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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.

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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#2468

How Saturn Works

Saturn is the fanciest planet thanks to its prominent rings, cocked jauntily to the side. But this showy gem of the solar system has a lot of substance in addition to a great sense of style. Learn what makes Saturn so interesting in this episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

4 hrs Ago

49 MINS

49:48

4 hrs Ago

#2467

Short Stuff: Watch Night

Watch Night has been observed on New Year’s Eve by African-American Methodists in the US since 1862, to mark the passage of the Emancipation Act. But this religious holiday goes back even farther in history, with even more layers of meaning. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

Yesterday

08 MINS

08:38

Yesterday

#2466

The Filthy Magic of Studio 54

Studio 54 was a nightclub, but really much more than that. It became a symbol of the times as much as anything else in the 1970s. Strap on your platform heels and get down. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:57

31 Dec 2024

#2465

Selects: The Three Christs of Ypsilanti Experiment

In the early 1960s, one of the most unethical experiments in psychology’s history was quietly conducted in a state hospital in Michigan. It sought to upend the delusions of the three patients involved, but ultimately disabused the experimenter of his own. Tune in to this classic episode to hear Josh and Chuck explore this disturbing project. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Dec 2024

55 MINS

55:39

28 Dec 2024

#2464

Forensic Dentistry

We've all heard it - local news reports identifying a body from dental records. But how does this work? Well, that's our job! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

26 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:46

26 Dec 2024

#2463

Short Stuff: Captain Santa

Herman Scheunemann wasn’t the only captain carrying Christmas trees across Lake Michigan to Chicago at the turn of the last century, but he was the most beloved. Which makes this episode even sadder. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Dec 2024

13 MINS

13:10

25 Dec 2024

#2462

The 2024 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza!

Welcome to the end of 2024 and our annual Christmas Extravaganza episode, brought to you ad-free for you listening pleasure. Please pour a hot toddy and enjoy around the fir tree of your choosing. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

51 MINS

51:45

23 Dec 2024

#2461

Selects: Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown

Frances Perkins was an incredibly influential American yet is virtually unknown. What did she do? A lot! For instance, Social Security was her brainchild. And that's just the tip of the old iceberg. Explore her legacy with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:21

21 Dec 2024

#2460

The Trivial Pursuit Trivia Edition

For our annual pre-Holiday-Special-holiday-episode-about-a-holiday-toy we are jumping into one of the greatest games of all time, Trivial Pursuit (and we’re not just saying that because there’s an SYSK edition).  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:24

19 Dec 2024

#2459

Short Stuff: Feed A Cold, Starve a Fever

You know that old adage that you should feed a cold but starve a fever? It’s an ancient idea and what’s surprising is that it’s kind of correct.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

11 MINS

11:06

18 Dec 2024

#2458

Taylorism: Work Faster!

If you’ve ever lost your job thanks to a management consultant coming through your company or been timed for how fast you work, you can thank Frederick Winslow Taylor, the father of scientific management. If that field sounds made up that’s because it is. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:42

17 Dec 2024

#2457

Selects: The Texas City Disaster of 1947

In 1947 the port town of Texas City, Texas became the site of the largest industrial disaster in American history. An enormous explosion blew ships out of the water, created a tidal wave that flooded the town, and killed hundreds of people instantly. Find out all about it in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:05

14 Dec 2024

#2456

Tugboats: Pushing Their Way Around Since 1803

Tugboats are amazing because they do the dirty work without much recognition. Well that's changing today - ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY TUG! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:26

12 Dec 2024

#2455

Short Stuff: Joro Spiders

These invasive spiders are everywhere these days. But how did they get to the USA and are they harmful? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:11

11 Dec 2024

#2454

Ba-Gawk! How Peacocks Work

If you’ve ever wanted to know why peacocks have such amazing feathers, why they’re not all called peacocks, and plenty of other neat stuff about peacocks, then perhaps this episode on peacocks is for you.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:38

10 Dec 2024

#2453

Selects: How The Pill Changed the World

When the birth control pill hit the market in 1960 it landed like a social bomb. Almost overnight, women gained the ability to separate sex from pregnancy and everything from feminism to patients’ rights centered on it. Find out all about its history in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Dec 2024

43 MINS

43:42

07 Dec 2024

#2452

The Ruby Ridge Standoff

The Ruby Ridge standoff still lingers after more than 30 years. But who was at fault for the lives lost? Listen in today to learn all about this dark spot in American history.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

50 MINS

50:56

05 Dec 2024

#2451

Short Stuff: Franca Viola

One of the world’s unsung heroes – at least outside of Italy – is a brave woman who stood up to an insidious and longstanding custom and made her country a better place for it. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:40

04 Dec 2024

#2450

Solipsism: This Is All In My Mind?

As the philosophical holds, there’s a chance you don’t exist, that not only you, but this episode, the podcast, and the entire universe are only projections of Josh or Chuck’s mind. If so, then recording this episode was a waste of time.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:43

03 Dec 2024

#2449

Selects: Star Wars Holiday Spectacular

Long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, George Lucas allowed the Star Wars Holiday Special to be made. What happened on the night of November 17, 1978 can never be fully explained, but we make our best effort in our annual special edition of SYSK. May the force be with us all. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:31

30 Nov 2024

#2448

LIVE: Minneapolis - The Madd Gasser of Mattoon

Please enjoy our 2024 live show about the wild tale of the Madd Gasser of Mattoon.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:10

28 Nov 2024

#2447

Short Stuff: Erfurt Latrine Disaster

A terrible thing happened in Germany in the summer of 1184. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

14 MINS

14:07

27 Nov 2024

#2446

The Wild History of Tetris

Tetris is an iconic game with a fascinating history. Dive in today to learn all about this classic puzzle game. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:06

26 Nov 2024

#2445

Selects: How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked

The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted by a professor who didn't dot the i's and cross the t's. Listen in to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck give this experiment some harsh treatment of their own. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:39

23 Nov 2024

#2444

The Story of Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the Green is a legendary NY eatery that has never rated particularly well with food critics. Despite that, it's been a NYC mainstay for decades.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:52

21 Nov 2024

#2443

Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held captive in a hotel room on her husband's orders and painted as a crazy alcoholic.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

13 MINS

13:45

20 Nov 2024

#2442

The Saga of Silk Road

The US government took a thumb in the eye with the creation of the Silk Road website. Right there on the internet you could anonymously buy drugs and various other contraband, and for a couple years no one could do a darn thing about it.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:03

19 Nov 2024

#2441

Selects: The Cleveland Torso Murders

During the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland’s most vulnerable and destitute residents were prey for one of history’s most horrific serial killers. The killer’s identity remains a mystery to this day. Josh and Chuck take you through what's known in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:00

16 Nov 2024