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Short Stuff: Frozen Dead Guy Jan 17, 2024

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Back in 1994, Nederland, Colorado found out it had a resident it hadn’t accounted for.

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Dry Cleaning: Not Really Dry(!) Jan 16, 2024

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Dry cleaning is one of those things that we’re all familiar with but don’t actually know much about. That will hold true no more! Learn about all the ins and outs of the dry cleaning biz, some of its toxic secrets, and some spot removal tips too!

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Selects: History's Greatest Traitors Jan 13, 2024

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The annals of history hold a special place for people who have carried out treachery and betrayed their own. Thousands of years later, their names are still synonymous with being a scoundrel around the world. From Marcus Brutus to Vidkun Quisling and more, in this classic episode Josh and Chuck examine some of the bigger turncoats to live -- and exonerate others.

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How Cranes Work Jan 11, 2024

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You’ve probably seen cranes moving elegantly in the sky, but did you know what an important role they play in their surroundings? Learn all about cranes in this episode on cranes.

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Short Stuff: NYT Bestseller List Jan 10, 2024

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What kind of black magic goes into deciding who makes the NYT Bestseller List? Well you probably don't know the whole story unless you work there.

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Kenton Grua: Grand Canyon Legend Jan 09, 2024

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Tune in today to listen to the amazing story of Colorado River guide Kenton Grua's wild 277 mile record-breaking speed run down the center of the Grand Canyon.

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Selects: Dr. Seuss: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Jan 06, 2024

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The Seuss is loose in this episode about legendary children's book author Ted Geisel. The funny thing is, he didn't ever want children of his own, and his past work was a bit problematic. Explore his entire legacy in this classic episode.

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The 2000 Presidential Election: A Real Cluster Jan 04, 2024

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When George W Bush and Al Gore ran against one another, most pundits predicted a tight race. Absolutely zero of them predicted the election would come down to a few hundred votes. Today, we still don’t know who won.

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Short Stuff: Blueprints Jan 03, 2024

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The story of why blueprints were blue is more involved than you think. It involves a chemical process and the Prussian Army. Yeah you heard me right.

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SYSK Live in Nashville: The Biosphere II Experiment Jan 02, 2024

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Hello, friends! Join us today for our annual live show release, recorded in beautiful Nashville. On the docket? The Biosphere II Experiment!

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