Many Notable Things is a podcast for deep thinkers who enjoy reflective takes on history, society and culture. Through a sociological lens, host Kadine Ferguson explores notable themes, events, and experiences (past and present) that shape how we understand the world and ourselves. Whether it's women at the Olympics or the quiet politics of everyday life, each episode invites you to listen, reflect, and rethink what matters.
In this episode, we explore how everyday conflicts reproduce the past, and how acts of resistance challenge us to rewrite the story of who we ar e now.
28 Aug 2025
History as Power
Why do some stories get remembered while others disappear? This episode unpacks the politics of erasure, collective memory, and resistance.
17 Aug 2025
S4E1: History as Stories
What is history, really? In this first episode of The Sociology of History three-part series, the idea of history as a story shaped by power, perspective, and purpose is explored. Drawing on sociological concepts like social constructionism and collective memory, this episode invites listeners to rethink what they’ve been taught and who they’ve been taught to remember.
19 Jul 2025
Patwa in Food: Eat di Kulcha
In this final episode of the "Patois/Patwa and Identity" series, we explore how Jamaican food culture helps keep patois alive and flavourful. From restaurant names like Mi Hungry Now to dishes like mannish wata and stamp and go, we show how language and local cuisine feed national pride. As Emancipation and Independence Day approach, we reflect on patois as a powerful reminder of our roots and a celebration of how far we've come.
7 Jul 2025
Patwa in Popular Culture
This episode examines the globalization of Jamaican Patois through its presence in reggae, film, education, and social media.
29 Jun 2025
Jamaican Creole (Patois/Patwa)
This episode explores Jamaican Creole's complex history, tracing its roots in slavery and colonialism to its role in shaping modern Jamaican identity as a tool of survival and resistance.
15 Apr 2025
Meeting People: When You Don't Fit the Mold
A reflection on the quiet resistance faced when your presence challenges expectations and disrupts the norm
15 Apr 2025
Meeting People: Performers, Projections, and Personas
Unpacking how people show up as curated versions of themselves - and what lies beneath the surface.
15 Apr 2025
Meeting People: The Conditional Connection
Exposing the subtle dynamics we often miss or ignore until rejection forces clarity
8 Aug 2024
The Olympic Spirit: Refugees at the Olympics
From Yusra Mardini who had to swim for 3 hours while pushing a boat after fleeing war-torn Syria to Cindy Ngamba who moved from Cameroon to London because of her sexuality, take a listen to this episode about an incredible group of elite athletes who epitomize the Olympic Spirit. Thank you for listening!
19 Jul 2024
Cool Runnings: Jamaica at the Olympics
Considering two notable Jamaican Olympians: Shelly-ann Fraser-Pryce (track and field) and Yona Knight-Wisdom (diver) have been named Captains for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this episode is particularly apt! Join me on this intriguing episode of Many Notable Things as we dive into the captivating story of Jamaica at the Olympics over the years. From their debut in 1948 to their dominance in track and field, this episode explores the rich history and incredible achievements of Jamaican athletes such as Arthur Wint, Herb McKenley, Donald Quarrie, Merlene Ottey, Usain Bolt, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Discover the unique sports Jamaica participates in, including their surprising entry into bobsledding and their growing presence in swimming. Information about emerging sports and the future prospects for Jamaican athletes is also discussed.
17 Jul 2024
Paris 2024: Women at the Olympics
With the 2024 Summer Olympics around the corner, I wanted to share a brief history about the Games. Of particular note, this Games will be the first time an equal amount of women and men have the opportunity to compete as athletes. It also marks 124 years since women were first allowed to participate at the Olympic Games and at the very same location in Paris. What a fantastic milestone for the International Olympic Committee! It has certainly come a long way since its founding by one Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1894.
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