TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.
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Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
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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.
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Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future.
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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast
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Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.
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Eavesdrop on experts and researchers as they ponder what makes our world so maddening, so strange and so achingly beautiful. Not to mention ridiculous. Join Julie Douglas for this week’s episode of The Stuff of Life, a podcast by HowStuffWorks.com.
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TechStuff Daily explains the stories behind the tech news headlines in about five minutes. You'll learn not only about what's going on but also why it's important.
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It's about technology. It's about humanity. It's about our future. It's Fw:Thinking.
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An exploration of cartoons with an insider's perspective, including show creators, voice actors, historians, animators and business leaders.
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Curious friends (not experts) have fun diving into a variety of topics that intrigue them ... From Mormonism to Online Dating, Transcendental Meditation to Midwifery; Science, Technology, Cults, Biographies & more ... Everywhere You Go is Bullshit. Formerly known as The Fundamentals podcast.
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A bite-sized edition of the Stuff You Should Know podcast that fans have grown to love, 15-minute-or-less episodes about the most interesting things in the world around us. Short Stuff now lives on Stuff You Should Know — subscribe there and join Josh and Chuck every Wednesday for more shorties!
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Intimate, incredible conversations with the most famous creators and artists of our time. Learn the backstories (and secrets) about where they came from, how they got here, and what’s next.
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Join brothers Brandon and Nevin Werner on their crazy trip through time as they dive into some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unbelievable stories in history. Human history has too many stories to fit into just the Laughing Historically video show. Each podcast episode, Brandon and Nevin bring you two topics that they think need to be discussed right way. Looking for our video show? Check out new episodes at: youtube.com/laughinghistorically.
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The podcast will focus on the rules in both sports and life, mixing in humor, pop culture, and interviews with sports and entertainment personalities. Former NFL Senior Vice President of Officiating and current FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino gives his unique take on officiating and rules in sports, entertainment, and every-day life.
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Business Bootcamp Podcast is made for small business owners. My name is Mike Andes. I started college at the age of 13 with full intention of going to medical school. I went to school for an MBA and now I own a landscaping company, an Anytime Fitness gym, and 3 online businesses. I share my highs, lows, and experiences being an entrepreneur. You can learn from my mistakes and identify with the day-to-day struggles of a small business owner. Call in or ask a question online and get concrete a ...
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There's good news for anyone that is confused by men, which is basically everyone ---- the 'How Men Think' podcast has returned! 'How Men Think' was always about helping women understand the things that men do and say, that just don't make sense to us. Since the beginning, the mission has been the same...a constant search for answers to your questions about relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, breakups, hookups, love, sex, family, fatherhood, and why men do -- the things men do! Now, wi ...
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How realistic is the science of time travel as depicted in Back to the Future? Back to the Future just celebrated its 40th anniversary. Let’s put that in perspective for you: Back to the Future is now older than the period of time that Marty McFly traveled in that first film, where he rocketed at 88mph from 1985 back to 1955. And while the concept …
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What exactly is mud? Where does it occur and how does it factor into animal behaviors and human activities? In this classic four-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Rob and Joe immerse themselves in the mysteries of mud. (originally published 07/11/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Hi, TDIHC fans! iHeartPodcasts and TenderfootTV are excited to tell you about the Flashpoint podcast. Host Cole Locascio investigates to complex topics surrounding the 1996 Olympic bombings in Atlanta, Ga. We think you'll want to hear this, but you don't have to take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide if this is your next listen! Sho…
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In reality, the Tulsa "race riots" of 1921 was more like a massacre. Yet it was almost lost to history until 1997, and still not widely known outside of Oklahoma until HBO's The Watchmen put it on the cultural map. Learn all about this dark chapter in American history in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Hi, STDWYK fans! iHeartPodcasts and TenderfootTV are excited to tell you about the Flashpoint podcast. Host Cole Locascio investigates to complex topics surrounding the 1996 Olympic bombings in Atlanta, Ga. We think you'll want to hear this, but you don't have to take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide if this is your next listen! Sh…
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BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Peat Bogs So Good at Preserving Human Remains?
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Human bodies buried in bogs can retain some features -- like perfectly preserved skin, right down to forehead wrinkles -- for thousands of years. Learn how this natural mummification process works in today's classic episode of BrainStuff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Meta and Google both brag on how their respective AI models are good at math. Meanwhile, OpenAI unveils its prototype AI-enhanced search engine. Plus, we learn about why video game voice actors are going on strike and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Hercules in the Haunted World
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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe dive back into the colorful filmography of Mario Bava for a rare peplum horror movie. It’s 1961’s “Hercules in the Haunted World,” starring Reg Park, Christopher Lee and Leonora Ruffo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 7.1)
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After a disastrous encounter with other survivors, Tilda and Madison find shelter and wrestle with their emotions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Angel Hair and Star Jelly: What the heck is this stuff?
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For thousands of years, humans were convinced meteors and stars shed heavenly goo onto Earth's surface, or that shreds of the Virgin Mary's veil drifted to the ground after her visitations. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel continue their exploration of weird weather phenomena: What is star jelly? What is angel hair? They don't want you to r…
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Unpacking Harriet and Watching Olympics
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Holly and Tracy talk through the problematic aspects of Harriet Strong's life. and share their thoughts about the Olympics as spectators. They also talk about art as an Olympic competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Grasshoppers devastate Midwestern crops - July 26th, 1931
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On this day in 1931, massive swarms of grasshoppers created chaos for Midwestern farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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The word 'hack' was once simply a verb meaning to cut roughly -- it's now a noun and verb with several meanings, from a bad writer to computer criminal. Learn how it transformed in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/word-hack.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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ELI5 USB - is it still wrong to remove a thumb drive without first ‘ejecting’?’
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Why should we ‘eject’ before physically removing a USB device? Who came up with the idea of USB in the first place? What is ‘juice jacking’ and why do we need to watch out for it? ... we explain like I'm five Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community and in particular the following users whose questions and comments formed the basis of this di…
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In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, science and legend of the ninja or shinobi. Feudal Japan’s espionage specialists might not have resembled the characters in your favorite action movie, but they’ve become fictionalized staples of global popular culture while keeping to the shadows of history. See omnys…
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Pinball: From Electromechanical Machines to Solid State Tables
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We continue to explore the evolution of pinball and learn how the humble solenoid powers so much of the game. Plus, what happens when transistors, integrated circuits and computers join the party? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Tech News: A Software Update Crashed Computer Systems Around the World
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A company called CrowdStrike pushed out a software update to Windows-based systems. But the update had a defect, bringing computer systems around the world to a standstill. Plus, stories about the FBI cracking into a would-be assassin's phone, how X is appealing a California law and Google's plans to get rid of crappy apps. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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Sharks are such successful hunters in part because their senses are so well-adapted to finding prey in the water. Learn about sharks' senses of smell, hearing, sight, taste, and electroreception in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/shark-senses.htm/printable; https://animals.howstuffw…
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Sharks are such successful hunters in part because their senses are so well-adapted to finding prey in the water. Learn about sharks' senses of smell, hearing, sight, taste, and electroreception in this episode of BrainStuff, based on these articles: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/shark-senses.htm/printable; https://animals.howstuffw…
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Listener Mail: Targeted Ads, Driving in Europe, a Word from King John
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An astronaut writes a Tripadvisor review of life in space. King John calls in to prompt an excellent conversation about food as medicine... and how private insurance may help you eat healthy. A European Conspiracy Realist provides context on the idea of mandatory speed limiters -- and why people in the US seem more bothered by it than people across…
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Anney gives an update on fanfiction, including love triangles, how comments and community shape the story, turning hobbies into work, and writing romance while ace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Bob Dylan goes electric at the Newport Folk Festival - July 25th, 1965
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On this day in 1965, singer-songwriter Bob Dylan created controversy by using an electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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The Killdozer rampage is one of those stories you just couldn't make up. Yet it happened. And we're here to tell you the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Can you hack the emergency alert system?
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If you live in the US, you've heard the tone before: a staccato series of beeps followed by an oddly neutral voice disclosing any number of warnings or disasters. This is known as the Emergency Alert System. In the event of an emergency, this system can save lives by immediately getting information out to the public ... but what happens if someone …
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The first all-star baseball team plays the Addie Joss Benefit Game - July 24th, 1911
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On this day in 1911, an all-star baseball team played a benefit game for the family of fallen pitcher Addie Joss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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Over the course of the modern Olympics, there have been a number of sports that have been added and struck from the roster. Today we’ll talk about a few of them, several of which are one-timers. Research: “Antwerp 1920: tug of war and a 72-year-old medalist.” Olympics.com. https://olympics.com/en/news/antwerp-1920-tug-of-war-and-a-72-year-old-medal…
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Natalie Lloyd's book Hummingbird is a moving, magical story about dreams, memory, family, friends, creativity, acceptance and finding yourself. We share our thoughts, discuss some themes, and (almost) shed some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 4 - The Neomorph
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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the deadly neomorphs of the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Who were the Ritchie Boys? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Fictional Women Around the World: Toph Beifong
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Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve-year-old blind earthbender, her character was initially designed very differently. We dig into her history and why she's so beloved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this two-parter from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the chemistry, space science and mythology of burning hair. So strap in for a discussion of everything from pirates and barbecue mishaps to Latin literature and science fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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CLASSIC: What will humanity be like in 1,000 years?
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If you met a person from the year 1019, they would be, in many ways, much like you. But what if you met a person from 3019? How different will human beings be one thousand years from today? Will humanity as we understand still be around? Join the guys with special guests John Goforth and Brent Hand, hosts of Hysteria 51, as they explore the strange…
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Comet Hale-Bopp is discovered - July 23rd, 1995
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On this day in 1995, amateur astronomers Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently and simultaneously discovered a comet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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Send us a Text Message.Beth explains the mysterious disappearance of 19th century cyclist Frank Lenz. Wes outlines the many egg-shaped UFO sightings of 1957.https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/rb-47-ufo.htmwww.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/aliens-crop-circles-ufo-roswellwww.seattletimes.com/nation-world/retired-pilot-explains-1957-…
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Years ago the telephone network was like the internet is to us today: a vast, interconnected means of communicating and sharing information. And, like the internet today, it attracted people who were interested in learning how it worked by hacking it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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