Best Cold Slice Podcasts (2025)

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How GPS Works 48:21

11m ago48:21

48:21

In a tribute to the late founder of HowStuffWorks Marshall Brain, we chose one of his great articles. Learn all about how your phone knows how to get you around without bumping into stuff or running people over in this episode. Thank you, Marshall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Short Stuff: Fanta - Nazi Favorite? 14:21

1d ago14:21

14:21

Fanta has its roots in Germany during WWII, so the Nazi association is something that's tough to deny. Dive in and hear all about how this beloved soda got its start as a non-orange, bad-tasting fizzy drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Who Put Bella In the Wych Elm? 38:18

2d ago38:18

38:18

One of the more famous unsolved true crime cases concerns a woman found stuffed into a tree in a woods outside Worcestershire during WWII. Despite an extensive effort by police at the time of her discovery, she still has never been identified. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: How the Negro Leagues Worked 55:08

5d ago55:08

55:08

A decade before the U.S. officially segregated in 1896, baseball banned black players. A decade before the US integrated, baseball broke the color barrier. Between, the Negro Leagues produced some of the finest players to ever take the field. Explore this important piece of American history with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See omnystudi…

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Inner Dialogues, Monologues and Stone Cold Silence 56:16

7d ago56:16

56:16

Does everyone have an inner monologue? What purpose do they serve? What if you don't have one? Listen in to find out these answers and MORE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Waffle House Index 13:43

8d ago13:43

13:43

The 24/7 short order restaurant Waffle House is known for staying open during natural disasters, so much so that federal agencies gauge where to start helping in areas where they’re closed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Harry Belafonte: The Real Deal 51:34

9d ago51:34

51:34

Harry Belafonte is most famous for introducing America to calypso music, with hits like Day-O and Jump In the Line. But he was also one of the most earnest and hard-working fighters of injustice America has ever produced and he deserves to be celebrated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Selects: The Collar Bomb Heist 42:16

12d ago42:16

42:16

The collar bomb heist is the crime caper that keeps on giving. Every time the story seemed like it was figured out, another layer appeared. Tune in to this classic episode to hear Josh and Chuck detail this very odd and twisty story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Y2K Show! (Razor Scooters, Heinz EZ Squirt, Pokemon) - Leftover Pizza Podcast #54 1:09:48

12d ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Join Grimey & Derek as they step into the future by going back to the past on this very special, chrome colored Y2K show! It’s been a quarter of a century since the year 2000, so let’s celebrate by talking about Razor Scooters, Robot Dogs and other space-age things we got at the turn of the millennium. If you enjoy our show, remember to leave us a …

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D'oh! Operation Flagship 53:39

14d ago53:39

53:39

Operation Flagship was undertaken at a time when the U.S. Marshals performed their jobs with a lot of flair. What other agency would throw a football party in order to arrest a handful of (mostly) non-violent criminals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Yakhchāls - Ancient Fridges 11:16

15d ago11:16

11:16

If you lived in ancient Persia, you could do a lot worse in trying to cool things down than by building a yakhchāl. Today we break down how the early fridges worked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The History of Refrigeration 52:55

10d ago52:55

52:55

Keeping things cold with electricity changed the world as we know it. In more ways than you might expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: Robber Barons! 1:03:15

19d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

The robber barons were not a group of evil super villains. OR WERE THEY? Learn all about these titans of industry from the Gilded Age in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Tragedy of the Commons 49:48

21d ago49:48

49:48

Since it was introduced in the 60s, the Tragedy of the Commons, the idea that humans will inevitably ruin any resource we all share, has had sweeping effects on government and public attitudes on who owns the environment. Problem is, it was fictitious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Short Stuff: The Death of Charles Morgan 16:30

22d ago16:30

16:30

One of the lesser-known cases of American true crime is also a very sad one. Meet Charles Morgan, a man who got in over his head with organized crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Catacombs of Paris 46:53

17d ago46:53

46:53

Beneath Paris lies the bones of more than 6 million people. And you can walk among them for 31 euros. These are the Paris catacombs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: How Itching Works 45:03

26d ago45:03

45:03

It was only in the last few decades that science became aware that itches aren't just low-level pain. And in that time, the mystery of how we itch and why we scratch has gotten even more baffling. Explore the mystery with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nickelodeon's Snow Day - Leftover Pizza Video 52:45

25d ago52:45

52:45

Anything can happen on a snow day! Or, at least that’s the excuse that old man Jenkins used to convince Grimey & Derek to cover a shift in the middle of a blizzard…Join the boys as they pass the time indoors by watching the classic 2000 Nickelodeon flick, Snow Day. If you enjoy our show, remember to leave us a rating and subscribe for future episod…

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10ish Instances of People Doing Things Out Of Spite 42:45

28d ago42:45

42:45

You want payback don’t you? Sure, we all do. We all want it so bad. So bad. Sometimes people do things to get payback against someone who’s wronged them and sometimes those things they do are memorable and monumental. We commemorate some here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: The Guinness Widget 15:58

29d ago15:58

15:58

Guiness beer is famous for its smooth and creamy texture, thanks in part to nitrogen, and also a simplistically brilliant little device called the Guinness widget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Gullibility Episode 48:53

24d ago48:53

48:53

Being gullible is a weird thing. But are you born with it? Is it learned? Can you be trusting and not gullible? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: When Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top 48:41

1M ago48:41

48:41

Mount St. Helen's is a lovely sight to behold, but was a pretty scary thing to be around in the Spring of 1980. Listen in to the harrowing story in this classic episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Automats Worked 48:16

1M ago48:16

48:16

Once upon a time no visit to New York was complete without eating at an automat. Putting a nickel in a slot and pulling your own ham sandwich from a lit glass case thrilled people to no end. Eventually the novelty wore off and automats faded into history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Short Stuff: The Best Episode Since Sliced Bread 14:53

1M ago14:53

14:53

Bread is about 30,000 years old. Sliced bread is less than 100. What gives? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Ballad of High Times Magazine 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

Whether you’re 20.5 or 50, if you love pot then High Times was the magazine for you. With ton of photos of marijuana, tips for how to grow it yourself, and other illegal stuff, High Times hung in there long enough to go from outlaw to mainstream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works 46:59

1M ago46:59

46:59

Foreign accent syndrome isn't when your mom talks funny when she goes abroad. It's an actual condition where people wake up one day with an entirely different accent, usually from some kind of head trauma. Learn all about this decidedly rare affliction in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Barkley Marathons 50:46

1M ago50:46

50:46

Every Spring in northeastern Tennessee, roughly 40 people compete in a marathon they are very unlikely to finish. This is the Barkley Marathons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Bourgeoisie 10:56

1M ago10:56

10:56

Bourgeoisie is more than a word. It means something different depending on when and where it's being used. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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WWII Sabotage Spotlight: Operation Gunnerside 49:54

1M ago49:54

49:54

During WWII a perfectly-executed sabotage operation by British Special Operations and the Norwegian Resistance put a dent in the Nazi’s quest for an atomic bomb. Today, it’s unclear how effective it really was, but it’s still a heckuva story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: How Mindfulness Works 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

What has become a buzz word for corporate retreats and a way to get a discount on your health insurance is, at its core, a powerful, centuries-old Buddhist method of moving through life and dealing with the suffering that inevitably comes along with it. Learn all about it in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Mysterious Story of Larry Bader 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

Larry Bader disappeared in 1957 and reappeared a few days later with a new identity. Was it a brain injury or a scam? To this day, nobody knows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: The Mad Trapper of Rat River 15:52

1M ago15:52

15:52

Join us today to learn the story of The Mad Trapper of Rat River, Canada's largest and most intense manhunt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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GONG: The Chuck Barris Story 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

Chuck Barris was a TV visionary, developing shows in the 70s that were decades ahead of their time. But was he also a covert assassin for the CIA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: The Quinoa Revolution! 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

Quinoa is a trendy food, right alongside kale and anything else farm to table. But it's really an ancient grain. Although it's not exactly a grain at all. Technically it's a pseudo-cereal. But it is tasty and nutritious, a true superfood. Learn all about the food with the funny name in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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How Saturn Works 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Watch Night 8:38

2M ago8:38

8:38

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Filthy Magic of Studio 54 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Selects: The Three Christs of Ypsilanti Experiment 55:39

2M ago55:39

55:39

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 om…

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Forensic Dentistry 42:46

2M ago42:46

42:46

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Captain Santa 13:10

2M ago13:10

13:10

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The 2024 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza! 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The 1990 Sears Great American Wish Book! - Leftover Pizza Podcast #53 1:16:36

2M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Santa Claus will be on his way shortly, so we’d better get our Christmas lists together quick! Join Derek & Grimey as they look through the 1990 Sears Great American Wish Book and circle their most wanted items, all while trying to stick to a strict $300 budget. If you enjoy our show, remember to leave us a rating and subscribe for future episodes!…

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Selects: Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown 44:21

2M ago44:21

44:21

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 for privacy information.…

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The Trivial Pursuit Trivia Edition 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: Feed A Cold, Starve a Fever 11:06

2M ago11:06

11:06

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Town Santa Forgot - Leftover Pizza Video 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

What do you get when you combine the kid from Pet Semetary, America's grandpa Dick Van Dyke, and Hanna Barbera animation? You get an underrated, early 90s Christmas special that makes Grimey & Derek get misty-eyed! Join the boys on this very festive episode of Leftover Pizza Video as they try to identify entirely too many cartoon toys. If you enjoy…

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Taylorism: Work Faster! 47:42

2M ago47:42

47:42

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 for privacy information.…

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Selects: The Texas City Disaster of 1947 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

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 for privacy information.…

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Songs to Save Christmas! - Leftover Pizza Podcast #52 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

It's Christmas time once again, and the fate of the holiday lies in the hands of Grimey & Derek! Santa's elves aren't feeling the holiday spirit this year, so Santa's tasked the boys with creating a playlist to hopefully, miraculously motivate his little minions to get their work done. You'd all just better hope it works! If you enjoy our show, rem…

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Tugboats: Pushing Their Way Around Since 1803 50:26

3M ago50:26

50:26

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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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