
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 | 2880 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

You know the leisure suit, perhaps the tackiest suit to ever be invented. It was so huge in the 70s and spread as wide the lapels of the shirts worn with them. Then, as fast as they hit the scene they disappeared in shame.
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Are there benefits to boredom? Or is it all negative? Why do we get bored? What can we do to break free from boredom? The answers to those questions and more are coming your way today.
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Wasps have a bad rap. Because their sting really hurts and they don't make honey like their cousins. But they are super cool and you shouldn't kill them. Listen to this classic episode and learn!
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This has been a longstanding podcast in my rotation. Reliably interesting, entertaining, and the hosts are understated and funny. But it was today, when Josh explained why satire might be bad for society (where is he going with this?) that compelled me to write a review. More pet theories!!
Yes yes awesome podcast
The podcast settings don’t work. I am not able to unfollow this podcast.
Two pretty likeable guys who like to think they are a lot better at looking at situations with nuance then they actually do.
Love your show, enthusiasm, friendship, respect . Great teachers! and Topics galore still to explore.
Wide NYC streets may have been for large horses and carriage to turn around!
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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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