This week, Nick combed through the bowels of the internet to try and find the funniest patents he could find. Jon will try his best to describe and guess what they are. How well will he do? What's the most ridiculous one? 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 join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you'v...
Jul 22, 2020•51 min
This week we explore, "How does the Catholic church determine what's a miracle?" The Catholic church might have silly hats and funny cars, but they have a pretty cool way of immortalizing important people... But how is someone sainted, and what's classified as a miracle. 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 fu...
Jul 15, 2020•32 min
I'm back from vacation, which means Jon gets one! This week, I show my hand on a little project I've been quietly working on for a couple weeks: Understanding the world of Data Brokerage. 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 Faceboo...
Jul 08, 2020•19 min
Nick is on Vacation, Jon's mic is being weird, so Stranger Stella stepped in to get the job done! 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] Here is a...
Jul 01, 2020•16 min
This week we explore the Console Wars. It feels weird talking about a topic we both love so very much but might seem weird to someone that isn't a "gamer." Trust me, this is still a very interesting story. It's a story of how a young, naive industry quickly turned into partisanship and fanboys. 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 ...
Jun 24, 2020•47 min
This week we explore, "How to find water anywhere, any time... with dowsing!" I can't believe we didn't think of this joke until after the recording, but we're gonna dowse you with knowledge! 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...
Jun 17, 2020•28 min
This week, we decided to do something a little light-hearted. We gathered up 10... odd conspiracy theories from across the internet. Like, is Mick Jagger a puppet for the music industry? Is Mattress Firm a money laundering front? Did Michael Jordan retire to cover up a gambling scandal? Lets 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...
Jun 10, 2020•46 min
Sometimes, it's good to reflect... 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]
Jun 03, 2020•41 min
This week, we explore, "How the United States spent decades in the Banana Wars." You're in the supermarket, deciding whether or not to buy that Dole or Chiquita Banana. But have you ever stopped to think about the decades of military enforcement that went into bringing that banana to your local supermarket? You will now... 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...
May 27, 2020•32 min
This week we explore, "Is Shen Yun connected to a cult operation?" Spawning from our episode on Bill Gates, who would have thought we'd look into a dance show. But here we are, trying to figure out if the people behind Shen Yun are as evil as the Chinese government would have you believe. 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...
May 20, 2020•34 min
Hey everyone! Sorry, we didn't have an episode this week. But we didn't want to leave you completely stranded! So we're posting up a bonus episode from May 2019, one of our favorites ones. We talk about why almonds are bad and had some extra audio from our conversation with Grant Kirkhope. We hope you enjoy, and we'll be back next week! Also there might be swearing but who knows... Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want ...
May 14, 2020•25 min
This week we explore, "Did Bill Gates cause COVID-19?" It's been all over social media lately, even more-so than 5G causing COVID-19. So what's the truth? 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...
May 06, 2020•39 min
Here's a fun fact... Did you know humans are awful and have lead to the extinction of several animals? Well, we've gathered up 5 of them to talk about today. 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 filled learn! If you've got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @Strange...
Apr 29, 2020•42 min
This week, we explore: "How can I tell the future from tea leaves?" We've taken to the sky with astrology. We've taken to the cards with tarot. But can a plant tell you the future? 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, twee...
Apr 22, 2020•30 min
This week we look at Doctor Oz. A man who was once a very prolific heart surgeon. S man who is now making millions of dollars pushing weight loss pills, nose irrigation, and coronavirus cures. But how did we get here and just how dangerous is he? 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...
Apr 15, 2020•33 min
This week we explore 101 reasons it's a horrible idea to keep an exotic animal as a pet. We brought David Enden back to discuss many topics inspired by Netflix's documentary: Tiger King. That is to say, we watched Tiger King and thought about how stupid it would be to have an exotic animal as a pet. We'll discuss a lot of big cats, but we'll also talk bears, wolves, reptiles, etc. You don't need to have watched Tiger King to enjoy this episode but it will help! Every week on Stranger Still, we t...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week we discuss, "Is cabin fever real and how can I fight it?" Hypothetically, let's imagine we're all in a situation that makes us feel isolated. You might feel a spot of cabin fever. But what is that and how can you fight 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...
Apr 01, 2020•29 min
Yeah, we did an episode on COVID-19. But a loooot has changed since then. So we're going to have one more depressing week and get back to the fun! 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...
Mar 25, 2020•46 min
Because it's important, dang it! But we'll talk about the history of censuses, how it's conducted, and how the information is used. It's awesome! 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 a...
Mar 18, 2020•28 min
This week we explore, "Where is the Fountain of Youth?" Disclaimer: Jon mentions a song he thinks is called Ponce de Leon. What he meant was Pon de Floor and our entire episode is ruined. Anyway, try to get past that fact and enjoy the twists and turns of people trying to find the Fountain of Youth throughout history. 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...
Mar 11, 2020•34 min
This week, we explore, "5 more lies your teacher taught you." We've talked about how there's more than 5 sense, how people didn't think the world was flat. Now it's time to tackle tongue maps, the myth that Einstein failed math, and more! 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 s...
Mar 04, 2020•37 min
This week, Nick touches Jon's feet. But hey, it's all in the name of science! And all in the name of studying reflexology. 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@stra...
Feb 26, 2020•35 min
This week, we explore, "Is chiropractic all it's cracked up to be?" Many people with back pain may go to a chiropractor for a quick fix. But there's a large percentage that also go to get some... odd things cured. Does it actually work though? 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 lea...
Feb 19, 2020•37 min
This week, we try Pyramid Power! That's right, not only did we research, we also partook. We were looking for big PP. Pyramid Power. Get your head out of the gutter. 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 @Stranger...
Feb 12, 2020•45 min
This week we decide, should I become a Doomsday Prepper? There's a lot of weird stuff going on in our world today. Maybe the end is near. So, what're you going to do when the poop hits the fan? 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...
Feb 05, 2020•40 min
This week we explore, "How worried should we be about the Coronavirus?" The answer is always going to be a non-zero amount. But where did it come from, how is it spreading, and can we trust the Chinese state-run media? There's no time like the present to support us on Patreon ! 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 ano...
Jan 29, 2020•32 min
This week we cover the Chinese Zodiac. We all know the year you were born under gives you an animal that can dictate a lot about your personality. But did you also know the month, day, and hour you were born on can say a lot too? Or that there's a Yin and Yang or 5 elements that go with each year too? There's no time like the present to support us on Patreon ! 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 ...
Jan 22, 2020•35 min
This week we explore some boring super powers that humans already have. There is a small section of our population that are genetically superior to boring people like me. They might have unbreakable bones. They might have an autobiographical memory. Doesn't matter, they're very interesting and we're gonna talk about them! There's no time like the present to support us on Patreon ! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you've never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want t...
Jan 15, 2020•36 min
This week, we explore whether or not we live in a simulation. Elon Musk says the chances are 1 in 1,000,000,000. Neil DeGrasse Tyson thinks it's a 50/50 shot. Can Nick convince Jon we all live in a simulation? There's no time like the present to support us on Patreon ! 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 ...
Jan 08, 2020•39 min
This week, we close out the new year and ring in the new one by exploring our top 5 Top 5's. We'll talk about conspiracy theories, memes, alternative medicines, tech flops, and tech advances. There's no time like the present to support us on Patreon ! 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 y...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
