Every Little Thing
Gimlet
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May 28, 2018 • 25min
Are You Living With a Psychopath?
Is your roommate trying to kill you? Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a psychopath.Guests: Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test; cat psychologist Eva Waiblinger. Special thanks to caller Megan.*No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2018 • 26min
Who Invented the Scratch Ticket?
Plus, a look at lottery history, and your strangest raffle winnings.Guests: Jonathan Cohen, lottery historian; John Koza, co-founder of Scientific GamesCallers: John Henry, D., Lisa, Megan. Hear your favorite Gimlet shows LIVE at Gimletfest this June 16-17 in Brooklyn. Buy tickets at gimletfest.com.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 7, 2018 • 23min
Why Does Popcorn Pop?
A kid caller pops the question: How does popcorn pop? Plus, the uncomfortable truth about baby corn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2018 • 25min
Public Toilets: To Sit Or To Hover?
Plus, how to pee in zero-G.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2018 • 28min
Why Are Used Car Ads So INSAAANNNE?
One man is to blame. Plus, vanity plates in the wild: IC A GR8 PL8.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 9, 2018 • 24min
Underwater Tunnels: HOW?
How they get that tunnel under there. Plus, a centuries-old scientific debate: why ice is slippery.Guests: Dr. Gary Brierley (aka Dr. Mole), tunnel engineer, Dr. Miquel Salmeron, physicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Special thanks to callers Nikki and Erin.Check out the Terrifying Tunnel Video referenced in today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2018 • 25min
Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
Plus, dog clothes: where did they come from?To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.fm/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 5, 2018 • 25min
How to Get Paid to Clap on TV
Listener Mack asked about the unfamous people who fill empty seats at the Oscars.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.fm/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19, 2018 • 27min
Why Does Music Give Us the Chills?
Why do we get goosebumps from music and other emotional experiences? Plus, the strangest things to give ELT listeners goosebumps.To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.fm/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 12, 2018 • 28min
How Old Is Winnie the Pooh?
No, really - how old is he?To find a list of our sponsors and show-related promo codes, go to gimlet.fm/sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
