Researching the Obvious

Two long-distance best friends researching all the things interesting about every day life.

Researching the Obvious is a society podcast hosted by emilyfekete, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

emilyfekete hosts Researching the Obvious, a society show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  Buy Me Some Peanuts and Crackerjacks… and Other Baseball Foods

  Aug 11, 20261h 13mS3

  Summertime means baseball season and Katie and Emily are ready to say take me out to the ballgame. But what is a day at the ballpark without something to snack on? In this episode, learn about iconic baseball treats, stadium facts, and what it was like going to college in New England during the Red Sox’s run to the 2004 World Series. Plus, some regional delicacies you’ll only find if you make it to select stadiums. Let’s play ball! Why do we eat peanuts and hot dogs at baseball games? What does stadium design have to do with baseball food? How do they come up with these crazy ballpark snacks? Did those Red Sox fans really flip a car??? https://www.mlb.com/news/9-9-9-challenge-mlb-2026 https://www.mlb.com/news/history-of-iconic-mlb-ballpark-food-explained https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/a-look-back-at-the-20-year-renaissance-of-baseball-architecture/ https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-fried-grasshoppers-backstory https://www.mlb.com/pirates/fans/mascots/pirates-pierogies https://www.webstaurantstore.com/blog/628/beer-hot-dog-and-ticket-prices-at-major-league-baseball-parks.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqFK9-ZMw0aBhr1UvAmfGGyay-XMm57YuKY5CiXw7MBEwQrT-oC https://www.chowhound.com/2123031/must-try-baseball-stadium-foods/ https://www.tastingtable.com/2134176/best-mlb-stadium-foods/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/photos/best-baseball-stadium-food https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/fenway-park-concessions-new-food-lobster/

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  Researching the Obvious

  Back Home Again in Indiana

  Jul 30, 20261h 5m

  If you’ve never visited Indiana, odds are you’ve driven through it or at least flown over it - and maybe never given it a second thought? From ancient civilizations to the automobile industry and the Indianapolis 500, the state that is deemed the “crossroads of America” has plenty of history to share. In this episode Emily and Katie do a little exploration of Katie’s home city and state that proves there’s much more than corn in Indiana. What existed before Indiana became a state? How were Indiana’s state borders determined? What industries have shaped the city of Indianapolis over the years? What’s the big deal about the Indianapolis 500? How the States Got Their Shapes by Mark Stein 1491 by Charles C. Mann https://indyencyclopedia.org/ku-klux-klan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis#Infrastructure https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway https://visitindiana.in.gov/about-indiana/famous-hoosiers/

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  Episode #34

  That’s a No From Me Dawg: The Roots of Reality TV

  Jul 14, 20261h 19mS3

  There’s no shortage of “Housewives”, “Fiancés”, “Voices”, and “Love” reality TV shows to choose from these days, but not too long ago the reality tv industry was just starting to take off. The early 2000s saw a boom in unscripted and “real” competitive and observational tv shows sprouting from a few key programs that set the stage for their success. In this episode, Emily and Katie reminisce about and explore the early days of Reality TV and the core shows that defined a genre that subsequently exploded into spin-offs and unique concepts for years to come. What were the earliest examples of Reality TV? What shows saw unprecedented success in the Reality TV Boom of the early 2000s? What are some defining shows of the Reality genre? Did Brett Michaels ever find his Rock of Love!? (Spoiler alert: No.) https://time.com/collections/reality-tv-most-influential-seasons/6199108/reality-tv-influence-on-world/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_television https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_(American_TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(American_TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Biggest_Loser_(American_TV_series)

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  Episode #33

  Look at this Thing, Isn’t it Neat?: A Brief History of Eating Utensils

  Jun 30, 20261h 10mS3

  What will you be using to eat your dinner tonight? You’re probably reaching for a fork, but in the history of utensils and cutlery using a fork to eat is practically brand new! When exactly did we start using forks, knives, and spoons to eat our meals? And what about chopsticks, how long have they been around? In this episode, Emily and Katie explore a brief history of what we use to eat and drink and some of the more unusual instruments that have been set at tables throughout the years. When did humans first start using utensils to eat? What else do cultures use to eat food? How did the use of forks become popular? How old are chopsticks and have they changed at all over the years? https://www.thedailymeal.com/1264581/kfc-spork-success-origin-story/ https://www.google.com/url?q=https://leitesculinaria.com/1157/writings-origins-fork https://www.salon.com/2012/10/06/consider_the_spork/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/invented-spork.htm https://stixasia.com/chopsticks-101-types-materials-and-cultural-significance/ https://www.history.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-chopsticks https://www.saveur.com/weird-victorian-forks/ https://www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/trends-news/article/history-of-the-straw https://www.rosenberg-library-museum.org/treasures/victorian-silverware

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  Episode #32

  It’s in the Cards: How Card Games Create Community

  Jun 16, 20261h 7mS3

  Most people have a deck of cards in their home and a go-to game for gatherings. Where you live or your cultural background might influence that game more than you think! Maybe you enter Euchre tournaments, or Spades makes an appearance at your family get together. What about the playing cards themselves? Have you ever wondered where all of those symbols came from? Or why certain cards are used in different ways depending on the game? In this episode, Katie and Emily deep dive into that 52 card collection that has led to endless variations of games. Why is Euchre the cardgame of the Midwest? How did the standard suits come about? What are the cultural connections to different card games? What is the history of the standard 52 card deck? https://www.wopc.co.uk/the-history-of-playing-cards/early-history-of-playing-cards#Saracen https://www.wopc.co.uk/egypt/mamluk-playing-cards https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playing_card https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triomphe https://scalar.usc.edu/works/pest-problems-as-result-of-food-waste-in-london-boroughs/the-untold-history-of-spades-and-how-it-spread https://pudding.cool/2021/08/spades/ https://www.midstory.org/in-the-euchre-belt-a-declining-national-pastime-is-still-dealing/ https://medium.com/@jasonboog/the-legend-of-euchre-402d419679b5

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