
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 | 2903 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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Chuck and Josh do their best to tackle “the craft,” which most normal people call stand-up comedy. Stand-up dates back to the vaudeville days but it really started to take off in the 60s when comics stopped wearing suits and started getting edgy.
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Bras are loved and hated, sometimes at the same time. But as difficult and restrictive as they can be, they rescued women from a much cruel contraption: corsets. The question remains, though, do women need bras at all? Listen to this classic episode ... more
Basically everything you think of when you think of vampires, mummies, werewolves, and Frankenstein all come from a spate of films made in the 1930s, and every one of them by Universal Pictures. Amazingly, they are still among the best films ever mad... more
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These guys will do a two part episode on something and not have the info on the most basic facts. If you like their banter - great - but if you’re hoping to actually learn about the topic you’ll probably be disappointed.
I do like this podcast overall. The episodes are typically very interesting, (although the high frequency of ads is frustrating). But I’ve noticed in some of the episodes geared towards the experiences of women there’s some comments that just feel off. While it’s important to cover topics like postpartum depression, it’s hard to listen to two men who never have and never will experience that talk about what they think and feel about it especially when I have noticed some odd and ignorant comment... more
Love these guys and all the facts. History that entertains and inspires. A must listen for anyone.
Josh and Chuck are the best! No matter my mood, listening to them brightens my dad. Keep it up, guys.
Really great podcast. By turns, it is funny and factually accurate. Josh and Chuck are easy to listen to and it’s usually an easy listen that I can count on for a good distraction.
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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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