Stuff You Should Know podcast

Stuff You Should Know

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.

  • Podcast gepubliceerd op: 01-03-2020 12:38:10
  • Maker: iHeartRadio
  • Taal: en
  • Laatste RSS update: 22-05-2024 10:20:00
  • Datum eerste aflevering: 17-04-2008 16:13:06
  • Datum laatste aflevering: 18-05-2024 11:00:00

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2303 Afleveringen

  • 51:37

    How Royalty Works

    11-09-2014

    In some nations royals are so ingrained in the national fabric they are considered part of the country. Join Josh and Chuck as they take a look backward in time at the ancient tradition of despotism and unbridled privilege in this episode. ...

  • 40:55

    How Stem Cells Work

    09-09-2014

    Since scientists realized there is a type of cell that can grow into any other type, they have worked to use them to heal human conditions like Parkinson's and immune disorders. But because stem cells often come from embryos they remain con ...

  • 45:57

    How TV Ratings Work

    04-09-2014

    Ever wonder why some great shows go off the air after a season or less? Blame it on the Nielsen company, which has for more than 60 years been the almost exclusive decider of what goes and what stays on TV. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

  • 50:03

    How Pinball Works

    02-09-2014

    Pinball was actually illegal until the 1970s in NY and other cities, hidden in the backs of pornography shops. The game was finally legalized, thanks to a Babe Ruth-style shot by the best player in the world. Learn all about it with Josh an ...

  • 51:22

    How Blimps Work

    28-08-2014

    After newsreels captured the Hindenburg erupting in fire in 1937, the promising development of airship aviation was cut short. Today companies and militaries are taking another look at blimps and the unique qualities that may revive them. ...

  • 53:05

    Headstones have quite an interesting history. From the beginnings of marking graves with simple wood carvings to the elaborate tombstones that would come in the Victorian era, Chuck and Josh break down the deal with all things headstone in ...

  • 49:44

    It's hard to believe now, but just over 25 years ago there was a giant concrete wall separating East and West Germany. In this episode, Chuck and Josh get into the fascinating story of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about your ad-choices at h ...

  • 47:17

    Going Up: Elevators

    19-08-2014

    Elevators are way more interesting than you might think. In this week's episode, Chuck and Josh board the lift to enlighten everyone as to the ins and outs, and ups and downs, of these handy people movers. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

  • 42:48

    How Ebola Works

    14-08-2014

    A disease that was discovered and contained to Central Africa in the 1970s has revived and spread in 2014. Now there is an Ebola outbreak that has moved across borders and science still has no cure for it. Learn more about your ad-choices ...

  • 49:29

    How the NSA Works

    12-08-2014

    Chuck and Josh dive into the secret world of the National Security Agency, from the origins of the snooping outfit, to the recent revelations from whistleblower Edward Snowden. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/po ...

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