Episode Archive

More than 1500 episodes* on just about any kind of thing you can think of. Collectively, we call it ā€œstuff.ā€ Thereā€™s definitely something in here that will pique your interest.

*We did the math once and listening every minute of every day, it would take more than a month to make it through the catalog. And what a month that would be!

The Awful Crimes of Georgia Tann

April 25, 2024 46 min

Georgia Tann was a bad human. We feel safe in saying that because she kidnapped babies from poor families to sell to wealthy ones. Listen in if you can stomach it.

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Short Stuff: The Sad, Strange Tale of Margaret Schilling

April 24, 2024 13 min

Not too much is known about Margaret Schilling. She was the kind of person whose memory might have been lost to time had she not left behind an indelible reminder of her.Ā 

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The Power of the Wind

April 23, 2024 51 min

You probably know wind energy projects have been around since the 90s, but did you know they now provide 10% of Americaā€™s energy, and more than that in other countries? Learn about whatā€™s ahead for wind and what itā€™ll need to become a real star like coal.

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Selects: Special Effects: A Short History

April 20, 2024 55 min

Special effects have been around since the first movies. In fact, the techniques the earliest filmmakers created are still around today, we just use computers to do them faster and cheaper. Hit play on this classic episode and then put on your beret and get ready for SYSK film class.

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Hitchhiking: Two thumbs out!

April 18, 2024 51 min

Today we go down the road a bit, thumbs out, to explore the rich history of hitchhiking.Ā 

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Short Stuff: The Amazing Tale of Juliane Koepcke

April 17, 2024 13 min

Few people have been more qualified to survive a plane crash alone in the Amazon for almost two weeks than Juliane Koepcke. Letā€™s hear her story.

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The Dubious Science of Arson Investigation

April 16, 2024 46 min

Arson investigation has changed a lot over the years. There is actual science available now, but the word still hasn't totally gotten out. Listen in today, and don't play with matches!

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Selects: How Famines Work

April 13, 2024 49 min

It's common knowledge thatĀ famines are usually caused by major droughts: Rain doesn't fall, crops don't grow, and people go hungry. But recent research suggests that while weather may trigger famines, they may actually be more of a human-made catastrophe. Find out more in this classic episode.

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Testosterone and Estrogen: Wondrous Hormones

April 11, 2024 48 min

We think of estrogen and testosterone as the female and male sex hormones and they may seem kind of gross (is that just Josh?), but that simple understanding is way off. A magical biochemical dance between the two creates everything from bones to moods.

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Short Stuff: Straitjackets

April 10, 2024 12 min

Straitjackets aren't really a thing anymore unless you're watching a movie or TV show. Or in prison. That's the sad truth.

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