Are Soulmates A Real Thing?

Whether you like it or not, it's nearly Valentine's Day, which means Midweek Musings is questioning a lovey-dovey topic: are soulmates real?  Listen in to find out if there's any proof that "the one" is out waiting for you.

Midweek Musings:  Are Soulmates A Thing?  (Episode 54)

The Dark History Of The British Museum

It's one of the most visited museums in the world and displays over 2 million years of human history.  Here's the catch: many of the nearly 8 million artifacts in the museum's collection were taken from other cultures against their will.  In this week's episode, learn about how the British Museum has been stealing from oppressed groups of people for centuries.

Midweek Musings:  The Dark History Of The British Museum (Episode 55)

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College

In the spirit of Evie's last semester of college, listen this week as she shares what she wishes someone would have told her about college before starting several years ago. 


Midweek Musings:  What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College (Episode 57)

Lifespan Relativity

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a fly and only live for 24 hours?  This week on "Midweek Musings," learn about whether time feels the same to different species, a topic we're calling "Lifespan Relativity." 

Midweek Musings:  Lifespan Relativity (Episode 58)

Black Holes

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a black hole?  What happens in a place that literally absorbs light and makes it impossible to see inside?  On this episode of "Midweek Musings," learn about the parts of a black hole and what might happen to you if you fell inside one. 

Midweek Musings:  Black Holes (Episode 59)

Art, Literature, and Mental Illness

There is an undeniable connection between artists, writers, and mental illness.  From Vincent Van Gogh to Michelangelo, to Sylvia Plath, many famous, successful people in creative professions have struggled with mental illnesses.  The question that remains is whether or not these people are creative because of their mental illness, or in spite of it.

Midweek Musings:  Art, Literature, and Mental Illness (Episode 60)

Microplastics: Should We Be Worried?

Since the 1960s, plastic has become ubiquitous in our everyday lives.  Because of that, countless microscopic pieces of plastic have infiltrated every ecosystem on our planet.  We've likely all heard of microplastics and how they can poorly impact our health, but is any of that true? Should we be so worried about microplastics if they're unavoidable?

Midweek Musings:  Microplastics:  Should We Be Worried? (Episode 61)

The Mandela Effect

Have you ever been sure you were remembering something correctly, only to find out you were wrong all along?  What about when a whole group of people collectively remembers the same thing wrong?  This week's episode of Midweek Musings is all about The Mandela Effect. 

Midweek Musings:  The Mandela Effect (Episode 62)

The Effects of a Musical Childhood

Much research has been done to prove that growing up playing an instrument or singing can lead to benefits throughout your entire life.  As someone who can attest to this fact first hand, Evie outlines the many ways in which a musical childhood still impacts her life. 


Midweek Musings:  The Effects of a Musical Childhood (Episode 64)

It's Time to Talk About Time: Revisited

In the final episode of Midweek Musings, Evie revisits the very first episode "It's Time To Talk About Time." 


Midweek Musings:  It's Time to Talk About Time: Revisited (Episode 65)

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