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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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#2404

Celebration Florida: The Story of a Utopia that Never Was

The town of Celebration, Florida was supposed to be a utopia. What it ended up as is a mediocre neighborhood on the outskirts of Disney World.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

9 hrs Ago

52 MINS

52:00

9 hrs Ago

#2403

Short Stuff: Uncle Sam Wants YOU!

Who is Uncle Sam anyway? Was it a real person or just a marketing exercise? And why does he refuse to go away? Listen in to find out. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

Yesterday

13 MINS

13:36

Yesterday

#2402

Henry Ford: The Good, Bad and Ugly

Henry Ford was an odd guy, but one who had a vision for America that centered around a populist, affordable and reliable automobile. He was also a noted antisemite and not a great father. Today, we dive into the life of FMC's founder.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

45 MINS

45:00

10 Sep 2024

#2401

Selects: How Futurology Works

Science fiction writers have made some amazingly accurate predictions over the years, but in 1945 the pace of technological change created a field that spun off of sci-fi forecasting, futurology. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:55

07 Sep 2024

#2400

Ludwig II: The Only Real King of the 19th Century

Outside of Germany, King Ludwig II is relatively unknown. And, yet, he is one of history’s most tragic and romantic kings. He was a gay icon and a ruler who eschewed public appearances for turn inward into a fantasy realm of his own making.   See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

05 Sep 2024

47 MINS

47:39

05 Sep 2024

#2399

Short Stuff: Rescuing Mistreated Pets

You – yes, you! – can be a hero to neglected and abused animals. But there’s a right way to do it, and that does not involve sneaking onto a neighbor’s property and stealing their dog or cat. Learn how to do it real legal-like in this episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

13 MINS

13:17

04 Sep 2024

#2398

The History of Streaming Music

When Napster reared its head in 1999, it marked the beginning of the end of the compact disc era. Today, we trace the history of the slowly evolving death of physical music media.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:40

03 Sep 2024

#2397

Selects: The Manson Family Murders Part 1

The '60s ended with a lot of turbulence, not the least of which was the Manson Family Murders. What made Charles Manson so alluring to his family? What makes one person kill for another? And what did The Beatles have to do with it all? Learn all this and more in this first part of our two part classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

31 Aug 2024

46 MINS

46:37

31 Aug 2024

#2396

How Bomb Disposal Works

Out of all the jobs a person can have, few are as overtly dangerous as making sure bombs don’t go off and if they do, making sure they’re away from people. Learn how bomb technicians do it safely, without a 100% turnover rate. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:36

29 Aug 2024

#2395

Short Stuff: Skid Row (not the band)

How did a large section of downtown Los Angeles become a permanent fixture of unhoused individuals? Will it always be this way? Listen in to learn all about LA's famous Skid Row. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

12 MINS

12:56

28 Aug 2024

#2394

The Strange Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon

The Olympic marathon of 1904 is an incredible story filled with wacky characters, cheating, heat and humidity, dust and dirt, and oh yeah, a few actual qualified athletes.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

40 MINS

40:10

27 Aug 2024

#2393

Selects: Hummingbirds: Ornery Helicopters of the Animal Kingdom

If you didn’t already know how amazing hummingbirds are, prepare to learn. Not only do they count among their numbers the smallest bird species, they are also lightning fast and have the endurance of a marathoner and a telethoner put together. Get up to speed on these wonderful creatures in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

24 Aug 2024

46 MINS

46:44

24 Aug 2024

#2392

The Luddites: Misunderstood Working Class Heroes

Today we think of Luddites as people who don’t know how to use technology or are maybe even afraid of it. That’s pretty far from what the original Luddites were all about. They were the first workers to fight for fair treatment. They were not successful. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

22 Aug 2024

41 MINS

41:27

22 Aug 2024

#2391

Short Stuff: Chupacabra

What in the world is a chupacabra? Is it even real or is it the stuff of legend? Listen in to find out.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

12 MINS

12:25

21 Aug 2024

#2390

True Mysteries of the Internet

There is A LOT of made-up stuff on the internet that gets passed off as true. But once in a while something truly odd comes along. Here are three stories of real mysterious events in the internet’s recent history that are yet to be fully explained.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:01

20 Aug 2024

#2389

Selects: Body Language!

Body language is how you communicate without words. Some say it bears more impact in communication than speaking words. In this classic episode, learn about how you say what you say could mean more than you think. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:18

17 Aug 2024

#2388

The Cher Episode

Cher is an icon, with hits spanning an unbelievable SEVEN decades. So kick back as we laud the singer/actress/legend.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

15 Aug 2024

51 MINS

51:11

15 Aug 2024

#2387

Short Stuff: Tarring and Feathering

Being tarred and feathered is an old trope in America, but the actuality of it was pretty brutal, not the least of which included burning skin. Let's dive into history - now! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

12 MINS

12:17

14 Aug 2024

#2386

Minecraft! Minecraft! Minecraft!

It’s so simple, yet so compelling: you mine blocks and cut down trees to put things together to make cool new stuff. There isn’t really a point and there’s not really a way to win. Minecraft is a non-game and it’s the second-most popular game of all time.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

54 MINS

54:02

13 Aug 2024

#2385

Selects: Genghis Khan: Madman or Genius?

Depending on who you talk to, Genghis Khan was either a sadistic madman or one of the great leaders in world history. One thing is sure, he was one of the most advanced military minds of all time. Learn all about him in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Aug 2024

49 MINS

49:45

10 Aug 2024

#2384

The Call of the Void: Don’t Pick Up!

Many of us have experienced the odd sensation that we shouldn’t trust ourselves not to simply jump from a high place for no reason. Some even feel an urge. Philosophers and psychologists have tried to make sense of this senseless urge for centuries now.  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

08 Aug 2024

41 MINS

41:53

08 Aug 2024

#2383

Short Stuff: Pruney Skin

We know how our skin prunes, but we don't know for sure why. Chuck likes the leading theory, Josh does not. WHO WILL WIN? (nobody) See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

12 MINS

12:13

07 Aug 2024

#2382

The Story of Rudolf Diesel

Rudolf Diesel was a game changing inventor, though his most famous product was not used how he envisioned it. Listen in and learn about his life and mysterious death. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Aug 2024

43 MINS

43:53

06 Aug 2024

#2381

Selects: Timber! How Timber Works

Throughout much of the world, the forests are being managed through sustainable timber harvesting practices. This has come at the cost of much legal battling and a century of practice. Find out all about it in this classic episode. See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Aug 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:06

03 Aug 2024