The Odyssey Episode
Why does the story of The Odyssey endure this many years after it was first spoken? Listen in to find out.
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Short Stuff: Flappers
In the 1920s, a certain set of women wanted to loosen up and have a good time. Today, we get into it with the flappers.
Nickelodeon:The Best of Slimes
Today we tell the story of the kids TV network that changed it all, Nickelodeon.
Selects: Blacksmiths? You got that right!
Blacksmiths? You got that right. Learn all about this age old occupation in this classic episode.
Social Identity Theory: Your Group Rules, Others Drool
In the 80s, a pair of psychologists theorized why being part of a group can change people's thoughts and feelings, both about themselves and...
Short Stuff: Hisashi Ouchi
Japanese nuclear worker Hisashi Ouchi is often called on the internet "the world's most radioactive man." That's not exactly true, but it ge...
Terry Fox: Greatest Canadian Hero
It is to the great nation of Canada's lasting credit that it has prized Terry Fox as one of the most beloved and admired citizens for nearly...
Selects: Flagpole Sitting: A Real Fad
The 1920s were just absolutely nuts. People got into weird fads really intensely and one of the strangest of all was flagpole sitting. It's...
The Fall of the USSR, Pt II
The break-up of the USSR was a tough one for Russia, being the jilted republic. For the entire decade after, the country plunged into a type...
SYSK Tribute: Why does everyone love Dolly Parton?
Today we dive in to celebrate the international treasure that is Dolly Parton. Why is she nearly universally loved? Listen in to find out.
Short Stuff: Cyclospora
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...
The Fall of the USSR, Pt I
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...
Selects: How Narcolepsy Works
Narcolepsy is one of those amazing rare disorders that everyone thinks they understand – people just fall asleep at random times, even...
Rope, yeah ROPE!
Rope is one of the unsung heroes of the world of inventions. Think about it. Then let us tell you about it.
Short Stuff: Did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
Did a shipwreck double the size of the United States? Sort of. Listen in to find out what the heck that means.
Isn't It Ironic, Dontcha Think?
Irony is one of those things that you know when you see it, but it's almost impossible to define. Well, that's not quite right – there...
Selects: The Manhattan Grid
Ever wanted to know more about how the Manhattan grid was made? Well this is your chance. Find out all about it in this classic episode.
Who was Robert Maxwell?
Robert Maxwell was a lot of things, publisher, mogul, spy, politician, crook. But was he murdered when he fell from his yacht?
Short Stuff: Nero and His Fiddle
Did Nero play his fiddle while Rome burned during the Great Fire of 64 CE? Absolutely not. Find out how we know when Chuck and Josh bust a t...
Bonnie and Clyde
You've probably seen the movie, but what else do you know about this legendary crime couple? Listen in to find out.