In this episode, we essentially explore Essential Oils. Essential oils have been around since the dawn of humanity... or maybe we got them confused with chamber pots. Either way, essential oils might be the path to immortality. Will they help you live longer? Or is it bunk science? Join us in finding out 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 something interesti...
Aug 30, 2017•35 min
In this episode, we explore the question, "Is matcha the healthiest drink ever?" Jon loves himself some matcha. He's convinced it'll make him live to 276 years old. How many people will he be able to convert over to veganism in that time? Join us in finding out 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 something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednes...
Aug 23, 2017•43 min
In this episode, we explore the question, "Is solitary confinement justice?" In our arguably broken prison system, we literally drive people insane by putting them in solitary confinement. We'll talk about Quaker Oats Oatmeal, zoos, and the haunted wing of Alcatraz. Join us in finding out 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 something interesting at the same t...
Aug 09, 2017•36 min
In this episode, we explore the world of cleansing and detoxification. Everyone these days are jumping on the detoxification bus. We spend years and years eating garbage, and we need to get it out of our body! Wait, your body already does that? Are you sure, because I have a brand new juice cleanse that costs $400 a month that says otherwise. Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer the...
Aug 02, 2017•37 min
In this episode, we explore the question "What's your horoscope for today?" New drinking game: Every time Nick accidentally says astronomer or astrology when he means astrologer or astrology, take a drink. If you're alive at the end of the episode, you win! Nick and Jon talk about celestial bodies, ancient aliens, and Galileo. Are Horoscopes real? Should you base your life on the zodiac? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've...
Jul 26, 2017•33 min
It's our Birthday-isode! To celebrate the launch of our podcast, we asked our listeners what they wanted to hear. Unfortunately, they wanted an episode all about your hosts, Jon Biegen and Nick Wood. So this one may be boring... It might be interesting... Who the heck knows?! Only one way to find out, and that's so give it a listen. 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 interest...
Jul 19, 2017•53 min
In this episode, we explore, "Why do people think the Earth is flat?" We put on our tin foil hats and explore the government coverup that the Earth is actually FLAT! Or, how it isn't. It's a really concerning and valid question: How can anyone believe the Earth is flat? Join us in finding out why 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 something interesting at th...
Jul 12, 2017•36 min
In this episode, we explore if fireworks can be used to spook away spooks, the history and invention of the firework, and just how each color is made!
Jul 05, 2017•32 min
Listen on iPhone In this episode, we explore, "Why do people change genders?" It's another serious one, but we're joined with the amazing Roman Fitzgerald, who is in the final stages of female-to-male gender reassignment. We learn about hormone treatments, surgery, and the reactions from society from the perspective of the community. Or at least, Roman's perspective. UPDATE: After posting this episode we were informed that some people might find the phrase "change genders" offensive. Had we know...
Jun 28, 2017•53 min
listen on iTunes Warning: This episode isn't very fun. It's still very good, and I encourage you to listen. We sit down with Matty Rendulic, who went through conversion therapy at the formative age of 15. We learn about what happens there, what types of people go there, and why people go there. We cross religion and politics and try to cross the barrier between hatred and love using knowledge. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer th...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we explore cognitive dissonance and how to be wrong. You might be putting walls up in front of undeniable evidence and not even know it! That's called cognitive dissonance, and it's a dangerous problem we face in our world today. In preparation for our last episodes in Pride Month, we thought it'd be a good time to break down those walls. Join us in becoming better learners and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to...
Jun 14, 2017•31 min
In this episode, we answer the question, "Can someone explain the Mandela Effect, please?." Everything you know about your childhood is a lie. At least, that's what some people on the internet believe. Do you remember the Berenstain Bears or the Berenstein Bears? What about the Looney Tunes or the Looney Toons? We're going get to the bottom of it, and figure out why so many people don't remember things correctly. Join us in learning about collective false memories and laughing along the way! Eve...
Jun 07, 2017•41 min
Nick and Jon cash in on the fidget spinner fad as grumpy old men. That's not entirely fair. They set aside their grumpy pants and give fidget spinners a fair shot. Then shoot them down. Fidget spinners claim to help with ADHD, ADD, PTSD, anxiety, you name it! But do they actually help? Join us in finding out 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 something inter...
May 31, 2017•26 min
In this episode, we find out everything you need to know about fossils. We came across some very (not at all) compelling evidence that dinosaurs never existed, and fossils are fake. So we had to get to the bottom of how fossils work and why dinosaurs were definitely real. Join us in learning about our favorite bone-shaped rocks 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...
May 24, 2017•33 min
In this episode, we explore, "Do vitamin supplements actually do anything?" We're constantly told we should be taking vitamins. As you get older, you might need to take a vitamin cocktail just to keep your diet healthy! Or do you? Do vitamin supplements even work? Or are they just corporate minds trying to get your hard earned tens-of-dollars?! Join us in learning living healthy and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try...
May 17, 2017•30 min
In this episode, we explore, "Is artificial intelligence inherently racist?" FaceApp is under fire for making a racist app. Was it at the fault of the developers, or is that just how AI works? Today, we learn how the brain works, how programmers simulate our brain, and how that can all go wrong. Join us in learning about evil robots 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 ...
May 10, 2017•33 min
In this episode, we explore, "Why don't we have flying cars?" We've all seen them in our favorite movies... Back to the Future, Harry Potter... Flubber... But its 2017! Why the heck don't have have flying cars?! Well, it turns out its a lot more complicated that you would think. Join us in finding out why 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 something interest...
May 03, 2017•33 min
listen on iTunes In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of scratch tickets. To many, scratch tickets are a waste of money. To others, they're entertainment. And the the rest of us, they're little pieces of losing lottery tickets that our parents get us every year for Easter. That last one might just be Nick... What's that stuff you're scratching off? Can you cheat the system? Join us in finding out and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never...
Apr 26, 2017•33 min
In this episode, we explore, "What's up with Multiple Discovery?" We spend most of the time talking about science and the inevitability of invention. But we also go some places you'd never think. Like, we also talk about aliens. Jon also fails at another game! Join us in learning about multiple discovery 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 something interesti...
Apr 19, 2017•30 min
In this episode, we explore, "How would zombies work?" We have our third film-making guest on our show, John Mingione! Great, two Jo(h)ns... That won't get confusing. John is our resident expert on zombies, so we thought we'd take some of our listeners questions and discuss them ad nauseam. We'll apply some science and some speculation, and just have fun. Join us in learning about our favorite flesh-eaters and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've nev...
Apr 12, 2017•54 min
listen on iTunes In this episode, we explore some of the questions our listeners asked us about the world of radio. We'll skip through a quick history of radio, and move right on to how it works in the world today. Jon's our quasi-expert on this subject matter, will he finally contribute valuable information to an episode?! Join us in finding out 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 ...
Apr 05, 2017•26 min
In this episode, we explore lies your teacher taught you in grade school. There's a lot of things our teachers teach us that might not be 100% right. Thomas Edison didn't invent the lightbulb? People in 1492 didn't think the world was flat? We're here to destroy your childhood! Join us in shattering what you thought you knew 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 yo...
Mar 29, 2017•40 min
In this episode, we explore 10 crazy scientific mysteries. We can put a man on the moon, but we haven't figured out why w have fingerprints? Or why the moon looks bigger on the horizon than when it's high in the sky? Let's take a look at some of the more interesting scientific mysteries, explore the leading theories out there, and give our own unreliable opinions! Join us in learning about mysteries for the ages and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you'...
Mar 22, 2017•46 min
In this episode, we explore the question "How much water should I be drinking each day?" I promise you, it's more interesting than it probably sounds. We explore water-based myths such as drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of water each day, avoiding diuretics, or eating half of your body weight in ounces. Spoiler: It's all bunk. Find out why! Water you waiting for? Join us in learning about tips for tap water and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never...
Mar 15, 2017•27 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Who gets the credit?" This question comes from our listener and fellow Podcaster Jeff Tibbets from 'Chapter Approved.' We explore the dumb world of art and who gets the credit when tons of people are involved. Why did Andy Warhol get credit for the work done in his factory? Why does Michael Bay get the blame for his works of "art?" Join us in learning about who takes the credit for what and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take th...
Mar 08, 2017•34 min
In this episode, we explore the question "How can I tell what's fake news?" Unfortunately, 'Fake News' is a real problem, on par with things that actually matter. Nick and Jon carefully tip-toe around their own political biases to tell you how to spot fake news. So let's settle this issue, get you on your feet, and get out there! Join us in learning about flagrantly fake facts and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try t...
Mar 01, 2017•35 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Were no animals harmed in the making of that film?" We explore the world of film and the American Humane Association. Thanks to the whole deal with 'A Dog's Purpose,' a lot of eyes have been on AHA and some of their shady activities of the past. So what better time to bring them up? Learn about the protection of animals while laughing along the way! We also mentioned Last Hope Animal Rescue, several times, you can donate to them Here . Every week on Stra...
Feb 22, 2017•27 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Will you be my Valentine?" The cutest couple to ever show up on this particular podcast is back! Nick, Shelbie, and Rory check into the history of St. Valentine. Why do we exchange cards and candy? What else is St. Valentine the patron saint of? Join us in this mushy-gushy episode 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 some...
Feb 15, 2017•27 min
In this episode, we explore the topic"Censorship: Uncensored" Jon is in the middle of a fever, so we're taking a relaxing episode. We asked listeners for questions on censorship, and we got a TON of good ones. We'll talk about male vs. female nipples and Dee Snider. Gremlins makes a surprise appearance! Join us in talking about more censorship that you can handle 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....
Feb 08, 2017•27 min
In this episode, we explore the question "Why the #@%! do we censor things?" Censorship has always been an issue. Ever since mankind has been talking and writing stuff down, people have gotten really mad about those things. Lately, censorship has made a resurgence, so what better time to tackle this topic? Join us in about #$*@, ^%$!, and #)!& 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...
Feb 01, 2017•46 min
