Wind’s in the East, Spring’s Comin’ in… learn about the Greek Gods of the Wind, the Anemoi, in this episode! Start with learning their names and enjoy as Kara and Josh breeze through some of their myths and mentions in epic poetry like the Odyssey. Discover other artistic forms and uses of the Anemoi, the god Aeolus (keep of the Winds), and wind in general from modern novels to wire sculptures! Fair warning, there are a decent amount of wind puns scattered throughout the episode.

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Image: “Aeolus Giving the Winds to Odysseus” by Isaac Moillon (1614-1673)

We’re going nuts for our favorite tree rodents! Kara and Josh delve into the world of tree squirrels from the different species found in Illinois to their beneficial effect on their habitats! We love these cute little guys and we’re excited to bring a little bit more awareness to some of our most numerous animal neighbors.

Photo Credit: Gary Eslinger/USFWS

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Learn the bare-bones basics of reading your Natal Birth Chart for your Zodiac. Kara and Josh discuss the Big Three and how to break down Planets vs Signs vs Houses.

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Image Credit: Lidiia Moor

Found at: https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/a44666453/how-to-read-a-birth-chart/

Explore the history of Western Zodiac Astrology with Kara and Josh! From Ancient Babylon, to Medieval Europe, to 20th-century Britain, to Modern USA, learn about the ebbs and flows of Zodiac Astrology. From a form of science to a pre-Enlightenment relic, to a modern phenomenon, the practice of astrology has long had cultural significance.

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Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2024, December 19). zodiac. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/zodiac

Ancient Rome boasted an impressive polytheistic religion. Festivals to various gods were celebrated throughout the year, and Saturnalia and Natalis Invictus occurred around the winter solstice (Dec 20/21). Kara and Josh explore these holidays and what, if any, influence they have on the date of Christmas and how the holiday is celebrated today.

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“Saturn”, Giuseppe Niccolo Vicentino aka Rospigliosi c.1540-50 https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/collection-publications/collection/works/saturn/22851/	

Listen along as Kara and Josh learn more about the iconic holiday fruit, native to North America; from it's growing process to how canned cranberry sauce became a staple food at the winter holidays!

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https://www.oncranberry.com/Cranberries.html

Musician Hozier has had a career full of popular hits and masterful lyricism. Explore the themes of feminism, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ discrimination and more in his music. Then consider as Kara and Josh discuss parasocial relationships and celebrity and activism vs celebrity and politics.

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Image Credit: Neon Tommy/Katie Buenneke, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

The Irish-Pagan holiday of Samhain is one of the largest influences on our modern Christian and Secular holiday of Halloween. This episode explores the history and tradition of Samhain and how those traditions are seen today.

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Image Credit: https://oghamart.com/blogs/news/samhain-halloween-celtic-roots