Opioids: Old high, new low
The opioid crisis is unfolding around us in real time. But it isn’t just a problem in the US. Following the trail of a new outbreak in addiction leads us across continents and eventually full circle t...
27 Aug 202435min
Witch hunts: The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
When did you last hear the phrase "witch hunt"? Thanks to powerful figures like Donald Trump, chances are you see it in the headlines pretty often. Whispers of witchcraft go way back, but the conspira...
13 Aug 202442min
Don't Drink the Milk Season 2 is coming soon!
Join us as we hit the road again to uncover the weird and wonderful backstories of familiar things and how they made their way around the world. This season we're delving into sex positions, drug epid...
4 Jun 20241min
Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we had one with us for our adventures in Bulgaria last season! We invite Rayna back on the podcast to reminisce about...
21 Mai 202412min
Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol, apart from drink it? We revisit our journey to the Balkan nation to dig up some of the oddities and delicacie...
7 Mai 202415min
Travel Bite: German home remedies
When might a German grandma turn to a tiny sack of chopped onion? Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks. So, pour yourself a cup of bronchial tea a...
16 Apr 202415min
Travel Bite: Spicing up the British pub
Who's hungry? We've got tasty travel morsels to tide you over until Season 2. These are the tidbits, tangents and tales that didn't make it into Season 1, but might come in handy on your next trip! Th...
5 Mar 202414min
