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What Do We Know? with Hari & Jim

Comedy

Hari Rao and Jim Flannigan are stand up comedians who don’t know much about a lot, so they started a podcast to learn about something new every week. Each episode our hosts talk about their lives and knowledge of the week’s topic then learn about the subject from a guest expert in the field. Come along on this entertaining – and hopefully informative – journey.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Hari Rao and Jim Flannigan are stand up comedians who don’t know much about a lot, so they started a podcast to learn about something new every week. Each episode our hosts talk about their lives and knowledge of the week’s topic then learn about the subject from a guest expert in the field. Come along on this entertaining – and hopefully informative – journey.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 23: Going Vegan w/Nicole Sopko

5/11/2020
Guest expert Nicole Sopko (Vice President of Upton’s Naturals, an alternative meat producer, and owner of Nature Yoga Sanctuary) joins us to discuss going vegan. Also, Hari shares his experiences from his first month eating vegan and Jim shares his disdain!

Duration:00:55:39

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Episode 22: On the Front Lines of COVID w/Dr. Ellen Wesley

4/27/2020
Emergency room doctor Ellen Wesley joins the show and to talk about working in the ER during COVID19. Dr. Wesley shares some great information on what she sees day to day and answers questions on everything from masks to motorcycle helmets! Also, Hari changes his lifestyle and Jim does not.

Duration:00:53:05

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Episode 21: Home Fitness w/Andy Potocki

4/20/2020
Coach Potts joins the show to talk home fitness during a quarantine or anytime. Learn about home workouts and how personal trainers are adapting to the current circumstances. Also, Hari makes a puzzling decision and Jim learns a new protocol for ordering takeout.

Duration:01:03:20

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Episode 20: Men’s Fashion w/ Barrie Yellen

4/13/2020
What will your post-quarantine outfit look like? Barrie Yellen, a personal stylist at Nordstrom who specializes in men’s fashion is here to get you out of this lockdown in style. Also, Hari gets manly and Jim gets himself a gift to make the shelter-in-place a little easier.

Duration:01:06:04

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Episode 19: Magic w/ William Pack

3/30/2020
Is this your card? Magician William Pack talks all things magic and teaches these old dogs some new tricks in this episode recorded prepandemic. Also, Hari & Jim go on tour.

Duration:01:08:47

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BONUS: March Madness Primer

3/16/2020
In this bonus footage, Alex and Jim try to explain the NCAA Tournament to Hari. It doesn’t go so well.

Duration:00:13:35

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Episode 18: March Madness! w/Alex Dragicevich

3/16/2020
Ever wonder what it’s like as a player in the NCAA Tournament? Former Notre Dame and Boston College basketball player Alex Dragicevich tells us what it’s like on the biggest stage of them all. Also, Jim loses his voice and Hari might be losing some material.

Duration:01:03:40

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Episode 17: Ticket Brokering w/ Ryan

3/2/2020
Ever wonder how to get the tickets you want to an event? This week our guest Ryan gives us the ins and outs of the ticket resale business. Also Hari accuses Jim of something and Jim doesn’t like it.

Duration:00:59:12

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Episode 16: Common Core Math w/ Jen Crosby

2/18/2020
Having trouble understanding your kids math homework? CPS math teacher Jen Crosby teaches us all about Common Core Math. What it means, how it works and we try to solve 3rd grade math homework. Also, Jim has jury duty and Hari explores a polynomial lifestyle.

Duration:00:58:48

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Episode 15: Online Gambling w/ David Walasinski

2/3/2020
Join us as we time travel back to our pilot episode (not the kind of pilot who flies a plane this time). This previously unreleased episode was the first episode we ever recorded and friend of the show David Walasinski (former poker player, took 3rd in a WSOP tournament) stops by to talk to us about his experience with online gambling as well as its rise and fall in popularity. Also Hari is on a police quest and Jim is a degenerate.

Duration:00:53:22

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Episode 14: Digital Marketing w/ Jack Baker

1/27/2020
Have a business or service to promote? Make sure you get your money’s worth. This week Jack Baker gives us a crash course on Digital Marketing do’s and don’t’s. Also, Jim is an audience member and Hari is a rock star.

Duration:01:03:37

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Episode 13 BONUS EPISODE: An Energy Healing Session w/ Hovey Williams

1/13/2020
Hovey shows us how a healing session works by providing mini sessions for Jim and Hari!* That’s an extra episode for you at no additional charge. BONUS OFFER: Hovey Williams is offering 50% off 45-minute healing sessions when you mention this podcast. Check out hoveywilliamshealing.com for more info. *Note that we omitted a lot of the silence where the healing was taking place…repairing the damage you do to yourself takes time.

Duration:00:33:10

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Episode 13: Energy Healing w/ Hovey Williams

1/13/2020
Does energy healing really work? Grandmaster Hovey Williams, LCPC, GEH teaches us about this ancient form of alternative medicine. Also, Hari bribes his grade school lunch-lady and Jim gets healed. PLUS a bonus episode where Hari and Jim undergo an energy healing mini-session. BONUS OFFER: Hovey Williams is offering 50% off 45-minute healing sessions when you mention this podcast. Check out hoveywilliamshealing.com for more info.

Duration:01:07:07

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Episode 12: Reducing Your Footprint w/ Lucia Whalen

1/6/2020
Start the new year off right and learn how to reduce your carbon footprint. Guest Lucia Whalen joined us for this interview from October (back off, we're all busy) to teach us all about lowering our impact on the environment. Also Hari lives his dream of seeing a bridge and Jim gets some good advice for his European Adventure. Learn more about what you can do to better the environment by visiting thetrashymag.com.

Duration:01:09:47

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Episode 11: Buying a New Car w/Andrew

12/18/2019
Kick the tires on episode 11! Buying a car is an intimidating experience. Thankfully, Andrew is here to take the guesswork out of the process. Also Hari has a family bonding experience and Jim needs more John Cena.

Duration:01:11:40

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Episode 10: What Have We Learned (So Far)?

12/9/2019
We made it to 10 episodes! Jim is excited, Hari didn’t think it was possible. In this edition we reflect on what we’ve learned thus far. Also Hari is very proud of his elevator banter and Jim becomes a bartender for a day.

Duration:00:35:16

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Episode 9: Hostage Negotiation w/ Oscar

12/2/2019
This week we talk to “Oscar”, a corrections officer who teaches us about the art of Hostage Negotiation, where even a single misjudgment could result in serious consequences. Also Hari finishes Game of Thrones and Jim considers becoming a mukbanger. We had to alter the voice of our guest for this episode, so you know its going to a good one!

Duration:00:59:51

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Episode 8: CBD w/ Lisa Winefield

11/25/2019
CBD is everywhere, but what exactly is it? Lisa Winefield of Botanica CBD in Evanston, IL teaches us all about CBD and its health benefits. Also, Jim gives thanks and Hari pretends to buy drugs. SPECIAL DEAL: Botanica CBD has kindly offered WDWK listeners 10% off and free shipping with Discount Code: WDWK10 now through Dec 31st. www.botanica-cbd.com

Duration:00:56:32

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Episode 7: Float Tanks w/ Sean Corcoran

11/19/2019
Spend ninety minutes in complete isolation, senses deprived and alone with your thoughts? Sean Corcoran of Float Sixty teaches us why it’s a good idea. For our second On Site Shenanigans we head to Float Sixty in River North (Chicago) to learn about sensory deprivation tanks and experience them for ourselves. Also, Jim tries to bring his phone with him, and Hari learns what it means to “chill out”.

Duration:01:05:37

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Episode 6: Learning to Fly (or Cleared to Land?) w/ Dan Wirt

11/11/2019
Dan Wirt talks about his experience as a commercial pilot, flight safety, and how he narrowly survived a plane crash. Also, Jim shares his own piloting experience and Hari is inspired by Dan's story to write a rom-com.

Duration:01:05:37