Short Stuff: The Guinness Widget
The podcast discusses the invention and function of the Guinness widget, a device in cans that replicates the taste and texture of draft Guinness.
The Gullibility Episode
The podcast discusses gullibility, its factors, and how trust is not necessarily linked to being gullible.
How Automats Worked
The podcast discusses the history and cultural significance of automats, focusing on Horn and Hardart's chain, which was known for its inclusivity and innovative self-service model.
Selects: How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works
The podcast discusses Foreign Accent Syndrome (FAS), a rare condition where individuals suddenly speak with a foreign accent due to neurological or psychological factors.
The Barkley Marathons
The Barkley Marathons is an ultra-marathon known for its extreme difficulty and unique entry process, designed to test the limits of human endurance.
Short Stuff: Bourgeoisie
Amazon One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy offer convenient healthcare solutions, while the discussion explores the evolution of the term 'bourgeois' and its cultural implications.
Short Stuff: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
Squarespace Payments simplifies payment management with easy onboarding and multiple payment options.
Selects: The Quinoa Revolution!
The podcast discusses the history, nutritional benefits, and cultural significance of quinoa, highlighting its rise in popularity and the economic impact on Andean farmers.
How Saturn Works
The podcast discusses Saturn's unique features, including its rings, moons, and atmospheric phenomena, highlighting the planet's scientific intrigue and ongoing exploration.
Short Stuff: Watch Night
Autotrader offers a comprehensive platform for car shopping with advanced search features and financial tools, while Watch Night is a significant tradition in the African-American community marking the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Filthy Magic of Studio 54
The podcast discusses the history and cultural impact of Studio 54, a legendary nightclub in New York City known for its exclusivity and extravagant parties.
Selects: The Three Christs of Ypsilanti Experiment
The podcast discusses the unethical social psychology experiment by Dr. Milton Rokeach involving three men who believed they were Christ.
Forensic Dentistry
The podcast discusses forensic dentistry, focusing on the controversial use of bite mark analysis in legal cases.
Short Stuff: Captain Santa
The episode discusses the story of Captain Santa and the maritime disaster of the Rouse Simmons, a schooner that delivered Christmas trees to Chicago.
The 2024 SYSK Christmas Extravaganza!
The podcast episode discusses holiday traditions, including a cocktail recipe, the White Elephant gift exchange game, and Christmas trees in the White House.
Selects: Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown
The podcast episode discusses the life and achievements of Frances Perkins, highlighting her role in shaping labor laws and social security in the U.S.
The Trivial Pursuit Trivia Edition
The podcast discusses the history and impact of Trivial Pursuit, a popular board game that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s.
Short Stuff: Feed A Cold, Starve a Fever
The podcast discusses the old adage 'feed a cold, starve a fever' and its validity, concluding that modern medical advice suggests eating if hungry during illness to support the immune system.
Taylorism: Work Faster!
The podcast discusses the impact of Frederick Winslow Taylor's efficiency theories and the contrasting approaches of the Gilbreths.
Selects: The Texas City Disaster of 1947
The podcast episode discusses the Texas City Disaster of 1947, one of the largest industrial disasters in U.S. history, caused by the explosion of ammonium nitrate on a cargo ship.