This week we explore, "The past, present, and future of plastic." We were visited by 3 ghosts; the ghost of plastic past, the ghost of plastic present, and the ghost of plastic yet to come. Look, plastic is bad. But some people, us included, didn't realize how bad it truly is! So lets get to the bottom of 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...
May 22, 2019•38 min
This week, we explore, "Can loneliness affect my well being?" Well, if load a question like that, the answer is usually, "yes." But, it might not be your fault! It's time we got to the bottom of this and figured out what makes us lonely. 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...
May 15, 2019•38 min
This week we explore, "What does my skull say about me?" And no, we're not talking about the mouth part of your skull. We're talking about the shape of your skull! That's right, we're getting down to the racist science of Phrenology. 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 strang...
May 08, 2019•30 min
This week we explore, "Why do people keep giving Alex Jones a platform?" Oh, we're only joking. But we do explore whether or not cell phones towers are controlling our minds and rattling our DNA. We cover a plethora of conspiracy theories this time around, so strap in! 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 ...
May 01, 2019•36 min
This week we explore, "How accurate are at-home DNA testing kits?" You've heard it a million times. You co-worker is 17% Norwegian. Your 7th cousin is 5% Moroccan. But what does that really mean? Is it all some hokey-pokey? 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...
Apr 24, 2019•41 min
This week, we explore, "How to spot a bad non-profit." We've talked a lot about bad non-profits, but never how to spot a bad one on your own. There are scam non-profits out there, but nothing is worse than a legit one that still manages to rip you off. Much like Autism Speaks, which we'll discuss at length! 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 j...
Apr 17, 2019•35 min
This week, we explore, "the history of music in video games," with the Grant Kirkhope! You may know him of the composer of such games as Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, A Hat in Time, Yooka-Laylee, and much much more! He joined us to discuss the history of video game music and what it's like to actually make music for the old consoles through today! We could try to fumble through it ourselves, but it's much better to have an expert along for the ride. For more of G...
Apr 10, 2019•46 min
This week we discuss a total bummer in the form of circus animal ethics. So much of a bummer, Jon made me record a disclaimer. But! It's incredibly important in our opinions. We learned a lot about some of the seedier things that goes on behind the scenes like bullhooks, arthritis, and canned hunts. Please give it a consideration. But if it's not your thing we totally get it! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to mak...
Apr 03, 2019•32 min
This week we explore the ins and outs of organ donation. 95% of Americans support organ donation but only 58% of Americans are registered organ donors. What the heck, right? Why is that? Well, luckily you have us. Because we blunder out way into finding out why that is. 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...
Mar 27, 2019•35 min
This week we explore, "What does Planned Parenthood truly provide?" There are a lot of people that want to control what you do in the bedroom. And then there's people out there, like Planned Parenthood, that want to protect what you do in the bedroom. But what else do the provide, and why do people hate it so much? 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 ti...
Mar 20, 2019•36 min
This week we explore, "Is the government controlling our minds with fluoride?" It's a broad topic and the answer sort of depends on how you define that. There are many out there who believe the fluoride put into public drinking water is a massive mind controlling effort. But just how much truth is there to this theory? 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...
Mar 13, 2019•37 min
This week we explore, "How effective is the WWF?" The World Wildlife Fund has found themselves in a little bit of hot water lately , being accused of hiring mercenaries to fight poachers in countries like Nepal. But what does the WWF even do? And are they any good at it? We got to the bottom of it, and we're ready to let you know. 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 interestin...
Mar 06, 2019•36 min
This week we explore, "Should I be drinking raw water?" For years, the government has been treating our water. But why? We don't need that! We can hop back the stream behind our house and sip up some pure, natural, unprocessed raw water. What could go wrong? 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 lear...
Feb 27, 2019•36 min
This week on Nick Becomes Increasingly Concerned About His Search History, we explore, "How do serial killers blend in with society?" Look, you don't want to Google things like, "Psychology of Serial Killers" or "How Psychopaths Blend In" or the like. So I did all that for you. And its a good time. 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...
Feb 20, 2019•38 min
This week we explore, "Where are all the 3D holograms?" 2D holograms are everywhere around us. But those are boring! If Star Wars and Back to the Future 2 taught us anything, it's that 3D holograms are the future of communication. But it's 2019, and they're no where to be found. So where 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 eve...
Feb 13, 2019•34 min
This week we explore, "Is the NFL scripted, rigged, or fixed?" Now, we're no sports people. But we have heard this year's Superbowl was boring. But maybe that's what they wanted you to think! 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 Fac...
Feb 06, 2019•31 min
This week, we try to figure out if fad diets work. You know that juice cleanse you saw and Facebook and were about to try? Well, put down the laxatives... They're gonna hurt you. And so is the truth in this episode. 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 wan...
Jan 31, 2019•35 min
This week we explore a tour of toys through time. We break down the effect different events throughout our history affect kids toys of all things. As we've previously learned, kid toys often imitate whats going on in the world, but how often do we really stop to think of why? That's why we're 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 ev...
Jan 23, 2019•37 min
This week we explore, "Is hypnosis even real?" We've all seen someone up on stage acting like a chicken. But is there something in their brain making them do it? Or are they just faking it? Science is here to save the day! 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 ...
Jan 16, 2019•32 min
This week we explore, "Is someone hiding a cure for cancer?" It's more of a philosophical debate than anything with loads of interesting facts sprinkled within. Oh, and since we never said it in the episode, the results of the poll were 49% - Absolutely; 51% No, that preposterous. 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 ...
Jan 09, 2019•27 min
This week we explore, "Why do New Years Resolutions fail?" Mainly, we focus on how to make your New Years Resolutions succeed. We'll jump through history to figure out where they came from and what experts say will make them succeed. What New Years Resolutions do Nick and Jon have? Only one way to 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 j...
Jan 02, 2019•30 min
This week we explore the origins of 5 Christmas traditions! Sorry, it's a little short but look... it's the day after Christmas. Give us a break! Also, little ones beware for CW: Dirty Santa Secrets. Join us as we talk about eggnog, chimneys, and X-Men! 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...
Dec 26, 2018•27 min
In this week's episode, we explore, "Should we be designing babies?" Nick's back, and you know what that means! Christmas episode time! Maybe? Not so much... But we can certainly fill you with more existential dread! 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 wa...
Dec 19, 2018•32 min
This week we explore, "Your Guide to the Anti-Vax Movement." If you're a log time listener, you know how we feel about anti-vaxxers. We're still in disbelief that the conversation is still even going on. But, here we are to participate in the conversation! 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!...
Dec 12, 2018•17 min
This week we explore, "Historical figures that might not have existed." Nick's out of town, so we're playing fast and loose. We get off track a lot this episode, but it's well worth 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 ...
Dec 05, 2018•23 min
In this week's episode, we explore, "What does the NRA even do?" The NRA has been around since 1871, but have they always been the huge political players they are now? Join us in another rage inducing episode as we try to figure out why the NRA even exists. 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...
Nov 28, 2018•41 min
This week we explore, "What's Thanksgiving like around the world?" We take a moment to relax, while also playing the part of dumb Americans! Who knew they celebrated Thanksgiving Day in such exotic, far off places like Canada? Well, don't you learn something new every day... 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 anothe...
Nov 21, 2018•30 min
In this episode, we explore, "Can Posthumanism save society?" We're joined by Josh Clark (from End of the World with Josh Clark and Stuff You Should Know ) to figure out what it means to be human. Once we have that figured out, we try to figure out what it means to be posthuman. Then once we're done holding onto our knees, rocking in the corner, we'll figure out if we should upload our brains to the cloud. End of the World with Josh Clark and Stuff You Should Know can be found on iTunes, Google ...
Nov 14, 2018•39 min
In this episode, we explore, "Should we abolish the electoral college?" If you believe what people tell you, we might be shooting ourselves in the foot by discussing this issue. But there are some real problems to the electoral college. But does that mean we should get rid of it all together? Listen as we decide definitively! Just kidding, we're just two idiots. What do we know? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to ...
Nov 07, 2018•30 min
In this episode, Nick and Jon go ghost hunting. Like, bona fide ghost hunting. With expert ghost hunters. It's the Octobermonth Finale! What better way to send it off than to do a ghost hunting adventure at the Granger House in Marion, Iowa to find out if it's really haunted. We met a lot of great people and had an amazing experience. The question remains, how will these two dopey skeptics react to the real deal? Happy Halloween, everyone! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you'...
Oct 31, 2018•58 min
