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Stuff You Should Know

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Doggerland
Etch A Sketch
Climate Change
Easy Bake Oven
Evolution
Extinction
Julia Child
Hot Wheels
PT Barnum
Free Range Parenting
Charles Darwin
Cognitive Biases
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psychology
Death Valley
Conversion Therapy
Mass Extinction Events
LGBTQ Rights
Floriography
Black Friday

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.

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Ever wanted to know more about how the Manhattan grid was made? Well this is your chance. Find out all about it in this classic episode.

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Robert Maxwell was a lot of things, publisher, mogul, spy, politician, crook. But was he murdered when he fell from his yacht?

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Did Nero play his fiddle while Rome burned during the Great Fire of 64 CE? Absolutely not. Find out how we know when Chuck and Josh bust a two thousand year-old myth.

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You've probably seen the movie, but what else do you know about this legendary crime couple? Listen in to find out.

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Recent Guests

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and science communicator
Rhodes College / American Museum of Natural History (as applicable)
Episode: The Stuff You Should Know Doin’ Science Playlist: How Big Bang Theory Works, with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tom Peterman
Foul-mouthed wetland biologist who suggested the episode
(mentioned)
Episode: Wetlands! Wetlands! Wetlands!
Dave Ruse
Earth science educator who helped put the episode together
(mentioned)
Episode: Wetlands! Wetlands! Wetlands!
Bob Nastanovich
Member of the bands Pavement and Silver Jews.
Pavement
Episode: Selects: How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement
Kyle Hoekstra
New writer for Stuff You Should Know
Episode: Phone Phreaking: The Advent of Hacking
Jonathan Strickland
Tech expert and host of Tech Stuff
IHeartRadio
Episode: Selects: A List Of Games You Would Surely Lose to a Computer

Hosts

Josh Clark
Co-host known for explaining topics with accessible detail and a relaxed, humorous delivery; frequent historical and science topics.
Chuck Bryant
Co-host with Josh, known for conversational storytelling and cultural commentary; covers history, culture, and current events with humor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 136.3k ratings
  • This made me fall in love with podcasts

    First podcast I started regularly listening to (and continue to listen to)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crlrm1
    Philippines21 days ago
  • Best podcast ever

    I absolutely love this podcast. It’s so interesting and the way you guys tell the stories is just awesome. I love both of your voices. I could listen all day, and do sometimes. I’m going to have to start going back in years to find more. I just started listening at the beginning of this year so soon I’ll be digging up the sysk time capsule episodes I guess 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessesReviews
    United States25 days ago
  • nice

    good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    橘子年糕
    China25 days ago
  • The Soooouuul Train Episode

    I watched the old episodes from when I lived in Hawaii. It was great to hear a podcast about the late great Don Cornelius and how he got started. Love that old school R&B music! His son, Tony, hosts a yearly Soul Train cruise out of Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zebralongwing
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    I haven’t listened yet (just ads so far) no matter how the podcast goes/ thank you for discussing PPD. More people need to be aware and understand it!!! Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suuure
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise approachable, well-researched delivery and engaging banter.
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Appreciate breadth from history to pop culture with balanced perspectives.

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Selects: How ESP Works (?)
Q: If you are a believer in ESP, and somebody comes to you and says, okay, explain ESP, like what is it?
Josh and Chuck discuss how beliefs about ESP vary, from everyone's capability to some individuals possessing it.
Selects: How ESP Works (?)
Q: Do you believe in ESP?
Chuck expresses skepticism about ESP but acknowledges he refuses to completely dismiss the possible existence of it.
Selects: How Schoolhouse Rock Rocked: Featuring Bob Nastanovich of Pavement
Q: What made Schoolhouse Rock so special?
The combination of catchy music and memorable lyrics that resonated with children and adults alike.
What are Blue Zones?
Q: What did Saul Justin Newman argue about the data regarding Blue Zones?
Saul Justin Newman argued that the data supporting the existence of Blue Zones is flawed, suggesting that many claims are based on inaccurate age records.
What are Blue Zones?
Q: What is a Blue Zone?
A Blue Zone refers to regions where people have a higher-than-average number of centenarians, living to be 100 years old or more.

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Two long-running hosts explore a wide range of topics with a conversational, curious approach. Episodes frequently cover history, current events, science, culture, and technology, often weaving storytelling with clear analysis and humor. Notable strengths include a broad breadth of subjects, accessible explanations, and a casual yet informed tone that makes complex topics approachable for curious listeners; live shows and deep-dives are common, providing a mix of evergreen and timely content without becoming narrowly focused.

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4. Bob Nastanovich
5. Kyle Hoekstra
6. Jonathan Strickland

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