Logan Learns with Logan Kegley

Logan Kegley

Smart topics, made simple. Join host Logan Kegley on his weekly journey to learn about the most interesting stuff in the world, and have fun doing it. Featuring the best from science, popular culture, and history with facts that are guaranteed to fuel your group chat and impress your friends.

  1. 15 JUL

    Maximum Caffeine (and Other Household Substances that Can Kill You)

    Caffeine has always been a socially-acceptable drug, but have too much of it and it technically can kill you. And it's not the only thing in your kitchen pantry that has the power to delete you from the world at high doses. In this episode, I break-down four cornerstones of any kitchen where too much of a good thing is a very bad one. Ps. I guarantee you use at least two of these daily. Have you ever gone too hard on any of these items and felt weird? Drop a comment and tell me about it right here on Spotify. Like the show? Subscribe for new episodes every week-ish. Thanks for listening. CHAPTERS: (0:00) A Kid on Caffeine (2:05) Maximum Caffeine (7:12) Damn, I love SALT (10:00) Nutmeg = MDMA?? (11:49) Bad News for Aquaholics (15:03) Can't Stop Won't Stop (Drinking Water) (17:46) Two Cold Brews Too Many

    20 min

  2. 1 JUL

    World’s Loudest Burp, Longest Fingernails, and More Weird World Records You Won’t Believe Exist

    People will do anything for some internet clout nowadays, but if you really want to be remembered, you've gotta make it into the record books. The Guiness Book of World Records to be precise. And buried in their 53,000 world records on file are some weird ones. Today, we're talking about three of those, including the world's loudest burp, the world's longest fingernails, and the world's largest collection of a very random item. Have any leads on some even weirder world records? Drop a comment right here on Spotify. Subscribe for new episodes every week-ish. (0:00) Internet Clout (3:12) World's Loudest Burp (6:50) World' Longest Fingernails (10:24) World's Largest Collection of Rubber Ducks (12:52) Final Thoughts

    15 min

  3. 22 JUN

    Is the NBA Draft Rigged?? (& the Most Suspicious Draft Lotteries in NBA History)

    Is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged? If not, how do you explain Derrick Rose to Chicago with a 1.7% chance? Or Anthony Davis to New Orleans? Or of course, Cooper Flagg (potentially) to the Dallas Mavericks with a 1.8% chance – shortly after trading Luka? Feels a little too good to be true, no? The NBA Draft Lottery has been a suspect of alleged rigging since it was introduced in 1985. That was the year of another convenient storyline, where Patrick Ewing wound up on the New York Knicks. In fact, there's even a widespread conspiracy theory about this draft itself called the Frozen Envelope. In this episode, we dissect the origins of the NBA Draft in the 80s, on behalf of a hungry new commissioner who was hellbent on turning the league into a marketing behemoth. We also dive into the most suspicious drafts in NBA history, making a claim that yes, the NBA Draft has most definitely been rigged at one point or another. What do you think? NBA Draft rigged or not? Let me know in the comments. Questions? Feedback? Hit me at logan@logankegley.com. Thanks for listening. Go Sonics. (0:00) Dallas Mavericks Win the 2025 Draft (1:35) A History of Convenient Storylines (5:27) Origins of the NBA Draft Lottery (9:54) Patrick Ewing & The Frozen Envelope Draft (12:30) Derrick Rose, Anthony Davis, and the Most Suspicious Drafts in NBA History (21:27) My Thoughts on the NBA Draft Lottery

    24 min

  4. 11 JUN

    A Brief History of Pizza

    Sure, everyone loves pizza... but do you know where it actually came from? Up until recently, my answer would've vaguely just been "Italy" – but that's precisely what Logan Learns is for! Now I know that pizza actually originated on – get this – the battlefield. Seriously. This episode covers pizza's humble beginnings with soldiers and poor Italians, and its historic rise in popularity. Plus, we highlight some of the weirdest pizza dishes across the world (Banana Curry pizza anyone??). (0:00) Pizza-Induced Euphoria (2:16) Pizza Starts on the... Battlefield?? (3:56) Tomatoes Land in Italy... and People Hate Them? (5:45) Pizzerias Are Born (7:06) "30 Minutes OR IT'S FREE" (8:10) The FBI of Pizza (10:03) Hawaiian Pizza is Born (10:33) Weird Pizza Flavors from Across the World (12:10) PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA – Yay? Or Nay? (14:57) Why I Love Pizza in New York City (16:14) Godfather's Pizza Memories (RIP) Like this episode? Subscribe for more cool topics every week-ish. Drop a comment on this episode and let me know what your favorite pizza flavor is. Or better yet, do you vibe with pineapple on pizza? Let's discuss.

    18 min

  5. 5 JUN

    168 Hours Without Sleep (Hour by Hour Breakdown)

    Okay sure, we've all pulled an all-nighter before, but now imagine doing that seven nights in a row. What would that feel like? Obviously, it wouldn't feel great – but I promise that the physical and mental effects of extreme sleep deprivation are way worse than you think.... and we have a few real life examples to thank for that. Shout out Randy Gardner and Norme from Twitch. In this episode, we're breaking down the play-by-play of what 7 days without sleep would do to your body – physically and mentally. Also, I share a few stories of my own and somehow go on a tangent about a nightclub in Berlin. Enjoy. (0:00) The Greatest Senior Project of All-Time? (4:04) 24 Hours Without Sleep (6:02) 48 Hours Without Sleep (7:37) 72 Hours Without Sleep (9:31) 4, 5 & 6 Days Without Sleep (11:35) 1 Week Without Sleep (And Beyond??) (14:25) The Deadly Side of Sleep Deprivation (16:50) Personal Experiences (20:22) An Evening (or WEEKEND) at Berghain in Berlin Subscribe for more deep dives on interesting topics every weekish. Got any thoughts, questions, or feedback? Reach me at logan@logankegley.com, or drop a comment right here on Spotify.

    24 min

  6. 28 MAY

    The Lost City of Atlantis

    Atlantis is easily the most notable lost civilization of them all. I mean, today it's practically a household name. But it has been over 12,000 years since Atlantis supposedly existed, and we've still made virtually zero progress towards finding the location of the lost underwater empire... right? Well, that depends on who you talk to. Beacause if you buy into some of the crazier theories out there, we could be sitting on a goldmine of Atlantis evidence just waiting to be uncovered... in the Sahara Desert or Antarctica of all places. I know, it sounds crazy – but that's what this show is for. This is part two in our Deep Sea Extravaganza. Don't forget to check out the previous episode, Secrets of the Deep Sea. (0:00) The Legend of the Lost City of Atlantis (6:11) Where is Atlantis Hiding? (6:48) Atlantis = Santorini ?? (10:44) The Richat Structure and Atlantis in the Sahara Desert (15:35) Atlantis Under Ice (in Antarctica) (19:48) Atlantis... Underneath Cuba? (22:54) THE VERDICT: My thoughts on Atlantis. What do you think? Are you buying that Atlantis was a real thing? Let us know in the comments! Thanks for listening. See you all in Atlantis. 🏄‍♂️

    27 min

  7. 20 MAY

    Secrets of the Deep Sea: What’s Really at the Bottom of the Ocean?

    Crazy alien fish, valuable resources, and lost civilizations. These are just a few of the secrets hiding at the bottom of the ocean – which remains a mystery even in 2025. In fact, the vast majority of the Earth's ocean floor remains unmapped, despite the fact that the ocean is right in our own backyard. So based on the little information that we have... what's really lurking at the bottom of the ocean? And why is it so damn difficult to explore? We break it all down in this week's episode of Logan Learns. Ps. Can we get Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos to stop fighting over colonizing Mars and start mapping the bottom of the ocean?? C'mon guys. (0:00) Intro (0:40) Why is the ocean such a mystery? (3:47) LIFE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN (Mariana Snailfish, Black Dragonfish, Anglerfish, and more) (21:25) RESOURCES (Cobalt, Methane Gas, and... Gold?!) (26:27) LOST CIVILIZATIONS (Bimini Road, Dwarka... Atlantis?!) (35:40) Thoughts on underwater exploration, and a story about swimming with sharks !! Like this episode? Give it a five star rating and hit that subscribe button so that you never miss a thing! New episodes weekly. Thoughts? Feedback? Email: logan@logankegley.com. Thanks for listening. 🫶

    43 min
  8. Thoughts on Turning 36

    10 MAY · BONUS

    Thoughts on Turning 36

    Bonus birthday extravaganza episode with raw and unfiltered thoughts on turning 36 years old, 100 days without alcohol, and... hot sauce. Back to your regularly scheduled program next week. Got any comments or BBQ recommendations for Austin? Drop me a comment right here on Spotify. (1:06) En Route to Austin, Texas (3:09) Thoughts on Turning 36 (10:34) Boosting Testosterone with Zinc (Kegley Lab) (12:08) 100 Days Without Alcohol (14:23) Jury Duty (Yet Again) Subscribe for weekly deep dives on the most interesting topics in the world – plus the occasional rant. I appreciate you! ✌️

    18 min
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Smart topics, made simple. Join host Logan Kegley on his weekly journey to learn about the most interesting stuff in the world, and have fun doing it. Featuring the best from science, popular culture, and history with facts that are guaranteed to fuel your group chat and impress your friends.

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