand how and why the sun seems to be trying to kill us. Drink of the Episode: Classic Texas Tea Ingredients: Sour Mix (1 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup) 1/2 ounce vodka 1/4 ounce gin 1/4 ounce rum 1/2 ounce tequila 1/2 ounce whiskey 1/2 ounce triple sec Splash cola Pour it all together in a big glass and pray that your liver handles it. More Resources: https://helioviewer.org/ https://phys.org/news/2021-05-solar-storms-threatening-life-earth.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-cycle-25-is-here-nasa-noaa-scientists-explain-what-that-means https://english.newsnationtv.com/amp/science/news/this-is-what-would-happen-if-massive-solar-storm-hit-the-earth-212701.html
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4 years ago
50 minutes 5 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Storytelling
Want to know the template for basically every story ever told? Here we go... "Once upon a time there was [blank]. Every day, [blank]. One day [blank]. Because of that, [blank]. Until finally [bank]." Let's try it on... Once upon a time there was a guy named John McClane. Every day, he tries to be a good guy to his family even though he and his wife are on the outs at the moment. One day, he visits his wife at a holiday work party and a group of terrorists show up. Because of that, he has to go full Bruce-Willis-murder mode, tape a gun to his back and walk barefoot on glass. Until finally, he kills all the terrorists and saves the day. Huh. On this episode, Caitlin explains the art of storytelling and the rules the big guys follow when creating interesting stories. Whether you write, read or watch Netflix, you'll leave this episode with some knowledge that will help enrich the experience. Drink of the Episode: The Tall Tale Ingredients • 2 oz Tequila • 1 oz Lemon Juice • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar • 2 Cucumber Wheels • 2 Blackberries • 2 oz Ginger Beer Muddle cucumber and blackberries in a mixing glass. Add tequila, lemon juice, agave nectar and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass with ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with cucumber wheel. More Resources: http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/tall-tale/#axzz6vPmEOb2l https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey#:~:text=In%20narratology%20and%20comparative%20mythology,comes%20home%20changed%20or%20transformed. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#what-is-the-heros-journey https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-the-heros-journey#the-heros-journey-in-literature-two-case-studies https://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50 https://knowyourarchetypes.com/harry-potter-archetypes/
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4 years ago
56 minutes 47 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Shakespeare
"Villain, I have done thy mother." We get it. No one gets Shakespeare. It's hard to understand... But he's got some good stories to tell. Let's break down what it all means so you can brag about it later... We're so helpful. Drink of the Episode: Taming of the Shrewdriver Ingredients: • 50ml of vodka, which is a bit over 1 and a half ounces • Topped up with orange juice More Resources: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/william-shakespeare-biography/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/rsc/9-shakespearean-cocktails-to-try-on-world-cocktail-m8dw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs43ZyFGq0 https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-insults/ https://thoughtcatalog.com/christopher-hudspeth/2014/02/17-shakespearean-insults-we-should-start-using-again/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/to-be-or-not-to-be-shakespeare-127247606/ https://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11480192/shakepeare-400-anti-stratfordian-authorship-controversy
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4 years ago
35 minutes 9 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Habits
"I will drop you like a bad habit!" Wait... but... habits are not that easy to drop, right? Hmm... while you go ahead and think of some better shade to throw, we'll be over here learning a thing or two about habits. On this episode, Kendall explains habits - good and bad - and breaks down the best ways to pick them up or drop them, respectively. Make a good habit and have a listen! Drink of the Episode: The Healthy Habit INGREDIENTS 2 ounces gin, such as Plymouth ½ ounce beet juice ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce lavender-infused simple syrup (recipe follows) 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 egg white 1 ounce kombucha DIRECTIONS Add all ingredients except kombucha to a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds (this is called a dry shake). Add ice to your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for another 10 to 15 seconds (you guessed it: this is a wet shake). Add kombucha and stir. Strain into a coupe and serve up. More Resources: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them https://vinepair.com/cocktail-recipe/the-healthy-habit-recipe/
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4 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 3 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Death 💀
It's coming for all of us no matter what so let's at least have a drink and learn about it because perhaps - with a bit of knowledge - that Grim Reaper won't seem so scary. Caitlin gives a broad overview of death; some things to expect physically, emotionally and culturally. We promise you'll feel better about death after you've listened than you currently do. Cross our hearts and hope to die. Drink of the Episode: Gateway to heaven Ingredients: • 1 oz pineapple rum • ½ oz peach schnapps • 1 oz sweet and sour mix • 1 and ½ ox Hypnotiq • 1 oz island punch pucker • Lemon lime soda • Rim: blue sugar Directions: • Rim the edge of your glass with blue sugar. Set aside. • In a shaking glass with ice, combine pineapple rum, hpnotiq, peach schnapps, island punch pucker, and sweet and sour mix. Shake well. • Strain mix into rimmed glass over ice and top with lemon lime soda. • Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. More Resources: https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/gateway-to-heaven/ https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/what-happens-as-we-die-20190809-p52fjy.html https://www.verywellmind.com/thanatophobia-2671879 https://blog.funeralone.com/grow-your-business/unique-services/death-facts/
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4 years ago
1 hour 29 minutes 11 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Neuralink
Fade up from black... a monkey can play a complicated game with only its mind. We've got the start of a sci-fi movie... Fade back to black. Kendall keeps us up-to-date on Neuralink, an Elon Musk company with the intention of competing with artificial intelligence... because that's going to definitely become a threat?! WHAT?! Let's chat. Drink of the Episode: The Brain Cocktail Ingredients: 1-1/2 oz. peach schnapps 1-1/2 oz. Baileys Irish cream Dash of grenadine Directions: Pour peach schnapps into a glass. Slowly add the Baileys Irish cream. Top with a dash of grenadine. More Resources: https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/the-brain-cocktail-1961671 https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/04/09/elon-musk-neuralink-monkey-lon-orig.cnn https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuralink https://neuralink.com/ https://youtu.be/_xqSOTHnGV0
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4 years ago
56 minutes 6 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
World War II
A podcast episode that will live in infamy. Caitlin talks an overview of World War II. Why it happened and what we should learn from it. Grab your Dunkirk Toddy and tune in! Drink of the Episode: Dunkirk Toddy 1 oz. Benedictine Dom 1 oz. French cognac 1 dash Angostura bitters 4 cloves 1 lemon peel 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. honey Top with hot water Garnish: one cinnamon stick Glassware: 8 oz. Bormioli Rocco Oslo Coffee Cup Directions: Fix the cloves into the wedge of lemon and put into a glass mug. Add all the other ingredients and top with hot water. Stir gently and serve. More Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Archduke_Franz_Ferdinand#:~:text=The%20political%20objective%20of%20the,became%20known%20as%20Young%20Bosnia. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/how-did-hitler-happen#:~:text=Adolf%20Hitler%20was%20appointed%20chancellor,rally%20in%20Nuremburg%20in%201928. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II#:~:text=World%20War%20II%20or%20the,the%20Allies%20and%20the%20Axis. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potsdam_Declaration https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/death-marches https://www.britannica.com/topic/Potsdam-Declaration https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-holocaust-and-world-war-ii-key-dates https://www.history.com/news/hiroshima-nagasaki-second-atomic-bomb-japan-surrender-wwii https://www.businessinsider.com/21-rare-and-weird-facts-about-world-war-2-2015-8 https://momstart.com/celebrate-the-oscars-dunkirk-cocktail/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ships_of_Dunkirk
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4 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 36 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
The Battle for LA 🛸 (A True Story)
Picture this: It's weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor and Californians are nervous AF about a war erupting in their backyard. Add a little extra-terrestrial spice and you've got yourself a podcast episode! Kendall fills us in on the events we should've learned in history class, but didn't. Buckle up. Drink of the episode: The Flying Saucer ⅔ part bourbon ⅔ part cognac ⅔ part flavored brandy Shake with ice More Resources: https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/flying-saucer/ https://www.history.com/news/roswell-ufo-aliens-what-happened https://www.latimes.com/visuals/framework/la-me-fw-archives-1942-battle-la-20170221-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardment_of_Ellwood https://www.history.com/news/world-war-iis-bizarre-battle-of-los-angeles
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4 years ago
45 minutes 15 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Amazon 🛒
Tap. Type. Scroll-y, scroll-y. Click. You just spent $1,000! Caitlin explains the online retailer Amazon: the history, the visionary moves it made on the way up and how it's changed the way we shop (i.e. ruined every other store for us). Drink of the Episode: The Kitchen Sink (because, like Amazon, it has everything but the kitchen sink. Although Amazon probably sells kitchen sinks too - who are we kidding??) 1/4 oz of Gin 1/4 oz of Light Rum 1/4 oz of Vodka 1/4 oz of Triple Sec 1/4 oz of melon liqueur 1/4 oz of blue curacao liqueur 1 splash of Lemon-Lime Soda 1 splash of sweet and sour mix 1/4 oz of dekuyper sour apple pucker schnapps In a collins glass, over ice, combine all liquors then fill glass with sweet and sour mix. Top with Lemon-lime Soda, stir. Garnish with lemon wedge. More Resources: https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/kitchen-sink https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amazoncom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Amazon https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/1/10/18176048/jeff-bezos-ami-extortion-medium-photos-divorce https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-jeff-bezos-facts-brand-history-name-2019-3
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4 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes 2 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
A Ghost Town Called Terlingua
🎵The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas🎵 Kendall has LEFT his home in Fort Worth to live on the road in a refurbished school bus (called a skoolie) and his first stop is in the little-known town of Terlingua, Texas. While trying not to melt in the 94 degree heat, he explains the history of this town, which include some thermometer-raising facts. Drink of the episode: The Old Gringo Orange Lime Repasado Tequila (homemade here in Terlingua) More Resources: https://www.allacrosstexas.com/texas-food-trip-detail.php?name=Starlight%20Theatreandcity=Terlingua#:~:text=Originally%20constructed%20in%20the%201930's,1940's%2C%20the%20theater%20was%20abandoned. https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-terlingua/
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4 years ago
45 minutes 12 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Books from High School
ATTENTION CLASS! Today, we are discussing the novels we were assigned in high school so we hope you did your homework! Caitlin cracks the spine of some of the most common pieces of literature that filled our lockers and occasionally our brains. Drink of the Episode: Catcher in the Rye: 1 1/2 oz Rye (Sazerac 6 Year) 1 oz Amontillado Sherry (Lustau Dry) 1/2 oz Torani Amer 1/4 oz Grand Marnier 1 dash Abbott's Bitters (*) Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. More Resources: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/high-school-reading (https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/high-school-reading) http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/12/catcher-in-rye.html (http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/12/catcher-in-rye.html) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird) https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/in-romeo-and-juliet-juliet-is-13-but-how-old-is-51141 (https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/in-romeo-and-juliet-juliet-is-13-but-how-old-is-51141) https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/79398/why-did-the-boys-kill-piggy#:~:text=Because%20he's%20the%20voice%20of,have%20of%20starting%20a%20fire (https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/79398/why-did-the-boys-kill-piggy#:~:text=Because%20he's%20the%20voice%20of,have%20of%20starting%20a%20fire). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
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4 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes 38 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
The Blair Witch Project
*Turns on flashlight under face* ... Have you heard of the Blair Witch? We know a guy who knows a guy who had a firsthand encounter, so... On this episode, Kendall explains how the creators of this famous franchise took unprecedented (legendary!) steps to get the creepies moving well before the movie came out. That, along with some visionary movie-making decisions, turned this low budget film into an all-time classic. Even if you don't like horror movies, this one's on the list to watch because it changed the way scary movies are made. SPOILERS ahead so if you haven't gotten around to watching it in the last 22 years since it came out, go ahead and watch it before joining us! Drink of the Episode: The Black Eyed Stickman Produce 1 Orange peel and luxardo cherry Condiments 3/4 oz Lemon juice 1/4 oz Simple syrup Beer, Wine and Liquor 1 dash Aromatic bitters 1 1/4 oz Bourbon 1 1/4 oz Vodka Other 0.50 oz St. Germain More Resources: http://2geekswhoeat.com/black-eyed-stickman-recipe/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/movies/blair-witch-project-1999.html
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4 years ago
52 minutes 22 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
TikTok
Hear that Peter Pan crocodile? Today we’re talkin’ TikTok. Caitlin dives down deep for us (she would anyway) to explain what TikTok is and why it’s so addictive, particularly in a Peter-PanDemic. Drink of the Episode: (A TikTok find! Thank you @SpritzandSpice) Love Potion No. 9 Ingredients: 1 oz peach vodka ½ oz triple sec a squeeze of lemon juice Add ice and shake Add ½ tsp of luster dust Top with sparkling wine and you’ve got this luminous, beautiful drink. More Resources: https://makemeacocktail.com/blog/the-best-tik-tok-accounts-for-cocktail-enthusiasts/ (https://makemeacocktail.com/blog/the-best-tik-tok-accounts-for-cocktail-enthusiasts/) https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe8aHJMG/ (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe8aHJMG/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYMmHIOD7wA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYMmHIOD7wA) https://www.big3.sg/blog/a-brief-history-of-tiktok-and-its-rise-to-popularity (https://www.big3.sg/blog/a-brief-history-of-tiktok-and-its-rise-to-popularity) https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/24/tiktok-reveals-us-global-user-growth-numbers-for-first-time.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/24/tiktok-reveals-us-global-user-growth-numbers-for-first-time.html) https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-backs-off-on-tiktok-ban-in-review-of-trump-china-moves (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-backs-off-on-tiktok-ban-in-review-of-trump-china-moves) https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/tiktok-popularity-covid-1234893740/ (https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/tiktok-popularity-covid-1234893740/) https://facts.net/lifestyle/entertainment/tiktok-facts (https://facts.net/lifestyle/entertainment/tiktok-facts) https://www.tiktok.com/@christianmhull?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@christianmhull?lang=en) https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhopkins?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhopkins?lang=en) https://www.tiktok.com/@paigezilba?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@paigezilba?lang=en) https://www.tiktok.com/@denungeherrholm?source=h5_m (https://www.tiktok.com/@denungeherrholm?source=h5_m) https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.williams1?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@sam.williams1?lang=en)
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4 years ago
51 minutes 39 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Valentine's Day
Roses are red, Violets are not blue. That's why it's called violet. Join us this week as Caitlin walks us through the surprisingly unclear history of Saint Valentine's Day. Miracles, fertility festivals and Lesli Knope, this episode is deep and wide. Bring a drink, bring a friend ... no strings attached. Drink of the episode: Cupid's Arrow 1.5 ounces vodka .75 oz blood orange liqueur 1.5 ounces orange juice 1 splash lemon juice 5 chopped berries your choice but I recommend raspberries and strawberries 1 teaspoon sugar or 1/2 packet of splenda 1/2 can lemon lime soda like Sprite 1 sprinkle chocolate shavings for garnish InstructionsCombine vodka, liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar/splenda and shake vigorously. Wet and dip glass rim in pink or red sugar crystals. Fill glass with ice cubes. Pour shaken mixture over ice. Add sprite and stir to mix. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings. More Resources: https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2 (https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2) https://www.pcmag.com/news/10-insane-things-alibaba-could-buy-with-its-20-billion-ipo (https://www.pcmag.com/news/10-insane-things-alibaba-could-buy-with-its-20-billion-ipo) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-origins-valentines-day-180968156/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-origins-valentines-day-180968156/) (for photo of St Valentine skull in Rome) https://www.learnreligions.com/st-valentine-patron-saint-of-love-124544 (https://www.learnreligions.com/st-valentine-patron-saint-of-love-124544) https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/valentines-day-cocktail-cupids-arrow/ (https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/valentines-day-cocktail-cupids-arrow/)
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4 years ago
50 minutes 40 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
SpaceX
Onward and upward! 🚀 On this episode, Kendall explains SpaceX, from the innovative projects to its eccentric(?) CEO. We dare to say that this discussion is... wait for it... out of this world! We'll show ourselves out. Drink of the episode: The Mars Explosion Ingredients: 1.5 ounce vodka 1 ounce white rum OJ Grenadine Cherry and orange garnish Directions: Stir vodka and orange juice with some ice Strain Add rum and grenadine, stir. Garnish with orange slice and cherry. More Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7nZBJVI26Aandab_channel=BBCNews https://www.spacex.com https://cocktailsandshots.com/recipe/mars-explosion/
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4 years ago
59 minutes 57 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Comedy
A man and a woman walk into a bar ... the rest is history! Join us this week as Caitlin gives a crash course on comedy, the first recorded joke, an insiders' peek within the comic clique and the anatomy of jokes. Stick around to hear the scientifically and statistically proven funniest joke in the world. Drink of the episode: The Aristocrat 1 1/2 oz Red burgundy 1 oz Strawberry syrup* 1/2 Pimm’s Champagne Garnish: Lemon twirl or grated nutmeg Steps Combine all ingredients except for Champagne ahead of time and chill in refrigerator. Pour into a flute and top with the Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twirl or scrape of nutmeg. More Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aristocrats (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Aristocrats) https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-joke-life/worlds-oldest-joke-traced-back-to-1900-bc-idUKL129052420080731 (https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-joke-life/worlds-oldest-joke-traced-back-to-1900-bc-idUKL129052420080731) https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-of-humor-is-no-laughing-matter (https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/the-science-of-humor-is-no-laughing-matter) https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/laughing-is-good-for-your-mind-your-body-heres-what-the-research-shows (https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/laughing-is-good-for-your-mind-your-body-heres-what-the-research-shows) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTd5mzyY_A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTd5mzyY_A)
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4 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 58 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Life Hacks
Attention everyone looking for some shortcuts through adulting! For the premiere of Season 2, Kendall brings us some life hacks to improve our lives. And speaking of "hacks," 😇 we briefly catch up with what's been going on in America and why some hacks (life hacks) are amazing while other hacks (political hacks) are detrimental to us. Drink of the Episode: White Claw Hack Ingredients: Alcoholic seltzer of choice (we chose White Claw) Floater of choice (ex. vodka) Directions: Pour seltzer in a glass and top with a shot of your floater of choice. Buckle up. MORE RESOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_hack https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g19864017/best-life-hacks/?slide=21 (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g19864017/best-life-hacks/?slide=21) https://www.buzzfeed.com/stephenlaconte/life-hacks-simple-smart-organizing-cooking-cleaning
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4 years ago
1 hour 22 minutes 26 seconds

Amateur Intellectuals
Amateur Intellectuals is a podcast where two friends bring their curiosity and irreverent sense of humor as they explore a myriad of intellectual topics. Equipped with the fervor and qualifications non-experts, Master of Communication Caitlin and Bachelor of No Fine Art Kendall challenge their minds and livers as they laugh, learn, and libate with an on-theme cocktail. Each Sunday, Caitlin and Kendall bring their thirst for knowledge (and alcohol) as they tackle new topics, share personal stories and laugh hard along the way - as only Amateur Intellectuals can. facebook.com/amateurintellectuals twitter.com/Am_Intellect instagram.com/amateur_intellectuals