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Stuff You Should Know

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Las Vegas
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Jim Jones
Mob Influence
Korean Immigrants
People's Temple
Esperanto
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Bugsy Siegel
Gambling
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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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Josh Clark
Co-host known for his engaging storytelling and humor, often blending educational content with entertaining anecdotes.
Charles W. Chuck Bryant
Co-host who brings a thoughtful and entertaining perspective to various topics, contributing humor and insights through lively dialogues.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 131.9k ratings
  • Tone deaf episode on rape kits and the hosts are never likeable on any topic. Grow up or stick to ephemera. That dude's breathy laugh is the worst. Tried to like the podcast, unable to ever do so. Stop wondering why you don't make any best-of lists.

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  • I love stuff you should know

    This is my nightly podcast. I love it so much. It teaches me so many new random things that no one else knows about. Thank you, Josh Chuck and Jerry.

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    G.Wenk123
    Australia15 days ago
  • Great Podcast

    I really appreciate all the effort you put into this podcast. At times, it feels like some topics could benefit from deeper research or a more balanced presentation of perspectives, but overall I think you both do an excellent job. Regarding some of the criticisms, I feel that many stem from people struggling to come to terms with history or reacting out of bias, where anything resembling decency or kindness is labeled as “woke” or left-leaning. At the end of the day, the beauty of a podcast is ... more

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    sage_dog1489!
    United States20 days ago
  • Stay curious

    If you’re curious and always trying to learn, there’s not a better podcast out there. It’s a must listen.

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    epGotU
    United States21 days ago
  • Brilliant

    The Rhesus incompatibility episode was simply superb

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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.
Conductors: What the heck is going on there?
Q: Do you really need a conductor to perform a symphony as an orchestra?
While orchestras can technically perform without a conductor, having one is crucial for ensuring cohesive performances, guiding interpretation, and managing collaborative efforts among musicians.

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