Show overview
Becoming Sage launched in 2024 and has put out 28 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 2 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 5 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 23 episodes published. Published by KMIH 88.9 The Bridge.
From the publisher
Welcome to Becoming Sage, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary!
Latest Episodes
View all 28 episodesEp 28Sipping On Some History
Tune in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! Learn about the fascinating history of sports and energy drinks. Just like always, the transcript will be available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 27Tossing About the History of the Frisbee
Join us for this week's episode featuring the frisbee! Just like always, the transcript for this episode will be available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 26Cracking Open the Can of History
Join us for this week's episode featuring the can! The history is fascinating, and just like always, the transcript will be available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fmLet us know what your favorite beverage container is at [email protected], I quite like cans.
Ep 25Carrying Around Some History
Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! If you've ever used a bag to carry something around, then this is the episode for you! We dug into the history of bags for travel, your back, or everyday use! Let us know what your favorite travel bag is at [email protected] always, you can view the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 24Putting Out Some History
Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! It's all about fire extinguishers. Just like always, the transcript will be available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 23Spinning the Wheels of History
Listen in to this week's episode and learn about the exciting history of the bike! From its original inventors to those who contributed along the way, as well as the most popular current applications of the machine. Check out our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm to read this episode's transcript.
Ep 22Drinking Up History
Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! After a short hiatus we are back and with it with a brand new episode. Click to listen to the amazing history of the water bottle! You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 21Ticking Through Time
Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage, where we unmask extraordinary things masked in the blur of the ordinary that surrounds them. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 20Illuminating History
Listen to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! This episode is about illuminating the history of the light bulb! Peter Cooper Hewitt's patent is number 682,692. As always the transcript for this episode is available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 19Sprinkling Some History
Welcome to this week's episode of Becoming Sage! We hope that you enjoy the history of sprinklers and learn something new! As always the transcript for this week's episode can be found on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 18Soaking up the Sponge
Welcome to a new episode of Becoming Sage! Listen and download to hear the amazing history of sponges. What kinds of things filled the function of a sponge for ancient people and what do we use today?
Ep 17Tools of the Table
Listen in to this episode of Becoming Sage to learn about the extraordinary history of utensils. The history and development of everything from a dinner room fork to a set of chopsticks.
Ep 16Adhesive History
Check out the finale of Season 1! This episode covers the history of three tools that have been used to bind things, one of which has reportedly been used for tens of thousands of years! We look forward to releasing Season 2 in the fall! The transcript for this episode is available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 15The Magnificent Maize
Check out this week's episode of Becoming Sage, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary! This episode is trying something new. A shorter episode with an even shorter history component that donates its time to a section that explains applications and fun facts about our topic! Just like always, the transcript for this episode is available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 14Keys of the Past and Present
Tune in to the fourteenth episode of Becoming Sage! We take a look at the history of the keyboard and how it ties into specific inventions throughout the last 150-odd years. The transcript for this episode is available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 13Listen to a History about Listening
Check out the thirteenth episode of Becoming Sage! If you are listening to this episode with headphones, it might be even more interesting! The transcript for this episode can be found on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 12Rowing Into A Healthier Future
Listen in to hear about the ergometer (rowing machine). How it was invented, and some of the benefits that using one can bring. Just like always, the transcript for this episode is available on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 11The Shining Origin of Medals
Listen to this week's episode of Becoming Sage where we will delve into the history of medals and awards. Their original purpose(s) and how they are viewed in the modern day. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 10Seeing Glasses
Welcome to Becoming Sage! Join us for this week's episode where we uncover the history of glasses. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm
Ep 9The Spread of Mustard
Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage. One of the oldest condiments still used in the modern day, join us as we go back into the history of Mustard.