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.

An Interesting, Vastly Incomplete Look at Baseball Cards

March 23, 2023 0:54:56 11.79 MB ( 40.97 MB less) Downloads: 0

One of the all-stars of the hobby world is collecting baseball cards. Over time it’s gone from a kids’ hobby to a major investment vehicle, complete with its own bubble that recently burst. But at the heart of it is something both engrossing and endearing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Semantic Satiation

March 22, 2023 0:12:18 2.76 MB ( 9.07 MB less) Downloads: 0

You know when you read a word over and over it starts to lose its meaning? There’s a term for that and why it happens is fascinating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins

March 21, 2023 0:47:32 10.37 MB ( 35.29 MB less) Downloads: 0

Floyd Collins was a natural-born caver who met a terrible fate, becoming stuck underground where no one could get him loose. His unlucky, slowly unfolding plight also turned out to be one of the first national media sensations of the 20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: Do People Really Run Off to Join the French Foreign Legion?

March 18, 2023 0:19:27 5.23 MB ( 13.46 MB less) Downloads: 0

Anyone who knows anything about Jean-Claude Van Damme knows he played a French legionnaire in the movies. He was just one of many actors to star in films that romanticized this mercenary force. Check out the details in this classic episode with Josh and Chuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arcades: Nostalgia Abounds

March 16, 2023 0:58:44 11.47 MB ( 44.95 MB less) Downloads: 0

Chuck and Josh were around during the Golden Age of the arcade. And look how they turned out! Join them on a trip down memory lane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: John Cage's 639 Year Concert

March 15, 2023 0:13:1 2.7 MB ( 9.81 MB less) Downloads: 0

John Cage was a unique artist to say the least. Learn all about this avant-garde composer today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's Amaro!

March 14, 2023 0:53:52 11.15 MB ( 40.6 MB less) Downloads: 0

Amaro is a delicious traditional liqueur, usually from Italy, that has delighted diners and drinkers for centuries. Tune in to learn all about this wonderful digestif. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: The Time Nazis Invaded Florida

March 11, 2023 0:55:47 12.13 MB ( 41.46 MB less) Downloads: 0

During World War II, Nazis invaded the United States with saboteurs bent on fomenting chaos. Three times. Learn all about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodstock: The Festival for Stardust, Golden Hippies

March 09, 2023 0:56:53 11.78 MB ( 42.86 MB less) Downloads: 0

You may have heard your parents or – gasp – grandparents prattle on about how amazing the original 1969 Woodstock Festival was. It turns out that, as much as people who lived through the 60s like to talk them up, Woodstock really was that amazing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Paprika

March 08, 2023 0:8:42 2.09 MB ( 6.28 MB less) Downloads: 0

Paprika is more than a smoky Hungarian spice. Actually, that's not true, that's exactly what it is. But it sure is delicious!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noncompete Agreements, Come On

March 07, 2023 0:50:0 10.95 MB ( 37.08 MB less) Downloads: 0

A noncompete agreement, a pledge not to work for a competitor for a set amount of time, makes sense – when the worker is well compensated and privy to company secrets. But that doesn’t describe the vast majority of workers who’ve signed noncompetes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work

March 04, 2023 1:6:5 63.48 MB Downloads: 0

In this classic show recorded live on January 5, 2017 at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, Josh and Chuck delve into the history and the heyday of the church of consumerism and what it means for local communities and our capitalist society at large when malls die.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crosswords episode, perhaps?

March 02, 2023 0:54:16 52.14 MB Downloads: 0

Crossword puzzles have an interesting history and are a lot of fun to do. Dive in today to learn about Chuck's latest obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: La Pascualita

March 01, 2023 0:11:6 10.68 MB Downloads: 0

In a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico a mannequin has been standing in the window since the 1930s that’s so lifelike some say it’s actually a corpse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Awe-Inspiring, Absolutely Crucial Amazon

February 28, 2023 0:54:10 52.04 MB Downloads: 0

If you’ve ever thought, “What’s the Amazon rainforest ever done for me? Nothin, that’s what,” then you’re dead wrong, friend. It covers 1 percent of the Earth’s surface but houses perhaps 30 percent of its species and it’s invaluable to all life on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.