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 11 minutes
    Indigo

    Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why indigo 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

    31 March 2025, 5:05 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Salt!

    Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why salt 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

    (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)

    24 March 2025, 5:05 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Alex joins MFD Spring Break

    It’s not MaxFunDrive without a wild kickoff spectacular! Former real-life VJ and host of MTV's Spring Break 1999, Dave Holmes, takes your favorite MaxFun hosts through some wacky ‘90s- and Spring Break-themed mini games!!

    Featuring: Dave Holmes, Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya, Dimitry Pompée, Tom Lum, Ellen Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, Brenda Snell, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, Dan McCoy, Jordan Morris, Manolo Moreno, Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper, Ella McLeod, John-Luke Roberts, Justin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Mike Cabellon, Sierra Katow, Hal Lublin, Danielle Radford, John Moe, Christian Dueñas, Christian Duguay.

    Timestamps:

    (00:00:00) Intro

    (00:02:22) Tom, Ellen, Alex, and Brenda Trivia

    18 March 2025, 5:05 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    The Y2K Bug

    Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guests Clint McElroy and Justin McElroy explore why "Y2K" 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 March 2025, 5:05 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon

    Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" 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

    10 March 2025, 5:05 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Esperanto

    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 minutes
    Pangolins

    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 minutes
    The 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 second
    programming 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 minutes
    Accordions

    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 minutes
    Nighthawks (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
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