Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why limes are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why sign languages are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Hello and happy U.S. Thanksgiving Week! We are thrilled to share the first 3 episodes of "The Inspectors Inspectors", our unique bizarre recap podcast for the TV show funded and produced by the U.S. Postal Service. Hear the show by supporting SIF at https://maximumfun.org/join.SIFpod and "The Inspectors Inspectors" exist because of the generosity of Maximum Fun members. THANK YOU to everyone who does that wonderful thing.Once you're a member, grab "The Inspectors Inspectors" and all your other BoCo using this how-to: https://maximumfun.org/howtoboco/

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why turkeys are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "O.K." is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Apollo 17 is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why burritos are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guests Dave Holmes and Craig Stubing explore why diabetes is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Explore the nostalgic charm of childhood Halloween costumes with hilarious personal stories. Uncover the $700 million pet costume industry, featuring a cat struggling with a lion hat. Delve into the impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike on Halloween choices, and examine the rich history of Halloween traditions—from Gaelic origins to modern celebrations. Learn about pedestrian safety and the evolution of costume manufacturing, all while enjoying the whimsical world of Halloween.

Mallory O'Meara, a co-host of the Reading Glasses podcast and author, teams up with fellow co-host Brea Grant to explore the mystique of the Mona Lisa. They share humorous tales of the painting's actual size versus its fame and dive into Lisa Gherardini's life during the Renaissance. The duo discusses da Vinci's chaotic genius and the painting's tumultuous ownership history, including its infamous theft and its journey to America. Their insights paint a vivid picture of how scandal and art intertwine, revealing the Mona Lisa's surprisingly intriguing saga.