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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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Almost everything you know about pterosaurs is wrong. They weren't birds, they weren't flying dinosaurs and they weren't all pterodactyls. Which makes this classic episode a great one for you to learn some new and amazing stuff about terrifying prehistoric beasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could eating at only certain times of the day lead to weight loss? Possibly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone knows what a Rube Goldberg machine is, but what do you know about the cartoonist who they're named after?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Saga of Milli Vanilli

The Saga of Milli Vanilli

2023-05-3001:02:003

For a moment Milli Vanilli was the hottest musical act in the world. Then came the news that it was just that, an act, and the fall came swiftly and humiliatingly. Now, 30 years on, a look back yields not so much a cautionary tale as a very sad story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Selects: How Color Works

Selects: How Color Works

2023-05-2750:175

Science doesn't have a good explanation for why we sense color, yet it is everywhere and affecting us all the time. But why should minutely different wavelengths of light have such an impact on our moods and motivations? Explore these questions and more with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Humans exercising for better health has not been around that long. Today we dive into this fun history as we cover why and when we started this now commonplace pastime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you watch the news and hear the pollen count is high for some particular type of plant then it’s high time you learned how they do that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bechdel Test is a is a measure of the representation of women in film. You'd be surprised how many movies fail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know those shows where people wearing sensible shoes jog dogs around in circles? They actually represent the pinnacle of a long and complex path to glory for dogs and their owners. Join Chuck and Josh as they peek inside the American dog show in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Juries Work

How Juries Work

2023-05-1801:05:202

It’s totally bonkers that in the US and other countries, the job of determining the guilt or innocence of an accused criminal – whose life may be at stake – is left not to experts in law but to a group of random citizens. Even crazier, it generally works!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short Stuff: Mood Rings

Short Stuff: Mood Rings

2023-05-1714:183

Mood Rings were all the rage in the 1970s. Then they went away, and fast. What's your color today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not too long ago we thought that germs were the cause of most diseases, leading to germ theory. But when we look at maladies from heart disease to Alzheimer’s one commonality stands out: inflammation. Could it be we’ve found the root cause of all diseases?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story. Learn all about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TV weather people can seem corny and maybe a little nerdy, but beneath that toothsome exterior lies the heart of a lonely warrior of science, one who is often overlooked as the hardest working member of the news team. Learn all about these unsung heroes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is Frances Kelsey? Well, she's a semi-unsung hero of the FDA whose work helped save a lot of kids from congenital disorders and even death. Listen and learn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Colosseum

The Colosseum

2023-05-0901:03:455

It's funny how similar The Colosseum in Rome is to modern day arenas. They really had it figured out. Tune in today to learn all about this early entertainment venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate, in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Smell-O-Vision was a post-war movie theater gimmick that delivered well-timed scents to the noses of audiences to align with the movie. Did it work? Sort of. Did it ultimately fail? Yes. Does that mean it has gone away forever? No.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There’s a theory that all of us have a maximum number of friendships that we can maintain – 150, to be exact. Suspiciously exact, really, if you think about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nerf!

Nerf!

2023-05-0246:462

Another classic toys edition is at your collective feet. Today, we dive into the soft, padded world of NERF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yvonne La Charity

The best at home exercise equipment ever made...the shake weight 😁

May 26th
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Louise Reid

I lost count of how many times I yawned during this episode

May 25th
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May 24th
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Mermadone

in this episode Josh and Chuck completely miss the mark in terms of recognizing a feminist movement and also fail to realize how much woke culture IS the "unconscious idea," corrupting great story telling. They are so leftist can't even see it in films and instead try to point out "all doctors are male."

May 24th
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Jace

Should we take a break? Yeah we should.

May 20th
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Mango Chutney

stupid little

May 17th
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Mango Chutney

marissa

May 17th
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Louise Reid

I appreciated Josh mentioning "Tom Green", the YA author, but his name is actually John Green. 😊

May 10th
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RACHAEL BYCE

why do Josh's affirmations sound so weird in this episode? lol

May 6th
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Maggie Brown

Totally agree about The Professional. I saw it when it was new and I'd never seen Natalie Portman. I already knew I adored Jean Reno, but wept over their innocent, powerful relationship in that movie. I've watched it uncounted times, among bouts of watching La Femme Nikita - the original French version, which is very different yet oddly similar...I could watch them over and over

May 5th
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PathD

I loved how he told the tale in that song. Mr. Lightfoot, rest gently.

May 4th
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Case M

Gordon Lightfoot died two days ago (5/1/2023) at 81 years old. Such a shame he will be missed.

May 4th
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Reef Weston

Stuff YOU should know. Intelligence Agencies killed MLK. Bin Laden died peacefully at home. U.S knew where he was the whole time.

Apr 30th
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Matt LaForce

During the manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, after the confrontation/shootout with police in Watertown where his brother was killed and Dzhokhar coldly ran over his brother's dying body, the authorities were sweeping the neighborhoods in large groups wearing body armor and carrying rifles, and even used armored vehicles. It was incredibly eerie and felt like living in a warzone. We gave them bottles of water and let several use our bathrooms. But anyway, the authorities had asked the public to ensure their sheds, basements, RVs, etc. were secure and the man whose boat in which the bomber was hiding decided to check and noticed a bloodtrail which led him to quickly call the police.

Apr 29th
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Rebecca Sykes

What is up with Josh's audio?! It's yucking the yum.

Apr 28th
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Reef Weston

Great botox commercial.

Apr 26th
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Abby

International treasure??🤣

Apr 26th
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craig kirby

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Apr 23rd
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Mermadone

yeah, "auto message received" you liberal morons! After how many years have you done this job and not thought of that?!?!

Apr 23rd
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Mohadeseh Alizadeh

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Apr 19th
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