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.

Legs! Legs! Legs! (The Periodic Table)

November 21, 2023 0:47:30 45.64 MB Downloads: 0

If you’ve ever wanted to listen to two totally untrained, non-chemists who are fully unqualified to explain how the periodic table works nervously explain how the periodic table works, then this episode is for you. Chemistry majors, be warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time?

November 18, 2023 0:41:54 40.26 MB Downloads: 0

If you play video games you probably have an easy answer to worst game of all time: ET. But it turns out there are no easy answers, especially when you’re talking about a game so terrible it’s blamed for bringing the entire video game industry with it. Find out more in this classic episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Liberty Bell

November 15, 2023 0:11:39 11.21 MB Downloads: 0

The story of the Liberty Bell is far more confusing than we imagined.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diners: The Most American Establishment?

November 14, 2023 0:46:31 44.69 MB Downloads: 0

Diners may just be the most American establishment there is. They were born in the USA, thanks to European immigrants, and they only exist in the USA, unless it's a kitschy homage. So break open that 12-page menu and order up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tragic Death of Natalie Wood

November 14, 2023 0:50:29 48.5 MB Downloads: 0

Natalie Wood was Hollywood royalty who tragically drowned after a long night of partying with her husband, Robert Wagner, and actor Christopher Walken. Over the last 40 plus years, stories have changed and the investigation has moved from closed to open. Listen in to learn this tragic story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

November 11, 2023 0:51:08 49.13 MB Downloads: 0

Josh and Chuck dive into history in this classic episode to tell the story of the Buffalo Soldiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Scuba Works

November 09, 2023 1:02:19 59.86 MB Downloads: 0

It’s a good, old fashioned how it works episode where we break down all of the nuts and bolts and threats to safety that make scuba diving such a unique and thrilling hobby. Dive in feet first with Josh and Chuck on the undersea adventure of a lifetime!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Petrified Wood

November 08, 2023 0:10:22 9.97 MB Downloads: 0

Petrified wood isn't just hard wood. Listen in today to learn all about this unique process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things We Believed Before the Scientific Method

November 07, 2023 0:50:31 48.53 MB Downloads: 0

It’s easy to think of people in the distant past as kinda dumb for believing things like that mice could spontaneously generate from old grain. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find there was a sensibility to the odd beliefs that came before science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: Are Election Laws Designed to Suppress Voting?

November 04, 2023 1:09:55 67.16 MB Downloads: 0

Are laws that are meant to protect the sanctity of the polling place in reality designed to make it harder for groups that traditionally vote Democrat to cast their ballots? Find out in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Harlem Globetrotters: American Treasures

November 02, 2023 0:53:56 51.81 MB Downloads: 0

The Harlem Globetrotters are an American entertainment institution. Their story may not be quite what you think either. Hint, they didn't originate in Harlem. Tune in now to learn their fun, fascinating story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: White Dog Poop

November 01, 2023 0:14:08 13.59 MB Downloads: 0

If you grew up from the 70s to the 90s you know white dog poop. It’s the old, crusty – yes, white – phase that dog poop goes through as it ages on a lawn. Or it used to. Where has all the white poop gone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 14th Annual Halloween Spooktacular!

October 31, 2023 1:04:50 62.28 MB Downloads: 0

As per tradition, today Josh and Chuck perform a spooky Halloween story reading to delight, amuse and FRIGHTEN YOU TO YOUR CORE. Will Meagle show up? Tune in to find out! Thanks to guest producer Ben Hackett for all the great sound effects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selects: How Mummies Work

October 28, 2023 0:40:22 38.8 MB Downloads: 0

A mummy is a human being whose soft tissue has been preserved after death, and there are mummies around the world -- including natural mummies, as well as corpses that have been intentionally embalmed. Listen to this classic episode with Chuck and Josh to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked Mole Rats: A Face Only a Mother Could Love

October 26, 2023 0:46:32 44.71 MB Downloads: 0

Naked mole rats are funny looking to be sure, but neither moles nor rats. So what are they? You'll have to tune in to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.