ReNouned Podcast

ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. If you want to polish the mundane, dust off the commonplace, and rediscover the world around us in a fun and educational way, then join us! Hosts and co-creators Mark Schulz and Alison Hager challenge themselves to research and think critically about one noun selected at random each episode. Where did it come from, and why? What is special about it? Has it influenced human history? Does it spark questions about our nature? Is it a key from the past that might unlock the future? Tune in to appreciate our world in surprising new ways.

September 20, 202201:32:26

Orbit | Episode 1

00:01:13 The Gut Reaction 00:06:45 Just the Hits 00:11:03 Alison's Rabbit Hole 00:22:10 Mark's Rabbit Hole 01:27:40 The Big Questions 01:24:23 The Gut Reaction In this episode, hosts Mark Schulz and Alison Hager discuss the noun “orbit.” ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonp...

September 20, 202201:18:58

Construction | Episode 2

00:05:30 Just the Hits 00:09:20 Alison's Rabbit Hole 00:32:50 Mark's Rabbit Hole 00:53:10 The Big Questions 01:14:13 The Gut Reaction In this episode, hosts Mark Schulz and Alison Hager discuss the noun “construction.” ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to look for sh...

September 20, 202201:24:36

Shopping | Episode 3

00:05:02 Just the Hits 00:08:37 Mark's Rabbit Hole 00:36:55 Alison's Rabbit Hole 01:01:29 The Big Questions 01:21:18 The Gut Reaction In this episode, hosts Mark Schulz and Alison Hager discuss the noun “shopping.” ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to look for shiny ...

September 27, 202201:35:17

Glory | Episode 4

00:02:56 Just the Hits 00:07:04 Alison's Rabbit Hole 00:35:18 Mark's Rabbit Hole 01:10:15 The Big Questions 01:32:35 The Gut Reaction In this episode, hosts Mark Schulz and Alison Hager discuss the noun “glory.” ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to look for shiny new...

October 04, 202201:33:04

Highway | Episode 5

00:04:45 Just the Hits 00:08:48 Mark's Rabbit Hole 00:46:07 Alison's Rabbit Hole 01:05:40 The Big Questions 01:29:39 The Gut Reaction In this episode, hosts Mark Schulz and Alison Hager discuss the noun “highway.” ReNouned is a podcast for the curious. We dust off the commonplace to look for shiny n...