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Ep 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

Mar 22, 20253 min

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

Mar 10, 20253 min

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.

Mar 1, 20255 min

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

Feb 15, 20254 min

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

Feb 1, 20254 min

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.

Dec 14, 20244 min

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

Dec 7, 20244 min

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

Nov 3, 20245 min

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

Oct 5, 20245 min

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

Sep 28, 20245 min

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?

Sep 21, 20243 min

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.

Sep 14, 20245 min

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

Jun 8, 20244 min

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

Jun 1, 20242 min

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

May 18, 20243 min

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

May 11, 20243 min

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

May 4, 20244 min

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

Apr 29, 20242 min

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

Apr 20, 20245 min

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.

Apr 6, 20242 min

Ep 8Scripting the History of the Pen

Listen in to this week's episode to hear the ordinary become extraordinary! Not only do we go over the history of the pen, but also what allowed its ancestors to stay relevant, sometimes even in the modern world! Find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Mar 30, 20244 min

Ep 7Unpacking the History of Cardboard

Listen to Becoming Sage to hear the ordinary become extraordinary! Join us to unpack the history of a shipping and packaging staple. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Mar 23, 20244 min

Ep 6Writing the History of the Chalkboard

Listen in to this week's episode of Becoming Sage to learn about the master of captivating attention in education, the chalkboard! Learn of its roots and origins. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Mar 16, 20244 min

Ep 5The First Treads of Footwear

Listen in on Becoming Sage to hear the ordinary become extraordinary. This week's episode follows the evolution of footwear and their impacts on the environment! You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Mar 9, 20244 min

Ep 4Flushing out the History of Hand Sanitizer

Listen in to learn about the ordinary, and watch them become truly extraordinary! In this episode, we present the different histories of hand sanitizer. Feel free to email us your thoughts at [email protected] What do you think? Who really invented hand sanitizer, or was it both? Let us know!You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Mar 2, 20243 min

Ep 3Discovering the Security Camera

Listen in to learn about the evolution of the security camera. You can find the transcript for this episode on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Feb 24, 20244 min

Ep 2Inventing the Swivel Chair

Listen in to learn about the history of the swivel chair, also known as the revolving chair!

Feb 17, 20243 min

Ep 1The Origin of T-Shirts

Welcome to Becoming Sage where the ordinary becomes extraordinary! This week's episode is the very first! Listen to discover the origin of one of the modern world's most important garments, the T-shirt! The transcript for this episode can be found on our website: becomingsage.transistor.fm

Feb 10, 20242 min