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Nov 2, 2017 • 60min

How Global Warming Works

It's a confusing part of climate change when it seems winter is as cold as ever, but as global temperatures creep ever so slightly higher, a cascade of catastrophic events will almost surely follow. The ball is in humanity's court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 31, 2017 • 58min

SYSK's 2017 Super Spooktacular!

In this year's super scary Halloween episode, Chuck and Josh read two great works of horror fiction: Gifts, by our very own Ed Grabianowski, and the classic The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 28, 2017 • 40min

SYSK Selects: How SPAM Works

In this week's SYSK Select episode, SPAM is a canned meat product made from pork shoulder and ham. First introduced in 1937, this iconic food has spread to stores across the world. But what exactly is it, how did it get here -- and why is its shelf life "indefinite?" Tune in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 26, 2017 • 1h 1min

Episode 1,000: The Simpsons Spectacular Part II

The podcast celebrates its 1,000th episode with a conclusion to the Simpsons Spectacular, discussing the process of creating an animated show, Ned Flanders' youthful appearance, the convoluted episode numbering system, the Simpsons' prediction of the Ebola virus, Easter eggs in the show, and exploring the best episodes of The Simpsons.
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Oct 24, 2017 • 50min

Episode 999: The Simpsons Spectacular Part I

The podcast celebrates its 999th and 1,000th episodes by diving into the world of The Simpsons. They discuss the show's evolution, beloved side characters, animation history, controversial character Apu, and voice actors. They also share their experience visiting the set and attending a table read. Stay tuned for Part II!
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Oct 21, 2017 • 45min

SYSK Selects: The Cheesiest SYSK Episode Ever

In this week's SYSK Select episode, cheese is often overlooked as a one of humanity's great achievements. Making cheese is surprisingly easy: It's been accidentally created by more than one culture at different times. Tune in to learn more about cheese -- and enjoying it -- in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2017 • 39min

How Internships Work

The term intern comes from the medical community, but virtually every industry now uses them. From real world training to coffee fetchers, interns can be used and misused in many different ways. Dive into the world of internships with us today. And for heaven's sake - pay them! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 17, 2017 • 1h 31min

SYSK Live: The DB Cooper Heist

Join Josh and Chuck live from Seattle as they (sky)dive into one of the most brazen robberies in the annals of crime and the only unsolved airline hijacking in American history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 14, 2017 • 37min

SYSK Selects: Is there such a thing as a truth serum?

In this week's SYSK Select episode, ever since people have had secrets, other people have been looking for ways to get it out of them. Law enforcement and chemistry alike have searched for a drug that can remove the ability to lie. Join Josh and Chuck as they check in to see how it's going. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 12, 2017 • 47min

How Buildering Works

Up until recently we had no idea buildering was a word. Or that people scaling buildings has been a thing since the turn of the 20th Century. Learn along with us, and don't try it at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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