The Curiosity of!? Podcast
A podcast about history, science, tales and everything inย between. A father and son discuss things they are curious about from science and history to monsters and games. We look at the quirky and unusual from around the world as well as seeking out local history, events and characters. We keep it friendly and embrace what we discover - the world is an amazing, curious place.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
We are back and with our most delicious episode ever!
Anton and I are joined by Curious Granny and Curious Gramps as we taste our way through a multitude of chocolate bars learning a little about each along the way. Whatโs the fourth kind of chocolate? How many cocoa beans would buy a slave? And who was the neighbour of the man who invented milk chocolate?
We explore all this and more whilst enjoying a lot of Quetzalcoatlโs gift to mankind (and whyโd I share so much? I must be crazy!).
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/9-the-taste-and-history-of-chocolate
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
We were very lucky to get a microscope for Christmas and discuss the tiny creatures we found in a local duck pond. With the dawn of 2020 we then look at funny and unusual past predictions of the future to see if they got the present correct (not exactly!) - Anton also throws a few of his own predictions into the pot. Finally, we announce our first ever Curiosity of a Children Person of the Year winner ๐!
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/8-marvellous-microscopes-and-odd-future-predictions
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Happy Christmas one and all. We know the only gift you want this year is more Curiosity of a Child. This episode Anton explores some strange and funny traditions from around the world. Then things get a bit darker when I look at the history of St Nicholas.
It's nearly midnight here and Santa will be arriving soon so I better get to bed and pretend to be asleep as so of what I read is rather scary!
If you’re in the Christmas spirit please leave us a lovely review.
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/7-christmas-special-old-and-dark-tales
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
In part two of our Sir Isaac Brock Guernsey Greats feature we visit the War of 1812. How will Brock cope against the American invasion of Canada and will he create a legacy that lasts the test of time?Anton then becomes quizmaster as he challenges granny, gramps and myself to a series of Stone Age themed questions!
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/6-from-the-stonge-age-to-the-war-of-1812
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Anton discovers that by eating bananas he is in fact 50% cannibal! Then we take a look at the life of Sir Isaac Brock, Hero of Upper Canada but born here in Guernsey however we end on a cliff-hanger with the outbreak of the war of 1812.
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/5-cannibalistic-bananas-and-sir-isaac-brock-part-1
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Have you ever noticed how your finger is just the right size to fit up your nose? Surely this must be for a reason. We examine some interesting research about bogies and also explore how Anton’s nasal flu vaccine works.
Please review the show if you enjoy it and message us on Twitter @curichildpod
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/4-nose-vaccines-and-eating-bogies
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
In part two of our Halloween special Vampires, Cyclopes, Zombies and Werewolves do battle to be crowned the Curiosity of a Child Monster Champion. Who will win this epic battle? Who should you take with you whilst trick or treating? Grab a comfy seat and a handful of Halloween treats and we’ll reveal the answer.
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/3-2-halloween-monster-battle
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
The nights grow long and dark, Halloween approaches and all kinds of creatures begin to stir. In the first of a Halloween two parter we examine a witches spell in close detail, could the mistresses of the night really be concocting treats for unsuspecting children? We then introduce you to four monsters of myth and legend who will go head-to-head in the arena to be crowned the Curiosity of a Child Halloween Monster Champion. Listen to part two of this special extended edition for the result.
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/3-1-we-put-the-e-in-halloween-spells
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Once again I subject Anton to a mystery spice and this time it’s good enough for the emperor of China and can be used as an anaesthetic for fish!
Things then take a darker turn in Anton Investigates as he reveals the lesser known side of fairies before we head off to Le Creux es Faies to hunt one for ourselves.
Will we survive long enough to bring you episode 3?
We’re on Twitter.
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/2-fresh-breath-cloves-and-the-truth-about-fairies
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Tuesday Oct 01, 2019
Welcome to the first ever episode of The Curiosity of a Child presented by a father and son team.
This episode I feed my son a spice from the rack, what will he think? I then cover it's history and uses. My son investigates dolmens and we record live from inside one of these amazing ancient tombs. Finally, to end the show we follow a guide on Brain Surgery from Nick Arnold's Horrible Science Bulging Brains book. Will the operation proceed as planned or will our first show also be our last?
Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/1-turmeric-tasted-dolmens-and-brain-surgery