The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

Mark Chrisler
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Aug 26, 2025 • 42min

The Rest of The Story - Redux

We're hatching a plan to demolish The Great Wall of China... again! Check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/theconstant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to start hiringVisit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​​The Constant is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast network.​​ ​​ ​ ​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 2min

By Heart, Part 2

Dive into the fascinating world of Scrabble, where casual play meets fierce competition, revealing deep connections between players. Explore the astounding memory of Nigel Richards, a multilingual Scrabble titan, and ponder the philosophical implications of knowledge and memory. Uncover the flaws of human memory, contrasting historical insights from Aristotle to Pliny. Discover legendary memory feats and the intriguing tale of Simonides that links criticism to creative memory techniques. Finally, unlock innovative mnemonic strategies that reshape our understanding of human potential.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 50min

By Heart, Part 1

Delve into the groundbreaking world of genetics, where the discovery of the 47th chromosome linked to Down syndrome unfolds amid societal chaos. Explore Aristotle's timeless theories on memory and their enduring impact on psychology. Witness the evolution of memory research, from Ebbinghaus’s innovative methods to the complex interplay of cognitive processes. Uncover the fragility of memory, shaped by emotional experiences, and ponder the intriguing concept of near-perfect memories that challenges our understanding of recall.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 54min

It's a Secret 4 Everyone

Dive into the intriguing phenomenon of 'blue moons' within the Gregorian calendar, sprinkled with humor. Explore bizarre literature, including the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript. Reflect on Robert Burton's 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' and its insights on mental health and creativity. Discover the chilling tale of meteor tsunamis that struck Chicago in 1954. Enjoy the whimsical chaos of chimney sweeps descending on a widow’s home and the comedic fallout from Theodore Hook's elaborate hoax in London. It's a delightful blend of history and oddities!
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 4min

The Mysterious Stranger

The confusing con of Canada. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to ⁠⁠tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.com⁠⁠ Check out: ⁠⁠indeed.com/theconstant⁠⁠ now to start hiringVisit our ⁠⁠Patreon here⁠⁠. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!⁠⁠​​⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!⁠⁠ The Constant is part of the ⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠ podcast network.​​ ​​ ​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email ⁠⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠⁠ to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 17, 2025 • 43min

Caraboo Who?

A mysterious princess appears! Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to ⁠tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.com⁠Check out: ⁠indeed.com/theconstant⁠ now to start hiringVisit our ⁠Patreon here⁠. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!⁠​​⁠ ⁠BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!⁠The Constant is part of the ⁠Airwave Media⁠ podcast network.​​ ​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email ⁠sales@advertisecast.com⁠ to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2025 • 51min

The Need for Speed (w/ Nicky Woolf)

Nicky Woolf can be my wing man anytime. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to tellmesomethingconstant@gmail.comCheck out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 1min

Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Episode 200!)

Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2025 • 54min

A Pirate's Life for Me

Clew up! Man the top sails! Other generic sailing jargon! There's a pirate utopia off the starboard bow! Go to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2025 • 42min

Madagascar (Redux)

The story of an island, and the worst thing that never happened on it.Go to US.Amazfit.com/TheConstant and enter promo code "constant" for 15% off your Amazfit smart watch.Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!​​BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast network.​​​​Interested in advertising on The Constant? Email sales@advertisecast.com to get on board! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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