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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast

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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

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  Alex Schmidt  

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)

 

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#290

Interrobangs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why interrobangs are secretly incredibly fascinating... more

08 Dec 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:28

08 Dec 2025

#289

The United Nations

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why The United Nations ... more

01 Dec 2025

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:52

01 Dec 2025

#288

Spurs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why spurs are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit... more

24 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:24

24 Nov 2025

#287

Credit Scores

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why credit scores are secretly incredibly fascinatin... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:04

17 Nov 2025

#286

"Yakety Sax"

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the song "Yakety Sax" is secretly incredibly fas... more

10 Nov 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:55

10 Nov 2025

#285

Chopsticks

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why chopsticks are secretly incredibly fascinating. ... more

03 Nov 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:34

03 Nov 2025

#284

Pumpkins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pumpkins are secretly incredibly fascinating. Vi... more

27 Oct 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:33

27 Oct 2025

#283

Bonus Show: "The Mohawk Skywalkers Who Build New York City -- And The Former Mohawk Neighborhood In ...

We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supportin... more

23 Oct 2025

24 MINS

24:05

23 Oct 2025

#282

"Lunch Atop A Skyscraper"

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the photograph "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" is secr... more

20 Oct 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:13

20 Oct 2025

#281

Speed Bumps

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why speed bumps are secretly incredibly fascinating.... more

13 Oct 2025

56 MINS

56:08

13 Oct 2025

#280

Flamingos

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why flamingos are secretly incredibly fascinating. V... more

06 Oct 2025

58 MINS

58:50

06 Oct 2025

#279

Bluetooth

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Bluetooth is secretly incredibly fascinating. Vi... more

29 Sep 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:08

29 Sep 2025

#278

Lint!

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lint is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit [... more

22 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:44

22 Sep 2025

#277

Neapolitan Ice Cream

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Neapolitan ice cream is secretly incredibly fasc... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:46

15 Sep 2025

#276

Glow-In-The-Dark Stuff

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why glow-in-the-dark stuff is secretly incredibly fa... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:49

08 Sep 2025

#275

The Color Red

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the color red is secretly incredibly fascinating... more

01 Sep 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:07

01 Sep 2025

#274

Root Beer

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why root beer is secretly incredibly fascinating. Vi... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:47

25 Aug 2025

#273

Cathode Ray Tubes

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why cathode ray tubes are secretly incredibly fascin... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:48

18 Aug 2025

#272

Zoos!

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why zoos are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit ... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:23

11 Aug 2025

#271

http www

Alex Schmidt and special guest Jason Pargin explore why "http www" is secretly incredibly ... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:12

04 Aug 2025

#270

Escalators

Alex Schmidt and special guest Dan Hopper explore why escalators are secretly incredibly f... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:28

28 Jul 2025

#269

Sunscreen

Alex Schmidt and special guest Lydia Bugg explore why sunscreen is secretly incredibly fas... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:46

21 Jul 2025

#268

Rock Paper Scissors

Alex Schmidt and special guest Dennard Dayle explore why "rock paper scissors" is secretly... more

14 Jul 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:58

14 Jul 2025

#267

Bastille Day

Alex Schmidt and special guest Tom Lum explore why Bastille Day is secretly incredibly fas... more

07 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:06

07 Jul 2025

#266

Echidnas

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why echidnas are secretly incredibly fascinating. Vi... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:06

30 Jun 2025

#265

The Word "Hello"

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the word "hello" is secretly incredibly fascinat... more

23 Jun 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:38

23 Jun 2025

#264

Roller Derby

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why roller derby is secretly incredibly fascinating.... more

16 Jun 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:49

16 Jun 2025

#263

VHS Tapes

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why VHS tapes are secretly incredibly fascinating. V... more

09 Jun 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:09

09 Jun 2025

#262

Bubble Tea

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why bubble tea is secretly incredibly fascinating. V... more

02 Jun 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:17

02 Jun 2025

#261

Emergency Phone Numbers

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why emergency phone numbers are secretly incredibly ... more

26 May 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:56

26 May 2025