Josh Macuga & Duncan Birmingham
Razzle is joined by comedian Josh Macuga and writer/producer Duncan Birmingham to chat about rare dog diseases, wealthy app companies, and the Gruen Effect!
May 12, 2015•57 min
42 with Razzle Dangerously
'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
Shane Mauss
May the Fourth be with you! The Sith hits the fan on today's show as comedian Shane Mauss (Mating Season, Here We Are Podcast) joins the guys to talk about what Razzle is really like as a roommate, pigeon racing, Star Wars silliness, and high-speed forklift driving.
May 04, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Nate Craig
We're baaaaack! Comedian Nate Craig (Eggshell) joins the guys in studio to talk about how much Darth Vader we actually got in the original Star Wars , the insane amount of people that watch esports, the sad ballad of Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne, and more.
Apr 27, 2015•57 min
Scott Porter Returns
Scott Porter ( Hart of Dixie, Friday Night Lights ) returns to Today We Learned to drop even more knowledge! Why are shih tzus called "Lion Dogs"? Why are boxing gloves more dangerous than bareknuckle boxing? What are the traditional wedding anniversary gifts and why do we give them? Find out the answer to all of these and more on a brand new episode.
Apr 15, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Maude Garrett
Where did summer blockbuster movie season come from? What is the boozy origin of Star Wars' Salacious Crumb? What's the difference between the three kinds of Grecian columns? The amazing Maude Garrett (AMC's Jedi Council, Geek Bombshells) joins the guys in studio to find the answers to life's burning questions.
Apr 06, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Kristoffer Triumf & Matt Kirshen
Today We Learned goes international on a very special episode with Swedish podcaster extraordinaire Kristoffer Triumf (Varvet International)! Dan was detained at the border, so special guest host/British comedian Matt Kirshen (Probably Science) joins Razzle in the studio to drop more knowledge than a B-52 full of books.
Mar 30, 2015•55 min
Mark Pellegrino & Daniel Van Kirk
Mark Pellegrino(LOST, The Returned) joins Razzle and guest host comedian Daniel Van Kirk to chat about The Hulk, how to pick up broken glass properly, and other awesome nerdy things!
Mar 23, 2015•1 hr 22 min
Alison Rosen
Alison Rosen joins Razzle and repeat Guest Host Andy Haynes to chat facts about Rolos, Connect Four, playing cards, and how to boil water faster!
Mar 17, 2015•53 min
Dominic Sherwood
What do you do when a squirrel breaks into your home? Do Fruit Loops really have different fruit flavors? Why are some people born with different colored eyes? The delightfully droll Dominic Sherwood (Vampire Academy, Take Down, The Other) joins the guys in studio to answer life's burning questions!
Mar 09, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Adrian Martinez
How are elephants involved in making a $50 cup of coffee? How did Japanese researchers reinvent the smoke detector for the hard of hearing? Why are people in the UK eating their coffee cups? Adrian Martinez (Focus, Gotham, Louie) joins Dan and special guest host Clarke Wolfe (SleepyCast: The Official Sleepy Hollow Podcast) to find the answers to all of these and more.
Mar 02, 2015•59 min
Razzle & Dan
And the Academy Award goes to...you for being the Best Listener! It's a special, low calorie, guestless edition of Today We Learned with your fearless hosts, Razzle and Dan. Join them to talk about weird Oscars trivia, James Cameron's secret past, and much more.
Feb 23, 2015•36 min
Rachel Skarsten
Curious? Good! Rachel Skarsten (50 Shades of Grey) joins the guys in the studio to drop some knowledge. Plus, Dan was trapped in the Red Room, so Andy Haynes guest hosts!
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi
Two of New Zealand's finest comedic talents, Taika Waititi (Eagle vs. Shark) and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords), emerge from the shadows of promoting their new vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows in order to join the guys in the studio. Find out all about the history of the Oscars, Japan's odd love affair with vending machines, the origin of several vampire myths, and much more. If you'd like to see What We Do in the Shadows in a theater near you, consider donating to their...
Feb 09, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Jocko Sims
What prank was so epic that it involved a volcano? What do you need to know about Planet of the Apes ? What happens when one of our mother's calls? Actor Jocko Sims ( Masters of Sex, The Last Ship, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ) joins Razzle in studio to answer all of this and more. (Dan was still recovering from eating his body weight in buffalo wings at the Super Bowl)
Feb 02, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Joe Sib
Comedian, musician, and all-around rad dad Joe Sib (Wax, SideOneDummy Records) stops by to talk about what highway numbers mean, the iconic video for Wax's "California", David Lee Roth's craziest non-music job, fatherhood, and much more.
Jan 26, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Tim Matheson
Where do those inflatable dancing men outside used car dealerships come from? When will we be living underwater? What was the inspiration for Jonny Quest ? To find out, Johnny Quest himself, Tim Matheson ( Hart of Dixie, The West Wing ) joined the guys in the studio to answer all of this and more.
Jan 20, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Jim O'Heir
Just in time for the return of Parks and Recreation , actor Jim O'Heir joins the guys in the studio to chat about some of Chicago's greatest inventions, the mysterious "Kentucky meat shower", and much more.
Jan 12, 2015•1 hr
Adina Porter
The fabulous Adina Porter (The 100, The Newsroom) joins the guys in the studio to kick of 2015 in style by talking about the hidden treasures of Sierra Leone, the secret history of Life Savers, and much more. Also, please help support Today We Learned by talking a quick 5-minute survey to help match us with advertisers. We won't sell your e-mail address to spammers AND by taking the survey, you're automatically entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Schwing! To take the survey, simply head to h...
Jan 05, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Year in Review
This is a special compilation episode featuring some of our favorite guests and facts from 2014! Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2014•1 hr
Andy Haynes
Stand Up Comedian and Ground Floor staff writer Andy Haynes sits down with the boys to chat about The Decade Volcanoes, Howard Hughes, and the first and last countries to experience 2015!
Dec 29, 2014•1 hr 1 min
James Pianka
What sexy secret was hiding in The Santa Clause? What was buried alongside King Tut? Just what the hell is a white elephant anyway? Game designer James Pianka (The Wizarding World Online, Roots, Magic: The Gathering) joins the guys in studio to talk about all of this and much more.
Dec 22, 2014•58 min
Zachary Levi
What film do we have to thank for digital watches? Is overeating what is really killing Pac-Man? Have we been mispronouncing Mount Everest all these years? Zachary Levi (Chuck, Picking Favorites, Thor: The Dark World) joins the guys to answer life's burning questions and much more.
Dec 15, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Dave Ross
Where does the phrase "pushing the envelope" come from? What's really in Hawaiian Punch? Who was paid to not star in Beverly Hills Cop? Comedian Dave Ross (Terrified, WOMEN) joins the guys in studio to find out the answers to all of these and more.
Dec 08, 2014•1 hr 5 min
Clarke Wolfe
Things get awfully nutty when Clarke Wolfe (SleepyCast: The Official Sleepy Hollow Podcast) joins the guys in studio after they all slept off their Thanksgiving dinners. What popular snack can spontaneously combust? What other major piece of pop culture is Washington Irving indirectly responsible for? Who is responsible for milk bottles having expiration dates? Find out in today's brand new episode.
Dec 01, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Josh Adam Meyers
What animals can you legally bring on an airplane? What is the surprising origin behind the name of stegosaurus' spiked tails? Why are barber poles red, white, and blue? Comedian Josh Adam Meyers (The Goddamn Comedy Jam) joins the guys in the studio to answer some of life's burning questions.
Nov 17, 2014•1 hr 10 min
Jacob Soboroff
Jacob Soboroff (Pivot's TakePart Live) joins the guys to talk about the dumbest laws in the United States, one of America's most fascinating ghost towns, the natural stealth of owls, and more.
Nov 10, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Alex Ross Perry
Dan was kidnapped and we didn't pay the ransom, so Brea Grant (Real Housewives of Horror, Mystic Party podcast) stepped in to guest host with Razzle. It's a good thing she did because they were joined by writer/director Alex Ross Perry (Listen Up Philip) to talk about the reason why we use QWERTY keyboards, what snacks are surprisingly vegan, the history of Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue" and much more.
Nov 03, 2014•46 min
Greg Walloch
Where did the Baltimore Ravens get their name?! What are the mysterious secrets behind the origin of Kleenex? Listen to Razzle and Dan chat with comedian Greg Walloch and find out!
Oct 28, 2014•53 min
Kristen Renton
Animal rights activist and actress Kristen Renton (Sons of Anarchy) joins the guys in studio to answer more of life's burning question. This week, find out how Nazis are responsible for the Olympic torch, the history of Fruit Roll-ups, and more weird factoids about the Eiffel tower than you ever cared to know!
Oct 20, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Henry Rollins
Get out of the van and play this episode because Henry Rollins (Black Flag, Rollins Band, Legend of Korra) joins the guys in studio for a wide-ranging conversation about pretty much everything under the sun. From tales of self-injecting with cobra venom to the right way to eat dog food to the mysterious connection between the Pillsbury Doughboy and Green Lantern, no stone is left unturned in this episode.
Oct 13, 2014•1 hr 24 min
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