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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Alex Schmidtmaximumfun.org
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

The Name Katie

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the name Katie 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Feb 26, 202459 minEp. 184

Crabs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why crabs 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Feb 19, 20241 hrEp. 183

Why did the chicken cross the road

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Joey Clift explore why "why did the chicken cross the road" 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Feb 12, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 182

Scales

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why scales (the tool for weighing) 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Feb 05, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 181

Deja Vu

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why deja vu 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Jan 29, 202454 minEp. 180

Machetes

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why machetes 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Jan 22, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 179

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (1831)

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa" by Hokusai is secretly incredibly fascinating. Direct link to see the art: https://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/as/original/DP130155.jpg Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 178

Windmills

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why windmills 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Apologies for a brief issue with Alex's mic. You'll hear his backup audio until around nine minutes in, and then the whole rest of the show is his regular mic....

Jan 08, 202453 minEp. 177

Lemons

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lemons 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Jan 01, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 176

a holiday hello, and a fun prophecy fulfillment

Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello, plus the surprising and fun fulfillment of a long-ago prophecy. And see you in 2024! There's also a special new bonus show, released last week, where Alex interviews an expert about Hangeul. That's on top of weekly bonus shows for supporters every week. Visit maximumfun.org/join to support the show and hear that BoCo. Come hang out with us anytime on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5...

Dec 25, 20239 min

Coal!

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why coal 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 175

Frankenstein (1818 novel)

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the novel Frankenstein 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Dec 11, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 174

Ska Music

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ska music is secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guests: Dave Holmes and Riley Silverman. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Dec 04, 202357 minEp. 173

Credit Unions

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why credit unions 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Nov 27, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 172

Canada Geese

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Canada geese 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Nov 20, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 171

World's Fairs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why world's fairs are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: J. Keith van Straaten. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Nov 13, 202356 minEp. 170

Grass

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why grass 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Nov 06, 202358 minEp. 169

Dragons

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and Jason Pargin explore why dragons 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Oct 30, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 168

Baking Soda

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why baking soda 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Oct 23, 202353 minEp. 167

FEED DROP: "Creature Feature: Naturally Barbie!"

Did you know Katie Goldin has her very own podcast? We're bringing you a recent 'Creature Feature' episode about the most pink animals in the world, featuring guest Alex Schmidt. NOTE FOR SIF SUPPORTERS: there's a fresh new bonus show in your bonus audio feed. Head over there to enjoy it. (And if you're not yet a SIF supporter, visit maximumfun.org/join to get that bonus show and so much more.) Creature Feature: "Naturally Barbie!", with guest Alex Schmidt In honor of the Barbie movie, today's t...

Oct 16, 202345 min

Tattoos

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why tattoos 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Oct 09, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 166

Cabbage

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why cabbage 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Oct 02, 202358 minEp. 165

Eeny Meeny Miny Moe

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "eeny meeny miny moe" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guests: Ella Hubber and Caroline Roper. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Sep 25, 202358 minEp. 164

Fire Hydrants

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why fire hydrants 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Sep 18, 202355 minEp. 163

Roses

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why roses 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Sep 11, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 162

Asphalt

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why asphalt 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Sep 04, 202351 minEp. 161

WD-40

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why WD-40 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Aug 28, 202358 minEp. 160

Graveyards

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why graveyards are secretly incredibly fascinating. Special guest: Jason Pargin. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Aug 21, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 159

CAPTCHAs

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why CAPTCHAs 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

Aug 14, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 158

Bras!

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why bras 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 new SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 157