Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know


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Woodstock: The Festival for Stardust, Golden Hippies
March 09, 2023

You may have heard your parents or gasp grandparents prattle on about how amazing the original 1969 Woodstock Festival was. It turns out that, as much as people who lived through the 60s like to talk them up, Woodstock really was that amazing.See omny

Short Stuff: Paprika
March 08, 2023

Paprika is more than a smoky Hungarian spice. Actually, that's not true, that's exactly what it is. But it sure is delicious!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noncompete Agreements, Come On
March 07, 2023

A noncompete agreement, a pledge not to work for a competitor for a set amount of time, makes sense when the worker is well compensated and privy to company secrets. But that doesnt describe the vast majority of workers whove signed noncompetes.See om

Selects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
March 04, 2023

In this classic show recorded live on January 5, 2017 at San Franciscos Castro Theatre, Josh and Chuck delve into the history and the heyday of the church of consumerism and what it means for local communities and our capitalist society at large when mal

Crosswords episode, perhaps?
March 02, 2023

Crossword puzzles have an interesting history and are a lot of fun to do. Dive in today to learn about Chuck's latest obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: La Pascualita
March 01, 2023

In a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico a mannequin has been standing in the window since the 1930s thats so lifelike some say its actually a corpse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Awe-Inspiring, Absolutely Crucial Amazon
February 28, 2023

If youve ever thought, Whats the Amazon rainforest ever done for me? Nothin, thats what, then youre dead wrong, friend. It covers 1 percent of the Earths surface but houses perhaps 30 percent of its species and its invaluable to all life on Earth.

Selects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
February 25, 2023

In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? Learn all about i

Naps: Chuck's Secret Talent
February 23, 2023

Naps are great if you can manage to find the space to take them. The trick is to do it for the right amount of time. We get into all in the ins and outs of Chuck's favorite time of day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short Stuff: Sleeping On It
February 22, 2023

Its pretty well known that if you wait to make a big decision until after you get some sleep, youre likelier to make a good one. But why should that be? Why, well explain if only youd listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.