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.)
251 episodes transcribedAlex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why salt is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research s...
It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite Max...
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guests Clint McElroy and Justin McElroy explore why "Y2K" is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifp...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research source...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Esperanto is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pangolins are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this wee...
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Sequoia Holmes explore why "the cool S" is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for...
Programming note: Alex got sick and is resting up. No SIF episode this week. New SIF episode next week. And thanks for your kind patience.
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why accordions are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this we...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the painting "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper is secretly incredibly fascinating. (Here's a direct link to see...
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Ben Partridge explore why cheddar cheese is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why computer mice are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why road atlases are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this...
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...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Christmas trees are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for th...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why antidisestablishmentarianism is secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research source...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why limes are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why sign languages are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for thi...
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...
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why turkeys are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week'...
