Backyard Philosophy Podcast

The Ground Beneath Us Part 3

Earth... no not the planet, well yes the planet. But more specifically dirt. Soil the thing, the material all life stems from. Join us this episode as Nick goes down into the ground and tells us about soil; what it is made of, different kinds its importance. 

City Vs Rural

City vs Rural... a tale as old as civilization. A clash of cultures. We think it is something that has and is only happening in recent history. But turns out humanity loves to argue with ourselves. Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk the modern divide between city and rural cultures. Listen and hear the points and arguments both sides make. The pros and cons of living in a city or rural area. 

The Ground Beneath Us Part 2

Continuing the conversation of the world beneath our feet. How soil interacts with the world, the bacteria, chemicals, and elements that are all intertwined with each other and our lives. Join us this week as Nick continues to teach us a crash course in the science of soil.

Fixing Education System - College

We all know that the education system has many flaws. From too much money to attend school, to the colleges and university not truly teaching their students. Why is that? Why do colleges cost so much money? Why do so many people go into to debt for a piece of paper? Are there other options? Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about higher learning, why colleges are the way they are and possible solutions to better our education system.

The Ground Beneath Us

Earth... no not the planet, well yes the planet. But more specifically dirt. Soil the thing, the material all life stems from. Join us this episode as Nick goes down into the ground and tells us about soil; what it is made of, different kinds its importance. 

Fixing the Education System

For years the world has been using the same education, an education system made in the 1800's. Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk about why the education system is the way it is and possible solutions being implemented and ideas to solve the education system. We all agree the education system of the world needs to be improved and change for the 21st century. Listen this week as we talk about how to fix everything from pre-kindergarten to high school.

The Conspiracy of the Science Articles

Most of us once or twice in our lives have had to do a research paper in school, and looking for information may have come across scientific articles behind a pay wall. Is the schools and organizations simply looking for more money, or are there things moving behind the curtain that most of us don't know about. Join us this week as Nick talks about the chaos of conspiracy of paying for scientific papers.

History of Santa's Elves

Ever wonder where the story of Santa's elves come from or how they became so intertwined with Christmas. Well join us this week as Mike tells Nick the story of how elves went from Norse mythology creatures of mischief, to the loving red checked helpers we know today.

The Future of Food

With an ever growing population we have more mouths to feed. But how are we going to feed everyone? Will we use synthetically grown meat, algae or what about hippos? Join us this week as Nick and Mike talk about new possible food sources that could help feed our planet. From eating rabbits to changing our bodies to gather nutrients from the sun, the future of food is going to be interesting.   

The Great Arctic Rescue

Ice, snow, wind, starvation and racing against the clock. Come join us as Nick talks about the arctic relief expedition. A tale of heroism, and overcoming impossible odds with snow dogs and reindeer, to save the lives of hundreds of sailors.