Teagan Researched Episodes
How Many Types of Spiders Are There?
Ah, spiders. Either you love or hate them, and today Teagan will be trying her darndest to convince everyone they are deserving of our affection, while Bekah tries to recall every spider she's seen in a movie! Come to learn …
How Were Cats Domesticated?
How did humans domesticate cats...or did we? What's so great about these furry friends, and how long have they been man's best "animal that lives in my house I guess"?
Why Do People Wear Wigs?
Why do humans wear wigs, and when did this particular fashion trend come to be? Come with Teagan and Bekah as they go on a journey through the history of wigs and learn all about these odd hair hats!
Where Did Snowmen Come From?
Snowmen! They're everywhere, even if there isn't snow around! Join Teagan & Bekah as they talk about our snow friends and their origins! Also, we announce A Winter Giveaway from now to January 30th 2023! Rate us on iTunes, follow …
Holiday Special: Haunted Houses- Origins, Past, and Present!
Content Warnings in this episode for mention of torture, horror, and discussions related to darker topics. Ah, the air is crisp, and the spooks are about! It's Haunted House season, but where did these sometimes delightful (and sometimes horrifying) attractions …
Why Haven't We Eradicated Lice Yet?
What is a louse? What can lice tell us about ourselves? Does Teagan have them? (Spoiler: she didn't!) Answers to these queries and more will be answered in this episode of Be More Specific! Sources, images, and notes can be …
Why Do We Sweat?
Why do we sweat and shiver? Turns out keeping your body running is way more difficult than you might imagine. Teagan answers all of our burning (get it?) questions about thermoregulation!
Where Does Chocolate Come From?
What goes into that oh so delicious brown stuff? Why do people like it so much? How long has it been around? Get yourself a little treat, and settle in for this episode- all about Chocolate! Recommended Reading, but TW: …
Why Do People Wear Perfume?
Why be smelly? How long have humans applied smelly water to themselves? What's the weirdest scent? How can you buy the best perfume for you? Teagan and Bekah answer all these questions and MORE in this particularly fragrant episode!
What Are Tongues?
What are tongues? How did we get them? How do animals use them? How much does Bekah hate them? (A lot).
Holiday Special: Winter Treats!
Come with Teagan and Bekah as they discuss the history and deliciousness of various winter treats! Gingerbread, Fruitcake, and much more! Spoiler alert: These treats are OLD OLD.
Why Do We Hiccup?
What makes us hiccup? Why does Anna hiccup so much? Will you review us on iTunes? Follow us on Instagram!! @bemorespecificpod Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AdQLkUkui8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0oELHA6EvM ht...
Why Do We Ritualize Death?
Why do we mourn? Why does death matter? What children’s TV Show will make Teagan cry this episode? All of this and more, answered in this week’s episode! Follow us on instagram! @bemorespecificpod Sources https://www.funeralw...
What is an "Old Wives Tale"?
Old Wives Tales and some common misconceptions! This has been a rough start to a semester, so we're going low-effort today. Enjoy! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/...
Why Do We Dream?
What are dreams? Why do we dream? Do they mean anything? Teagan and Bekah talk dreams (and LaCroix and English Miners and Tuna Chips and a lot of other chaos) in this episode! Also, in this episode we use the …