Learning Tings
Claim This Podcastby Lucey
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Learning Tings. The show where Lucey picks a topic, and we learn some tings about it. Simple as that.</p><p>From the Loch Ness Monster, to the brilliant marketing exercise of Betty Crocker, all the way through to - well, anything - the premise of this podcast is delicately balanced between informative, entertaining and humorous. </p>
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Publishing Since
7/5/2023
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Recent Episodes
April 9, 2024
Winging It: The Great Australian Emu War
<p>Take a jaunt back to the early 1930s when Australia's military, fresh off World War I, squared off against the mighty flightless bird, the emu. Equipped with machine guns and a sprinkle of overconfidence, the soldiers found themselves outwitted by the clever, speedy emus.</p><p>From strategic emu maneuvers to comedic failures in pest control, pull up a seat as we explore a chapter in history that has to be heard to be believed. They're still winning, by the way.</p><p></p><p>Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://youtube.com/lucey">youtube.com/lucey</a> to subscribe.</p><ul><li><strong>Instagram</strong>: @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/lucedwyer">lucedwyer</a></li><li><strong>Email</strong>: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@lucey.com.au">info@lucey.com.au</a></li></ul>
November 21, 2023
The Elan School: Abuse of the 'Troubled Teen'
<p>In the 70s, one of the most controversial troubled teen schools was founded. A forced fighting ring for misbehaving children, extended stays in isolation rooms, human faeces being poured over children as punishments. Despite evidence of flagrant child abuse and the denial of basic human rights, the school’s abusive practises flew under the radar and it only became more popular. Today, we learn about the Elan School of New England, and go down the rabbit hole of how it operated for over 30 years.</p><ul><li>Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to <a href="http://youtube.com/lucey">youtube.com/lucey</a> to subscribe.<ul><li><strong>Instagram</strong>: @<a href="https://instagram.com/lucedwyer">lucedwyer</a></li><li><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:info@lucey.com.au">info@lucey.com.au</a></li></ul></li></ul>
October 31, 2023
On the Couch #1: Britney's Memoir, Matthew Perry & the Beckham Documentary
get a drink, get comfy and lets talk about the past couple of turbulent weeks of pop culture on this week's episode of Learning Tings on the Couch.<ul><li>Topics covered: - The death of Friends star Matthew Perry & his struggles with substance abuse - My thoughts on them glossing over the affairs in the Beckham documentary lmaooo - Britney's memoir "The Woman in Me" and what it reveals </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=0s">00:00</a> Intro </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=86s">01:26</a> Adelaide named Australia's Coolest City?? </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=236s">03:56</a> Matthew Perry </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=637s">10:37</a> What Wasn't in the Beckham Documentary </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=1120s">18:40</a> Britney's Memoir </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9nXPjG48k&t=2172s">36:12</a> Taylor's New Showmance </li></ul><ul><li>Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to <a href="http://youtube.com/lucey">youtube.com/lucey</a> to subscribe.<ul><li><strong>Instagram</strong>: @<a href="https://instagram.com/lucedwyer">lucedwyer</a></li><li><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:info@lucey.com.au">info@lucey.com.au</a></li></ul></li></ul>
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- What is Learning Tings?
<p>Welcome to Learning Tings. The show where Lucey picks a topic, and we learn some tings about it. Simple as that.</p><p>From the Loch Ness Monster, to the brilliant marketing exercise of Betty Crocker, all the way through to - well, anything - the premise of this podcast is delicately balanced between informative, entertaining and humorous. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 2 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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