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:

Windmills Jan 08, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why windmills 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Apologies for a brief issue with Alex's mic. You'll hear his backup audio until around nine minutes in, and then the whole rest of the show is his regular mic.

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

Lemons Jan 01, 2024

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lemons 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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

a holiday hello, and a fun prophecy fulfillment Dec 25, 2023

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Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello, plus the surprising and fun fulfillment of a long-ago prophecy. And see you in 2024!

There's also a special new bonus show, released last week, where Alex interviews an expert about Hangeul. That's on top of weekly bonus shows for supporters every week. Visit maximumfun.org/join to support the show and hear that BoCo.

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

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

Coal! Dec 18, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why coal 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

(Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)

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

Frankenstein (1818 novel) Dec 11, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the novel Frankenstein 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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

Ska Music Dec 04, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ska music is secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guests: Dave Holmes and Riley Silverman.

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

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

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

Credit Unions Nov 27, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why credit unions 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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

Canada Geese Nov 20, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Canada geese 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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

World's Fairs Nov 13, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why world's fairs are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: J. Keith van Straaten.

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

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

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

Grass Nov 06, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why grass 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 new 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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