Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans – Let’s Sort It Out!
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Paganism was the set of original ancient religions around the world. They all had plenty of gods, lo...
Pagans, Neo-Pagans, Wiccans – Let’s Sort It Out!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paganism was the set of original ancient religions around the world. They all had plenty of gods, lo...
Selects: Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot
Sat, 31 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen to this classic episode and hea...
Selects: Yeti: The Asian Bigfoot
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've covered Nessie and Bigfoot, so why not tackle the Yeti? Listen to this classic episode and hea...
The Rosenbergs
Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for espionage in 1953. Whether or not they were both guilty...
The Rosenbergs
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for espionage in 1953. Whether or not they were both guilty...
Short Stuff: Genetic Mutations
Wed, 28 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
All sorts of exotic and often terrible stuff runs through our heads when we think of genetic mutatio...
Short Stuff: Genetic Mutations
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All sorts of exotic and often terrible stuff runs through our heads when we think of genetic mutatio...
The Group of Seven
Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today Chuck and Josh celebrate Canada and their art through the lens of the Group of Seven. See...
The Group of Seven
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Chuck and Josh celebrate Canada and their art through the lens of the Group of Seven. See...
Selects: How Publicists Work
Sat, 24 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you're in the public eye and sudd...
Selects: How Publicists Work
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people call them flacks. Other people call them liars. But if you're in the public eye and sudd...
Popcorn: Who doesn't love it?
Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We love popcorn and suspect that most people do too. But do you know why it even pops? Or if it's he...
Popcorn: Who doesn't love it?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We love popcorn and suspect that most people do too. But do you know why it even pops? Or if it's he...
Short Stuff: William A. Mitchell: Food Inventor
Wed, 21 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
William A. Mitchell invented some iconic snack foods and candies. Learn all about him today!See omny...
Short Stuff: William A. Mitchell: Food Inventor
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
William A. Mitchell invented some iconic snack foods and candies. Learn all about him today!See omny...
Faking Your Own Death: We All Do It, But Why?
Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Face it, when things get desperate we all consider faking our death as an easy way out. But what the...
Faking Your Own Death: We All Do It, But Why?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Face it, when things get desperate we all consider faking our death as an easy way out. But what the...
Selects: Night Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
Sat, 17 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad gam...
Selects: Night Trap: The Video Game Failure that Changed the Industry
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 90s a video game was released that changed the industry, despite poor sales and bad gam...
The Cliffs Notes on Cliffs Notes
Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When a man named Cliff packaged book summaries in yellow and black booklets he changed the way kids ...
The Cliffs Notes on Cliffs Notes
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a man named Cliff packaged book summaries in yellow and black booklets he changed the way kids ...
Short Stuff: Figs & Wasps
Wed, 14 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today Chuck and Josh look at the interesting relationship between figs and wasps.See omnystudio.com/...
Short Stuff: Figs & Wasps
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Chuck and Josh look at the interesting relationship between figs and wasps.See omnystudio.com/...
Plant-Based Diets
Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You don’t have to be a hardcore vegan to eat a plant-based diet (although you can be). There&r...
Plant-Based Diets
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to be a hardcore vegan to eat a plant-based diet (although you can be). There&r...
Selects: How Ice Cream Works
Sat, 10 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all scream for ice cream, sure, but did you know we're all technically screaming about a colloida...
Selects: How Ice Cream Works
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all scream for ice cream, sure, but did you know we're all technically screaming about a colloida...
We Got to Sesame Street
Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
One of the longest-running television shows in history is also one of the best. Sesame Street was co...
We Got to Sesame Street
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the longest-running television shows in history is also one of the best. Sesame Street was co...
Short Stuff: Drop Bears
Wed, 07 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Australia is home to all sorts of things that can kill you, but perhaps the deadliest is the drop be...
Short Stuff: Drop Bears
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is home to all sorts of things that can kill you, but perhaps the deadliest is the drop be...
Fentanyl: Actually As Dangerous As They Say
Tue, 06 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Around 2013 heroin users in the US and other countries suddenly started dying from overdose in previ...
Fentanyl: Actually As Dangerous As They Say
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Around 2013 heroin users in the US and other countries suddenly started dying from overdose in previ...
Selects: Muzak: Easy Listening Goodness
Sat, 03 May
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Muzak got a bad reputation as bland garbage music. In this classic episode, we aim to set the record...
Selects: Muzak: Easy Listening Goodness
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muzak got a bad reputation as bland garbage music. In this classic episode, we aim to set the record...
What we know about MI6
Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
MI6 is The UK's version of the CIA. Except they came first and provided the model. But there's still...
What we know about MI6
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MI6 is The UK's version of the CIA. Except they came first and provided the model. But there's still...
Short Stuff: Trovants
Wed, 30 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Rocks that grow baby rocks – wut?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short Stuff: Trovants
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rocks that grow baby rocks – wut?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chinese Food: Best Food?
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today on SYSK, the fellas get down to business with plenty of mouth-watering information on what Chu...
Chinese Food: Best Food?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on SYSK, the fellas get down to business with plenty of mouth-watering information on what Chu...
Selects: How Jim Henson Worked
Sat, 26 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We've already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into ...
Selects: How Jim Henson Worked
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've already recorded an episode on The Muppets, but Jim Henson was such a neat guy we delved into ...
Give My Regards to the Broadway Episode!
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Broadway is a street in NYC, but more than that it's a term for the NY theater district. They say th...
Give My Regards to the Broadway Episode!
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway is a street in NYC, but more than that it's a term for the NY theater district. They say th...
Short Stuff: Alternative Libraries
Wed, 23 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Today we highlight and celebrate a couple of alternative libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Short Stuff: Alternative Libraries
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we highlight and celebrate a couple of alternative libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Richard III: Good Guy or Evil Putz?
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Ever since Shakespeare wrote his tragedy on Richard III the world has thought of him as an evil king...
Richard III: Good Guy or Evil Putz?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since Shakespeare wrote his tragedy on Richard III the world has thought of him as an evil king...
Selects: Adidas v. Puma: A Sibling Rivalry
Sat, 19 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they go down the sport shoe rabbit hole, detailing th...
Selects: Adidas v. Puma: A Sibling Rivalry
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they go down the sport shoe rabbit hole, detailing th...
What Makes Disaster Films Great
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Disaster films are surprisingly tough to define. What makes them different from an action movie or a...
What Makes Disaster Films Great
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disaster films are surprisingly tough to define. What makes them different from an action movie or a...
Short Stuff: Tick tock goes the Doomsday Clock
Wed, 16 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Doomsday Clock is closer too midnight than it's ever been, which is not awesome. But what does t...
Short Stuff: Tick tock goes the Doomsday Clock
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Doomsday Clock is closer too midnight than it's ever been, which is not awesome. But what does t...
Kim Philby: Greatest Liar of All Time?
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
British MI6 agent Kim Philby was a spy for the Soviet Union and one of the great liars in human hist...
Kim Philby: Greatest Liar of All Time?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British MI6 agent Kim Philby was a spy for the Soviet Union and one of the great liars in human hist...
Selects: Cake: So Great. So, So Great
Sat, 12 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Cake has been around for a long time, but mostly less than great forms. It took the Industrial Revol...
Selects: Cake: So Great. So, So Great
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cake has been around for a long time, but mostly less than great forms. It took the Industrial Revol...
Behavioral Priming: Buy, Robot Human!
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In the late 90s, a large chunk of the field of social psychology started dedicating itself to figuri...
Behavioral Priming: Buy, Robot Human!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 90s, a large chunk of the field of social psychology started dedicating itself to figuri...
Short Stuff: Colorful Noises
Wed, 09 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We’ve all heard of white noise, that static sound the TV makes when poltergeists arrive. There...
Short Stuff: Colorful Noises
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard of white noise, that static sound the TV makes when poltergeists arrive. There...
Editorial Cartoons: Art as Satire
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Editorial, or political cartoons, have a rich history in the United States and abroad. And though th...
Editorial Cartoons: Art as Satire
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Editorial, or political cartoons, have a rich history in the United States and abroad. And though th...
Selects: Agatha Christie: Queen of the Murder Mystery
Sat, 05 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Agatha Christie was a great writer of murder mystery novels and is probably the best selling author ...
Selects: Agatha Christie: Queen of the Murder Mystery
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agatha Christie was a great writer of murder mystery novels and is probably the best selling author ...
The Pinkerton Detective Agency
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:59:08 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Pinkertons became the most famous detective company in the U.S. But were they noble or notorious...
The Pinkerton Detective Agency
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pinkertons became the most famous detective company in the U.S. But were they noble or notorious...
Short Stuff: Tulipmania
Wed, 02 Apr
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The world experienced its first economic bubble when the Dutch went bonkers for tulips in the 1630s....
Short Stuff: Tulipmania
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world experienced its first economic bubble when the Dutch went bonkers for tulips in the 1630s....
How Climate Migration Works
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We move for all sorts of reasons – new job, new grandkid – but moving because it’s...
How Climate Migration Works
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We move for all sorts of reasons – new job, new grandkid – but moving because it’s...
Selects: The Deal With Doulas
Sat, 29 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description ...
Selects: The Deal With Doulas
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word doula in Ancient Greek might mean "female servant" but it's really not a great description ...
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part II
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
A manhunt is launched for MLK’s killer, James Earl Ray. After his capture he pleads guilty. Wi...
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part II
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A manhunt is launched for MLK’s killer, James Earl Ray. After his capture he pleads guilty. Wi...
Short Stuff: Poutine: Canada's Pride
Wed, 26 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Poutine is just one of those comforting dishes that's a must have when visiting the great nation of ...
Short Stuff: Poutine: Canada's Pride
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poutine is just one of those comforting dishes that's a must have when visiting the great nation of ...
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When he was murdered by an assassin’s bullet, MLK was going through a hard time in his life an...
The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Part I
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When he was murdered by an assassin’s bullet, MLK was going through a hard time in his life an...
Selects: Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World
Sat, 22 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – ...
Selects: Seven - No, Wait, Five - Mysteries of the Art World
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – ...
The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Indigenous women in Canada have always been vulnerable, but there’s a stretch of remote road t...
The Highway of Tears (And Maybe Hope)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous women in Canada have always been vulnerable, but there’s a stretch of remote road t...
Short Stuff: All About Egg Colors
Wed, 19 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Everyone knows brown eggs are more natural than white eggs right? Except that's not true. In reality...
Short Stuff: All About Egg Colors
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows brown eggs are more natural than white eggs right? Except that's not true. In reality...
The Chelsea Hotel
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The Chelsea Hotel is one of New York City's landmarks for good reason. It's served as housing for bo...
The Chelsea Hotel
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chelsea Hotel is one of New York City's landmarks for good reason. It's served as housing for bo...
Selects: How the Flu Works
Sat, 15 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on t...
Selects: How the Flu Works
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on t...
How Antidepressants Work
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
The good news is that we know antidepressants can treat major depression, helping millions of people...
How Antidepressants Work
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The good news is that we know antidepressants can treat major depression, helping millions of people...
Short Stuff: Morganna the Kissing Bandit
Wed, 12 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Pete Rose said she was “bigger than any one player” in baseball during the 70s and 80s. ...
Short Stuff: Morganna the Kissing Bandit
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Rose said she was “bigger than any one player” in baseball during the 70s and 80s. ...
The Scribble on Scrabble
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Scrabble is a game that neither of us plays with regularity. And maybe that's good for this episode....
The Scribble on Scrabble
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scrabble is a game that neither of us plays with regularity. And maybe that's good for this episode....
Selects: How Electricity Works
Sat, 08 Mar
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life...
Selects: How Electricity Works
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life...