Stuff You Should Know

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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.

11 HR AGO

Short Stuff: Erfurt Latrine Disaster

A terrible thing happened in Germany in the summer of 1184. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 min
1 DAY AGO

The Wild History of Tetris

Tetris is an iconic game with a fascinating history. Dive in today to learn all about this classic puzzle game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
4 DAYS AGO

Selects: How the Stanford Prison Experiment Worked

The infamous Stanford Prison Experiment wasn't really much of an experiment as it turns out. It was more like a poorly thought out exercise conducted by a professor who didn't dot the i's and cross the t's. Listen in to this classic episode as Josh and Chuck give this experiment some harsh treatment of their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
6 DAYS AGO

The Story of Tavern on the Green

Tavern on the Green is a legendary NY eatery that has never rated particularly well with food critics. Despite that, it's been a NYC mainstay for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
20 NOV

Short Stuff: The Gaslighting of Martha Mitchell

Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney General, was well-known to spread a juicy rumor. That's why when Watergate unfolded, she was held captive in a hotel room on her husband's orders and painted as a crazy alcoholic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 min
19 NOV

The Saga of Silk Road

The US government took a thumb in the eye with the creation of the Silk Road website. Right there on the internet you could anonymously buy drugs and various other contraband, and for a couple years no one could do a darn thing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
16 NOV

Selects: The Cleveland Torso Murders

During the depths of the Great Depression, Cleveland’s most vulnerable and destitute residents were prey for one of history’s most horrific serial killers. The killer’s identity remains a mystery to this day. Josh and Chuck take you through what's known in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
14 NOV

The Fascinating History of Dandelions

Dandelions are way more interesting than you think. Trust us and click play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min

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10/05/2022

Mutt98

I just can’t sleep anymore if I’m not listening to my favourite two guys talk. Makes me feel at home.
Great podcast

22/01/2015

Lanacotta

I have just discovered your podcast and website (what rock have i been living under?). Really well done, well researched, entertaining too. Excellent job on the "Scientific Method" episode. Bravi!
Da consigliare

21/05/2012

Tellima

Interessante, divertente, ma anche curato nella ricerca e quindi affidabile nei contenuti.
Ottimo.

19/04/2012

Maksymkv

Very good. Funny and interesting.

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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