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.)
Episodes
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Dec 30, 2024 • 5min
a holiday hello, and a live episode about weasels!
Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello. Please also enjoy a full new SIF episode in bonus feeds. And see you in 2025!To hear that live London episode, all about weasels, support us and grab your bonus feeds at maximumfun.org/join
Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
Christmas Trees
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Christmas trees 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
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why antidisestablishmentarianism 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
Dec 9, 2024 • 58min
Limes
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
Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
Sign Languages
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
Nov 25, 2024 • 8min
presenting "The Inspectors Inspectors" Episodes 1-3
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/
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Nov 18, 2024 • 56min
Turkeys
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
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
"O.K."
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
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Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
Apollo 17
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
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Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 11min
Burritos
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
