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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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#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 hrs Ago

13 MINS

13:45

20 hrs Ago

#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

Yesterday

48 MINS

48:03

Yesterday

#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

#2440

The Fascinating History of Dandelions

Dandelions are way more interesting than you think. Trust us and click play.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

42 MINS

42:06

14 Nov 2024

#2439

Short Stuff: The wAve

It’s a thrill to stand and, raise your arms, maybe give a woo! then sit down again, especially if you’re in a sports stadium. And especially if you’re doing it as part of a Wave. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

15 MINS

15:11

13 Nov 2024

#2438

Kids' Chemistry Sets: KABOOM!

A surprising number of Nobel Prize winners credit their childhood chemistry set for sparking their interest in science. But most kids just used them to make stuff explode. Compared to the originals, today’s versions are super safe, pale shadows. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:12

12 Nov 2024

#2437

Selects: What's a quinceañera anyway?

A quinceañera is the celebration of a girl of Hispanic heritage becoming a young woman on her 15th birthday. It involves family, friends, music and a lot of great food. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they don their favorite pink dresses and go over this wonderful tradition.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Nov 2024

39 MINS

39:53

09 Nov 2024

#2436

ADHD pt 2

Today, the conclusion of the two-part episode on ADHD. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:06

07 Nov 2024

#2435

Short Stuff: Tornado Alley

North America gets as many as 1400 tornadoes a year. The place with the next highest is the UK at 33. So the spot with the most tornadoes in the US is also the spot with the most tornadoes in the world. That would be Tornado Alley. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

11 MINS

11:47

06 Nov 2024

#2434

ADHD pt 1

Today, Josh and Chuck dive into part one of their two-part suite on ADHD. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

45 MINS

45:10

05 Nov 2024

#2433

Selects: The Strange Story of Sea Monkeys

Anyone who ever picked up a comic book as a kid probably marveled at the ads for the mysterious Sea Monkeys. In reality, they are just brine shrimp, not fantastical beings with magical powers. But the story behind the invention of the Sea Monkey is tale all its own. Listen in to this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

02 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:51

02 Nov 2024

#2432

15th Annual SYSK Halloween Spooktacular!

Buckle up folks, it's time for another of our favorite traditions, the SYSK Halloween Spooktacular! So sit down, dim the lights and get ready for some spooky stories.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:41

31 Oct 2024

#2431

Short Stuff: Two Scary True Shorties!

Josh and Chuck dive into two spooky true stories in today's Short Stuff. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Oct 2024

18 MINS

18:23

30 Oct 2024

#2430

The Mystery of the Skeletons of Roopkund Lake

One of the greatest unsolved historic mysteries is found in a lake atop a mountain glacier high up in the Indian Himalayas. The skeletons of as many as 800 people are inexplicably in and around the lake. No one knows who they are or what happened to them. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:59

29 Oct 2024

#2429

Selects: Why Landmines Are The Deadliest Legacy Of War

One of the worst legacies of war are the millions of landmines left behind. They hide for decades after a conflict is over, exploding beneath unsuspecting civilians and children. To many, removing mines and banning new ones is of paramount importance. Learn all about the scope of the problem and this important work in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

26 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:34

26 Oct 2024

#2428

Spend Some Time with Fairies

Most people think of Tinkerbell when we think of fairies, but the Disney versions capture only the last century or so of what we’ve conceived fairies to be. Over millennia they’ve gone from ugly and scary to pretty and helpful and everything in between. Come meet the fae! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

46 MINS

46:53

24 Oct 2024

#2427

Short Stuff: The Story of Spirit Halloween

Every August, abandoned storefronts across America are filled with the spirit of Halloween, by way of the store, Spirit Halloween. Learn all about this wildly successful pop-up today. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

14 MINS

14:45

23 Oct 2024

#2426

Q Anon: When Wild Conspiracy Went (sort of) Mainstream

Q Anon believes many things, including that Tom Hanks is a Satan-worshipping, child-eating pedophile. Yeah. We'll just leave our "drop" right here for you to make up your own mind. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:34

22 Oct 2024

#2425

Selects: Porcupines: Little Stabby Cutie Pies

We love animals. A lot. Especially underrated ones like the darling porcupine. Listen in to this classic episode to learn all about these stabby little boogers. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

40 MINS

40:12

19 Oct 2024

#2424

Kudzu: The Vine That Just Won't Stop

If you're from the American South, then kudzu is something that cannot be avoided. But how did this invasive species get here and why does it love to consume everything in its path? See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

39 MINS

39:10

17 Oct 2024

#2423

Short Stuff: Redacted!

The process of redacting sensitive information is long and storied. But are there even any rules that apply to when and how it's done?  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

12 MINS

12:29

16 Oct 2024

#2422

The Anarchist Cookbook: Funny but Dangerous

You might have owned the Anarchist Cookbook once, but you probably didn’t use it to turn a shotgun into a grenade launcher or build a bomb. Unfortunately some people did and the author called for this book of “forbidden knowledge” to be taken out of print. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:25

15 Oct 2024

#2421

Selects: How Paramedics Work

Paramedics are not EMTs. Or fire fighters. Or cops. But they do ride around in ambulances (and drive) to help to save lives. It's a stressful job and in this classic episode we shine a light on this noble profession.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

12 Oct 2024

48 MINS

48:04

12 Oct 2024