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.

8H AGO

Selects: How the Flu Works

Every year the flu virus makes the rounds, laying up young and old alike for days before moving on to another hapless victim. But flu viruses can mutate and once in awhile they turn into something much deadlier, a pandemic that can kill millions. Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
2D AGO

How Antidepressants Work

The good news is that we know antidepressants can treat major depression, helping millions of people live healthier lives. The bad news is that we don’t really know how they do that. Check out the theories on how antidepressants work in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
3D AGO

Short Stuff: Morganna the Kissing Bandit

Pete Rose said she was “bigger than any one player” in baseball during the 70s and 80s. Morganna the Kissing Bandit became a legend in sports for running onto baseball fields and kissing players during games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 min
4D AGO

The Scribble on Scrabble

Scrabble is a game that neither of us plays with regularity. And maybe that's good for this episode. We're all learning, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min
MAR 8

Selects: How Electricity Works

It is literally all around you (and even inside you) - electricity makes up the basis of modern life. But what exactly is electricity and how does it work? In this classic episode, Josh and Chuck chase away the darkness and explain electricity in their usual electrifying way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
MAR 6

Why is Chinese art being stolen?

The market for Chinese art used to be very small and is now a billion dollar annual industry. What changed? And how is this all tied to a string of heists? Listen in to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

42 min
MAR 5

Short Stuff: Outlawry

A request by our producer Dave C, we explore how totally on your own you were in Medieval England when the court declared you an outlaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 min
MAR 4

Switchboards: Please Hold While We Connect You

The telephone switchboard was a real wonder of technology and laid the groundwork for the next generation of connectivity. Learn how these things worked today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min

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Very interesting.....

04/30/2008

MERTX

Who knew?? I found these podcasts to be very interesting and informative. It's refreshing to know that there are people out there who care enough to inform us of interesting facts that fuel our brains rather than the typical trash that floods us daily. Does anybody really care which celebrity went into rehab this week? This makes for much more interesting conversation around the "water cooler". Not to mention that it makes you sound smart :) Keep up the good work!
The Best

4d ago

PaleWhaleOfWY

I drive a lot for work. This show is my go to podcast for the entertainment value, plus I learn new things everyday by listening. Josh and Chuck have perfect chemistry and I love their tangents and how down to earth they are.
A favorite for years

Mar 3

SunTrustLover

I have been listening to SYSK for years and it’s a crime that I haven’t give it a review yet. This show is part of the fabric of my life at this point and has provided so much general knowledge.
Skibidy

Feb 27

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Skibidy toilet is not slang it’s brain rot do not see it.plus more on video games like Garry lawson.

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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