Learn Me Somethin'
Two lifelong friends compete to discover the most interesting topics. It's the listener's job each week to vote for who "won" that week's episode, and the loser must be punished. But really, each episode is jam-packed with unique topics, entertaining banter, and PLENTY of smack talk.
Episodes
69 episodes
Costco VS Sumo
This episode is sponsored by millennials. We chat about Caleb's experience applying to a university he never plans to attend, the business of being Costco and the lifestyle of being a rishiki. If you've ever wondered "How does Costco do it?" or...
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1:25:24
Slime Mold VS Ancient Toilets
This episode gets a little gross, so this is a warning to Caleb's mom, but if you don't mind a little poop talk and some microorganism discussion, you might just grow in appreciation for your toilet and the gross little squishy creatures around...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:11:52
The Great Emu War VS How to Disappear
Buckle up people. This one's a doozy. Need to disappear? Need to learn how to fight an army of giant flightless birds? We've got you covered.P.S., don't disappear please. We need listeners. VOTE
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:25:48
The Reentry of Voskhod 2 VS Space Stations
IT'S SPACE BABY. Our first themed episode of season 4. You know we're nerds and get excited any time we get to leave the atmosphere on this pod and this episode is action packed with spaceships, astronauts, space races, and camaraderie. Give he...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:15:11
What is Sleep? VS Big Lightbulb
Season 4's first tap out! A surprise guest visits the show to share about a topic everyone could implement into their lives. There's also plenty of learnin' and goofin' around. Maybe too much goofin' not enough learnin' but we'll let you be the...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:22:47
Sensory Deprivation VS Bill's Art
Today we're talkin' Darn Tough socks, dolphins noises, founding fathers, and more. If that doesn't make sense to you, just listen. You'll get it. Trust me.VOTEhttps://strawpoll.com/4...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:27:11
The Smoothest Conman Vs. The Teeny Weeny Dimension
This is our first in-person episode in a while which means one thing: we had a blast. We also talked about being in a teenage mob, immortality, and a fascinating character from the early 1900's (maybe). Buckle up and prepare to have the enterta...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:18:21
Land Diving VS Airmail
Learn Me Somethin' is back at it with a fire emoji of a season opener. This one is filled with the LMS classics: the early 20th century, technical difficulties, silliness, wild stories and interesting culture. VOTE HERE
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:14:43
Childhood Fears Vs. Plagiarism Traps
THE SEASON 3 FINALE IS HEREEEEE. Seriously. Thank you all so much for listening. We're 60 episodes in to this pod and still having a blast. Stay tuned, season 4 is coming and will (maybe... hopefully...) be bigger and better than ever!T...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:35:29
Globsters Vs. The Payless Experiment
What is a Globster? An alien? A sea monster? Something we've never discovered? Also... How important is pricing when it comes to our perception of quality? Two questions I bet you never thought would be asked AND answered in the same episode of...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:13:34
Rube Waddell Vs. Message to the Future
Go to the past and the future in a single episode. Major League Baseball, nuclear waste management, speaking to future civilizations, Georgia Guidestones. We cover a lot. ALSO I'd like to thank the DMV for providing such a peaceful work environ...
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1:19:59
Ol' Three Toes Vs. Cicada 3301
Mystery. Intrigue. Plot twists and surprise endings. The two topics in this episode go head to head in a pretty wild competition. Like clues? This episode has it.. Enjoy dinosaurs and mystery monsters? It's got that too. Thousands of peanut but...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:19:53
Bug Music Vs. The Joe Schmo Show
Bugs. And Reality TV. What more do you need? But really, this episode was a lot of fun! A little bit of science, a little bit of history, a little bit of psychology, a little bit of art (music...) There's something here for everyone! VO...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:49:12
Battle of the Joshes VS The Bone Wars
In this unintentionally-themed fighting episode, Caleb discusses the battle of the Joshes in Lincoln, Nebraska, and how a meme turned into a massive event. Josiah talks about the scientific feud between two prolific paleontologists and we learn...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:30:52
The Feather Thief VS Forest Restoration
Fly fishing, a golden flute, a Brazilian photographer, African grass, Robin Williams and an English heist. What do all these things have in common? This episode. Don't forget to vote!VOTE HERE
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:36:49
Sign Language Vs 15 Country Lessons
When I say a lot happens this episode, I feel like maybe that's an understatement. The secret sign language of saw mills? Lessons from 15 countries? Sitting cross legged? A gorilla? Buckle up.VOTE HERE
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:42:26
A Defense of Pineapple Pizza Vs The Coral Castle
Does pineapple belong on pizza? Is there a place for it? Is it a monstrosity? Find out here. Also, how does the average person heal a broken heart? Castle building, duh. This is our first episode back together in the studio in a while and it's ...
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1:59:29
Iceman VS Nintendo Before Video Games
On this episode, the guys tackle respiration and Japanese corporate history. Caleb takes a stab at using breathe to change your life and Josiah teaches about the time when Nintendo packaged ramen was a thing. If you're into breathing and/...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:41:03
Face Blindness VS The LINE
OUR 50TH EPISODE. This was the big aspiration that Josiah and I had when we started this podcast two and a half years ago. What a journey it's been. AND, what better way to celebrate than with a classic brain topic and a mostly unattainable mul...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:49:04
The 3rd Annual LMS Christmas Special!
MERRY CHRISTMAS. Interested in knowing how expensive the gifts your true love gave to you are? Want to know what poop log means in the context of Christmas? This is the episode for you. This episode is our annual Learn Me Somethin' Christmas tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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51:29
How Did They Build Venice? Vs The Wonder Plant
This episode is wild. Sinking cities? Necessary expeditions? Will Josiah discover the lost wonder plant of Greece this week? Fingernail drama???? Hear it all on the latest episode of Space Me Somethin'.PS. Thanks for hanging with us as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:38:10
Saharan Dunes VS Extreme Ironing
This is a shorter episode since half of our hosts (the cool half) are traveling abroad and seeing the whole world. We're still bringing some important topics to the table though. Can sand dunes sing? Has the Saharan desert ALSO travelled the wo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:49
The Race that Eats its Young VS Fierljeppen
An old prospector, a prison break, a block of cheese, a new olympic sport (hopefully), and wheelchair wheelies. All but one of these topics is up for discussion this episode.VOTE HERE
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:29:04
Wojtek VS Marketing Campaign Jeopardy
Your new favorite Polish war-hero is not who you think he is, but you'll love him dearly by the end of this episode. Also, play a little round of Jeopardy to learn about fast food perfume, Pancake King and more!VOTE HERE
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:52:55
Top Gun: Maverick VS The Mary Celeste
According to Caleb, Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best movies of all time. Why? Mostly the cinematic and technical wizardry that had to happen to make it work.According to Josiah, the Mary Celeste is a mystery that is easily solved if you...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:52:29
