Cole Stratton
Books made from human flesh. The craziest FBI sting operation ever. The origins of the Super Soaker. Cole Stratton (Pop My Culture, SF Sketchfest) joins the guys to discuss all of this and more!
Feb 24, 2014•57 min
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'Today We Learned' is a podcast of knowledge! Don't let the name confuse you, it's technically a weekly podcast. Razzle and Dan labor down in the knowledge mines of the Internet to bring you the latest, greatest and sometimes weirdest facts and trivia the world has to offer. Join the guys and a special guest every Monday as they take you on a tour de force of fun-filled factoids in less time than it takes to do your laundry. Who knows? You might just learn something.
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Episodes
Susanna Hoffs
Where the hell did spring break come from anyway? What mysteries does Graceland contain? What in the world is a backronym? Music legend Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) drops by the studio to help the guys find the answers to all of these and more.
Feb 17, 2014•51 min
Danny Lobell
What are the Super Bowl's secret origins? Was Christopher Lee a spy? Did we lose a lot of money on prop bets? Comedian Danny Lobell (Modern Philosophers) joins the guys in the studio to find out the answers to all this and more.
Feb 03, 2014•45 min
Ryan Sickler
What are Spaniards adding to their red wine? Why can certain people taste colors and smell sounds? What year is it? Find out the answer to all of this and more as Ryan Sickler ( The CrabFeast , stand-up comedy) joins the guys in the studio. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeeFury, so be sure to check out their awesome pop culture clothing options at http://www.teefury.com/nerdist !
Jan 27, 2014•55 min
Joel Stein
The inimitable Joel Stein ( TIME , Man Made , New Yorker ) swings by the studio to grill Razzle about philosophy and talk the weird history of dentures, the UK’s strict facial hair policies, and much more. Today’s episode is brought to you by TeeFury, so be sure to check out their awesome pop culture clothing options at http://www.teefury.com/nerdist !
Jan 20, 2014•40 min
Dave Holmes
What was the Babylonian punishment for watering down beer? Where did the weekend come from? Why do they put mirrors in elevators? Dave Holmes ( International Waters , MTV, Reno 911 ) joins the guys in the studio to find the answers to all of that and more!
Jan 13, 2014•1 hr
Nick Rutherford
Happy New Year, knowledgehounds! The guys kick off 2014 by welcoming Nick Rutherford (ADHD, Major Lazer, Good Neighbor) to the studio to talk about roller coaster miracles, the longest prison sentence of all time, the secret purpose behind pirates’ eyepatches and much more.
Jan 06, 2014•1 hr
Ally Maynard
The lovely Ally Maynard (Twitter, You seem fun podcast, comedy) swings by for a holiday edition of Today We Learned that covers everything from Sweden’s best-selling Christmas beverage to the finer points of ice hockey fighting to the secret origins of the iron maiden and more!
Dec 23, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Tom Sibley
Comedian Tom Sibley (Goof City, We Watch Wrestling, comedy) joins the guys in the studio to talk about how eco-friendly artificial trees really are, why you likely hate the recorded sound of your own voice, and much more!
Dec 16, 2013•1 hr
Jonathan Sadowski
The hilarious Jonathan Sadowski ( Live Free or Die Hard , Chernobyl Diaries ) swings by the studio to help the guys answer burning questions about the graham cracker’s secret sexy past, where the term “riding shotgun” came from, the world’s most expensive glass of chocolate milk, and much more!
Dec 09, 2013•55 min
Jay Larson
Comedian Jay Larson ( The Crabfeast , Esquire's The Best Bars in America ) swings by to talk about Coke's solution to Crystal Pepsi, heroin's over-the-counter roots, and drop a healthy amount of Boston-area lore with Razzle and Dan.
Dec 02, 2013•59 min
Brandt Tobler
Can horses breathe through their mouths? Why did Londoners slaughter zoo animals in World War II? Where the hell did crackers come from? Comedian Brandt Tobler (stand-up, The 31 With Brandt Tobler ) joins the guys in studio to find the answer to all of these and more.
Nov 25, 2013•52 min
Jake Weisman
The boys dive headlong into the bottomless pit of Juggalo culture, the hidden origins of Nickelodeon’s Gak, and post office blunders with comedian Jake Weisman ( WOMEN , stand-up)!
Nov 18, 2013•47 min
Yassir Lester
The guys welcome comedian Yassir Lester ( Black Dynamite , Mr. Pickles ) to the show to talk about the controversial origins of the Ferris Wheel, the wealthiest fictional characters on the planet, and the etymology behind the word "nerd." Polish your glasses and get comfortable because you won't want to miss this episode.
Nov 11, 2013•55 min
Clark Duke
The guys sit down with Clark Duke ( Hot Tub Time Machine, Kick-Ass 2 , The Croods ) to talk about the secret Illuminati of luxury eyewear, New York's pneumatic tube mail network, the symbol formerly known as the octothorpe, and much more!
Nov 04, 2013•54 min
Samm Levine
What could cause a 10 day traffic jam? Just what the hell is in Worcestershire sauce anyway? What kind of cards are best for slicing watermelons? Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks, Kevin Pollak's Chat Show, Inglorious Basterds) joins the guys in the studio to find all these answers and more.
Oct 28, 2013•55 min
Andy Kozel
The secret origins of popsicles! What those twist ties on loaves of bread really mean! A 9 day traffic jam! The guys talk about all this and more when comedian Andy Kozel swings by the studio to help drop some knowledge.
Oct 21, 2013•1 hr
Louis Peitzman
Topping the list of 27 Louis Peitzmans That You Totally Have To Have On Your Podcast is Buzzfeed's Senior Editor Louis Peitzman who joins the boys in the studio to talk about what weird jobs celebrities held before they hit it big, what Nintendo did before selling video games, why sunsets are probably super boring if you're on the International Space Station, and more!
Oct 14, 2013•46 min
Toby Morse
Things in the booth get hardcore this week as H2O frontman and One Life One Chance founder Toby Morse comes by to talk about how he got involved in the hardcore punk/straight edge movement, why Alcatraz might have been the best place to be imprisoned, skyscrapers that can melt sports cars and much more!
Oct 07, 2013•45 min
Scott Porter
"What do Batman's nipples, the erotic habits of bees, and serial killer hotels have in common? Scott Porter ( Hart of Dixie , Friday Night Lights, The To-Do List ) came by the studio to talk about all of them with the boys and so much more. You won't want to miss this very exciting episode of Today We Learned, but you will want to set your DVRs to tune in to the premiere of Hart of Dixie on the CW on Monday, October 7 at 8/7c."...
Sep 30, 2013•49 min
Matt Braunger
Venture into the depths of space and beyond as comedian Matt Braunger ( Ding Donger with Matt Braunger, Up All Night ) joins Razzle and Dan in the studio to talk about the Voyager, dragons, invisible skyscrapers and more!
Sep 23, 2013•55 min
Jon Schnepp
Not even a root canal could prevent Jon Schnepp ( Metalocalypse, Venture Bros., Upright Citizens Brigade ) from joining the boys in the studio to talk about all manner of factoids, ranging from the accidental discovery of aspartame to the secret origins of Star Trek 's Transporter to his forthcoming documentary, The Death of "Superman Lives": What Happened? , and much more.
Sep 16, 2013•55 min
April Richardson
What scent have scientists discovered that drives women mad? What was dropped on a Japanese fishing boat from 30,000 feet? What were Walt Disney's cryptic last words? Find out all this and more on an all new episode of Today We Learned with special guest April Richardson ( Chelsea Lately , Go Bayside Podcast, stand-up) and, as always, your beloved hosts.
Sep 09, 2013•59 min
Greg Behrendt
What predator bites more people each year than sharks? What will the United Nations do in the event of an alien attack? What unlikely career did James Lipton have during the 1950s? All of these questions and more will be answered as comedian Greg Behrendt joins the boys in the studio for another exciting episode of Today We Learned !
Sep 02, 2013•36 min
Andrew Santino
In our latest episode, Andrew Santino ( Arrested Development , Mixology ) joins Razzle and Dan in the studio to learn about what Jason Voorhees considers too violent, France's unusually strict baking laws, why J. Paul Getty may have been the worst grandfather of all time, and more! Follow @cheetosantino on twitter! Like the show on Facebook and follow the show , Razzle ( @MyNameisRazzle2 ) and Dan ( @Osteoferocious ) on Twitter!...
Aug 26, 2013•44 min
Jeff Dye
This week on Today We Learned , Razzle and Dan sit down with comedian Jeff Dye (MTV's Money From Strangers, Girl Code, Last Comic Standing ) to talk about lesser known forms of Kryptonite, baseball players getting struck by lightning, and, of course, RAT FACTS! What was your favorite fact? Let them know on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments below!
Aug 20, 2013•47 min
Ben Gleib
For the inaugural episode of Today We Learned, Razzle and Dan sit down with comedian Ben Gleib (Chelsea Lately, CNN, Last Week on Earth) to talk about why figs aren't vegan, going hunting with your dead relatives, Abe Lincoln's wrestling prowess and more. What was your favorite fact? Do you have one you think the boys would like? Let them know on Facebook and Twitter or comment below!
Aug 12, 2013•46 min
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