Best Redux LLC Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.230: Little Known Facts (redux) 26:57

2h ago26:57

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Jon and Kurt dig deep to bring you little nuggets you can use to dazzle your friends at your next dinner party. What words in the English language don’t have a rhyme? Who is the model for the NBA logo? Where did the word suede come from? Why do we have Gin & Tonics? And many more truly relevant facts.…

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Ep.229: Fads Gone By (redux) 26:27

10d ago26:27

26:27

The fanny pack. Spray on hair. Corsets. Beanie Babies. Eating placentas. Polyester leisure suits. Yes, in this episode, Jon and Kurt explore fads and trends of the past that have, thankfully, passed us by.By Smart Drivel Media LLC

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Ep.288: Solo Synchronized Swimming 29:17

18d ago29:17

29:17

You are probably asking yourself right now, “solo synchronized swimming…Isn’t that an oxymoron?” And while you would be correct, it didn’t stop it from being a honest-to-god true Olympic sport in not one, but three, Olympic Games: 1984, 1988, 1992. We guess that by 1992 a dictionary or thesaurus ended up at the IOC headquarters and they quietly got…

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Ep.227: THAT'S Against the Law? 29:01

25d ago29:01

29:01

Part of the explanation of what makes humans on top of the food chain is our ability to govern ourselves and make communal laws. However, like all things humans touch, invariably things get out of control. In this episode, Jon and Kurt talk about some of the most ludicrous, head-scratching, obscure laws that are still on the books in cities across …

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Ep.226: Rhinos Give You Warts 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

What? That is toads, not rhinos, that give you warts. Well, actually, that’s not true either. For centuries, we have blindly (not like a bat) given myths to animals that we hold to be true. But here is the kicker, they are patently false. Jon and Kurt go on a debunking mission and spread the truth gospel about many cherished animal legends (spoiler…

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Ep.225: Idiom or Idiot? 36:29

1M ago36:29

36:29

Jon and Kurt decide to check the veracity of time-honored and venerated sayings/proverbs/idioms by applying science, math, logic to the idioms. Can lightning really not strike the same location twice? Can a walnut remove scratches in the floor? Can you really teach an old dog new tricks? Tune in, have a listen, and don’t take any wooden nickels.…

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Ep.224: Superlatives (redux) 24:10

1M ago24:10

24:10

Join Jon and Kurt in the greatest, funniest, smartest, drivelest episode ever. Yes, indeed, they reveal the biggest, oldest, smelliest, farthest “ests” of all time. Oldest piece of art? Highest IQ? Strongest animal on earth? Shortest novel ever written? Smallest country? Geeze, this is just the best.…

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The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula 13:58

1M ago13:58

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In 1942, Pascagoula, Mississippi was haunted by a mysterious figure who slipped into homes under the cover of darkness, cutting locks of hair before vanishing into the night. This bizarre crime spree left the entire town on edge until a suspect was finally arrested. Yet, mystery and speculation surrounding the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula persist, …

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Ep.223: Fun Facts About Words 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

If you knew that the etymology of the word “decide” killed off all other choices, then you might be apt to decide for yourself to listen to this latest episode. Jon and Kurt decide to continue their discussion on words in the English language–where they come from, why they exist, and some crazy fun facts about them thrown in for good measure. We’re…

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DEVIANT: True Crime Hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Listener Discretion Advised. In their new podcast, Deviant, hosts Andrew Iden and Dan Szematowicz take you into the dark corners of what human beings are capable of, starting with serial killer Israel Keyes. Deviant is the most comprehensive coverage of the notorious serial killer using his own words as a source. In this episode, we learn from host…

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Ep.222: Words Are Funny Things 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Bowing to popular demand, Jon and Kurt are back with a whole new episode dedicated to words. Revisiting a favorite topic – fun facts about words–our two co-hosts provide a bevy of tidbits, etymologies, backstories, and really cool information about some of the most used and interesting words. Where did “mentor” the word originate and why? What word…

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Ep.221: The Inquisition, Part 2 26:10

2M ago26:10

26:10

Join the fun as Jon and Kurt take turns asking each other provocative questions that, as you would expect, span the smart and the drivel. Find out who they would switch lives with for just one day, what they loved doing when they were eight, and if they would choose being the rock or the hard place. Of course, while each co-host gets to ask, they a…

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The Strange Death of Superman PART TWO 39:51

2M ago39:51

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A discussion about the various theories behind the death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman." His suicide is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse. With returning special guest Sean Anthony Davis Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platform! Visit our Substa…

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Ep.220: The Inquisition, Part 1 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

Join the fun as Jon and Kurt take turns asking each other provocative questions that, as you would expect, span the smart and the drivel. Find out who they would switch lives with for just one day, what they loved doing when they were eight, and if they would choose being the rock or the hard place. Of course, while each co-host gets to ask, they a…

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The Strange Death of Superman PART ONE 33:28

2M ago33:28

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The death of George Reeves, iconic star of the 1950s TV series "Adventures of Superman,” is controversial, and may have sparked the so-called Superman Curse. Discover the secrets behind Reeves’ mysterious demise as we explore the conflicting testimonies, and examine the evidence that challenges the official ruling of suicide. In this episode, we co…

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Ep.219: Max Peevish 33:56

3M ago33:56

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It was time. Our curmudgeonly co-hosts had held out from getting annoyed by people, things, society, etc. for just so long that they couldn’t hold it in anymore. Ergo, we get another “Pet Peeves” episode with all new nuisances, annoyances, and things that just piss off Jon and Kurt. Take this test: listen and try to see how many you agree with or n…

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Ep. 218: Gifts to the World, Part 2 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

In part 2 of a two-part mini-series (the boys are influenced by all the streamers), Jon and Kurt continue to opine on and proffer their submissions for certain country’s best gifts to the world. They randomly chose ten countries and make a case for that nation’s greatest contribution to humankind. As you might expect, some of their suggestions are …

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Espionage and the Murder of William Dean REDUX 2:13:17

3M ago2:13:17

2:13:17

A re-release of an early episode of A Study of Strange, one of the most fascinating and mysterious murder mysteries comes from New Hampshire in the aftermath of World War One. The murder of William Dean may be an obscure case in true crime but it's one that lovers of the strange and mysterious should not miss. Were there really spies in the small t…

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Ep. 217: Gifts to the World, Part 1 34:16

3M ago34:16

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In this two-part mini-series (the boys are influenced by all the streamers), Jon and Kurt opine on and proffer their submissions for certain country’s best gifts to the world. They randomly chose ten countries and make a case for that nation’s greatest contribution to humankind. As you might expect, some of their suggestions are heavy with societal…

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Real UFO Encounters 19:00

3M ago19:00

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On a special episode of "A Study of Strange" we read listener submitted witness accounts of unidentified flying objects. Real stories from real people. Performers include Matt Glass (@glassbrain), Tara Perry (@taratarafotara), Amy Schloerb (@amyschloerb), Kara Schaaf, and Michael May. Subscribe to "A Study of Strange" on your favorite podcast platf…

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Episode 216: My Life As A Dog (redux) 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Ever wonder what it would be like to live as a dog? To sleep most of the day, get your tummy rubbed, and give away all your emotions with a simple wag of your tail? Jon and Kurt channel their inner canines and ponder life as a dog and all things doggy. It’s a howling good time.By Smart Drivel Media LLC

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6 Strange Mysteries from New York City 41:17

4M ago41:17

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A recent visit to New York inspired a look into some of the strangest mysterious from the city. We've got something for everyone from unsolved murders and haunted locations to a large serpentine cryptid swimming in the Hudson River. Guest Sanjay Raja is a specialist in health and wellness and is in production for his new show "Recipe for Wellness".…

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Ep. 215: The U-Turn Controversy 30:59

4M ago30:59

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Jon and Kurt finally dig into today’s topic after a bit of verbal disagreements and wandering around. The discussion was a debate about U-Turns and their pros and cons. Each co-host had to choose a side: Kurt went for the con and, going against type, he gets a bit worked up and emotional in his scathing criticism of the crutch that is the U-turn. W…

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Ep. 214: Feeling Gruntled 26:57

4M ago26:57

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Jon and Kurt explore the root words that we all know and use often in their “negative” or “reverse” meaning. Where did these words come from? If “disgruntled” is a word, then shouldn’t “gruntled” be a word? And, if so, what does it meant? Is “kempt” the true opposite of “unkempt” or can we be “sheveled” if we are also often called “disheveled”? You…

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True Crime Author Joe Strupp "Death on St. Charles St." 38:18

4M ago38:18

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For about 60 years, a chilling story about a murder suicide was a tight lipped family secret until author and journalist Joe Strupp came across the tale of his great uncle, John Bowman. Strupp spent years investigating the case and his findings are in his new book Death on St. Charles Street. Though we know what happened, there are still mysterious…

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