The Gang Goes To Waffle House

The Gang Goes To Waffle House

In a small suburb of Atlanta back in the 1950s, two men hatched an amazing concept: a restaurant that never closes. In today's episode, the guys explore the origin story of Georgia's most mythical restaurant: Waffle House.

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People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think

People Knew the Earth Was Round Way Earlier Than You Think

So many people grew up hearing the myth that Columbus proved the Earth was round. It's a great story— but it's also utter bunk! In today's episode, Ben and Max get to the bottom of this ridiculous tal...

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CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code

CLASSIC: The Tragic Origin Story of Morse Code

The telegraph and the communication system known as Morse code revolutionized the way we transmit information, but how did it get here? Join the guys as they explore the tragic life and time of Samuel...

7 Feb 34min

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, with Aaron Tracy, Part Two: the Man Behind the Author

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A beloved children's author. A spy. An ace fighter pilot, a notorious lady's man, and a strident antisemite: Roald Dahl was all these things and more. In the second part of this special two-part inter...

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The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" Life

The Secret World Of Roald Dahl, Part One: A "Noisy" Life

Nowadays, most everyone knows a classic Roald Dahl story — yet who knows the man himself? In the first part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator ...

3 Feb 36min

CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi Bomb

CLASSIC: Operation Gunnerside: How a Crew of Military Skiers Ruined the Nazi Bomb

What's the weirdest wartime heist you've ever heard of? In today's Classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max return to one of their favorites: On February 27, 1942, nine saboteurs set out in the middle of th...

31 Jan 26min

The Thai Restaurant Conspiracy

The Thai Restaurant Conspiracy

Despite being a relatively small country, the South East Asian nation of Thailand is famous across the planet for its unique, delectable cuisine. Heck, nowadays in the United States almost everyone is...

29 Jan 44min

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Whether you call it table tennis, whiff-whaff or ping pong, there's no denying this fun sport of "tennis for the home" has become a global phenomenon. But where did it come from? In today's episode, B...

28 Jan 50min

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CLASSIC: How far did Isaac Newton go to hunt down forgers?

Today, Isaac Newton is best known for his scientific pursuits -- but he also served as Warden and, later, Master of the Royal Mint. And this wasn't some sort of honorary position, either: Newton took ...

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