Master of What?
David and Andrew are two Masters in their respective academic fields of Biology and Political Science. They spend 40(ish) minutes a week teaching each other about topics from DNA to dictatorships, or from neurons to NATO. For episode idea suggestions, questions, or other comments, email us at masterofwhatpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @masterofwhatpodcast Music is Hotshot by Scott Holmes, find him here: https://scottholmesmusic.com/
Episodes
45 episodes
Master of What - Octopuses
Its just all about Octopuses, that's it, that's the whole episode.
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57:25
Master of What - Worst Armies
Which army is the best? The US Army. Which one is the worst? Well that's more complicated, here's a few that seem to be trying very hard to earn that title.
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Episode 44
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1:00:17
Master of What - Wasting Syndrome
Hey we're back, and with a whole new song to boot. Andrew's computer is fixed so the boys are back at it with scary science and bad jokes. So much for an uplifting topic, this one is about cannibal brain prion diseases. Don't worry there's no c...
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50:37
Master of What - Condominiums
Hey Mom said it's my turn to have legal authority over the area of sovereign territory. Welcome back after a break everyone, this is the episode that is not about housing prices in Canada.
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Episode 42
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58:08
Master of What - Endosymbiosis
How long can David and Andrew make superhero themed poop jokes for? How serious is a red tide event? Are midichlorians based on real science? This is the episode about Venom the movie from 2018.
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Episode 41
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49:22
Master of What - When is a War a War
Are we at war? Is David at war with a cat? Can anyone remember who else we fought in WW2? Find out in this episode about all those times where a skirmish just wasn't enough.
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Episode 40
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51:23
Master of What - The Cambrian Explosion
Well we probably won't get a great trade in value on our time machine after putting so many miles, or rather years, on it. But at least we got to the bottom of why there was not very much life and then suddenly tons of life. We also figure out ...
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Episode 39
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31:34
Master of What - Do We Need the UN?
What has the UN done for me lately? In fact what have they done for me ever? What are they up to in that prime New York real estate of theirs? Find out what all those stuffy bureaucrats and diplomats spend their days doing in this episode, also...
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Episode 38
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1:18:04
Master of What - Synthetic Biology
Is biology even real? Can we bring back the Wooly Mammoth yet? How many Sci Fi shows can Andrew reference in an episode? Well only two apparently which isn't that many but its more than the average!
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Episode 37
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39:17
Master of What - Political Spectrum
Find out why Andrew hates the political spectrum so much, and then find out where you stand on the spectrum! The test we use in the episode is here: https://8values.github.io/
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Episode 36
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1:04:40
Master of What - Domestication Part Two
Its time to talk about the cats and the dogs, . . . and the silver foxes. This is the one with copious bad accents and also our Florida correspondent, semi reoccurring guest host, genetics expert Paige!
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Episode 35
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1:15:23
Master of What - Worst Presidents
Who are the presidents (or prime ministers) who are just the WORST. Well here is some of them, specifically the ones that we could think of. This is the episode where an upturned broomstick with a bucket on top would be a better leader.
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Episode 34
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53:41
Master of What - Domestication Part One
Are there wolf coups? Are Hamlet and the Lion King the same thing? Can ants domesticate stuff? In this episode we put some serious mileage (yearage?) on the time machine.
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Episode 33
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1:15:34
Master of What - Asymmetrical Warfare
It's time for another trip in the Time Machine, this time we made a third seat for our recurring guest host Jon! Would Gladiator be a better movie if Russel Crowe ran away the whole time? Can any war ever be truly symmetrical? Has war in fact c...
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Episode 32
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1:13:58
Master of What - Fermentation
This is the episode where David doesn't cut off his fingers. Also we talk about fermentation and stuff.
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Episode 31
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56:24
Master of What - Anti Intellectualism
Can you be classist against billionaires? Are all scientists villains? Would Annihilation be a better movie with macho marines instead of scientists? Was Ronald Reagan right when he said "Government is the problem"? The answer to all of these q...
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Episode 30
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1:15:39
Master of What - The Communist Experiment
Or "What to Expect When You're Expecting a Communist Revolution." Which is better? Freedom or Equality? Should Oprah Winfrey be on the peoples committee for the allocation of automobiles? This is the episode where we discuss the Before-fore tim...
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Episode 29
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1:00:20
Master of What - Urban Wildlife
Maybe if we ask very nicely, Scott Walker will make us a new version of our podcast song. Is man truly the most dangerous game? Can peregrine falcons punch really hard? Could elephants live in a city? No actually, to all of those questions but ...
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Episode 28
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49:50
Master of What - Arms Race
What do you do if your neighbor bring's home a full wheelbarrow of guns from the bullet farm? What IS war good for? Is the throat punch the most effective unarmed melee attack possible (Yes, yes it is). This is the episode featuring the return ...
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Episode 27
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51:44
Master of What - Bees
Its the episode about BEES! Actually its about interspersion, but if I learned anything at the free marketing seminar I took once in university it was "Don't name your podcast episode "Interspersion".
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Episode 26
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49:40
Master of What - Fascism and Nationalism
Mussolini was a socialist? Is being an Ultra-Nationalist anything like running an Ultra-Marathon? And what IS fascism anyway? All this and more for an episode topic that was VERY difficult to make jokes about. Featuring a special guest expert!
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Episode 25
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1:09:28
Master of What - The Biology of Empathy
Don't worry, David's cat is fine, although Andrew's trust in him might be forever damaged. Can birds attack people in swarms? Is proprioception a magic spell? What are motorcycles made of? This is the episode where we learn about feelings, Law ...
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Episode 24
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53:43
Master of What - Communism
A Specter is Haunting Europe, will Iron Man try to exorcise it? In this episode where we talk about Marx and I don't mean Groucho. This is the one where David discovers the true meaning of Christmas is exploited labour.
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Episode 23
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56:44