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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HowStuffWorks via myPod: HowStuffWorks via myPod: Broadcast from the Belfry: 25. Bloody Mary, Count Me In
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Send us a Text Message.Is that Bloody Mary in the mirror or are you just happy to see us? Tune in this week as we talk about the many origin theories of Bloody Mary and how girls just wanna have fun, and by "fun" we mean "summon supernatural creatures at sleepovers." Created and co-hosted by Georgia Abrams and Hannah Rucinski.Sound design by Shanno…
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Life changes in the lives of those close to us can make us question our own choices. We reflect on changes, choices and stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” tops the Billboard Hot 100 - August 8th, 1960
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On this day in 1960, the novelty song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” hit No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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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 for privacy information.…
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The US versus the American Indian Movement
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Nowadays most people in the United States are well aware of the larger Civil Rights movement -- including the US government's conspiratorial efforts to destroy those movements and their leaders. Yet there's another story wrapped up in this strange tale of government power versus movements for equality: the story of the American Indian Movement, and…
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How does GPS work? How can satellites tell you where you are? And what does Einstein have to do with all of this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Alice Ramsey becomes the first woman to drive across the United States - August 7th, 1909
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On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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SMTNY Classics: Misinformation, Disinformation and Gender Justice
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After the 2020 election, we had a follow-up conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Two of the eponymous diseases in this episode are transmitted through incredibly casual exposure. The third requires more prolonged, direct contact with someone who is acutely ill, but can still spread really rapidly in certain conditions. Research: Breman, Joel G et al. “Discovery and Description of Ebola Zaire Virus in 1976 and Relevance to the W…
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The Monstrefact: Alien, Part 6 – The Facehugger
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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the facehugger from the “Alien” universe… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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HowStuffWorks via myPod: HowStuffWorks via myPod: Podcast Perspectives: The Hitmaker with Wavland’s Jason Hoch
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What do wrestling and podcasting have in common? Jason Hoch, who ran WWE’s digital team during the early social media days and is now a leading podcast producer.In this episode, I talk with Jason, now the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Wavland.Jason and I chat about his experience at the WWE, what it was like to work at HowStuffWorks on the hit …
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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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Today we're shining a light on the works of young climate activist Xiye Bastida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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CLASSIC: Power, Politics, Corruption and Prayer: What is 'The Family'?
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Washington, D.C. is home to numerous organizations and institutions created to broker deals and funnel power from one place (or policy) to another. Many of these organizations operate more or less openly, while others pride themselves on their discretion and ability to stay out of the public eye. The Family is one of the latter -- a secretive group…
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William Kemmler is executed by electric chair - August 6th, 1890
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On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Global Economy and the Hype on Artificial Intelligence
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As the US teeters on the brink of a recession, we're seeing economies around the world take a hit. What role, if any, did the hype around AI play? We take a critical look at the Gartner Hype Cycle and whether it applies to artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: The Misinformation and Disinformation Around Kamala Harris
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The 2024 US presidential election cycle has been chaotic, and we have all been bombarded with misinformation and disinformation, most recently around Vice President, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. We break down some of the primary tactics being used. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Ronald Reagan fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers - August 5th, 1981
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On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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Strange News: Spain's Porn Passport, the Paris Olympics, China's New Nuclear Reactor and a Bay of Piglets
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Spain will roll out a new "porn passport" to track online visits to adult websites. The gang weighs in on the manufactured controversy around the Olympics. China publicizes a breakthrough in nuclear energy. Drugs, pigs, tectonic shifts: all this and more in this week's strange news segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macm…
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Gene Stratton-Porter Live at the Indiana History Center
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This episode was recorded live at the Indiana History Center, where one of their current exhibits is about Gene Stratton-Porter, a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer. Research: Aalto, Kathryn. "THE LEGEND OF LIMBERLOST: A PATCH OF INDIANA WILDERNESS FULFILLS THE VISION OF AN OVERLOOKED AMERICAN NATU…
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Beast With Five Fingers
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What has five fingers and is an absolute beast? A disembodied crawling hand, of course! In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1946 horror film “The Beast With Five Fingers” starring Peter Lorre. (originally published 02/04/2022) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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As technology has advanced throughout human history, societies have adapted their way of life to try to incorporate the advantages offered while limiting the consequences. The automobile for example freed people from the limited range and unpredictable nature of the horse, but also created a need for traffic safety laws and research into pollution …
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If you’ve been following this space, you certainly already know that Indiana Republican delegates selected Noblesville pastor and avowed Christian nationalist Micah Beckwith as their nominee for lieutenant governor at their convention in mid-June. With that as a jumping off point, we spoke with IU-Indianapolis sociology professor Dr. Andrew Whitehe…
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This 2014 episode covers the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It's Italy's crown jewel of the arts, and even if you have only a passing knowledge of opera, odds are, you know a name connected to the history of this legendary cultural hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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SMNTY Classics: Disinformation and SCOTUS
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With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …
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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 07/13/2023) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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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 for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Now that the 2024 Olympics in Paris are underway, we dig into some highs and lows, controversies and triumphs, and discuss what is to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Some folks are getting impatient while waiting on AI to transform the world (or at the very least their investment portfolio). Plus, we learn about how a controversial online safety bill has been left to fizzle out in the US House of Representatives. And much, much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The U.S. government, UFO debunkers and the UFO community were not prepared for the Las Vegas alien proof, and the predominant response they've all adopted is to ignore it. Also, an opinion piece written by an economist on the government's UFO problem is discussed. Finally, several cases from the 1800s involving UFOs and an apparent alien encounter …
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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the shameless 1989 “Aliens” knock-off “Shocking Dark,” directed by Bruno Mattei and written by “Troll 2” scribes Rossella Drudi and Claudio Fragasso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal in the heptathlon - August 2nd, 1992
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On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks
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Carl-Erik Björkegren: The Disappearing Billionaire
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It's often been said money doesn't buy happiness. In fact, it can lead to more problems, up to and including troubling, mysterious disappearances. In tonight's episode, the guys explore the story of the notorious Swedish business tycoon Carl-Erik Björkegren -- a man who, one day, simply disappeared. Was he murdered? Or did he orchestrate a brillian…
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