Curious State

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Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.

  1. 12/20/2022

    A fond farewell

    I come to you one last time to say goodbye. And to thank you for joining me on this journey of being curious for its own sake, of saddling a hunch and seeing where its long stride takes us. I think curiosity takes different forms throughout our lives. Wherever you are in your journey, it’s been an honor to be a part of it. You can follow my next adventures on my website: www.dougfraserdigital.com Here's my Twitter And here's the ol' LinkedIn Until next time, stay curious. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

    3 min

  2. 12/13/2022

    Why is classical music so timeless? | feat. Benjamin Zander

    In 2021, the top three classical musicians on Spotify—Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart—were streamed 19.2 million times a month in 2021, which together would have earned them over $852,000. How is it that songs hundreds of years old are still being listened to? What is it about classical music that makes it so timeless? Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, shares his passion for the love that classical music generates. To learn more about Ben and access his incredible library of free classical music resources, visit BenjaminZander.org. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    12 min

  3. 12/06/2022

    Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? | feat. Matt McGinley

    Matt McGinley entered the music industry over 15 years ago as the drummer for the band Gym Class Heroes. Nowadays, Matt’s a contributing music producer for hit radio shows and podcasts, like This American Life, Serial, Nice White Parents, and S Town. Suffice it to say, he produces a lot of music. And it's all part of an ever-growing global library. By Google’s count, between 97 and 230 million songs exist worldwide. It makes you wonder…haven’t all the possible songs been written by now? Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    13 min

  4. 11/29/2022

    Who will save us from ransomware? | feat. Renee Dudley and Daniel Golden

    Easy money is hard to come by. Unless you’re in the ransomware business. Then tens of millions of dollars can be yours in a single, unsuspecting click. Quick cash grabs fuel a worldwide economy, funneling extorted funds into secret bank accounts, hackers’ salaries, and even government pockets.  In a world where your data is the gateway to a thief’s payday, all is not lost. Cybercrime vigilantes like The Ransomware Hunting Team volunteer their time to make the digital world a safer place. Chances are, one day you’re going to need help from them. And when you do, this band of cyber wizards will be ready. Get a copy of Renee Dudly and Daniel Golden's book, The Ransomware Hunting Team, on Amazon, Bookshop, or Audible today. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    16 min

  5. 11/22/2022

    How do you catch a predator? | feat. Chris Hansen

    On Chris’s investigations (To Catch a Predator), the predators are real—so is the danger. And one night in Florida, that danger came with a car full of guns. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    20 min

  6. 11/08/2022

    How do you get into a Princeton lunch club? | feat. Mark Oppenheimer

    Back in the day, Princeton eating clubs were all the rage. It’s where you tapped into the pulse of the Princeton experience. Allegiances were sworn. Bread was broken. Bonds were forged with fellow members, some of whom would become crucial connections in the post-college world. The bicker of 1958 is a tale of a time gone by, but also a reminder of the continued struggle with anti-semitism and exclusion. Listen to Gatecrashers, a hidden history of Jews in the Ivy League, wherever you get your podcasts. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    16 min

  7. 11/01/2022

    Is nature cool with cannibalism? | feat. Bill Schutt

    It’s a tough world out there, eh? To live. To die. To hear the call of nature and answer it by eating your children. Just ask Bill Schutt, the author of Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History. He discovered something shocking: Cannibalism in nature is incredibly widespread. In fact, it covers the entire spectrum of the animal kingdom. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    14 min

  8. 10/25/2022

    Why is the Stranger Things music so haunting? | feat. David Klotz

    The music of Stranger Things haunts living rooms across the globe, and at times steals the show. It takes a professional touch to properly integrate music to serve the goal of a scene, and of a moment. Be it for signaling tension, to call back to a previous season, to ratchet up the thrills, or to bring comic relief. Creating the right music offers the opportunity to elevate a scene. But getting the timing just right is what makes it so. Because it’s not just what music plays—it’s when. To learn more about the films and TV series David Klotz has worked on, check out his IMDB page. Credits Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil  Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan Christianson Digital Operations Specialist - Holly Hutchings Marketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomlin Intern - Kamryn Lacy The Quick and Dirty Tips network is a division of Macmillan Publishers in partnership with Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Have a question? Or a topic you’d like covered on the show? Maybe you just love sending emails? Whichever shoe fits, tie it on and send me a message at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.

    13 min
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Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.

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