How Grimm's Fairy Tales Work
Unless you were raised alone in a basement (in which case you may be the subject of one), you probably grew up on fairy tales. That's appropriate because they may be humanity's greatest psychic projec...
5 Marras 201551min
The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are for kids right? Well not at first they weren't. They were dark tales of murder, rape, incest, cannibalism and mayhem geared toward adults. What changed? Chuck and Josh will drop that k...
3 Marras 201541min
Josh N Chuck's Hallowe'en Spooky Scarefest
Each year, Chuck and Josh read a couple of scary stories and this year they have a pair of truly frightful tales about a haunted bog and a terrifying spider exhibit. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
29 Loka 201552min
How Passports Work
The concept of passports - that people should enjoy protected freedom of movement - is an ancient one. It wasn't until WWI that they became universal. Learn all about this overlooked, important docume...
27 Loka 201536min
Vocal Fry and Other Speech Trends
You've heard lots of complaints about vocal fry, mostly from older white men. But it's not exclusive to the Kardashians. Learn all about vocal fry, upspeak and other quirky speech trends in today's ep...
22 Loka 201536min
Please Listen to How Plasma Waste Converters Work
There is a way to not only sustainably get rid our household waste, but also produce enough energy from it to power the process and even create electricity for the grid. The future is here! Learn mor...
20 Loka 201535min
How Wine Fraud Works
Wine fraud may be a case of rich con artists tricking wealthy people into parting with money, but it's still a crime. Learn all about this weird, widespread practice in today's episode. Learn more ab...
15 Loka 201547min
How Vestigial Organs Work
Darwin asserted that seemingly useless organs and behaviors are left over from our evolutionary history. But as more are found to have a function, the idea has become a flashpoint for the battle betwe...
13 Loka 201544min
