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Over 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 🙌 Earlier this year

Over 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 🙌

Earlier this year we hit over a million downloads for the podcast. I didn’t mention anything because I just… didn’t? I had a lot going on and it slipped through the cracks.

But the other day, I was driving in my car and it hit me out of nowhere that it was an accomplishment worth celebrating. I know that what matters most in life isn’t measurable by society’s silly metrics, but at the same time it does feel like a big milestone.

I’ve been podcasting for a little over two years, have only 40 episodes (well, #40 coming this Wed), I’ve done verrry little marketing, and there are over a million downloads. WHAT?!

Thank you for all of the shares and enthusiasm over this work—I’m convinced that YOU, and maybe some algorithmic luck on Spotify 😉, have helped this happen.

I never ever could have taught this many people just in the classroom, and I feel grateful to be able to teach through podcasting. I never could have imagined the reach this podcast could have, and it’s only the beginning.

Thank you for choosing to learn more about the world, and to do it with me. I so appreciate all of the support and shares and kind messages you send me. Let’s keep at it until one day we’ve learned about the whole world, yeah? More good things to come. 😊

To celebrate—tell me your favorite episode on the comments below!

Part 2 of 3 in this Sudan 101 series is available

Part 2 of 3 in this Sudan 101 series is available now. Currently Sudan and South Sudan are among the highest humanitarian crisis spots in the world. If you would like some education as to why, this is the series for you. The context matters. #southsudan #sudan #sudanesehistory #wiserworld #teachersofinstagram #worldhistory

Part 2 of 3: A Brief History of Sudan and South Su

Part 2 of 3: A Brief History of Sudan and South Sudan from the discovery of oil (late 1970s) to the end of the Second Sudanese Civil War (2005) is available now.

I hope you give it a listen—it’s heavy and hard in many respects, but it’s critically important we know it! As I write this, Sudan is #1 on the International Rescue Committee’s list of crisis in the world. South Sudan is #3. (Gaza is #2). We need to know how this came to be, and in less than an hour (and that’s if you listen on only 1x!) you can learn a bit more as to why.

Education doesn’t solve all problems but we can’t help if we don’t know they exist, and we can’t help best if we don’t know context.

#criticalthinking #sharedhumanity #teachersofinstagram #wiserworld #worldhistory #southsudanesehistory #southsudanese #southsudan #sudan #sudanesehistory

Part 1 of 3 on Sudan and South Sudan is available

Part 1 of 3 on Sudan and South Sudan is available today! Parts 2 and 3 are coming in two week increments in April. It is pretty uncommon for most people, at least here in the United States, to learn much African history. This is why I want to share Sudan and South Sudan. So few people know about these two nations and the current crisis they are both facing. They have real people living in them who have very important stories to tell. The history and current predicament of these people deserves to be more well known.
I designed these episodes for people who know NOTHING about these countries to get a strong foundation for further knowledge. I hope it helps you! #sudan #southsudan #worldhistory #sharedhumanity #sudanese #southsudanese

Part 1 of 3: A Brief History of Sudan and South Su

Part 1 of 3: A Brief History of Sudan and South Sudan from ancient civilizations all the way to 1978 is available to listen to now! Part 2 is coming in 2 weeks on April 10th, Part 3 on April 24th.

#wiserworld #sudan #southsudan #sudanesehistory #southsudanese #southsudanesehistory #worldhistory #sharedhumanity #criticalthinking #teachersofinstagram

Over 300 million people around the world celebrate

Over 300 million people around the world celebrate Nowruz—a huge spring holiday that’s also sometimes called Persian New Year—annually on March 20th or 21st (though this year it’s on March 19th). In this episode I explain Nowruz for folks who know little to nothing about it, and if you fit that description I can guarantee you’re going to enjoy learning about the unique and ancient traditions of Nowruz. Some of them are over 4,000 years old! Happy learning. 🍎🌱🐟🕯️🪞

#nowruz #nowruzmobarak #persiannewyear #worldhistory #wiserworld #sharedhumanity

I have a bit of news. Behind the scenes, some thin

I have a bit of news. Behind the scenes, some things have been changing for the podcast. Exciting things!

The podcast reached a lot of people in 2023, which means that download numbers went up. This is great news, however it also means everything becomes more expensive. I really love Patreon—it allows me to spend less time on social media, give more resources, do polls on episode topics, and have more 1:1 conversations. However, it doesn't quite cover all of the needs of the podcast, and if I want the podcast to grow and make more episodes, I have to hire people... etc etc. You get it.

I’ve never been a great lover of ads in anything 🤪, let alone podcasts, but I also understand the need for them. And when different podcasting networks reached out to me last year, I had to make the decision on whether or not I should use ads so the podcast could grow.

Long story short: I decided on a podcasting network I am really excited about—Airwave Media. They specialize in education/history podcasts, so it's a great fit. And for monetization, I wrestled for months (probably way more than I needed to, but the podcast is like my third child... I care about it!) and decided to go with ads. It’s been a bit of a journey for me but I’m happy to be where we are, and grateful for the chance to share more foundational-level world history with more people.

If you’re like me and like a little behind-the-scenes on how it all works, here’s a brief explanation. More than you need to know? Yeeeah, probably. But I love a little background education, don’t I 😉. And now when an ad pops up on the show, you’ll know why.

The #1 most requested episode topic of last year w

The #1 most requested episode topic of last year was… World War I! So many people reached out with a variation on this theme: “World War II is talked about a LOT (for good reason—it’s important), but what about WWI?”

It’s a very fair point, and I’m happy to share a bit on WWI—the basic overview many of you have been looking for. One thing I did a bit differently in this episode was I spend quite a lot of time on the beginning and end of the war, and less on the middle. I am finding myself seeking more to apply history to average, daily life, and there were so many themes of the WWI era that I felt really aligned with our political landscape today. So I designed this episode around those ideas.

Too many people died in this war, and I hope we can learn from it so we don’t repeat this dark side of history more than we already have.

#sharedhumanity #worldhistory #teachersofinstagram #wiserworld #criticalthinking #worldwar1 #worldwarone

Being able to spot faulty logic is, hands down, on

Being able to spot faulty logic is, hands down, one of the most empowering skills we can have! And with many of us going into election seasons in 2024, I decided this episode was a must-make. I explain 8 common arguments that fool people all the time but are completely illogical. Once you know how to recognize them, you won’t be duped (and that always feels good).

Not only is this the most fun I’ve had recording an episode, but I believe that what I share is incredibly useful all day, every day, and I’m excited for you to listen in.

#worldhistory #sharedhumanity #wiserworld #teachersofinstagram #logicalfallacy #criticalthinking

Over a billion people celebrate Diwali every year.

Over a billion people celebrate Diwali every year. 🪔 Usually when I make an episode on a holiday, I share before the day… but this year I was in India during Diwali! So I took all the notes and asked a lot of questions, and created this episode as a result.

One of the many things I love about Diwali is the emphasis on light. This world needs a little more light, don’t ya think? So this is a fitting episode for these times.

Of course it’s impossible to share everything people love about a holiday in such short podcast episodes, and everyone celebrates differently. But I hope I was able to capture the major themes and some of the unique traditions that make this holiday so special. Happy (late) Diwali to all those who celebrated!

#wiserworld #worldhistory #sharedhumanity #diwali #india #teachersofinstagram

I received a DM a few weeks ago from a listener th

I received a DM a few weeks ago from a listener that said, “All I remember being taught in school about the Middle East was ancient Egypt—like pyramids and pharaohs.” While I hope this isn’t true for everyone, I don’t think she’s alone in that.

With the conflict in Israel and Gaza right now, all eyes are on this part of the world. Rightfully so. My goal for this episode was to zoom out and look at this region at large, and demystify it a bit for folks who know little to nothing about it. What is key history we should know about the modern Middle East? Which countries get along, and which countries are enemies? I hope it leaves you feeling a bit more equipped as you learn about current events.

Of course I care deeply about what is going on in Gaza and Israel. However, my podcast is not a current events podcast; there are many of those who are doing that. Instead, I hope to lay historical groundwork—context—to increase our pattern recognition and ability to think critically for ourselves. We are better able to help as we gain understanding.

I hope this episode can act as a springboard for your own research on this important region of the world. I’m learning, too. 🌎

#sharedhumanity #wiserworldpodcast #world #wiserworld #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #middleeast #middleeasthistory #history

At last, the final installment of this series is r

At last, the final installment of this series is ready. After over a year of work, it feels good to wrap up and send this off into the world. 🌍

Remember to listen to Parts 1 and 2 beforehand ( I mean if! No skipping! 🤨) and hang in there all the way to the end of Part 3. I give some solid quotes that have helped me in my learning. One of them deserves to be shared twice, so here it is:

“Each [point of view] is authentic even if dismissed by the other side as propaganda or lies. Neither can be ignored. The conflict between these two peoples can only be understood by paying attention to how they see themselves and their history as well as each other. Narrative, in its simplest definition, is the story a nation tells itself about itself.” -Ian Black (Enemies and Neighbors)

Best of luck in your learning journey on this one, my friends. I know I’m going to keep at it, too.

#sharedhumanity #wiserworldpodcast #world #wiserworld #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #palestinianisraeliconflict #palestine #israel

At last, the final installment of this series is r

At last, the final installment of this series is ready. After over a year of work, it feels good to wrap up and send this off into the world. 🌍

Remember to listen to Parts 1 and 2 beforehand ( I mean if! No skipping! 🤨) and hang in there all the way to the end of Part 3. I give some solid quotes that have helped me in my learning. One of them deserves to be shared twice, so here it is:

“Each [point of view] is authentic even if dismissed by the other side as propaganda or lies. Neither can be ignored. The conflict between these two peoples can only be understood by paying attention to how they see themselves and their history as well as each other. Narrative, in its simplest definition, is the story a nation tells itself about itself.” -Ian Black (Enemies and Neighbors)

Best of luck in your learning journey on this one, my friends. I know I’m going to keep at it, too.

#sharedhumanity #wiserworldpodcast #world #wiserworld #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #palestinianisraeliconflict #palestine #israel

After listening to 4,000 years of history in Part

After listening to 4,000 years of history in Part 1, I’m happy to report that Part 2 covers only 50 years: 1917 to 1967. But a LOT happens during these years, and condensing it into less than 50 minutes was semi-agonizing, but I did it. 😅

If you walk away from this episode feeling conflicted and torn, well, me too. As I mentioned in Part 1, this is arguably the most studied conflict in history, and for good reason. My goal was to present the information in a way that makes you think. I do not know the answers and therefore don’t present any.

Feel free to listen as many times as you need before Part 3 comes out in a few weeks. And if you’d like more resources and primary sources, you can find those by signing up at Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. Thank you for listening and sharing as always. 💙🌍

#wiserworld #palestinianisraeliconflict #israel #palestine #worldhistory

After listening to 4,000 years of history in Part

After listening to 4,000 years of history in Part 1, I’m happy to report that Part 2 covers only 50 years: 1917 to 1967. But a LOT happens during these years, and condensing it into less than 50 minutes was semi-agonizing, but I did it. 😅

If you walk away from this episode feeling conflicted and torn, well, me too. As I mentioned in Part 1, this is arguably the most studied conflict in history, and for good reason. My goal was to present the information in a way that makes you think. I do not know the answers and therefore don’t present any.

Feel free to listen as many times as you need before Part 3 comes out in a few weeks. And if you’d like more resources and primary sources, you can find those by signing up at Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. Thank you for listening and sharing as always. 💙🌍

#wiserworld #palestine #israel #palestinianisraeliconflict #worldhistory

It’s here. Part 1 of the Palestinian-Israeli Con

It’s here. Part 1 of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 episodes is finally ready!

This conflict is daunting to explain. I know many people who are too intimidated by its complexity to learn about it, but today I want to change that! Yes, the conflict is complicated, emotionally charged, and has proven intractable for nearly a century. But there is so much we can learn here. I designed these episodes for those who know little to nothing about the conflict, and I did my best to make them approachable, relatable, and not intimidating.

Because I studied abroad in Jerusalem and learned about the issue from many different angles and perspectives, my learning on this topic will always be ongoing. Creating a “final version” to publish was difficult for me; I kept adding things here and there until the final moment of recording. But I really wish I’d had these episodes before I went—I was clueless! This info would have been so helpful, so that’s why I’ve finally clicked publish. 😅 I hope my Palestinian and Israeli friends will approve, though I know I won’t ever be able to show all perspectives. Ultimately, few conflicts on earth showcase so clearly both the harsh and benevolent sides of humanity like the Palestinian-Israeli conflict does. It has been a journey to make these episodes and I hope you learn something new and share them if you do!

Thanks, as always, for listening. Parts 2 and 3 come out at the end of August, and early September.

#sharedhumanity #world #wiserworld #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #palestine #israel #palestinianisraeliconflict

It’s here. Part 1 of the Palestinian-Israeli Con

It’s here. Part 1 of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict 101 episodes is finally ready!

This conflict is daunting to explain. I know many people who are too intimidated by its complexity to learn about it, but today I want to change that! Yes, the conflict is complicated, emotionally charged, and has proven intractable for nearly a century. But there is so much we can learn here. I designed these episodes for those who know little to nothing about the conflict, and I did my best to make them approachable, relatable, and not intimidating.

Because I studied abroad in Jerusalem and learned about the issue from many different angles and perspectives, my learning on this topic will always be ongoing. Creating a “final version” to publish was difficult for me; I kept adding things here and there until the final moment of recording. But I really wish I’d had these episodes before I went—I was clueless! This info would have been so helpful, so that’s why I’ve finally clicked publish. 😅 I hope my Palestinian and Israeli friends will approve, though I know I won’t ever be able to show all perspectives. Ultimately, few conflicts on earth showcase so clearly both the harsh and benevolent sides of humanity like the Palestinian-Israeli conflict does. It has been a journey to make these episodes and I hope you learn something new and share them if you do!

Thanks, as always, for listening. Parts 2 and 3 come out at the end of August, and early September.

#sharedhumanity #world #wiserworld #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #palestine #israel #palestinianisraeliconflict

Mexico is one of my favorite places to visit, so I

Mexico is one of my favorite places to visit, so I’m especially excited about this episode. Mexico’s history is rich and complex. As usual, I feel like we barely scratched the surface, but I guess that’s why it’s an overview episode. 😜 Enjoy! #wiserworld #mexico #mexicanhistory #mexico🇲🇽 #worldhistory

Mexico is one of my favorite places to visit, and

Mexico is one of my favorite places to visit, and so I’m especially excited about today’s episode! Mexico’s history is rich and complex, and, as usual, I feel like we barely scratched the surface. I guess that’s what an overview is, but… still.

Something I really love about making episodes is that I’m always learning something new. You can never reach the bottom of history—it just keeps going, and the questions lead to answers that lead to more questions, and on and on and on. I am almost addicted to discovering how things evolved and why they went down that way. It constantly gives me new perspective on human nature, and why we persist in some behaviors that have only led to pain and ruin for past societies. We humans are a fascinating (and sometimes really stupid!) bunch. We really do struggle to learn from the past, don’t we? While each country is different, there are so many themes that remain the same between them, and I’m picking up on patterns.

Okay, end of random rant. I love Mexico, I loved making this episode, and hope you love listening to it.

#sharedhumanity #wiserworldpodcast #world #worldeducation #teachersofinstagram #mexico #mexican #mexicanhistory🇲🇽 #mexicanhistory

In making this episode, I feel a newfound desire f

In making this episode, I feel a newfound desire for everyone to learn more about Hawai’i—especially those who travel there. In the research, I was surprised by how much I was unaware of and didn’t learn in school. I wanted to keep digging and digging to learn more, and I think you’ll feel the same when you finish listening to it! Happy learning.

(For this episode, Patreon members will get additional resources on Hawai’i—many created by native Hawaiians—to get you started learning more. And pretty soon I will be polling Patreon members to help me choose future episode topics—so if you have an opinion, now’s the time to join in.)
#wiserworld #hawaii #hawaiianislands #tourismhawaii #hawaiianhistory #worldhistory

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