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Well... That’s Interesting

Jill ChaCha
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Moon
Myotragus Balearicus
Irokanji Jellyfish
Spider In Ear Canal
Arthroplura
Ancient Warfare
Oldest Piece Of Skin
Luhuka People
Clostridium Chevoei
Artificial Intelligence
Millipede
Amniotes
James Webb Telescope
Spanish Monk
Indigenous Woman
Scorpion Bombs
Evolution
Kruger National Park
Robotics

Welcome to Well… That’s Interesting, a comedy sciencey podcast for weird people who like learning about weird sh*t, like can hair grow between your teeth or could we ever lose our moon? (Sadly, yes to both.) WTI tells the story behind the facts and, turns out, those stories are funny. Join Jill ChaCha every week as they take The Flock on a journalistic, storytelling adventure into new, bizarre, of... more

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Join me as I use my indoor voice to explain the effects of raised voices and how animals from other continents can make an appearance in your town.

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Claire Simonine Lemure
President of Ville Tensue, involved in Garfield phone cleanup
Ville Tensue (VILTANSU)
Episode: Ep. 270: Let’s Talk About The Time Garfield Phones And Black Leather Victorian Shoes Mysteriously Washed Ashore
Emma Lamport
Founder of Beach Academy Wales
Beach Academy Wales
Episode: Ep. 270: Let’s Talk About The Time Garfield Phones And Black Leather Victorian Shoes Mysteriously Washed Ashore
Lizarro Vignola-Lopez
Postdoctoral researcher at the Field Museum in Chicago
Field Museum
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Michael Zhang
Principal investigator at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Peter Gao
Team member at the Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory
Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Maya Belesny
Graduate student at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Roger Romani
Expert on Black Widow systems
Stanford University and Cavalli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology Institute
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Jacob Bean
Professor at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets
Brandon Park Choi
Episode: Ep. 269: JWST Discovers An Exoplanet So Strange, Even Researchers Are Speechless + Ancient Bees Laid Eggs In Fossilized Tooth Sockets

Host

Jill ChaCha
Host with a focus on storytelling and humor, engaging audiences with bizarre and interesting scientific topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 504 ratings
  • F bombs, why?

    Very good, but I deducted a star for the unnecessary F bombs!

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    jjenm9
    Canada18 days ago
  • stunning…

    came for the council of leeches, stayed for the giant spiderweb; deeply appreciate the gratuitous profanity.

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    5
    strange lil monsters
    United States19 days ago
  • Interesting, but …

    There is certainly some informative content there, but the constant gratuitous F-bombs caused me to unfollow.

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    3
    Rod LGK
    Australia4 months ago
  • Internal Monologue

    Two episodes in and I’ve realized this is my favorite podcast. Jill is who I have been hearing in my head providing my internal monologue (spicy language included) my entire life and I just now found this podcast. Happy to flock with you friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the inimical mr. e
    United States5 months ago
  • Perfect Wind-down Podcast

    If you like trivia and the dulcet tones of quality public radio, I think you’ll like Well… That’s Interesting as much as I do. I’m a new listener but it’s now my go-to backdrop for my elaborate sleepytime routine.

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    5
    PizzaPastaProzac
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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The storytelling approach keeps the content engaging, making it suitable for casual listening while learning something new.
Some feedback mentions a desire for less profanity, indicating varied preferences among the audience regarding the language used in episodes.
Listeners appreciate the sharp blend of humor and education, often describing the show as both entertaining and informative.

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Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: Are there gender differences in how farts are perceived?
Dr. Bell explains that female farts tend to be judged more harshly than male farts, reflecting broader social norms regarding female bodies and behavior.
Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: When did farting become offensive in Western culture?
Dr. Bell discusses how historical shifts in cultural norms around civilization and bodily functions have led to increased embarrassment surrounding farting.
Ep. 266: The Anthropology Of Farting With Dr Kirsten Bell
Q: How does one find themselves as the leading expert on farts, anthropologically speaking?
Dr. Bell explains that her interest began from a young age and peaked during her fieldwork in South Korea when she noticed cultural significance placed on bodily odors, leading her to study farting more deeply.
Ep. 250: Why, Yes, It Can Rain Millions Of Spiders + Romancing The Kākāpō: How To Breed New Zealand’s Most Endangered Bird
Q: Could you tell us about the sperm copter?
Dr. Andrew Digby explained that the sperm copter is used to quickly deliver sperm for artificial insemination in Kākāpō birds because they often inhabit different parts of an island.

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Content centers on intriguing and often bizarre scientific discoveries, offering a unique blend of comedy and education. The discussions cover a wide array of topics, from the anatomical features of animals to unusual historical artifacts and strange phenomena in nature. This approach is infused with humor and storytelling to make complex scientific concepts more accessible and entertaining, thereby appealing to listeners who enjoy learning while being entertained. The show is characterized by its lighthearted tone, effectively engaging its audience with quirky facts and narratives that highlight the weird aspects of science and life in general.

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