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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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    • 4.6 • 9K Ratings

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.

    Selects: How Dyslexia Works

    Selects: How Dyslexia Works

    For a learning disability that everyone seems to know about, dyslexia is maybe the most commonly misunderstood and controversial cognitive difficulty there is. Some people think it’s a gift, some people think it doesn’t even exist. Learn more in this classic episode.
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    • 43 min
    The Alien Abduction Phenomenon of the Mid-20th Century

    The Alien Abduction Phenomenon of the Mid-20th Century

    It started with New Hampshire couple Betty and Barney Hill, who learned under hypnosis they’d been abducted and examined by aliens in 1962. Since then, possibly millions of people in the US alone came to believe they followed in the Hills’ footsteps. Why?
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    • 51 min
    Short Stuff: Skittles and TIO2

    Short Stuff: Skittles and TIO2

    There’s an ingredient in Skittles and lots of other food that Dunkin Donuts stopped using it in their powdered donuts. Skittles said they were phasing it out too back in 2016 but still haven’t and now the lawsuits flow like The Spice.
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    • 11 min
    Leave Brutalism Alone!

    Leave Brutalism Alone!

    The most reviled, hated, despised, no-good, low down, dirty rotten architectural style of all time is actually just the most misunderstood. Learn about this unfairly treated architectural movement and why it’s awesome. Learn to love brutalism.
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    • 48 min
    Selects: The Science of Break-Ups

    Selects: The Science of Break-Ups

    Breaking up is hard to do. Your brain might even think you're getting over a cocaine addiction. Learn all about the science behind break-ups in this classic episode!
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    • 50 min
    The Smiley, Stubborn Llama

    The Smiley, Stubborn Llama

    Llamas are pretty great. They smile! They also spit and if they feel overworked will just lay down. There's a lot to admire there.
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    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
9K Ratings

9K Ratings

nscaper ,

Best podcast

This is the first podcast I started listening to six years ago - and it’s still the best I have found. So interesting! Wonderful variety of topics and I always learn something. The hosts have great chemistry and style. Thanks, Josh and Chuck, for being great company every week!

Kurt Sneddon ,

My favourite!

I seem to only be interested in this podcast for the last year! I listen almost all day/night! Love the commentary while keeping my old brain learning something new!
I recommend listening to this to everyone I know!

that random kid1233 ,

Stop complaining

There is a magical button called fast forward 30 sec USE IT

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