In this episode, we explore the question "Why do bad movies get made?" We've all sat through an awful movie and wondered how it got the green light in the first place. There are a ton of reasons, some obvious, and some petty. Regardless of the reason, they're all more interesting than you might think. Nick and Jon also explore their own favorite movies as well as some listeners' favorites as well! Join us in learning about how cinema stinkers hit the silver screen and laughing along the way! Eve...
Jan 25, 2017•48 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What did kids do in the 'old days' to entertain themselves?" Jon still doesn't like us, so it's the Wood Family at it again, exploring what ancient boys and girls did to entertain themselves. Shelbie has a shocking revelation about the connection between rattles and maracas, while Nick gets fascinated by dollies. Join us in learning about all the things old people played with and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions...
Jan 18, 2017•36 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen?" Jon is out again this week, so it's Nick, his wife Shelbie, and their baby Rory. We explore the happiest myth on Earth! Supposedly, Walt Disney is frozen underneath the Pirates of the Carribbean ride at Disneyland until a cure for lung cancer is found. Is Disney on ice, or is this a quacked-up theory? We also rapid fire some other Disney myths, just for the fun of it. Join us in learning about Disney's true story of...
Jan 11, 2017•28 min
In this episode, we do something a little bit different! Jon had a family emergency so Nick fashioned together a last-minute gift to you guys: a reading of a story he wrote 7 years ago! If you don't like it, that sucks. Come back next week. If you're into Frankstein's monster stories, join us in an exploration of loneliness, the cruelty of humanity, and wanting to be loved as we ring in the new year. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to an...
Jan 04, 2017•23 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What other calendars are out there?" We explore the world's favorite thing to flip: calendars! Honestly, the topic seems boring, but it's actually very fascinating. Some calendars have 12 months, some have 10. Some days start a midnight, some start at sundown. Regardless of which calendar you're on, you're still moving around the Sun, and you'll hit a new year at some point. So happy New Year, everyone! Join us in learning about a topic that goes on for ...
Dec 28, 2016•30 min
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! In this Christmas special, we explore the question "Is a 'white' Santa racist?" The war on Christmas never ceases, and now people are saying Santa shouldn't be white! Well, technically he isn't. But he isn't not white either. Santa's many faces gives Lon Cheney a run of this money. Learn about that bowl full of jelly while laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make...
Dec 21, 2016•28 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What's so great about igloos?" We explore how something so cold can keep you so warm. Nick battles sickness for the 93rd time this year while Jon says, "Hmm," a lot. It's a snow-packed episode! See what I did there? Learn about those insanely insulated Inuit igloos while laughing along the way! 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 inter...
Dec 14, 2016•29 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What to do about a DAPL?" We explore the sad topic of the Dakota Access Pipeline with Cody Snider and as much tact as we can. Let's not sugar coat it, what's going on at Standing Rock is scary. We take a substantial break from the jokes to educate ourselves on the DAPL. Join us in learning about 500 years of indigenous suppression and (maybe not) laughing along the way! Two places to donate: http://www.officialaimsocal.org American Indian Movement of Sou...
Dec 07, 2016•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What is Pantone's Color of the Year all about?" We explore everything that goes into Pantone's choosing of the Color of the Year. Some people have dedicated their lives to the world of color, and wanted a way to make some colors more special that others. So every year, some people sit around and choose which color that is. Who knew... Join us in learning about those crazy color creators and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take th...
Nov 30, 2016•35 min
In this episode, we explore the questions put forth by our fans! We want to show our appreciation to our supporters by only answering questions from them. We get to the bottom of Plymouth Rock. We traverse rocky waters, trying to figure out if family fights have been at every Thanksgiving ever. Join us in learning about that good gobble-gobble and laughing along the way! 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...
Nov 23, 2016•37 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Are creative people more likely to suffer from depression?" We explore the sad, sad subject of depression in the lightest way we can. Nick gives Jon a week off, and is instead joined by his brother, Drew! Will they ever escape their Arnold impression loop? Will they bicker that brotherly bicker for 30 minutes? Join us in learning about creative-induced depression and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never...
Nov 16, 2016•33 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Does a full moon have an affect on us?" We explore that big beautiful goddess's decapitated head in the night sky. The moon may change the way we act, but you'll have to tune in to find out how. Those moon tides though, how do those work? Join us in learning about the Earth's natural satellite and laughing along the way! 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 an...
Nov 09, 2016•33 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Where have all the good plants gone?" We explore why there are only select fruits and vegetables available at your local grocery store! Did you know there's all kinds of apples? The eggplant used to actually look like a egg yoke. Who'da thunk? There's a ton of controversial topics in this week's episode. Join us in your recommended daily value of fruits and veggies and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've nev...
Nov 02, 2016•33 min
It's the Octobermonth finale! In this episode, we explore the question "Do Ouija Boards work?" We explore the weird world of Ouija boards. Join Nick, Jon, and their first guest EVER: Jason, as they take on the Ouija board on the air. Does something spooky happen? Do the boys release demons into the studio? Join us in learning about the Ouija and laughing along the way! 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 l...
Oct 26, 2016•50 min
It's the third episode in our Octobermonth celebration! In this episode, we explore the question "Why did we kill witches in Salem?" We explore what the heck happened during the Salem Witch Trials. 200 men, women, and children were accused of being witches, but to what end? Find out what singular event lead to mass hysteria that has taken the world by storm. Join us in learning about which witch is which and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never...
Oct 19, 2016•30 min
It's the second episode in our Octobermonth celebration! In this episode, we explore the question "Why do we love horror?" We explore the sick and twisted minds of horror-junkies everywhere. If it scares the Bee Jesus out of us, why do we keep coming back to it? What is locked away in our evolutionary traits that horror taps into? Join us in learning about what's really under your bed and laughing along the way! If you've got a strange question you want answered, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop...
Oct 12, 2016•35 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Where did scary stories come from?" We explore the evolution of those stories that make you afraid of the dark. We talk about the very first documented ghost story and some how connect it to the creepypastas of today! It's also a surprisingly musical episode, I guess we were just feeling the Halloween spirit... Join us in learning about what goes bump in the night and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've neve...
Oct 05, 2016•25 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why don't we have a cure for the common cold?" We explore Jon's body like an episode of the Magic School Bus. Nick is still sick, and to add on top of that, he has to talk about biology. Science is fun, especially when it involves mucus. Join us in learning stuff about viruses and laughing along the way! 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 somet...
Sep 28, 2016•28 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why does Jon wear Christmas colors year-round?" We explore the desaturated world of people with color vision deficiency. Why are men colorblind more often than women? Find out while also clearing up some of the common color-blind misconceptions. Learn about people's inability to differentiate colors and laugh along the way! 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...
Sep 21, 2016•42 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Who the heck decided to start drinking milk?" We explore the exciting history of that udder-ly infamous cow juice. Nick and Jon dairy shame ancient man and debunk a lot of milk myths. We promise, it's interesting! Join us in our surprisingly blue-est episode yet! Who'da thought? Learn about that sweet cattle nectar and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want t...
Sep 14, 2016•33 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What conspiracy theories ended up being real?" again! We attack communism, as everyone should be doing everyday #RedScare. We also do our beast to depress the heck out of you by explaining blemishes in our countries history. Learn about some of our nations blunders and laugh (and cry) along the way! 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 ...
Sep 07, 2016•37 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What conspiracy theories ended up being real?" We throw a lot of shade at the US Government and their fascinating history with testing on its own citizens. We explore what was once just a theory of a few whack-jobs, but ended up being our reality. Learn about some of our nations blemishes and laugh along the way! 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 ...
Aug 31, 2016•40 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Is Bloody Mary Real?" We talk about the science behind this classic myth. Nick makes up some urban legends while Jon pretends to have never heard them. No history this time around, just a lot of science! Learn about this spooky tale and laugh along the way! 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 ev...
Aug 24, 2016•27 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why is the Levi blue?" We explore the surprisingly rich history of blue jeans. A new redundant phrase like "ATM Machine" is introduced. What color were Levi Strauss's jeans originally? Listen and find out! Learn about those blue things on your legs while laughing along the way! 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 sam...
Aug 17, 2016•17 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why do people have accents?" We explore the weird way people talk. Nick and Jon get into a fight about how to say things like Mary and merry. Or caught and cot. A friendship is ruined. And our very first guest comes on the show... Cleetus, the mid-west farmer man. Explore the fun and stupidity of language while laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to mak...
Aug 10, 2016•28 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why is Jack a nickname for Jon?" We explore various nicknames and some of their strange origins. We all know Dick is a nickname for Richard, or Bill for William... But what is Daisy a nickname for? Or Heidi? This one has some real solid jokes, I promise. This this and some history while laughing along the way! 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...
Aug 03, 2016•25 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why can dogs eat garbage but not onions?" We explore other things they shouldn't eat, but we couldn't list them all in the title. Some of them come as a surprise to Nick, but absolutely none come as a surprise to Jon. Such as grapes or cinnamon. Jon also tells some stories about his 8 dogs and Nick explains how they all almost killed him due to poison spit. Also, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo showed up just to introduce us. Join us in learning stuff about dogs a...
Jul 27, 2016•27 min
Join us on our first episode of Stranger Still! In this episode, we explore the question "Where did fandom begin?" We talk about Sherlock Holmes, where Jon discovers he wasn't a real person. We talk about religion, which is always a fun topic. And we talk about Bieber Brows! As every podcast should. 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 e...
Jul 20, 2016•34 min
