Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

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**Secretly Incredibly Fascinating**

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)

Latest Episodes:

$2 Bills Oct 12, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why $2 bills are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Closed Captions Oct 05, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why closed captioning is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

(out sick this week) Sep 28, 2026

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Hi folks. And I’m going to put all the text of this in the description. Quick message here to let you know there’s no new podcast this week, because me and the whole Schmidty household are resting up from being sick. And me and Katie tape ahead a few weeks, to try to make it so illnesses don’t interrupt the schedule, but I’ve been out sick for a bit. So we used those up. And I’m coming around. There should be a new SIF next week. I’m sure you don’t even need me to tell you there’s tons of bonus audio and further audio for MaxFun members. Not just from our show but from our buddies too. And thanks for bearing with us, as you can hear I’m coming around, but, see you next week.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Ladybugs Sep 21, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ladybugs are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

The Days Of The Week Sep 14, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the days of the week are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Hot Dogs Sep 07, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why hot dogs are secretly incredibly fascinating. (Plus, a special message from Robert Brockway and Seanbaby, who founded 1900HOTDOG.com)

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Backgammon Aug 31, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why backgammon is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Mercury (planet) Aug 24, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the planet Mercury is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Mercury (element) Aug 17, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the element mercury is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Ferns Aug 10, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ferns are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

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