Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
Alex Schmidt
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast:
#1 Mentioned in 2 episodes
Salt
A World History
Mark Kurlansky
#2 Mentioned in 2 episodes
I'm Starting to Worry about This Black Box of Doom
Jason Pargin
#3 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Because Internet
Understanding the New Rules of Language
Gretchen McCulloch
#4 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Y2K gold rush
Wade Cook
#5 Mentioned in 1 episodes
American cookery
or, The art of dressing viands, fish, poultry, and vegetables
Amelia Simmons
#6 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Pursuit of Italy
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Sir David Gilmore
#7 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Complete Squash, A Passionate Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes, and Gourds
Amy Goldman
#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Dr. Esperanto's International Language
LL Zamenhof
#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Bridge of Words, Esperanto and the Dream of a Universal Language
Esther Shore
#10 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Esperanto and Its Rivals, The Struggle for an International Language
Roberto Garvia
#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
1968, Today's Authors Explore a Year of Rebellion, Revolution, Change
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Mark Aronson
#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Faith of Graffiti
Jon Naar
Mervyn Kurlansky
Norman Mailer
#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
What Will Become of Us? Counting Down to Y2K
Julian Gregory
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The selfish gene
Lalla Ward Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins
#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Radium Girls
Kate Moore
#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Modern Steward
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Antonio Latini
#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
A Taste of Naples, Neapolitan Culture, Cuisine and Cooking
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Marlena Spieler
#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Food of Taiwan, Recipes from the Beautiful Island
Kathy Irway
#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies
Rossi Anastopoulo
#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Y2k Tidal Wave
Donald S. McAlvany
