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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.
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- 2 days agoconversational53 min6-min read
Selects: How Bras Work
Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant of Stuff You Should Know dive into the surprisingly complex, often absurd history of the bra — a garment invented almost exclusively by men despite being worn by women for over a century. From ancient mosaics to Victorian brothel-like lingerie stores, they unpack how fashion, feminism, war, and flawed sizing standards shaped one of the most controversial undergarments in history.
- 4 days agoconversational43 min5-min read
Let's Thank Universal Pictures for Monster Movies!
Josh and Chuck dive into the history of Universal Monsters, tracing their origins from early 20th-century cinema to modern reboots, while also geeking out over horror films, campy crossovers, and pop culture legacies. Along the way, they riff on Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and the absurd brilliance of Abbott and Costello meeting Frankenstein.
- 5 days agoconversational12 min5-min read
Short Stuff: The Retirement Curse
Retirement can trigger a decline in mental and physical health—termed the 'retirement curse'—especially in the U.S., where people often lose social structure, purpose, and routine upon leaving work. The key to avoiding this downward spiral isn’t just staying alive, but staying engaged: through social connections, physical activity, learning, and meaningful routines.
- 6 days agoconversational50 min5-min read
A Good Walk Ruined: The History of Golf
Golf, a sport steeped in Scottish tradition and absurd difficulty, has evolved from banned shepherd pastime to a $226 billion U.S. industry, all while maintaining its reputation as an elite, often exclusionary game slowly opening its gates. Hosts Josh and Chuck dive into its murky origins, royal endorsements, equipment evolution, and cultural shifts with humor and self-deprecating charm.
- 1 weeks agonarrative46 min7-min read
Selects: Wetlands! Wetlands! Wetlands!
This episode of Stuff You Should Know dives into the ecological marvel of wetlands, revealing how these often-misunderstood ecosystems support biodiversity, filter water, reduce flooding, and sustain fisheries. Hosts Chuck and Josh, inspired by a longtime listener’s request, blend humor and science to make a compelling case for why wetlands—despite being just 5% of U.S. land—are indispensable to both nature and human survival.
- 1 weeks agoconversational2 min3-min read
Introducing 3 Putt Bogey
Chuck Bryant and Adam Pranica, longtime podcasters from Stuff You Should Know and The Greatest Generation, launch a new golf comedy podcast called Three Putt Bogey, celebrating the absurdity, frustration, and joy of being mediocre golfers who love the game anyway. The show drops every Friday to fuel weekend golf vibes, blending personal stories, on-course meltdowns, and the shared agony of the three-putt bogey.
- 1 weeks agoconversational41 min5-min read
Emily Post: Ettiquette Queen
Emily Post wasn’t just the doyenne of etiquette—she was a revolutionary who redefined manners as an ethical practice accessible to all, not just the elite. Her 1922 book Etiquette became a cultural phenomenon by blending humor, narrative storytelling, and progressive values during the Roaring Twenties.
- 1 weeks agoconversational11 min3-min read
Short Stuff: Mabon
The hosts of The Short Stuff introduce Mabon, a modern pagan celebration of the autumnal equinox often dubbed 'pagan Thanksgiving,' explaining its origins, symbolism of balance, and how anyone—pagan or not—can enjoy its autumnal spirit through reflection, harvest decor, and seasonal activities.
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