Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
Alex Schmidt
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
- 1 hour 4 minutesEsperanto
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Esperanto is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
3 March 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 3 minutesPangolins
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pangolins are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
24 February 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 7 minutesThe Cool S
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Sequoia Holmes explore why "the cool S" is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
17 February 2025, 6:05 am - 2 minutes 1 secondprogramming note: no new episode this week, so Alex can recuperate
Programming note: Alex got sick and is resting up. No SIF episode this week. New SIF episode next week. And thanks for your kind patience.
10 February 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 9 minutesAccordions
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why accordions are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
3 February 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 10 minutesNighthawks (1942)
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the painting "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper is secretly incredibly fascinating. (Here's a direct link to see the painting: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111628/nighthawks)
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
27 January 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 5 minutesCheddar Cheese
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Ben Partridge explore why cheddar cheese is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
20 January 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 6 minutesComputer Mice
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why computer mice are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
13 January 2025, 6:05 am - 1 hour 6 minutesRoad Atlases
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why road atlases are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
6 January 2025, 6:05 am - 4 minutes 40 secondsa holiday hello, and a live episode about weasels!
Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello. Please also enjoy a full new SIF episode in bonus feeds. And see you in 2025!
To hear that live London episode, all about weasels, support us and grab your bonus feeds at maximumfun.org/join
30 December 2024, 6:05 am - 1 hour 6 minutesChristmas Trees
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Christmas trees are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
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