Best iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks Podcasts (2024)

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SYMHC Classics: Radioiodine Therapy 24:42

18m ago24:42

24:42

This 2019 episode examines thyroid disease through history, and the physics lecture heard by Saul Hertz in the 1930s that changed the treatment of hyperthyroidism forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 3 46:06

3h ago46:06

46:06

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 3 of 3, originally published 05/16/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Selects: Sunburn, Suntans and Sunscreen 47:01

1h ago47:01

47:01

It's pretty obvious something's gone wrong when you get a sunburn, but did you know a tan means you've damaged your DNA? Dive into the three Ss of summer and learn all about how to protect yourself from the sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Tech News: AI Might Not Be Ready for Prime Time 19:53

1h ago19:53

19:53

Two different consumer products with AI integration have flopped recently, and even big companies like Google have had to backtrack on AI implementations. Is AI just not yet ready for the public? And if so, who the heck will tell AI companies? Plus lots more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Mail: The Atlas Network, The Rainey Street Ripper, and the Problem with Scopolamine 39:04

22h ago39:04

39:04

An email hips the guys to the global conspiracy of the Atlas Network -- a think tank that creates think tanks. Fun Crusher looks for more information on allegations of a serial murderer in Austin. Wayne makes a great point about Ben and Matt's earlier 'get out of trouble with scopolamine' idea. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment…

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CLASSIC: Is there a secret funeral monopoly? 45:18

19h ago45:18

45:18

Death is one of humanity's great unifiers. Before the dawn of recorded history our species and others like it venerated, feared and honored the dead. The practice of commemorating our loved ones continues today -- and it's become a big business. Join the guys as they delve deeper into the fact, fiction and controversy of the funeral industry to det…

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Feminist Movie Friday: Bottoms 1:04:39

4h ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Friend of the show Joey stops by to highlight the 2023 satirical, irreverent film Bottoms and why it is an important (and fun) example of breaking down high school movie tropes all while being queer-centered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Salty Popcorn 18:46

5h ago18:46

18:46

Holly and Tracy discuss ways that they like to make popcorn, and historical recipes that used popcorn. They also talk about the incorrect assumption that iodized salt is the cause of an overall rise in blood pressure statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Chief Seattle dies - June 7th, 1866 8:54

5h ago8:54

8:54

On this day in 1866, Native American tribal leader Chief Seattle died at the Suquamish Reservation in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Planet of the Vampires 1:05:11

8h ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss Mario Bava's hypnotic 1965 sci-fi horror movie "Planet of the Vampires." It has all the style you could ask for, plus giant space skeletons. (originally published 05/06/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #131: Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl... (SATC S3, E4) 36:26

1d ago36:26

36:26

We continue our Sex and the City watch series with an episode that has not aged well at all when it comes to gender and sexual orientation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Chicago's first elevated train line begins operation - June 6th, 1892 9:33

1d ago9:33

9:33

On this day in 1892, the first "L" train in Chicago made its inaugural journey through the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 2 36:28

1d ago36:28

36:28

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 2 of 3, originally published 05/11/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Ballad of Grit 50:39

1d ago50:39

50:39

In the last decade American schools became enrapt by a new psychological concept centered on persevering. Things went south when they started attaching funding to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Largest Data Breaches in US History: Part II 48:53

1d ago48:53

48:53

We've got more data breaches and leaks to talk about. From an attack that targeted Microsoft corporate customers to one affecting three billion accounts, we look at how hackers and poor data security practices put people and their information at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Did Charles Manson work with the CIA? 1:04:09

3d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Years after his death, Charles Manson remains one of the most infamous cult leaders in US history. While the mainstream public seems pretty satisfied with the official narrative, people still struggle to understand how Manson could have held such an iron grip on the minds of his followers. To some researchers, he wasn't acting alone. Instead, he ha…

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 6.1) 33:17

2d ago33:17

33:17

As they continue to flee the wreckage of recent revelations, Tilda and Madison finally encounter some people in their post-apocalyptic landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Ruth Benedict is born - June 5th, 1887 10:35

2d ago10:35

10:35

On this day in 1887, American anthropologist Ruth Fulton Benedict was born in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Iodized Salt 37:05

3d ago37:05

37:05

People started adding iodine to salt because in some parts of the world serious, chronic iodine deficiency was incredibly widespread, which was causing a range of health issues. But how was that solution arrived at? Research: "Iodine." World of Chemistry, Gale, 2000. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CV2432500388/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&…

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Animalia Stupendium Omnibus 1 23:33

2d ago23:33

23:33

Bored with dragons, the wizard Argomandanies turns his arcane attention to the fantastic fauna of the natural world. Welcome to Animalia Stupendium, a chronicle of Earth’s amazing biodiversity with all the enthusiasm of a fantasy monster book. In this special omnibus episode, the wizard will consider the mantis shrimp, the angler fish, the glass fr…

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Short Stuff: Amber Alerts 12:33

2d ago12:33

12:33

Learn all about the saddest phone notification in today's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Bandy Kiki 12:42

3d ago12:42

12:42

Today we celebrate the activism, writings and entrepreneurship of Bandy Kiki, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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CLASSIC: The Mysterious McKinsey Group 1:02:13

4d ago1:02:13

1:02:13

In recent history more and more analysts have been concerned about the rise of privately-owned, multinational corporations wielding the type of geopolitical power once relegated to states and nations. These concerns usually name drop the best known large companies, such as Nestle, Unilever, Halliburton and so on -- but many more companies operate j…

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From the Vault: The Moons of Uranus, Part 1 41:17

3d ago41:17

41:17

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe continue their multi-year mission to discuss the various moons of our solar system – this time with the literary-themed moons of the ice giant Uranus. (Part 1 of 3, originally published 05/09/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Conductors: What the heck is going on there? 50:44

3d ago50:44

50:44

You've probably been to a symphony performance and wondered, what in the heck are conductors doing up there anyway? Well we're here to explain that as best we can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The first shopping carts are introduced - June 4th, 1937 10:55

3d ago10:55

10:55

On this day in 1937, Sylvan Goldman introduced the world’s first shopping cart at his Humpty Dumpty supermarket chain in Oklahoma City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The Largest Data Breaches in US History: Part I 42:31

4d ago42:31

42:31

TicketMaster recently acknowledged a massive data breach that has affected more than half a billion customers. Where would it fall on a list of the worst data breaches in US history? We look at instances from LinkedIn to Home Depot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Strange News: North Korean Poop Balloons, Sling-Shot Crime, Fast Food Becomes a Luxury 51:22

5d ago51:22

51:22

Why is North Korea sending balloons filled with trash and poop over the border? A new poll reveals most Americans consider fast food a luxury. A former mayor in South Dakota is charged with three murders. All this and more in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-s…

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"Casey at the Bat" is published - June 3rd, 1888 11:20

4d ago11:20

11:20

On this day in 1888, Ernest Thayer’s “Casey at the Bat” was first published in the San Francisco Examiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Monday Mini: Gender Differences in Healthcare 17:05

5d ago17:05

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A recent study found that US patients of all genders were more likely to survive and not be re-hospitalized when being treated by women doctors. We examine this study, what it demonstrates (and doesn't), and potential suggestions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Popcorn 41:14

4d ago41:14

41:14

A lot of the stories that are told about popcorn in history – particularly in North America – are incorrect. Popcorn has been around for a very long time, though its rise to popularity as a snack has accelerated in recent years. Research: “Ancient Popcorn Discovered in Peru.” Smithsonian. Jan, 20, 2012. https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/ancient-…

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Listener Mail: Zeit 23:35

4d ago23:35

23:35

Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Librarians, Part 1 51:51

7d ago51:51

51:51

Being a librarian was originally a man's job. Then Melvil Dewey and his book-loving bros came along and changed all that. But while the feminization of librarianship offered a new occupation for women, it was built on old ideas about female nature and its proper place. Learn more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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SYMHC Classics: Jules Cotard and Cotard Syndrome 23:28

6d ago23:28

23:28

This 2017 episode covers the work of Jules Cotard, the first psychiatrist to write about the cluster of symptoms that would come to be called Walking Corpse Syndrome. But his unfinished work was hotly debated among his colleagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Remarkable Beaver, Part 2 47:56

7d ago47:56

47:56

Beavers are incredible creatures and significant ecosystem manipulators, but they’ve also been subject to various written and illustrative inaccuracies. Medieval bestiaries often depict the common beaver as a weird-looking dog that bites off its own testicles when pursued by mounted hunters. In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Rob a…

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Selects: What are think tanks all about? 45:42

6d ago45:42

45:42

Think tanks? More like stink tanks! We're kidding. Think tanks do valuable work, when they operate in a non-partisan way of course. Learn all about the history of these heady institutions in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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