A History of Sampling, Part One: An Origin Story
In the world of music, sampling is somewhere between an art and a science. In this week's special two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the strange, fascinating evolution of sampling, from the e...
25 Apr 202352min
How Did Monster Trucks Become a Thing?
Even if you're not a fan of cars or racing, you've heard of monster trucks -- they're the huge, modded vehicles famous for committing acts of wanton destruction in arenas and stadiums across the Unite...
20 Apr 202352min
The Ridiculous, Scrumptious Desserts of Mardi Gras
From the epic parade to the krewes and flambeaux, Mardi Gras is a celebration chock-full of tradition -- and these traditions include some pretty amazing desserts. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Ma...
18 Apr 202350min
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part Two: The World Takeover
As Matsuzo Kosuge struggled to keep his business afloat amid the chaos of war, he became incredibly inventive, using cast-off beer and soup cans as raw materials and setting up shop in abandoned cattl...
13 Apr 202333min
The Amazing History of Japanese Toys, Part One: A Serious Business
When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serious, big business -- and, more than once, they playe...
11 Apr 202332min
The Weird Journey of the $2 Bill
If you've spent your life in the US, you've probably seen a $2 bill every once in a while -- they're much less common than, say, the $1, the $10 or the $20. In fact, many people assume the $2 bill is ...
6 Apr 202332min
The Fascinating History of Ice Cream Trucks
The iconic ice cream truck holds a special place in American culture -- but where did they come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive deep into the waffle cone of ice cream history for the ...
4 Apr 202347min
The Strange Tale of Charles Entertainment Cheese, Part Two: Betrayal and Nostalgia
As Nolan Bushnell's Chuck E. Cheese concept took America by storm, competitors entered the field. In the second part of this two-part episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore how Charles Entertainment Chees...
30 Mars 202359min
