What?! Explain.

Facts that demand to be explained further. Host Braden Thorvaldson provides info that will start (or stop) a conversation. New episodes every second Thursday. Season 4 PREMIERES MARCH 27, 2025!

What?! Explain. is a education podcast hosted by Braden Thorvaldson, with 55 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.

Braden Thorvaldson hosts What?! Explain., a education show with 55 episodes published.

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  Final: Haley vs. Nathan

  Jun 18, 20251h 12mS0

  <p>It's the moment you've all been waiting for, the final round of the What?!, No YOU Explain. Tournament of Champions. Nathan takes on Haley in a competition full of facts, falsehoods, and fakery, as Braden throws categorically everything he has left at them. </p><p>Who will triumph? Who will despair? WHO WILL WIN THE CELEBRATORY ICE CREAM CAKE?! Listen and find out!</p><p><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media!<br/> <br/> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast</p><p>Instagram: @whatexplaincast</p><p><br/></p><p>Nathan's work can be found at;</p><p>Brain Ben...

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  Semi-Final 2: Tee vs. Haley

  Jun 4, 202538 minS0

  <p>It's the Tarot Titan vs. The Flatlands Fashionista, as Tee takes on Haley in our second semi-final match. </p><p>WHO WILL WIN? WHO WILL BE DEFEATED? And just what is Magnum Gold, the mysterious band behind the album "Dionysus Dick-stealing"?</p><p>LISTEN AND FIND OUT!</p><p>Follow us on social media!<br/> <br/> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast</p><p>Instagram: @whatexplaincast</p><p>For Haley, Nominated can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nominated/id1517490039<br/><br/>Bleepin' Space, Jim! will return at: https://www.twitch.tv/ehhbop</p>

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  Semi-Final 1 : Nathan vs. Dawar

  May 21, 202534 minS0

  <p>For our first semi-final match, STILL live from Madison Square Garden (allegedly), it's The Mortal Kombat Maniac vs. The Peter Molyneux Masher, as Dawar takes on Nathan. </p><p>Who will triumph? Who will be defeated? And just how much pornography did the CIA use for attempted blackmail? LISTEN AND FIND OUT!</p><p><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media!<br/> <br/> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast</p><p>Instagram: @whatexplaincast</p><p>Dawar's work can be found at...</p><p>Inner Quest Inc. Youtube Channel:<br/>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuS5Ykc5_RJMtrJJN9zpqQ</p><...

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  Quarter-Final Round 4: Tee vs. Sara

  May 7, 202541 minS0

  <p>It's the Grimdark Graphic Designer vs. the 10/10 Tarot Reader, as the final battle of the first round pits Sara against Tee!</p><p>Two people enter! TWO PEOPLE LEAVE, BUT ONE A LITTLE SADDER THAN THE OTHER!</p><p>Who will win? Who will lose? Why would somebody saw off the side of a McDonalds restaurant?! LISTEN TO FIND OUT!!!!!</p><p><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media!<br/> <br/> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast</p><p>Instagram: @whatexplaincast</p><p><br/></p><p>Sara’s blog can be found at:</p><p>https://quipsnchips.wordpress.com/

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  Quarter-Final Round 3: Dawar vs. Craig

  Apr 24, 202531 minS0

  <p>It's round 3 of our quarterfinal, with the EQ Equivocator vs. The Smash Bros Slammer, as Dawar takes on Craig!</p><p>Who will win? Who will lose? How many Neros is too many? LISTEN AND FIND OUT!</p><p><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media!<br/> <br/> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatExplainCast</p><p>Instagram: @whatexplaincast</p><p>Dawar's work can be found at...</p><p>Inner Quest Inc. Youtube Channel:<br/>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxuS5Ykc5_RJMtrJJN9zpqQ<br/><br/></p><p>Craig can be found on Instagram: @craig__murdock</p>

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