
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why bismuth is secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why prunes are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
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Alex Schmidt and special guests Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica explore why "23 skidoo" is secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Please enjoy this treat from Alex and Katie! It's Alex's recent guest appearance on the amazing 'Eurovangelists' podcast.
You can also hear Katie on 'Eurovangelists', and hear all their episodes, at Maximum Fun's website: maximumfun.org/podc... more
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I love SIF. probably took longer to find this than it should have. this show, small beans, game fully unemployed, 1-900-hotdog. Some more news. funny edutainment is back!
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Unsubscribed because of Katie’s casual blood libel. Being “half Jewish” doesn’t absolve you, sorry.
Just a couple of sweeties goofin’ around, gabbin’ about neat stuff. 10/10.
I just opened this app to check out the new episodes for this week and I saw the Rootbeer episode and my life became complete
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A lively, curiosity-driven show that blends history, science, and quirky trivia with humor and banter between two regular hosts. Episodes cover a wide range of topics—from ancient history and Native representation to everyday objects and cultural myths—often featuring expert guests to provide context. The format emphasizes accessible storytelling, rapid topic shifts, and lighthearted laughs, making complex ideas approachable without sacrificing depth. Noteworthy: hosts' dynamic, penchant for surprising tangents, and periodic guest episodes that broaden the show's scope while keeping a playful, informative vibe.
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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating launched 6 years ago and published 313 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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