Podcast Episodes

Short Stuff: Routines

Routines are a key part of a successful life. Ask anybody about theirs and they'll be happy to share!

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3 years, 3 months ago

Should Rich Countries Cancel Poor Countries’ Debt?

It sounds controversial, but there are persuasive arguments for the wealthy Global North to write off the debts lower-income nations have accrued. So…

3 years, 3 months ago

Selects: How Coffins Work

Sure, you've probably laid in one at the store or a funeral home, but how much do you know about receptacles used to bury the dead? We'll bet you'll …

3 years, 3 months ago

John Brinkley: The Quackiest Quack in History?

John Brinkley was perhaps the biggest quack who ever claimed to be practicing medicine. Learn all about this not so good guy today!

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3 years, 3 months ago

Short Stuff: Red Snow

Thanks to green algae, there's such a thing as red snow. And we've recently found it can accelerate global warming. Look out!

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3 years, 4 months ago

How Skydiving Works

At 13,000 feet the ground is nothing but far-away squares of land, and you can even see some clouds below you. All of a sudden you find yourself plum…

3 years, 4 months ago

Selects: Some Nutso Fan Theories

It turns out that the characters in your favorite TV shows and the like are actually dead, dreaming, dying or don't exist. Explore some strange fan t…

3 years, 4 months ago

Playing Cards? You Got That Right!

If you've ever wanted to learn more about playing cards, now is your big chance. 

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3 years, 4 months ago

Short Stuff: Beethoven’s DNA

It's been all over the news, Beethoven's DNA has revealed some interesting things about his health.

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3 years, 4 months ago

What Caused the Late Bronze Age Collapse?

Humans’ first attempt at civilization went pretty well for the first thousand years. Important stuff like the wheel, writing, math, art, and diplomac…

3 years, 4 months ago