We start the show by talking about how dreams have influenced cultures around the world, and specifically in China. Our guest is Brigid Vance from Lawrence University. Then, we hear about the science of fermentation from Brendan Blackwell of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Finally, geocacher Carson Monroe tells us more about this form of modern-day treasure hunting.
Featured in this Episode
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Unpacking the cultural tapestry of dreams
Dreams can be so vivid that they can impact your mood long after you wake up. And of course, people have been mulling over their dreams for centuries. We talk about the cultural history of dreams with a focus on early modern China.
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The science of fermentation and beer making
Beer is a big part of Wisconsin’s culture. So it’s no surprise that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has an entire class devoted to brewing. We learn more about the science behind brewing and hearing about fermenting yeast, SCOBY and lactose.
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Discover a new path with geocaching
Think of it as modern day treasure hunting. It’s geocaching: hunting for hidden objects with the help of GPS coordinates. We talk with a representative from the Wisconsin Geocaching Association about how to get started and where to go in Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Brigid Vance Guest
- Brendan Blackwell Guest
- Carson Monroe Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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