• 18 minutes 48 seconds
    50. Self-Checkout

    Grocery stores have turned shoppers into cashiers. Zachary Crockett runs two bags of chips and a Gatorade over the scanner. This episode was originally published on June 2nd, 2024.


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    22 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 13 minutes 40 seconds
    49. Weather Forecasts

    With industries relying on them and profits to be made, weather forecasts are more precise and more popular than ever. But there are clouds on the horizon. Zachary Crockett grabs an umbrella. This episode was originally published on May 19th, 2024.


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    18 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 18 seconds
    48. College Fraternities

    A fraternity’s budget includes broken windows, liability insurance, chili dog breakfasts, and the occasional $40,000 DJ. Zachary Crockett crashes the party. This episode was originally published on May 12th, 2024.


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    15 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 47 seconds
    47. Bail Bonds

    How does bail work — and who's really paying? Zachary Crockett follows the money. This episode was originally published on May 5th, 2024.


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    11 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 20 seconds
    46. Car Colors

    So many vehicles on the road today are white, black, or gray — but automotive designers find that consumer preferences may be changing lanes. Zachary Crockett surveys the lot. This episode was originally published on April 21st, 2024.


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    8 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 15 minutes 45 seconds
    45. Storage Units

    Americans love to buy new stuff and hate to get rid of old stuff, which is why storing it all has become a $45 billion business. Zachary Crockett cleans out the garage. This episode was originally published on April 21st, 2024.


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    4 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 20 seconds
    44. Movie Sound Effects

    The background noises you hear in film and TV — from footsteps to zombie guts — are produced in specialized studios by professionals known as Foley artists. Zachary Crockett makes some noise. This episode was originally published on April 14th, 2024.


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    1 June 2026, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 36 seconds
    43. Top-Level Domains

    Those letters at the end of web addresses can mean big bucks — and, for some small countries, a substantial part of the national budget. Zachary Crockett follows the links. This episode was originally published on April 7th, 2024.


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    28 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 18 minutes 53 seconds
    42. Cemeteries

    The verdant lawns promise everlasting rest — but what does it mean to sign a lease for all eternity? Zachary Crockett finds out where the bodies are buried. This episode was originally published on March 31st, 2024.


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    25 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 15 minutes 46 seconds
    41. Pet Movers

    Relocating halfway across the world is hard enough for humans. For pets it can require a specialist. Zachary Crockett waits at the airport, holding a sign saying "Fluffy." This episode was originally published on March 24th, 2024.


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    21 May 2026, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 7 seconds
    40. Prosthetic Limbs

    More and more Americans rely on prostheses. They’re custom-fitted, highly personal, and extremely expensive. Zachary Crockett investigates. This episode was originally published on March 17th, 2024.


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    18 May 2026, 12:00 am
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