This episode celebrates our latest digital issue going live! The weirdest things we learned this week range from a swapping blood with the Pope to the dramatic origins of the Monopoly board game. Whose story will be voted "The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week"?
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Aug 26
Pantone-deaf, Naked Mole Rat Perfume, a Berry of Many Names
Alexis Nikole joins the show to talk about the heinous etymology of the juneberry (if that's even it's real name...). Plus, Liz Clayton Fuller returns to explain how birds are behind Pantone, and Rachel details the ins and outs of Naked Mole Rat society -- and what it has to do w ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 12
Literal Love Languages, Royal Dog of Madagascar, King Tut’s Undies
Greg Jenner joins the show to unravel all of the secrets hidden in King Tut's undies. (Seriously. There are a lot.) Plus, Sara Kiley tells the story of the crusty white dog from Madagascar, and Rachel goes down a rabbit hole about only marrying someone who DOESN'T speak your lang ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 29
Boob Backwash, Nighttime Radio Secrets, 10 Toes Down on Tommy
Sarah Dern and Emma Gommetz join Rachel this week to talk a trio of extra weird things. We've got babies spitting backwash into the boob, radio's biggest op being literal "night", and a gender-bending squirrel beloved by military veterans named Tommy Tucker. The Weirdest Thing I ... Show More
55m 25s
Sep 2024
Coming Up On Science Vs [VIDEO]
We will be BACK with brand-new episodes in just one week! Join us for pun-packed science romps on microplastics, social media, climate tipping points, narcissism, fiber, lucid dreaming — and a ton more. Fact you Sept. 12! Video production by Bobby Lord. Mix and sound design by Bo ... Show More
3m 1s
Feb 2022
S5 Ep379: Cool Science Rundown & The “Well to Hell"
<div>Kathleen’s putting her New Scientist membership to good use and bringing back Cool News Rundown: Science Edition! Then, Bethany tells the story behind her all-time favorite urban legend, the “Well to Hell” and the “screams” that came out of it. Plus, a crazy scary story from ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2022
Was That a Demon? (ft. Drinking the Koolaid) – Ep. 6
Stories in this episode: - Was That a Demon? by CeCe - Aliens, wtf? by Jennifer - My Story, by camsarria - Old Youngs Mill Bridge, by owlbewatchingyouCheck out Drinking The Koolaid at DTKPod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Seriously. Do it! All of the stories you've heard ... Show More
47 m
May 2018
Wow in the World + The Story Pirates in Do You SEE What I HEAR?
This week, it's a double scoop of our first ever, Wow in the World Podcast Scrambler! In this episode, Guy Raz and Mindy team up with the Story Pirates Podcast to explore the latest science behind SYNESTHESIA!
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40m 37s
Apr 2021
EP 21 - ALIENS MADE HUMANS THEORY, DARK WEB STORIES, & MOON LANDING CONSPIRACIES - JUMPERS JUMP EP. 21
Jump in with Carlos Juico and special guest Josh Nugent on Episode 21 of JUMPERS JUMP. This episode we discuss stories of our abandoned school, human origin theory, only fans hustle, pyramids around the world, buried treasure of the Philippines, and much more.
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1h 3m
