Burn the Witch (and all that jazz)

Take a jaunt back to the early 1930s when Australia's military, fresh off World War I, squared off against the mighty flightless bird, the emu. Equipped with machine guns and a sprinkle of overconfidence, the soldiers found themselves outwitted by the clever, speedy emus.From strategic emu maneuvers to comedic failures in pest control, pull up a seat as we explore a chapter in history that has to be heard to be believed. They're still winning, by the way.Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

In the 70s, one of the most controversial troubled teen schools was founded. A forced fighting ring for misbehaving children, extended stays in isolation rooms, human faeces being poured over children as punishments. Despite evidence of flagrant child abuse and the denial of basic human rights, the school’s abusive practises flew under the radar and it only became more popular. Today, we learn about the Elan School of New England, and go down the rabbit hole of how it operated for over 30 years.Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

get a drink, get comfy and lets talk about the past couple of turbulent weeks of pop culture on this week's episode of Learning Tings on the Couch.Topics covered: - The death of Friends star Matthew Perry & his struggles with substance abuse - My thoughts on them glossing over the affairs in the Beckham documentary lmaooo - Britney's memoir "The Woman in Me" and what it reveals 00:00 Intro 01:26 Adelaide named Australia's Coolest City?? 03:56 Matthew Perry 10:37 What Wasn't in the Beckham Documentary 18:40 Britney's Memoir 36:12 Taylor's New Showmance Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

It’s one of the easiest Halloween costumes. But before the costume made its way into the party shop, the history of witches goes back a very long time. From the witch trials across the world, to witchhunts that are still occurring today, over 60,000 people have been executed for being a witch. Their evidence, you ask? Well, it got quite creative. Make your own mind up, as today, we learn about witches!Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

From "I do" to "I want a divorce", when you learn the history of the institution of marriage, there's no wonder the divorce rates are sitting at over 50%. Today, we look at the history of marriage. From it's inception in Mesopotamia, to the reason for its existence, and the stats today.Including content from Soft White Underbelly's episode with Divorce Attorney James Sexton: https://youtu.be/o5z8-9Op2nM?si=2Aa6ghBbfC3b3lI6Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

The Orca, Superb Lyrebird and Greenland Shark are three animals that have plagued me for a long time. Today I would like to tell you why.Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

Launched in 1995 by Purdue Pharma, Oxycontin is a Schedule II narcotic that changed the face of pain in America, and not for the better. They claimed their opioid was different. Their reps fed this information to the doctors. The doctors prescribed, and the rest is history. A history that can be understood by statistics.Today we look at the devastating journey of how one small pill set America on a destructive road to an opioid epidemic that is still affecting millions every day, an epidemic which has directly affected the average US life expectancy. Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

There’s archaeological evidence dating back 30,000 years, showing dogs as the first animals to be domesticated. All this time spent, we must know each other pretty well, right? Well, it seems like we’re just getting started, as oftentimes, we can be reading their behaviour all wrong.Today I sat down with Dr Dennis Wormald to learn a little bit more about what’s going on inside their head.Dr Dennis Wormald is a vet of over 10 years, with a PhD in canine anxiety as well as 5 publications exploring behavioural models of canine anxiety and anxiety disorders in dogs.Get a copy of A Dedication to Difficult Dogs here.Connect with Dennis via ABAdog (sound, personalised dog behaviour advice) and Twitter.Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

"She has her mother's eyes. And agent", was the headline for a 2022 piece by Nate Jones for New York Magazine, where he labelled 2022 the Year of the Nepo Baby. But why is young talent moving into hollywood scorned just for having a famous relative. Today, we explore why nepo babies are ruffling feathers in one of the most competitive industries on our planet.Each episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]

What an interesting juxtaposition that such an elegent, perfectly presented art can have such an ugly underside. Today, we speak to Bella Cipolla; a former professional ballerina who has lived the world of professional dance since 3 years of age.Connect with Bella via La Robe:Instagram: @larobe.clubWebsite: larobe.eventsEach episode of Learning Tings is available as a podcast, or a Youtube video. Head to youtube.com/lucey to subscribe.Instagram: @lucedwyerEmail: [email protected]