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:

Baby Bottles Jan 19, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why baby bottles 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

Sliced Bread Jan 12, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why sliced bread 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

Toilet Paper Jan 05, 2026

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why toilet paper 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

a holiday hello, and an invitation to enjoy an unstuck-in-time "Inspectors Inspectors" episode! Dec 29, 2025

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Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello. Please also enjoy a new "The Inspectors Inspectors" episode in MaxFun bonus feeds. And see you in 2026!

To hear all six episodes of "The Inspectors Inspectors", support us and grab your bonus feeds at maximumfun.org/join

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

Peppermint Dec 22, 2025

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why peppermint 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

Toothpicks Dec 15, 2025

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why toothpicks 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

Interrobangs Dec 08, 2025

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why interrobangs 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 United Nations Dec 01, 2025

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Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why The United Nations 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

Spurs Nov 24, 2025

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why spurs 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

Credit Scores Nov 17, 2025

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why credit scores 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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