We're back and talking about dandelions! A few people on Tiktok sent me this Tiktok of a man claiming dandelions are a panacea. Well, we're here to take that to task. Just how healthy are they? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on F...
Apr 28, 2021•26 min
This week, we continue our attempt at low stakes, low stress enjoyment by scouring some choice questions from Reddit. Specifically, from the subreddits, r/TooAfraidToAsk and r/NoStupidQuestions. P.S. Jon's audio gets a little wonky in the middle but I think its worth staying in there. Oh yeah, and there's swears in this one. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at t...
Apr 07, 2021•26 min
Sometimes the truth is embarrassing... But I think it's time we discussed what turned us into the skeptics we are today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@stranger...
Mar 17, 2021•18 min
We're a little late to the party here, but what the heck happened in Texas? Correction: What the heck is STILL happening in Texas? Join us in a short little casual convo about it! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet...
Mar 03, 2021•15 min
This week, we bring you a shorter than normal episode to talk about speedrunners and how space can do some crazy things to their runs. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at po...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min
Join us as Nick explains all the life lessons he learned over the last week. Hopefully you can learn from his experience. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strange...
Feb 17, 2021•48 min
Palm oil is objectively evil. You can thank capitalism for that. But it's not that cut and dry. Join us as we try to break down the nuances of palm oil. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop...
Feb 03, 2021•31 min
This week, we explore Dolly Parton. It's not common that we cover people in a positive light, but that changes this week. We're going to talk about all the great things Dolly Parton has given to the world and why she's a nation treasure. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a st...
Jan 28, 2021•38 min
This week we dip our toe into the world of True Crime! It's not really our forte, but you all asked for it! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected]...
Jan 20, 2021•36 min
Ever wonder why you get tired? Turns out it's because of the circadian rhythm. But what the heck even is that? We'll find out. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@st...
Jan 13, 2021•41 min
The week, we serve up some hot new fitness fads for you. New year, new you, right? Maybe we can sell you on some of the hottest fitness trends from the last century. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerS...
Jan 07, 2021•44 min
This week, it's a Christmas Carol but with Nick and Jon... It sort of speaks for itself. It's our Christmas Special! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStil...
Dec 23, 2020•14 min
You ever wonder where the Christmas Tree tradition came from? Well, you're in luck! We'll talk about the origins of the Christmas tree, the evolution of ornaments, and whether a real or fake tree is better. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answere...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min
Let's be honest... Almost every corporation probably has skeletons in their closets. But some company's skeletons tend to spill out of the closet at an alarming rate. Nestle is one of those. If you want to see what brands Nestle owns (for no reason in particular) check it out here . Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday fo...
Dec 10, 2020•47 min
We've talked about conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory... but we've never talked about the people that believe in them. So why don't we take a moment to dive into those brains of theirs? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Fa...
Dec 02, 2020•47 min
This week, we explore yoga. People have told us for years that yoga is good for exercise as well as calming the mind. But what does science say? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an e...
Nov 25, 2020•32 min
This week, we're trying something a little different. Nick hurt his back so instead of torturing himself, Jon agreed to take a stab at a little project they'd been kicking around for a while... It Came from the Big Screen. A show where they bring the movies to you. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun fill...
Nov 18, 2020•49 min
This week, we're exploring meditation. We've talked about it here and there before, but it's about time it got its own episode. We'll talk about the history of meditation, the science of meditation, how to meditate yourselves, as well as go through a guided meditation you won't want to miss. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wed...
Nov 11, 2020•34 min
This week, we go through some fun fall celebrations from places that aren't the US! We get to talk about the Chinese Moon Festival, Dia de Los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day, and Diwali. Enjoy some chill vibes. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered a...
Nov 04, 2020•37 min
Thanks for joining us on this Octobermonth Finale! This week, we attempt to contact the dead by holding a seance. Before we can do that though, we need to learn where seances came from. So even if nothing happens, at least we learned something. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've g...
Oct 28, 2020•45 min
Ever wonder what inspired the likes of Dracula, Jason Voorhees, or the Phantom of the Opera? Well too bad! Because we're talking about other horror monsters. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or...
Oct 21, 2020•48 min
Want to never sleep again? Imagine an ant. Now imagine all the muscles, nerves, and organs inside that tiny thing. Now imagine an even tinier spore colony propagating inside that tiny little ant. That's Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, and that's what we're here to talk about today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for an...
Oct 14, 2020•32 min
The winds are beginning to rattle your bones. The howling of a wolf can be heard, carried on on a soft, fall breeze. And behind you an 8-foot monsters groans, "RRRRRRRR!" That's right, it's Octobermonth. Time to get spooky! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question...
Oct 07, 2020•42 min
That's right. We couldn't let this thing sit. We avoided talking about people drinking bleach and 5G for long enough. So here we go, debunking once again. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or dr...
Sep 30, 2020•39 min
With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we figured it was a good time to talk about where the Supreme Court came from, how it works, it's importance today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook,...
Sep 23, 2020•31 min
Nick isn't feeling good, but he's feeling good he might have found the cure to his ailment! It's orgone!! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at [email protected] S...
Sep 16, 2020•41 min
Sometimes "facts" become so ingrained in our culture, it's a part of life. But sometimes, as it happens, those facts aren't really facts at all! So today, we're fixing the past. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet u...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min
We're back after a few weeks off! Well, you may be asking yourself, where they heck have we been? As it happens, we've been reeling from the aftermath of the recent derecho that came through Iowa. After being without power for 11 days, you really start to understand what the apocalypse might feel like. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join u...
Sep 02, 2020•41 min
Note: I'm pretty sure in this episode I said Maxine Ghiswell when I meant Ghislaine Maxwell. Sorry my brain took a big doo-doo but also she doesn't deserve any of our time on the air as it is. I can hear you saying it already... surely not yet another conspiracy theory rooted in Antisemitism. As shocking as it may be, sure enough here we are. Talking about adrenochrome harvesting. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want t...
Aug 05, 2020•34 min
It's 2020... which means nothing is outside the realm of possibilities now. So why not aliens? Well, as luck would have it, the government is supposedly going to reveal some info about UFOs by November. But what is the US Government's history with UFOs? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If...
Jul 29, 2020•37 min