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Anachronistic Sayings
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Olympics
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Hang Up the Phone
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Penny For Your Thoughts
Hit the Gas
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SmartDrivel is the podcast that promises the drivel and hopes for the smart in every episode. Listeners have described the podcast as funny, quirky, and secretly educational. Join co-hosts Kurt Schneider and Jon Ellenthal as they dig into a wide range of topics drawn from pop culture, history, word play, business, martinis, and more. If you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of the o... more

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Learning, Ranting, and Laughing, our idiosyncratic hosts are back for another episode in season two of Smart Drivel. They discuss gender perspective, a time without a U.S. President, bad acoustics, the phenomenon of grade inflation for email/text res... more

The boys are back for the third episode in Season 2 of Learn, Rant, Laugh–A Smart Drivel Podcast. In this episode we learn how the term “Pan Am Smile” made it into the mainstream, how a horse named Fauvel would have sycophants groom him. These discus... more

Join Jon and Kurt as they excitedly discuss what they learned, what ticked them off, and what made them laugh since the last episode. This time they get into phone etiquette, cockiness vs. arrogance, the beauty of finishing third, and a whole host of... more

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After 302 episodes, Smart Drivel is back with Season 2 – and a new structure. Jon and Kurt are still two allegedly grown‑up, definitely 60‑year‑old guys trying to make sense of the unusual things that grab their attention. What’s new? Every episode n... more

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Hosts

Kurt Schneider
Co-host of SmartDrivel; hosts with Jon Ellenthal; known for witty banter and linguistic/etymology focus
Jon Ellenthal
Co-host of SmartDrivel; co-host with Kurt Schneider; brings humor and educational banter on a wide range of topics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Love it.

    Great entertainment, love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WwOkhs
    United States2 years ago
  • Check your facts

    Very entertaining podcast. I enjoy it and soon after hearing a couple of episodes I went to episode #1 and listen to them all.

    I am however dropping one star: I have lived in several countries and in the US, although I am not US-born. Some of the facts presented about my culture and country, Europe in general, and other countries where I have lived or have visited are not so accurate, or just wrong. That make me wonder how accurate are the facts related to countries, cultures or historical perio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Scarbez
    United States4 years ago
  • Great way to run…

    The miles go by quickly listening to these two smart fools…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JASAppReview
    United States5 years ago
  • Always positive!

    I LOVE this podcast and the banter between Jon and Kurt. I truly appreciate how through 50 episodes, all during a pandemic, they’ve kept the time 100% positive and fun. It’s a welcome break from everything else going on in our lives. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianBSIB
    United States5 years ago
  • Smart Drivel

    Love the banter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyMan!!!!!:
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the quick banter and smart humor, describing it as entertaining and educational.
Fans appreciate the duo's chemistry and the balance of humor with interesting facts.
The show is noted for making linguistics and history approachable and fun, with engaging, memorable lines.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep.293: Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
Q: How much does it cost the US Mint to make a penny?
It costs two cents to make a penny.
Ep.293: Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
Q: Where is one of the remotest places in the world with an ATM machine?
The McMurdo Station in Antarctica.
Ep.209: Anachronistic Sayings
Q: What do you think are expressions we use now that make sense now that are not going to be in the future?
They discuss how expressions like 'hit the gas' and 'stop the presses' may become irrelevant as technology and language evolve.

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A witty duo explores a broad mix of topics—from language and etymology to history, pop culture, and everyday trivia—with a lighthearted, banter-driven style. Episodes feature playful quizzes, quirky facts, and humorous takes on cultural phrases, linguistics, and curious histories, often blending education with entertaining riffs. The format emphasizes curiosity, accessible learning, and banter between two knowledgeable hosts, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy smart talk with personality and bite-sized insights. A standout aspect is the show's knack for turning obscure facts into entertaining conversations without sacrificing humor or approachability.

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SmartDrivel launched 6 years ago and published 295 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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