The Internet Says it’s True

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Spitting Image: The Statues of Qin Hui and Lady Wang Apr 27, 2026

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For nearly a thousand years, visitors in China have been spitting on the same statues - figures frozen in eternal apology for a betrayal that still resonates today. This episode dives into the story of Yue Fei, Qin Hui, and one of the most unusual monuments in the world. Then we yap yap with the amazing and hilarious Matt Donnelly!

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Mid-Week Mini: A Dead Guy Was Elected Mayor Apr 08, 2026

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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how one town elected a dead man as Mayor.

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North of Waco: The Crash at Crush - REWIND Apr 06, 2026

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One of the stranger fascinations of humans is with things being destroyed. Whether it be a demolition derby, a "Dude Perfect" YouTube video, or trains being staged to crash into each other, we're enthralled by destruction. In 1896, a promoter named William Crush staged a planned, unmanned train collision. It didn't exactly go as planned. In this episode, we tell the story about the publicity stunt and then chat with Magician and Train Enthusiast Cody Clark!

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Mid-Week Mini: A Pothole Was Elected Mayor Apr 01, 2026

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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how one town elected a pothole as Mayor.

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The Long Swim: Dindim’s Loyalty Mar 30, 2026

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A fisherman rescues an oil-covered penguin on a Brazilian beach and releases it back into the ocean. Months later the penguin returns. Then it comes back again the next year, and the year after that. In this episode we explore the astonishing true story of Dindim the Magellanic penguin and the incredible journeys animals sometimes make to return to someone they remember. Then we chat with Comedy Writer, Jimmy Mak!

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Mid-Week Mini: The Gamble That Saved FedEx Mar 18, 2026

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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how the future of FedEx was once saved by a trip to the casino.

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Who’s There? The Origins of a Classic Joke Mar 16, 2026

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Knock knock jokes feel like they’ve always existed - but the truth is they exploded almost overnight during the 1930s and became one of the biggest joke crazes in American history. In this episode, Michael Kent explores the surprising origins of the knock knock joke, how a Broadway song helped spark the fad, why newspapers complained about them, and how the format survived nearly a century of comedy trends. Then we chat with Comedian Jonathan Burns!

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Mid-Week Mini: The State of the State of the Union Mar 04, 2026

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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about the history of the State of the Union Address.

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Pizza Panic: Avoid the Noid Mar 02, 2026

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In the late 1980s, Domino’s introduced a red-suited villain called the Noid to represent everything that could ruin your pizza. The campaign was a hit - until a real man with the same last name walked into a store and took hostages. This episode explores the rise, fall, and strange real-world consequences of one of advertising’s most infamous mascots. Then we chat with Comedian Natasha Samreny!

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Mid-Week Mini: Olympic Art Feb 25, 2026

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In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how Olympians used to compete for medals in art.

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