
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 | 318 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why gypsum is secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why anesthesia is secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why subways are secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why brown bears are secretly incredibly fascinating.
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Congrats on the babies!!! One of my favourite podcasts, I much prefer the episodes with just Katie and Alex but all episodes are brilliant!
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!
Glad to see the past few recent episodes have guests again! Is there any way to have one week with special guests and then the next week with Katie? I miss the variety of guests on the show!
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Lovely people with interesting facts to share
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A witty, information-packed show that explores the hidden histories and curiosities behind everyday things, mixing science, culture, and trivia with personable banter. Episodes range from biology and evolution to language, technology, and pop culture, often featuring expert guests who bring depth and context to offbeat topics. The format blends research-backed storytelling with playful humor, making complex ideas approachable and entertaining for curious listeners who enjoy learning through quirky, well-researched tangents. A notable unique angle is the frequent use of guests from related fields to enrich discussions, plus moments of intimate host storytelling and occasional personal updates that humanize the show for long-running fans.
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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating launched 6 years ago and published 318 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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Recent guests on Secretly Incredibly Fascinating include:
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2. Adam Pranica
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