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A Vague Knowledge of Everything

Rosemary Cusson-O"Brien and Hope Collins

A conversational podcast which talks about a different topic every week that we only had a vague knowledge of before. From the CDC, to the Electoral College, to the difference between Polygamy and Polyamory, we aim to learn as much as possible about the world around us.

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All Episodes

108:06

Sorry, but... You're Wrong About Corsets

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2021/01/11

In this episode, Rosy rants to Hope about how corsets get a bad rap. We go into the history of corsets, stays, bust bodices, and other structured undergarments, talking about the history, how these garments were made and worn, and why so many people assume they were torturous symbols of oppression, rather than basic undergarments that supported the fashions of their times. For a visual guide to the episode, please visit our website, www.avagueknowledgeofeverything.com, and look for the blog post

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81:47

Pets as Presents?- What to Consider Before Gifting an...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/12/17

In this episode, Hope and Rosy gush about their pets, past and present, and we bust a very common myth about Animal adoption around the holidays. Also in this episode is a rundown of what should be considered before adopting an animal (dogs in particular), plus Selkie the podcat makes her (tiny, squeaky) debut on the podcast!

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58:31

"Please, Sir, May I Have a Dollar?" -Non-profits with...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/12/07

This week, Hope and Rosy are joined by Mark Scibinico, the Director of Maritime Operations for the Galveston Historical Foundation, to talk about non-profit organizations. What are they, what are they allowed to do, and what are they prohibited from doing? Why did the NFL used to be one? All this and more in the episode!

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104:42

Addicts Matter- Addiction and Recovery

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/12/01

In this episode, Hope and Rosy talk about addiction and recovery with Hope's sister, Faith. Faith tells her story, and we discuss how drug addiction is dealt with in the US, versus other countries who have had great success adopting a harm reduction model. Also, there's a good story about a groundhog, and we reveal the identity of Mr. Jim Business!

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72:14

Politicizing Public Health- The CDC

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/11/23

In this episode, Hope and Rosy compare and contrast the origins of the CDC with how it functions today. We also briefly discuss the TV show "The Crown" and how Hope discovered gravity!

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76:08

"Everybody Loves a Leo! And #NotAllVirgos" -The...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/11/16

This episode takes a departure from our usual more serious fare to explore the fascinating world of astrology! We talk about why people like astrology, and how even skeptics (like us) can still have fun with it. Rosy talks about different astrological systems around the world, then Hope expands upon each of the signs in western astrology. This episode also includes bonus audio of Rosy trying to do a photo shoot with Hope's cat over face time! It's a must listen!

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102:53

"When We Fight, We Win"- Labor Unions with Capt. Ryan...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/11/09

Capt. Ryan Downs (Instagram @captainluddite) joins us to talk about Labor Unions. We discuss the reasons they came about, their sometimes problematic history, and what they have done and continue to do for their members, from the 18th century to today. We also take a brief interlude to talk about workplace injuries, and, in a related story, how Ryan almost met the coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

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82:31

Pills, Patches, Womb Veils, and all the Poor Eugenes-...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/11/02

In this episode, Hope and Rosy discuss birth control. The focus today is on hormonal methods, and we talk about the history that led to the creation of the birth control pill (surprise: racism!), the way it actually works, and the side effects that often come from it. We also have some bad news for anyone named Eugene....

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62:41

Trickle Up!- Federal, State, and Local Governments

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/10/26

In this episode, Hope and Rosy discuss the levels of government, their roles, and their responsibilities. We talk about state constitutions, ALEC, and why Parks and Recreation's Councilman Jeremy Jamm is way more relevant to our lives than we previously realized.

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97:16

"Monagamous, in this economy?" Ep. 2- Polyamory

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/10/19

Hope and Rosy learn about polyamory, and have a conversation with a triad (3 partner relationship), about their journeys, separately and together.

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61:42

A Vague Knowledge of Everything- Ep 1 -The Electoral...

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/10/11

Hope and Rosy talk about the electoral college; its conception and context, the pros and cons of using it today, and our opinions on the subject. Also, we (predictably) talk about how much we love fall and iced chai lattes.

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19:14

A Vague Knowledge of Everything- Ep. 0- Introductions

A Vague Knowledge of Everything ·

2020/10/11

Hope and Rosy discuss what the podcast will be about and take a few minutes to introduce themselves!

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