
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2810 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Josh and Chuck delve into the world of 911 in this classic episode.
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The disaster at Three Mile Island thankfully did not cost any lives directly, but the notion that it didn't harm people is very much up in the air. Learn all about the worst nuclear disaster in the history of the United States today.
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In 1955, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race took a very dark turn when a terrible accident on the track continued into the crowd.
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Van Gogh lived a troubled life and did not garner attention as a painter until after his death by suicide. Today we dive into this complicated journey as an artist.
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Speechless. Absolutely stunning work of art. Keep up the great work Josh and chuck! 😁
Since Chuck said “bangers and mash,” it’s now time for this listener’s review: I’ve been learning stuff with Josh and Chuck for over 15 years. They have that magic that means you can listen to them speak on any topic and enjoy it just the same whether it’s a topic you’ve never heard of before or one you’ve been waiting over a decade for them to make a podcast about. They do it all from politics to sci-fi to home cooking. I love the long form and the short stuff. Sometimes I listen for 5 or 6 hou... more
I love the podcast so much! I’m 9 years old. I have saved 230 episodes. can you do an episode on capybaras and dogs. My favourite episodes are the book of world records, easy bake ovens, slime molds,
If you like to learn in a light hearted way with banter from nice guys, this is for you
Hi guys I’m 12 and I’ve been listening to you for 6 months and I’ve loved every episode you guys should do a collaboration with no such thing as a fish podcast bye guys keep up the good work:)
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Two veteran hosts explore a broad swath of topics through curious, banter-rich conversations that mix history, science, culture, and current affairs. Each episode blends deep-dive analysis with approachable storytelling, often referencing archival material, notable experiments, and notable figures to illuminate how ideas, technology, and institutions shape everyday life. Noteworthy traits include a wide topic range, a light-hearted yet informative tone, and a format that accommodates both long explorations and shorter bursts of insight, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy learning across disciplines in an informal setting.
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