While You Were Pooping

Jared Anders
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While You Were Pooping is a short-form podcast where we share fun facts, helpful anecdotes, or something to laugh about in just the time it takes you to… number 2.

  1. JUN 4

    Why We Say Goodbye

    “Goodbye” comes from “God be with you”—but it’s more than just a word. Here’s why saying goodbye matters. That's a wrap for seasons one of While You Were Pooping. Thanks for tuning in each day as we learned new, fun, odd, and exciting things about history, our bodies, the world, and the universe. Stick around to the end of the episode for a fun surprise.

    5 min

  2. JUN 3

    Origins: Post-it® Notes

    Post-it® notes were born from a failed super glue and a choir singer’s frustration. Here’s how an accidental invention became a sticky success.

    3 min

  3. JUN 2

    Ancient Roman Takout

    No kitchen? No problem. Ancient Romans grabbed meals on the go from thermopolia— fast food counters that look shockingly modern, minus the plastic cups.

    3 min

  4. JUN 1

    Your Stomach Eats Itself

    Your stomach acid is powerful enough to digest you— so your body replaces its lining every few days. Here’s how it survives its own attack.

    3 min

  5. MAY 31

    Origins: Mirrors

    From polished obsidian to high-def reflections, here’s how humanity went from staring at puddles to inventing the modern mirror.

    3 min

  6. MAY 30

    Why 360 Degrees?

    Ever wonder why a circle has 360 degrees? Thank ancient math, astronomy, and the very smart, very practical Babylonians.

    3 min

  7. MAY 29

    Do Birds Nest To Rest?

    Think birds sleep in their nests? Most don’t. Here’s where they really catch their Zs— and why the truth is messier than you’d think.

    3 min

  8. MAY 28

    Origins: Wienermobile

    It’s shaped like a hot dog, runs on four wheels, and has toured America since 1936. Here’s the story behind the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

    3 min
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While You Were Pooping is a short-form podcast where we share fun facts, helpful anecdotes, or something to laugh about in just the time it takes you to… number 2.

Information

  • Creator
    Jared Anders
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    365
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jared Anders
  • Show Website
    While You Were Pooping