Nov 21

What's the History of Skid Row?

In downtown Los Angeles, the 50-block neighborhood called Skid Row is home to thousands of low-income people who live in tents, run-down hotels, and other temporary shelters on a permanent basis. Learn how Skid Row came about (and has persisted) in such a wealthy place in this ... Show More

11m 25s

Nov 20

How Do You Make Hoshigaki?

Hoshigaki are a type of dried fruit made by massaging a persimmon every day for weeks. Learn more about this traditional Japanese treat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/hoshigaki.htmSee <a hr ... Show More

6m 11s

Nov 11

How Does Psoriasis Work?

Psoriasis is a condition where an overactive immune system causes discomfort and discoloration of the skin. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how psoriasis works in this episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12m 35s

Sep 2021

HAUNTED: The Winchester Mystery House

This odd 24,000-square-foot Victorian mansion boasts winding staircases that lead to nowhere, windows built into the floors, and doors that open to 13-foot drops. But the oddest thing about this structure is who Sarah Winchester may have built it for. < ... Show More

27m 13s

Oct 2022

Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House

After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a strange and sweeping mansion to try and ... Show More

41m 26s

Aug 17

Episode 335 - Scotland's Most Haunted House

Step into Ballechin House, Scotland’s most haunted home—where ghostly dogs, weeping nuns, and limping specters turn this centuries-old estate into something straight out of a gothic horror movie. Ballechin House has witnessed over 300 years of mystery, death, and paranormal activ ... Show More

1h 31m

Oct 2024

Ghosts of the Queen Mary: Tales from the Most Haunted Ship in the World

The Queen Mary isn’t just a historic ocean liner—it’s a place where the past refuses to rest. With a reputation for ghostly encounters and unexplained events, this ship has drawn countless curious visitors. In this episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts from people who have expe ... Show More

27m 21s

Apr 2025

HAUNTED: Bellaire House

When Kristen Lee bought a new home in Bellaire, Ohio, she had no idea she was purchasing one of the most haunted houses in the country. What started as odd noises and footsteps in the attic soon became ghostly apparitions and violent attacks. Eventually, Kristen learned more a ... Show More

38m 50s

Aug 2023

123: Ghost Hunting: The Science of the Other Side

In 1901, Nikola Tesla had the most terrifying experience of his life. As he worked alone in his laboratory at night, he felt a presence. He created a device to see if he could hear, or pick up any signals from whatever it was that he felt. He called it the “spirit radio”, and it ... Show More

34m 54s

Oct 2024

572: COMPILATION: The Science of Ghosts and Ghost Hunting

A driver sees a strange light floating above an empty road at night. At the same time, a researcher works on a machine to contact the dead. These events might seem unrelated, but they're part of humanity's long-standing interest in the supernatural. People have always been curiou ... Show More

2h 22m

May 2024

The Haunted Hotel (5/15/24)

Carly gets a very disturbing message at her office… Is someone at BUTTHED on to her?, Then, Carly, Lewis and Nibbles flashback to 1920’s Milwaukee to visit the famous Pfister Hotel to find out why so many people claim the building is haunted! Is it an ancient burial ground? Or is ... Show More

23m 56s

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