Dec 15 2018

SYSK Selects: How Igloos Work

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Igloos were traditionally used by Inuit Indians as temporary shelter while on hunting and fishing trips. In this episode, Josh and Chuck look at the design of igloos, from their impressive heat-catching properties to their ingenious construction.

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# Igloos: Not Just a Winter Fantasy

In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating history and construction of igloos, clearing up common misconceptions about these iconic snow structures. They dive into Inuit culture, explaining how these ingenious dome shelters were actually temporary hunting camps rather than permanent homes, and reveal how body heat and the insulating properties of snow can keep the interior surprisingly warm. The hosts walk listeners through the step-by-step process of building your own igloo, from cutting hardpacked snow blocks to fitting the keystone at the top, while also sharing quirky facts about Inuit traditions and modern igloo tourism at ski resorts.


Movies Discussed

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005 2h 37m
★ 7.8
"that's what you really missed, brings you back to the choir room for a gloriously gleeky rewatch of all six masterfully musical seasons of Glee. — Advertisement for the Glee rewatch podcast 'and that's what you really missed' is included in the transcript."
Inception
Inception
2010 2h 28m
★ 8.4
"Although you had inception problems, right? It was really just Ellen Page. — Josh and Chuck discuss their criticism of Ellen Page's character in Inception and how she was added to explain the plot." — Josh
Insomnia
Insomnia
2002 1h 58m
★ 7.0
"Robin Williams, uh, fishing camp in insomnia. Yeah. Except made of snow. — Chuck compares igloos as hunting shelters to Robin Williams' fishing camp in the movie Insomnia." — Chuck
Juno
Juno
2007 1h 36m
★ 7.1
"I'll never forget her for Juno. — Chuck references Ellen Page's role in Juno when discussing her acting career." — Chuck

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