Latest Episodes
January 14, 2026
Episode 087 - Ancient Vices, Modern Problems: The Seven Deadly Sins Explained
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting the Seven Deadly Sins — not as fire-and-brimstone warnings, but as the original personality flaws that refuse to die....
00:35:36
January 08, 2026
Episode 086 - Sky on Fire: Why the Northern Lights Are Having Their Best Year Ever
Highlights of this episode include unpacking why the Northern Lights are having their best year in decades - a cosmic glow-up fueled by an...
00:36:34
December 24, 2025
Episode 085 - History’s Greatest Hangover: When America Tried to Stop Drinking
Highlights of this episode include uncorking the unbelievable story of how America tried to ban alcohol…and somehow wound up drinking even more. From the...
00:40:19
December 18, 2025
Episode 084 - The 80's: The Decade That Just Won't Die
In this episode, we dive into the decade that just won’t die: the 80s. From blockbuster movies to synth-heavy music, neon fashion, mall culture,...
00:39:33
December 10, 2025
Episode 083 - Jane Austen at 250: The Life, the Legend, the Lasting Obsession
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, insight, and quiet boldness of Jane Austen — the clergyman’s daughter who transformed English literature. We’ll...
00:39:59
December 03, 2025
Episode 082 - Still Tapping at 100: The Joyful Genius of Dick Van Dyke
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, warmth, and unstoppable energy of Dick Van Dyke — the song-and-dance man who’s been making us...
00:45:51