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Apr 7 2018

SYSK Selects: Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living

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Pop quiz: What word denotes a nation of people, a last name and an occupation? If you guessed 'Sherpa,' then congratulations: You're correct. But what exactly is a Sherpa? Tune in and learn more as Chuck and Josh explore the culture of the Sherpa people.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating history and culture of the Sherpa people, the remarkable ethnic group living in the shadows of Mount Everest in Nepal. From their migration from Tibet in the 16th century to their vital role in modern mountaineering expeditions, you'll discover how these peaceful, hardworking people transformed a seemingly uninhabitable mountain region into home and became legendary guides for climbers pursuing their Everest dreams. The episode also covers notable Sherpas who've achieved incredible feats, the cultural impact of Western tourism on their traditions, and even touches on the enduring mystery of the Yeti.

Movies Discussed

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984 1h 58m
★ 7.3
"Have you ever seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the first one? — Josh references the film as an example of Sherpas in popular culture, mentioning a drinking scene with a Sherpa character." — Josh
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981 1h 55m
★ 7.9
"Have you ever seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the first one? That was not the first one. Yes, it was. Raiders of the Lost Ark was the first one. — Josh mistakenly refers to Temple of Doom as the first Indiana Jones film; Chuck corrects him that Raiders of the Lost Ark was actually the first." — Josh
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
1964 52m
★ 7.4
"It's more like the abominable snowman in the Rudolph Christmas specials. — Chuck references the abominable snowman character from the Rudolph Christmas special as a comparison to the Yeti." — Chuck
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 2h 4m
★ 8.4
"It's more like the abominable snowman in the Rudolph Christmas specials. They look kind of like the thing in Empire. — Chuck compares the appearance of the Yeti to the creature from Empire Strikes Back (the creature on Hoth)." — Chuck

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