Welcome back to The Just Interesting Podcast! We recently learned about Kapustin Yar, which has sometimes been referred to as "Russia's Area 51." What goes on inside this secret facility? Is there any truth to the rumours of aliens?! Plus things we learned this week and the weekly quiz!
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 107
Today we wanted to talk about the final frontier, SPACE! More specifically, the chilling, icky facts that you wish you never knew... Plus things we learned this week, your comments and the weekly quiz!
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 106
Welcome one-and-all to 2023! As is customary on Just Interesting, we like to check in once in a while with Nostradamus, Baba Vanga, and a number of other mystics claiming to know what will happen in the year ahead. Will any of these predictions come true do you think? Let us know what you think will happen in the comments below!
Jan 15, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 105
Seasons greetings one and all! Welcome to a festive edition of The Just Interesting Podcast. We wanted to know how people celebrate Christmas around the world, and came across some quite unusual traditions. Plus a Christmas Quiz!
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 104
Robin, Alex and Martin discuss the mysterious Warminster Thing. Was it a UFO? Plus the things we learned, your comments and the weekly quiz!
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 103
Alex recounts the incredible and perhaps only successful escape attempt from America's most famous prison, Alcatraz Island. Plus things we learned this week and your comments!
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 102
As it's our 101st episode, we thought we'd discuss the origins of the infamous Room 101 in George Orwell's seminal novel "1984." We'll also be discussing what we'd chuck in Room 101! Plus Things We Learned and the Weekly Quiz!
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 101
Welcome everyone to The Just Interesting Podcast's 100th episode! We thought we'd do something a bit special to mark the occasion, and so we'll be taking your call-ins LIVE for the first time ever! Our Patrons will have first dibs at a chance to go head-to-head against Martin & Robin in a special quiz showdown.
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 100
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! On the eve of the 2022 US Midterms, we thought we'd take a look at the state of US politics as the moment, and speculate what might happen in the coming years.
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 99
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! It's that time of the year again where we delve back into some spooky true stories submitted by YOU our listeners. We're fascinated by your experiences with the paranormal and we wanted to say thank you so much for those who submitted stories. From creepy haunted houses, to possible sightings of the legendary "Skinwalker" these are guaranteed to creep you out!
Nov 02, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 98
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! Seven decades ago, mysterious tracks on Clearwater Beach made national headlines. But was the Clearwater Monster real? Or was it simply a fantastic hoax?
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 97
In early September 1944, a strange series of events occurred in the small Central Illinois town of Mattoon... Who was behind it all? Martin tells the tale to Alex and Robin, while we also share the things we learned this week and compete in the weekly quiz!
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 96
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week we thought we'd discuss the American actress Marilyn Monroe, and look at just some of the many mysteries that circled the life, and untimely death of this cultural icon.
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 95
Welcome back to the Just Interesting Podcast! This week we thought we'd discuss surveillance. It is seemingly everywhere, but which country is the worst for it. Does it make you feel safer, or like you are constantly under the spotlight? Let us know in the comments!
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 94
Welcome one and all! This week we discuss the situation in Ukraine, and specifically the story surrounding the now-legendary ace combat pilot "The Ghost of Kyiv." Were they real? Or something more sinister? Plus Things We Learned and the Weekly Quiz!
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 93
Alex, Martin and Robin discuss unusual facts about the British Royal Family and share their views on its future. Plus your comments and the weekly quiz!
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 92
Robin, Martin and Alex discuss the mystery of the missing 18.5 minutes from President Richard Nixon's secret White House recordings. We'll also decide who's the winner of the fabled Orson Welles Cup (if it even still exists)!
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 91
Alex, Martin and Robin discuss the newest revelations about one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries... or is it now solved?! Plus the season finale quiz! Who'll take home the trophy?
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 90
Martin, Robin and Alex discuss the bizarre case of 21 detached feet that have washed up in the same area of Canada in the past 15 years. Plus things we learned this week and the weekly quiz!
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 89
Alex and Martin discuss the remarkable case of the Cryptoqueen, whose scheme may be the greatest crime in history.
Jul 11, 2022•55 min•Ep. 88
Is Fusion Power About To Change The World? | The Just Interesting Podcast #87
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 87
Robin and Alex discuss the recent case where an engineer at Google believed they had developed a true, sentient AI.
Jun 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 86
The Many Failed Assassination Attempts Against Fidel Castro | The Just Interesting Podcast #85
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 85
Alex, Martin and (a tardy) Robin discuss the world food crisis. How bad will it get? Is there a solution? Plus things we learned this week and the Quiz!
May 27, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 84
Martin and Robin recount and discuss the tragic death of Hollywood star Natalie Wood - and the sinister mystery surrounding it.
May 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 83
The REAL Reason Aliens Haven't Visited Earth _ The Just Interesting Podcast #82
May 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 82
Alex and Robin recount and explore the mystery of the billions of dollars of gold stolen by the Nazis during World War 2. How much of it is still out there?
Apr 29, 2022•53 min•Ep. 81
Is DARPA Working On These Secret Weapons? | The Just Interesting Podcast #80
Apr 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 80
What's Hidden On Oak Island? | The Just Interesting Podcast #79
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
Alex, Martin and Robin compare and discuss the strengths of the world's nuclear powers - will they ever actually use their nukes?
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 78