
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 | 2868 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Today we dive in to celebrate the international treasure that is Dolly Parton. Why is she nearly universally loved? Listen in to find out.
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The US has an unusual number of outbreaks of food-borne illness going on in the summer of 2026, and the star of the show is cyclospora. How does this parasite make people sick, where does it come from? You may not want to know.
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It’s rare that the downfall of an empire can be chalked up to the decisions of just one person. It’s even rarer, when the empire falls over the course of a year. That’s pretty much what happened with the Soviet Union when Mikhail Gorbachev dissolved ... more
Narcolepsy is one of those amazing rare disorders that everyone thinks they understand – people just fall asleep at random times, even in the middle of doing something. But there’s a lot more to it and – even better – we actually may be able to expla... more
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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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