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The 1993 Waco Siege May 21, 2026

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One of the darkest days in the history of American law enforcement came on April 19, 1993, when the FBI’s 51-day siege of the Branch Davidian religious sect’s compound in Waco, Texas ended with a fire and 75 men, women, and children dead inside.

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Short Stuff: All about BPAs May 20, 2026

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Are BPAs safe? Of course not. Does the FDA care? Of course not. Learn all about what and why today.

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Eels Alive! May 19, 2026

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Eels are pretty much objectively unsettling. They’re not quite fish (although they are) and if they’re snakes, they’re messed up snakes (they aren’t). But they’re fascinating too! There are even little cute eels. It’s time you got acquainted with eels!

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Selects: Did Mallory Make it to the Top of Everest First? May 16, 2026

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George Mallory was a member of the first three European expeditions to Everest, world’s tallest mountain. He wanted to summit it so badly, he gave his life trying. Since that fateful day in 1924, climbers have wondered – was Mallory the first to summit? Listen as Josh and Chuck explore that question and lots more in this classic episode.

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The Hindenburg Disaster May 14, 2026

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Hard to believe we haven't covered this one yet, but here we are. Why did the Hindenburg crash and burn? We still don't really know.

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Short Stuff: Did Tippi Hedron start the Vietnamese manicure industry? May 13, 2026

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Strange but true, actor Tippi Hedron kickstsarted the Vietnamese manicure industry in the United States in the 1970s. This is that story.

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Humanists, the Happy Heathens May 12, 2026

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If you don’t believe in any kind of god or afterlife - or even that there’s a meaning to life – does that mean you’re doomed to a life of gloom and doom? Heck no!, say humanists. Their philosophical movement says you can make your own meaningful life.

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Selects: Can movies be cursed? May 09, 2026

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First of all, movies can't be cursed because curses aren't real. However, that can't stop Josh and Chuck from taking a look at some movies throughout history that have had a disturbing number of bad things surrounding their production and release. Dive into the world of cursed movies in this very fun classic episode.

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Let's Go to Camp... David! May 07, 2026

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Camp David is awesome. But not all presidents have liked it. We'll dig into this historic property in today's episiode.

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Short Stuff: Why do kangaroos hop? May 06, 2026

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Kangaroos are the only marsupial to hop, which is pretty weird. We'll investigate why.

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