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:

Narwhals Jun 12, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why narwhals 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

Neon! Jun 05, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why neon 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

Ranch Dressing May 29, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ranch dressing 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

Beavers May 22, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why beavers are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: John Hodgman.

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

Batteries May 15, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why batteries 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

Video Game Controllers May 08, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why video game controllers are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guests: Abe Epperson and Michael Swaim.

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

Support Abe & Michael's independent movie 'Papa Bear': https://seedandspark.com/fund/papa-bear

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

Crows May 01, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why crows 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

Chalkboards Apr 24, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why chalkboards 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

Bagpipes Apr 17, 2023

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

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

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

Hear Alex's new "explainer podcast" about all things MaxFun: https://youtu.be/6kNplapKs-w (It's uploaded to YouTube because he filmed his face while he taped it.)

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

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Apr 10, 2023

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the phrase "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: Jason Pargin.

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

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

Hear Alex's new "explainer podcast" about all things MaxFun: https://youtu.be/6kNplapKs-w (It's uploaded to YouTube because he filmed his face while he taped it.)

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

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