Best iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Extreme Wealth and Wild Research 29:19

2h ago29:19

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Holly and Tracy discuss Ward McAllister as the ultimate historical mean girl. They also talk about how people were reacting to the Blitz when it was happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Organ music is played at a baseball stadium for the first time - April 26th, 1941 9:54

8h ago9:54

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On this day in 1941, the Chicago Cubs became the first Major League team to have live organ music performed at a ballgame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The Very Dust, Part 5 37:55

21h ago37:55

37:55

What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. (Part 5 of 5) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Listener Mail: Dog Farts or Ghosts? The Korean 4B Movement. Growing Mini-livers. 49:00

24h ago49:00

49:00

Jace wonders whether he's haunted by a dearly-beloved, farting ghost. Skippy prompts a conversation about growing miniature organs, and the larger future of biotech. Phoebe writes in with a crucial conversation about the 4B movement and patriarchal conspiracies, which Doc and Ben agree are closer to home than a lot of Americans may like to assume. …

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Happy Hour #125: Where There's Smoke (SATC S3 Ep. 1) 36:28

1d ago36:28

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Our watch podcast of Sex and the City is back! We open Season 3 with a bang, bringing in our friend and executive producer Maya to discuss the idea of women and rescue, independence, and not so great dudes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann 46:39

1d ago46:39

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Georgia Tann was a bad human. We feel safe in saying that because she kidnapped babies from poor families to sell to wealthy ones. Listen in if you can stomach it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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New York becomes the first state to require license plates on cars - April 25th, 1901 7:39

1d ago7:39

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On this day in 1901, New York became the first state in the U.S. to require license plates on motor vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The US Passes the Anti-TikTok Bill 47:42

1d ago47:42

47:42

The thing I said probably wouldn't happened did happen -- the US Senate voted in favor of a bill that will force the Chinese company ByteDance to divest itself of TikTok or face a US-wide ban. But how the heck did we get here, and how does a political megadonor play into it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The First Lady of the Internet 46:40

1d ago46:40

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Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Animalia Stupendium: The Common Kingfisher 6:52

2d ago6:52

6:52

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 episode, the wizard will consider the subtle wonders of the common kingfisher… See omnystudio.com/…

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Disclosure: The Epstein Files 1:02:33

2d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Toward the end of 2023, a US judge decreed the public had a right to know the names of multiple people listed in court documents pertaining to the crimes of notorious financier and human trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. This list of his known associates includes tycoons, royalty, celebrities, and more than one president. But what about the allegations t…

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Dr. Rachel Lance and 'Chamber Divers' 1:00:06

2d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Holly talks with previous podcast guest Dr. Rachel Lance about her new book "Chamber Divers," which details the WWII research that advanced underwater science. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Short Stuff: The Sad, Strange Tale of Margaret Schilling 13:20

2d ago13:20

13:20

Not too much is known about Margaret Schilling. She was the kind of person whose memory might have been lost to time had she not left behind an indelible reminder of her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jane Fonda’s first workout video is released - April 24th, 1982 10:30

2d ago10:30

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On this day in 1982, American actress Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, “Jane Fonda’s Workout.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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Fictional Feminists Around the World: Samantha Carter 20:44

3d ago20:44

20:44

In Stargate SG-1, Samantha Carter held many titles and shattered many stereotypes (while also upholding some). We decode her fictional and IRL accomplishments and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Very Dust, Part 4: Mythology in Dust 40:05

3d ago40:05

40:05

What exactly constitutes dust? What creatures thrive on it? How does it factor into our planet’s atmosphere? In this series of episodes from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of dust, from the scientific facts to the magical and the mythical. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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CLASSIC: How Jeffrey Epstein Broke The Law and Got Away 1:01:24

3d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Jeffrey Epstein made a name for himself as a mysterious money manager with friends in very high places, from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump, British royalty and more. His firm refused to do business with anyone worth less than one billion dollars, and Epstein traveled the globe, often throwing exclusive parties on his own private island. Yet this jet…

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The Power of the Wind 51:54

3d ago51:54

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You probably know wind energy projects have been around since the 90s, but did you know they now provide 10% of America’s energy, and more than that in other countries? Learn about what’s ahead for wind and what it’ll need to become a real star like coal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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William Lewis Moore is murdered in Alabama - April 23rd, 1963 10:12

3d ago10:12

10:12

On this day in 1963, white civil rights activist William Moore was shot to death at a highway rest stop in Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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The Broken Arrow Episode 41:33

4d ago41:33

41:33

Officially, the United States has lost nuclear weapons in six incidents in which the nation couldn't retrieve or destroy them. We look at these six incidents and learn how nuclear weapons work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Listener Mail: The Ripe Program 26:06

4d ago26:06

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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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Strange News: The Cybertruck Debacle, Historic Conviction in International Psychic Scam, Loans for the Dead, the Secret World of Extra Passports 59:51

4d ago59:51

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Did you know wealthy people can easily buy citizenship in numerous other countries (and they're doing it at an unprecedented rate)? Plus the ongoing Cybertruck debacle. In two different countries, criminals get caught wheeling corpses to banks for loans and withdrawals. The notorious grifter Patrice Runner is finally convicted in a stunning, long-r…

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Bradley Martin Ball 35:33

4d ago35:33

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The Bradley Martin Ball is sometimes referred to as the last big moment of the Gilded Age. It was a very ostentatious event that sparked a lot of debate, and in some ways helped usher in the crumbling of New York’s Victorian-era society culture. Research: “Bradley Martin Ball.” New York Times. Feb. 7, 1897. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmac…

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Monday Mini: The Song of Cicadas 8:33

4d ago8:33

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As we prepare for the historic emergence of two broods of cicadas, we unearth the story of the often forgotten woman behind a key cicada discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The first annual White House Easter Egg Roll is held - April 22nd, 1878 8:53

4d ago8:53

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On this day in 1878, the White House hosted its first official Easter Egg Roll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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SYMHC Classics: Croesus 28:48

6d ago28:48

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This 2020 episode shares the story of the ridiculously wealthy Croesus, which was likely fictionalized in a number of ways. It has become sort of a cautionary tale about pride and hubris, and what really has value in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Women And Happiness, Part 1 32:33

6d ago32:33

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What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. In this classic, we react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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From the Vault: Before You Could Remember, Part 3 51:39

6d ago51:39

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Our personal memories only extend back so far in life, and before that, there is a void. Why don’t we remember our early childhood and what does it say about human memory, childhood development and cultural ideas about infants? Robert and Joe explore in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind… (originally published 04/18/2023) See omnystudi…

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Selects: Special Effects: A Short History 55:04

6d ago55:04

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Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Hit play on this classic episode and then put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tech News: Anti TikTok Bill Inches Closer to Becoming Law 29:12

7d ago29:12

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Some tweaks to the bill that would require TikTok parent company to divest itself of the app or face a US-wide ban could be closer to becoming a law. AI takes to the skies in simulated dogfights. And about half of all online traffic comes from bots. Plus lots more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Weirdhouse Cinema: On the Silver Globe 1:29:40

7d ago1:29:40

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1988 Polish science fiction film “On the Silver Globe,” directed by Andrzej Żuławski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Drugs as Weapons 1:05:54

7d ago1:05:54

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For some, drugs represent the downfall of civilization, despite the fact that drug creation and ingestion is one of the oldest discoveries in human history. In tonight's episode, Ben and Matt explore a bizarre genre of conspiracy: What happens when drugs are weaponized? They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/…

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Piggy Banks and Ruby Slippers 19:32

7d ago19:32

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Tracy shares frustration over a historical find being described as a piggy bank. She and Holly then discuss the Van Gogh Pokémon and whether they would chase similar items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Gendering of Weed 54:28

7d ago54:28

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With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis. Links: Sexism and the Weed industry: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/01…

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Are Humans Built to Drink Milk After Childhood? 4:16

7d ago4:16

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The majority of humans become lactose intolerant as they grow up. Learn how ancient herders changed our digestive gene pool in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/humans-built-drink-milk-adults.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Netherlands recognizes the newly formed United States - April 19th, 1782 6:42

7d ago6:42

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On this day in 1782, the Dutch Republic became the second nation to officially recognize the sovereignty of the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and HowStuffWorks

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