Thoughtberg! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/thoughtberg Thoughtberg! Is a deep dive podcast uncovering what’s beneath the obvious. In each episode, a new host breaks down a topic layer by layer of their specific iceberg. With a wide range of interests from blind boxes, One Direction, or Legos – our curiosity led us to find a variety of fun facts, leading us further into the unknown. Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 4a26dae4-03d4-53ad-a6bf-cc17f4666808 yes Thoughtberg! – Coming Soon en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:11 -0400 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:02:31 -0400 http://www.impact89fm.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/mGhNo6DWSbD3fMRoJiz6yWQMNkiLRX0Oab0qiNfhQ3A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNTdk/ZDdiNzI4OGY5ZGRh/Njg1YWE3OTdjNjVm/MzBmOS5qcGc.jpg Thoughtberg! http://www.impact89fm.org episodic Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Thoughtberg! Is a deep dive podcast uncovering what’s beneath the obvious. In each episode, a new host breaks down a topic layer by layer of their specific iceberg. With a wide range of interests from blind boxes, One Direction, or Legos – our curiosity led us to find a variety of fun facts, leading us further into the unknown. Thoughtberg. Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM No No Legos 9 9 Legos full 4f8d467c-2a36-4766-9f5e-906164d7fb56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9199734 In this episode, host Emily Durand-Hollis and guest Oliver Angelo break down the Lego iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:48-00:01:41]
  • Basics Of Legos [00:01:54 -00:09:38]
  • History of Legos [00:10:30-00:17:47]
  • How Legos Are Made [00:19:20-00:25:55]
  • Outro: [00:26:10-00:27:32]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Emily Durand-Hollis

Sources & Further Reading

Hugo,Simon. The Big Book of Lego Facts. Dorling Kindersley, May 2nd,2023

Lego.com. The Lego Group. November 21st. https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history

Facts.net,Micheal Bryan, November 21st, https://facts.net/lego-facts/

]]> In this episode, host Emily Durand-Hollis and guest Oliver Angelo break down the Lego iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:48-00:01:41]
  • Basics Of Legos [00:01:54 -00:09:38]
  • History of Legos [00:10:30-00:17:47]
  • How Legos Are Made [00:19:20-00:25:55]
  • Outro: [00:26:10-00:27:32]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Emily Durand-Hollis

Sources & Further Reading

Hugo,Simon. The Big Book of Lego Facts. Dorling Kindersley, May 2nd,2023

Lego.com. The Lego Group. November 21st. https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history

Facts.net,Micheal Bryan, November 21st, https://facts.net/lego-facts/

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1687 In this episode, host Emily Durand-Hollis and guest Oliver Angelo break down the Lego iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:48-00:01:41]
  • Basics Of Legos [00:01:54 -00:09:38]
  • History of Legos [00:10:30-00:17:47]
  • How Legos Are Made [00:19:20-00:25:55]
  • Outro: [00:26:10-00:27:32]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Emily Durand-Hollis

Sources & Further Reading

Hugo,Simon. The Big Book of Lego Facts. Dorling Kindersley, May 2nd,2023

Lego.com. The Lego Group. November 21st. https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history

Facts.net,Micheal Bryan, November 21st, https://facts.net/lego-facts/

]]> No Newport Folk Festival 1965 8 8 Newport Folk Festival 1965 full 20ab71a8-5ad0-4caa-9833-435d990e4578 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5693a3ed In this episode, host Benjamin Nathan and guest Caleb Zurek break down the Bob Dylan iceberg. 

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:07-00:01:43] 
  • Naming The Players  [00:01:54-00:08:26] 
  • Reaching The Boiling Point  [00:09:09-00:15:09]
  • The Big Showdown  [00:16:37-00:25:35] 
  • Outro: [00:27:06-00:27:66]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato 
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions. 
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Benjamin Nathan

Sources & Further Reading 

A Complete Unknown. James Mangold, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2024. 

Note- The film mentioned in this episode of Thoughtberg was not cited as evidence, rather used as points of emphasis for the host and guest. 

]]> In this episode, host Benjamin Nathan and guest Caleb Zurek break down the Bob Dylan iceberg. 

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:07-00:01:43] 
  • Naming The Players  [00:01:54-00:08:26] 
  • Reaching The Boiling Point  [00:09:09-00:15:09]
  • The Big Showdown  [00:16:37-00:25:35] 
  • Outro: [00:27:06-00:27:66]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato 
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions. 
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Benjamin Nathan

Sources & Further Reading 

A Complete Unknown. James Mangold, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2024. 

Note- The film mentioned in this episode of Thoughtberg was not cited as evidence, rather used as points of emphasis for the host and guest. 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1664 In this episode, host Benjamin Nathan and guest Caleb Zurek break down the Bob Dylan iceberg. 

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:07-00:01:43] 
  • Naming The Players  [00:01:54-00:08:26] 
  • Reaching The Boiling Point  [00:09:09-00:15:09]
  • The Big Showdown  [00:16:37-00:25:35] 
  • Outro: [00:27:06-00:27:66]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato 
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions. 
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Benjamin Nathan

Sources & Further Reading 

A Complete Unknown. James Mangold, Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2024. 

Note- The film mentioned in this episode of Thoughtberg was not cited as evidence, rather used as points of emphasis for the host and guest. 

]]> No Limited Animation 7 7 Limited Animation full 5269a97c-b565-4a01-9a89-cdbe002f6d2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f46e03ca In this episode, host Devin Bush breaks down the Limited Animation iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro [00:00:00-00:02:25]
  • An Art Form is Born  [00:02:25-00:09:08]
  • Time to Draw  [00:09:08-00:17:53]
  • Cartoon Come of Age [00:17:53-00:26:47]
  • Outro [00:26:47-00:31:06] 

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Devin Bush

Sources & Further Reading

Williams, Richard. The Animator’s Survival Kit: Expanded Edition. Faber and Faber. (2012)

Thomas, Frank, & Johnston, Ollie. Illusion of life: Disney Animation. Hyperion,U.S. (1997)

Animator Dormitory 2nd Channel. Why Anime Is on the Rise Even Though the Industry Is so Poor. YouTube, (26/02/2023). https://youtu.be/iExwO1v_V-s?si=PB8TOsO44Ak6ckrt

]]> In this episode, host Devin Bush breaks down the Limited Animation iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro [00:00:00-00:02:25]
  • An Art Form is Born  [00:02:25-00:09:08]
  • Time to Draw  [00:09:08-00:17:53]
  • Cartoon Come of Age [00:17:53-00:26:47]
  • Outro [00:26:47-00:31:06] 

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Devin Bush

Sources & Further Reading

Williams, Richard. The Animator’s Survival Kit: Expanded Edition. Faber and Faber. (2012)

Thomas, Frank, & Johnston, Ollie. Illusion of life: Disney Animation. Hyperion,U.S. (1997)

Animator Dormitory 2nd Channel. Why Anime Is on the Rise Even Though the Industry Is so Poor. YouTube, (26/02/2023). https://youtu.be/iExwO1v_V-s?si=PB8TOsO44Ak6ckrt

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1867 In this episode, host Devin Bush breaks down the Limited Animation iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro [00:00:00-00:02:25]
  • An Art Form is Born  [00:02:25-00:09:08]
  • Time to Draw  [00:09:08-00:17:53]
  • Cartoon Come of Age [00:17:53-00:26:47]
  • Outro [00:26:47-00:31:06] 

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Devin Bush

Sources & Further Reading

Williams, Richard. The Animator’s Survival Kit: Expanded Edition. Faber and Faber. (2012)

Thomas, Frank, & Johnston, Ollie. Illusion of life: Disney Animation. Hyperion,U.S. (1997)

Animator Dormitory 2nd Channel. Why Anime Is on the Rise Even Though the Industry Is so Poor. YouTube, (26/02/2023). https://youtu.be/iExwO1v_V-s?si=PB8TOsO44Ak6ckrt

]]> No TanaCon: What Went Wrong 6 6 TanaCon: What Went Wrong full 939af130-7e25-4622-bea0-38f169fec2a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a5da80 In this episode, host Sarah Cherry and guest Emily Girouard break down the 2018 event TanaCon iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:53-00:01:51]
  • Who is Tana Mongeau?  [00:02:00-00:08:15]
  • The Day of TanaCon  [00:09:15-00:16:53]
  • Who’s at Fault?  [00:18:14-00:27:36]
  • Outro: [00:27:46-00:28:19]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Sarah Cherry

Sources & Further Reading 

Draw Their Life. “Tana Mongeau : Draw My Life” YouTube, date published 5 March, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0T4ZUZ4VOU

Michael Weist. Wikipedia. 9 December, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Weist

Michael Weist. Michael Weist. 9 December, 2025. https://michaelweist.com/  

SunnyV2. “Tanacon: The Biggest Failure in YouTube History.” YouTube, date published 22 July, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWHIRTMZ1c  

Tana Mongeau Wiki. Fandom Lifestyle Community. 9 December, 2025. https://tanamongeau.fandom.com/wiki/TanaCon

]]> In this episode, host Sarah Cherry and guest Emily Girouard break down the 2018 event TanaCon iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:53-00:01:51]
  • Who is Tana Mongeau?  [00:02:00-00:08:15]
  • The Day of TanaCon  [00:09:15-00:16:53]
  • Who’s at Fault?  [00:18:14-00:27:36]
  • Outro: [00:27:46-00:28:19]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Sarah Cherry

Sources & Further Reading 

Draw Their Life. “Tana Mongeau : Draw My Life” YouTube, date published 5 March, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0T4ZUZ4VOU

Michael Weist. Wikipedia. 9 December, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Weist

Michael Weist. Michael Weist. 9 December, 2025. https://michaelweist.com/  

SunnyV2. “Tanacon: The Biggest Failure in YouTube History.” YouTube, date published 22 July, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWHIRTMZ1c  

Tana Mongeau Wiki. Fandom Lifestyle Community. 9 December, 2025. https://tanamongeau.fandom.com/wiki/TanaCon

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1756 In this episode, host Sarah Cherry and guest Emily Girouard break down the 2018 event TanaCon iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:53-00:01:51]
  • Who is Tana Mongeau?  [00:02:00-00:08:15]
  • The Day of TanaCon  [00:09:15-00:16:53]
  • Who’s at Fault?  [00:18:14-00:27:36]
  • Outro: [00:27:46-00:28:19]

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Sarah Cherry

Sources & Further Reading 

Draw Their Life. “Tana Mongeau : Draw My Life” YouTube, date published 5 March, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0T4ZUZ4VOU

Michael Weist. Wikipedia. 9 December, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Weist

Michael Weist. Michael Weist. 9 December, 2025. https://michaelweist.com/  

SunnyV2. “Tanacon: The Biggest Failure in YouTube History.” YouTube, date published 22 July, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWHIRTMZ1c  

Tana Mongeau Wiki. Fandom Lifestyle Community. 9 December, 2025. https://tanamongeau.fandom.com/wiki/TanaCon

]]> No How Blind Boxes Got Us All 5 5 How Blind Boxes Got Us All full 9dd7ff61-a643-4164-a67f-b0ec8fb619bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e47f25a In this episode, host Carly Clos and guest Tiana Gentry break down the blind box iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]
  • What’s Happening Right Now?  [00:02:00-00:09:40]
  • What System is Driving This?  [00:10:32-00:18:53]
  • Beliefs Under the Iceberg  [00:20:23-00:27:03]
  • Outro: [00:27:12-00:28:48]

Audio & Music Credits 

•       Theme music by Ryan Kato

•       Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.

•       This episode was edited, produced, and written by Carly Clos

Sources & Further Reading 

]]> In this episode, host Carly Clos and guest Tiana Gentry break down the blind box iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]
  • What’s Happening Right Now?  [00:02:00-00:09:40]
  • What System is Driving This?  [00:10:32-00:18:53]
  • Beliefs Under the Iceberg  [00:20:23-00:27:03]
  • Outro: [00:27:12-00:28:48]

Audio & Music Credits 

•       Theme music by Ryan Kato

•       Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.

•       This episode was edited, produced, and written by Carly Clos

Sources & Further Reading 

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1729 In this episode, host Carly Clos and guest Tiana Gentry break down the blind box iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland  

Key Topics 

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:00]
  • What’s Happening Right Now?  [00:02:00-00:09:40]
  • What System is Driving This?  [00:10:32-00:18:53]
  • Beliefs Under the Iceberg  [00:20:23-00:27:03]
  • Outro: [00:27:12-00:28:48]

Audio & Music Credits 

•       Theme music by Ryan Kato

•       Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.

•       This episode was edited, produced, and written by Carly Clos

Sources & Further Reading 

]]> No One Direction 4 4 One Direction full 8660d772-e29e-46d3-a969-3ca01209e4af https://share.transistor.fm/s/30bee82d In this episode, host Allison Kelly and guest Ava Kardynal break down the One Direction iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:27:46]
  • Background of One Direction: [03:32:62-10:01:71]
  • Management and mistreatment: [10:40:29-19:46:01]
  • Larry Stylinson: [21:07:44-30:32:15]
  • Outro: [30:39:85-31:56:43]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • ·Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Allison Kelly

Sources & Further Reading

Steven Bartlett. “Liam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship.” The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, FlightStory, June 6, 2021, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liam-payne-opens-up-about-his-darkest-moments-failed/id1291423644?i=1000524444101

Feeney, Nolan. “One Direction: Zayn Malik Quits Band | TIME.” Time Magazine, 25 March 2015, https://time.com/3758321/zayn-malik-leaves-one-direction/ Accessed 9 November 2025.

Saunders, Angel, and Rachel Desantis. “What Liam Payne Said About His Mental Health Before His Death at 31.” People.com, 16 October 2024, https://people.com/liam-payne-dead-what-the-singer-said-about-his-mental-health-8729425 Accessed 11 November 2025.

Savage, Mark. “Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other.'” BBC, 12 July 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 Accessed 2 November 11 2025.

“Zayn Malik reveals he had eating disorder while in One Direction.” BBC, 1 November 2016, https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-37833903  Accessed 2 November 12 2025.

]]> In this episode, host Allison Kelly and guest Ava Kardynal break down the One Direction iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:27:46]
  • Background of One Direction: [03:32:62-10:01:71]
  • Management and mistreatment: [10:40:29-19:46:01]
  • Larry Stylinson: [21:07:44-30:32:15]
  • Outro: [30:39:85-31:56:43]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • ·Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Allison Kelly

Sources & Further Reading

Steven Bartlett. “Liam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship.” The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, FlightStory, June 6, 2021, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liam-payne-opens-up-about-his-darkest-moments-failed/id1291423644?i=1000524444101

Feeney, Nolan. “One Direction: Zayn Malik Quits Band | TIME.” Time Magazine, 25 March 2015, https://time.com/3758321/zayn-malik-leaves-one-direction/ Accessed 9 November 2025.

Saunders, Angel, and Rachel Desantis. “What Liam Payne Said About His Mental Health Before His Death at 31.” People.com, 16 October 2024, https://people.com/liam-payne-dead-what-the-singer-said-about-his-mental-health-8729425 Accessed 11 November 2025.

Savage, Mark. “Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other.'” BBC, 12 July 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 Accessed 2 November 11 2025.

“Zayn Malik reveals he had eating disorder while in One Direction.” BBC, 1 November 2016, https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-37833903  Accessed 2 November 12 2025.

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1917 In this episode, host Allison Kelly and guest Ava Kardynal break down the One Direction iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:27:46]
  • Background of One Direction: [03:32:62-10:01:71]
  • Management and mistreatment: [10:40:29-19:46:01]
  • Larry Stylinson: [21:07:44-30:32:15]
  • Outro: [30:39:85-31:56:43]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • ·Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Allison Kelly

Sources & Further Reading

Steven Bartlett. “Liam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship.” The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, FlightStory, June 6, 2021, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liam-payne-opens-up-about-his-darkest-moments-failed/id1291423644?i=1000524444101

Feeney, Nolan. “One Direction: Zayn Malik Quits Band | TIME.” Time Magazine, 25 March 2015, https://time.com/3758321/zayn-malik-leaves-one-direction/ Accessed 9 November 2025.

Saunders, Angel, and Rachel Desantis. “What Liam Payne Said About His Mental Health Before His Death at 31.” People.com, 16 October 2024, https://people.com/liam-payne-dead-what-the-singer-said-about-his-mental-health-8729425 Accessed 11 November 2025.

Savage, Mark. “Zayn opens up about One Direction split: 'We got sick of each other.'” BBC, 12 July 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66173761 Accessed 2 November 11 2025.

“Zayn Malik reveals he had eating disorder while in One Direction.” BBC, 1 November 2016, https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-37833903  Accessed 2 November 12 2025.

]]> No Going Punk 3 3 Going Punk full 09cf2ff7-d668-44e3-b695-098e09fe1f1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f1151e5 In this episode, host Leah Haberek and guest George Schreibeis break down the Punk Movement iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00-03:19]
  • What is Punk? [03:30-08:32]
  • Punk Ethos [09:23-14:51]
  • Controversial Aspects of Punk [16:21-24:17]
  • Outro: [24:27-27:34]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Leah Haberek

 

Sources & Further Reading

Abish Fatani. “Punk Is Political.” Political Review, 9 Feb. 2024, https://politicalreview.byu.edu/november-2023/punk-is-political

Contreraz, Victoria. “LibGuides: History - HSTA 494: History of Punk Rock Movement: Punk Zines.” Libguides.msubillings.edu, 2 Oct. 2025, https://libguides.msubillings.edu/punk

McNeil, Legs and McCain, Gillian. Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Grove Press, 1997

“Music as Political Protest and Punk Rock — Censorship and Government Regulation of Music.” Wordpress.clarku.edu, https://wordpress.clarku.edu/musc210-cgr/pussy-riot-and-the-censorship-of-political-activism-in-russia/music-as-political-protest-and-punk-rock/

“Punk as Reaction - TeachRock.” TeachRock, 2017, https://teachrock.org/lesson/punk-as-reaction/

]]> In this episode, host Leah Haberek and guest George Schreibeis break down the Punk Movement iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00-03:19]
  • What is Punk? [03:30-08:32]
  • Punk Ethos [09:23-14:51]
  • Controversial Aspects of Punk [16:21-24:17]
  • Outro: [24:27-27:34]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Leah Haberek

 

Sources & Further Reading

Abish Fatani. “Punk Is Political.” Political Review, 9 Feb. 2024, https://politicalreview.byu.edu/november-2023/punk-is-political

Contreraz, Victoria. “LibGuides: History - HSTA 494: History of Punk Rock Movement: Punk Zines.” Libguides.msubillings.edu, 2 Oct. 2025, https://libguides.msubillings.edu/punk

McNeil, Legs and McCain, Gillian. Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Grove Press, 1997

“Music as Political Protest and Punk Rock — Censorship and Government Regulation of Music.” Wordpress.clarku.edu, https://wordpress.clarku.edu/musc210-cgr/pussy-riot-and-the-censorship-of-political-activism-in-russia/music-as-political-protest-and-punk-rock/

“Punk as Reaction - TeachRock.” TeachRock, 2017, https://teachrock.org/lesson/punk-as-reaction/

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1655 In this episode, host Leah Haberek and guest George Schreibeis break down the Punk Movement iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00-03:19]
  • What is Punk? [03:30-08:32]
  • Punk Ethos [09:23-14:51]
  • Controversial Aspects of Punk [16:21-24:17]
  • Outro: [24:27-27:34]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Leah Haberek

 

Sources & Further Reading

Abish Fatani. “Punk Is Political.” Political Review, 9 Feb. 2024, https://politicalreview.byu.edu/november-2023/punk-is-political

Contreraz, Victoria. “LibGuides: History - HSTA 494: History of Punk Rock Movement: Punk Zines.” Libguides.msubillings.edu, 2 Oct. 2025, https://libguides.msubillings.edu/punk

McNeil, Legs and McCain, Gillian. Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk. Grove Press, 1997

“Music as Political Protest and Punk Rock — Censorship and Government Regulation of Music.” Wordpress.clarku.edu, https://wordpress.clarku.edu/musc210-cgr/pussy-riot-and-the-censorship-of-political-activism-in-russia/music-as-political-protest-and-punk-rock/

“Punk as Reaction - TeachRock.” TeachRock, 2017, https://teachrock.org/lesson/punk-as-reaction/

]]> No Mystery Of Dyatlov Pass 2 2 Mystery Of Dyatlov Pass full 6f81fa92-27ab-4626-9259-92784ed446ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6ccf054 In this episode, host Troy Wells breaks down the Dyatlov Pass iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:17:00]
  • Part One [03:29:00-08:24:00]
  • Part Two [09:20:00-17:01:00]
  • Part Three [18:20:00-26:32:00]
  • Outro: [28:53:00-29:44:00] 

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Troy Wells

Sources & Further Reading

https://dyatlovpass.com/

]]> In this episode, host Troy Wells breaks down the Dyatlov Pass iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:17:00]
  • Part One [03:29:00-08:24:00]
  • Part Two [09:20:00-17:01:00]
  • Part Three [18:20:00-26:32:00]
  • Outro: [28:53:00-29:44:00] 

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Troy Wells

Sources & Further Reading

https://dyatlovpass.com/

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1789 In this episode, host Troy Wells breaks down the Dyatlov Pass iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland

Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-03:17:00]
  • Part One [03:29:00-08:24:00]
  • Part Two [09:20:00-17:01:00]
  • Part Three [18:20:00-26:32:00]
  • Outro: [28:53:00-29:44:00] 

Audio & Music Credits 

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by Troy Wells

Sources & Further Reading

https://dyatlovpass.com/

]]> No RuPaul’s Drag Race 1 1 RuPaul’s Drag Race full 4f3816c8-eea4-4dba-bf26-1c7bf7a0dddd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4752d773 In this episode, host KayeLee Martens and guest Cassidy Martens break down the RuPaul’s Drag Race iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:27]
  • The Show Structure & Competitions: [00:02:36-00:10:40]
  • Production Secrets & Ru Paul’s Empire: [00:11:30-00:21:00]
  • The Show’s Impact on the Queer Community: [00:22:20-00:27:07]
  • Outro: [00:27:17-00:30:07]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by KayeLee Martens

Sources & Further Reading

Trixie Mattel. “Trixie's Behind-The-Scenes Facts About RuPaul's Drag Race!” YouTube, 8 January 2024

Spencer Macnaughton & Sam Donndelinger. “How ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens became the ambassadors of being yourself.” Gay Times, 3 January 2025.

Mario Campana, Katherine Duffy, & Maria Rita Micheli. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: our research shows how it helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community.” The Conversation, 16 February 2023.

Joey Nolfi. “How Symone pulled off the most powerful look in RuPaul's Drag Race herstory.” Entertainment Weekly, 8 March 2021.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Logo TV, 2009.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Allstars. Paramount+, Season 10, 2025.

]]> In this episode, host KayeLee Martens and guest Cassidy Martens break down the RuPaul’s Drag Race iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:27]
  • The Show Structure & Competitions: [00:02:36-00:10:40]
  • Production Secrets & Ru Paul’s Empire: [00:11:30-00:21:00]
  • The Show’s Impact on the Queer Community: [00:22:20-00:27:07]
  • Outro: [00:27:17-00:30:07]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by KayeLee Martens

Sources & Further Reading

Trixie Mattel. “Trixie's Behind-The-Scenes Facts About RuPaul's Drag Race!” YouTube, 8 January 2024

Spencer Macnaughton & Sam Donndelinger. “How ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens became the ambassadors of being yourself.” Gay Times, 3 January 2025.

Mario Campana, Katherine Duffy, & Maria Rita Micheli. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: our research shows how it helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community.” The Conversation, 16 February 2023.

Joey Nolfi. “How Symone pulled off the most powerful look in RuPaul's Drag Race herstory.” Entertainment Weekly, 8 March 2021.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Logo TV, 2009.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Allstars. Paramount+, Season 10, 2025.

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 1808 In this episode, host KayeLee Martens and guest Cassidy Martens break down the RuPaul’s Drag Race iceberg.

Curiosity called. We answered. Find more episodes of Thoughtberg! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you enjoyed Thoughtberg!, check out other AudioVideoLand Productions here: https://linktr.ee/audiovideoland


Key Topics

  • Intro: [00:00:00-00:02:27]
  • The Show Structure & Competitions: [00:02:36-00:10:40]
  • Production Secrets & Ru Paul’s Empire: [00:11:30-00:21:00]
  • The Show’s Impact on the Queer Community: [00:22:20-00:27:07]
  • Outro: [00:27:17-00:30:07]

Audio & Music Credits

  • Theme music by Ryan Kato
  • Additional sound design by AudioVideoLand Productions.
  • This episode was edited, produced, and written by KayeLee Martens

Sources & Further Reading

Trixie Mattel. “Trixie's Behind-The-Scenes Facts About RuPaul's Drag Race!” YouTube, 8 January 2024

Spencer Macnaughton & Sam Donndelinger. “How ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ queens became the ambassadors of being yourself.” Gay Times, 3 January 2025.

Mario Campana, Katherine Duffy, & Maria Rita Micheli. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: our research shows how it helps destigmatise the LGBTQ+ community.” The Conversation, 16 February 2023.

Joey Nolfi. “How Symone pulled off the most powerful look in RuPaul's Drag Race herstory.” Entertainment Weekly, 8 March 2021.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Logo TV, 2009.

Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Allstars. Paramount+, Season 10, 2025.

]]> No Thoughtberg! – Coming Soon 1 1 Thoughtberg! – Coming Soon trailer 77909ae3-f1ad-42f2-8b91-50b2813ff7c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c463c35 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM 50 No