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:

Telephone Poles Jul 22, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why telephone poles 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

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

Pinball Machines Jul 15, 2024

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

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

Visit https://maximumfun.org/boco to get your digital art for Episode 200! There are also posters in the vault for Episodes 50, 100, and 150.

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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

Soda Cans Jul 08, 2024

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Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jordan Morris explore why soda cans are secretly incredibly fascinating.

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

Visit https://maximumfun.org/boco to get your digital art for Episode 200! There are also posters in the vault for Episodes 50, 100, and 150.

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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

The Fibonacci Sequence Jul 01, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the Fibonacci sequence is secretly incredibly fascinating.

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

Visit https://maximumfun.org/boco to get your digital art for Episode 200! There are also posters in the vault for Episodes 50, 100, and 150.

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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

Helium Jun 24, 2024

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

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

Visit https://maximumfun.org/boco to get your digital art for Episode 200! There are also posters in the vault for Episodes 50, 100, and 150.

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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

fun additional stories about paprika, hyenas, cursive, purple, the middle finger, and Microsoft Excel Jun 17, 2024

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This is a new episode, rounding up a grab bag of new stories! Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why additional tales about paprika, hyenas, cursive, purple, the middle finger, and Microsoft Excel are secretly incredibly fascinating.

This week's bonus show is the second episode of our very special TV recap podcast "The Inspectors Inspectors". Become a Maximum Fun member to hear it: https://maximumfun.org/join

Also, come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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

Hyenas Jun 10, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why hyenas 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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

Wrestling Jun 03, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why wrestling 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

Get tickets to see us LIVE at the London Podcast Festival this September: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/

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

Purple May 27, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why purple 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

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

Paprika May 20, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why paprika 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

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

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