The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Latest episodes
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 12min
Vampire Epidemics, Parasitic Mind Control, Sasquatch Science
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2022 • 55min
Knives for Hands, Gay Bombs, Bee-on-Bee Crime
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022 • 57min
Self-Destructing Octomoms, Exoplanet Adventures, Why Rats Don't Vom
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 7, 2022 • 57min
Lice-Feeding Nazi Fighters, Bisexual Birds, EZ Pass Origins
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! Check out the Erins' show, This Podcast Will Kill You!--Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022 • 58min
An Innovative Erection, Secret Oyster Rules, Nuking Hurricanes
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! Check out Laura Krantz's show, Wild Thing! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 2min
Human Echolocation, Extreme Pogo Sticking, Elephants Evading Poachers
Welcome to Season 6, Weirdos!The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 • 3min
Season 6 is coming SOON!
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!You can buy Rachel's book here, and find out more on her website!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanJess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2022 • 58min
150 Years of Moon Crabs, Blowing Things Up, and Asbestos Obsession
Enjoy this super special bonus episode celebrating Popular Science's 150th birthday!The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 9, 2022 • 4min
A special announcement from Weirdest Thing!
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!You can buy Rachel's book here, and find out more on her website!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 9, 2022 • 56min
Why Pain Hurts So Good, Growing Mutant Gardens, Emo Teen Puppies
Leigh Cowart, science reporter and author of Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose, joins Weirdest Thing for the season finale!The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us!Click here to learn more about all of our stories! Click here to follow our sibling podcast, Ask Us Anything! --Follow our team on TwitterRachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltmanSara Kiley Watson: www.twitter.com/SaraKileyWatsonPopular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSciProduced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddyTheme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popular-science/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popular-science/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
