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What's the deal with subpoenas? Oct 22, 2019

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Subpoenas are all the rage. But what do they even mean if someone can just ignore it? Learn this and a lot more in today's episode.

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SYSK Selects: The 'Satanic Panic' of the 1980s Oct 19, 2019

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In the late 1980s, the United States experienced a "Satanic Panic," leading parents to fear for the safety of their children. But were there any real examples of Satanic ritual abuse? Find out this and more in this classic episode.

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How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt II Oct 17, 2019

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A rash of UFO sightings kicks off a new spike in America’s UFO fever and new headaches for the Air Force, which continues to reluctantly investigate. After becoming a laughingstock for its limp explanations, the Air Force looks for an exit from the UFO biz.

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Short Stuff: The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce Oct 16, 2019

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Ambrose Bierce was a journalist and writer of short stories. He also disappeared rather mysteriously. Listen in and learn of the various theories on what happened to him.

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How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt I Oct 15, 2019

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SYSK Selects: How Black Boxes Work Oct 12, 2019

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Black boxes are designed to be the only survivor of plane crashes so they can live to tell the tale of what went wrong to prevent future accidents. Sit in with Josh and Chuck and learn about how these grim devices are made, how they're tested and the tales they've told, in this classic episode.

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The Ins and Outs of Beekeeping Oct 10, 2019

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Who wants fresh honey? We do! Learn all about the ancient art of beekeeping today.

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Short Stuff: The Devil's Den Oct 09, 2019

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The Devil's Den is the sight of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Is it haunted? Nope. But still creepy.

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How Environmental Psychology Works Oct 08, 2019

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In the 60s, psychology expanded from exploring inside the mind to exploring the inside of buildings. Environmental psychology looks at how our spaces affect us – from how a busy mall can create a panic attack to how looking at nature can speed recovery from surgery.

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SYSK Selects: How Pez Works Oct 05, 2019

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PEZ began in Vienna as a mint meant to help people quit smoking. But once American kids got ahold of it, the candy took off and a symbol of childhood - and healthy secondary market among collectors - was born. Explore Pez history and culture with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.

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