Podcast Episodes

Selects: What's the deal with Stradivarius violins?

The Strad violin is noted for its tonal qualities and superior craftsmanship. And for its price tag. There are many theories why the Strad sounds so …

2 years, 10 months ago

MAD Magazine: A Tribute

Chuck and Josh grew up on MAD Magazine and we hope you did too. What started out as a comic book that spoofed comic books grew into the foundation of…

2 years, 10 months ago

Short Stuff: Blue Highway Signs

In the US those ubiquitous blue highway signs that tell you which direction you’ll find a Burger King have an interesting backstory. 

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2 years, 10 months ago

Learning a Foreign Language

Today, Chuck and Josh dive into the ins and outs of language learning. 

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2 years, 10 months ago

Selects: Nirvana: Not The Band

Hinduism and Buddhism are closely related in a number of ways, including their vision of what comes after we exit this mortal coil. Learn about the r…

2 years, 10 months ago

Magic Eye Illusions

What became the Magic Eye illusion fad of the 1990s was born by way of the stereogram of the 1950s (and even before that). It's a winding story that …

2 years, 10 months ago

Short Stuff: Pie-In-The-Face Gag

Throwing a pie in someone’s face was groundbreaking comedy once upon a time.

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2 years, 10 months ago

Insomnia: Why you can't sleep

Insomnia is rough stuff. Listen in and learn all about why you can't fall asleep and what you can do about that.

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2 years, 10 months ago

Selects: How Police Lineups Work

Police lineups are something most people have never had any firsthand experience with. What you see on TV and in movies isn't so far off though. Lear…

2 years, 10 months ago

How PCP Works

There is probably no drug more mythologized than PCP. It drives users insane and has the unfortunate side effect of bestowing superhuman strength thu…

2 years, 10 months ago