This is part two of Stuff You Should Know's two-part exploration of stand-up comedy. Based on the show notes, the episode continues the hosts' discussion of stand-up as a cultural and artistic form, placing it alongside other significant two-part SYSK episodes on topics like Evel Knievel, the Hoover Dam, and the Trail…
Worth it if you're a SYSK regular who enjoyed part one or want a casual, conversational take on comedy's boundaries and free speech.
This Short Stuff episode from Stuff You Should Know explores the cyclical nature of fashion—why clothing styles that fall out of favor eventually return to popularity. The episode promises to explain the mechanisms behind style cycles, though the show notes provide minimal detail about the specific content covered.…
Worth it if you want a quick, accessible introduction to why fashion trends cycle, but don't expect deep analysis or fresh perspectives.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, hosts Chuck and Josh explore the history and craft of stand-up comedy. The episode traces stand-up's origins back to the vaudeville era, then focuses on the pivotal 1960s when the art form underwent a major transformation. During this period, comedians abandoned formal attire…
Worth it if you're new to comedy history and want a breezy, accessible overview of how stand-up evolved from vaudeville to the edgier 1960s scene.
This Stuff You Should Know episode explores the history, engineering, and cultural significance of bras. The episode frames bras as a liberation from the even more restrictive corset era, positioning them as a necessary evolution in women's undergarments. The central question posed is whether women actually need bras…
Worth it if you're curious about the practical engineering and cultural history of bras, or want a well-researched overview of why this everyday item exists and whether it's actually necessary.
This Stuff You Should Know episode explores Universal Pictures' foundational role in creating the monster movie genre during the 1930s. The hosts examine how Universal's classic films—featuring vampires, mummies, werewolves, and Frankenstein's monster—established the visual language, narrative conventions, and…
Worth it if you enjoy classic horror films, film history, or want to understand the cultural origins of iconic movie monsters.
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This Short Stuff episode from Stuff You Should Know explores the "retirement curse"—the phenomenon where retirement can negatively impact health and wellbeing. The episode title and description suggest it examines whether retirement is inherently bad for health and what preventive steps people can take to avoid these…
Worth it if you're approaching retirement and want a quick overview of potential health risks and basic prevention strategies.
Stuff You Should Know explores the origins and early history of golf, tracing its murky beginnings through its establishment as a formal sport in Scotland. The episode examines how golf evolved from various stick-and-ball games into the obsessive pastime that has captivated millions. The hosts adopt their…
Worth it if you enjoy SYSK's conversational style and want an accessible, humorous introduction to golf's origins without expecting groundbreaking historical insights.
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into wetlands ecosystems, exploring their ecological significance and the urgent need for their preservation. Chuck and Josh guide listeners through the science of waterlogged environments, examining what makes wetlands unique habitats and why they're critical to planetary…
Worth it if you want an entertaining introduction to wetland ecosystems and their conservation value, or enjoy Stuff You Should Know's conversational approach to Earth science.
This is a 2-minute introduction to 3 Putt Bogey, a new golf podcast from Chuck Bryant and Adam Pranica (hosts of the popular Stuff You Should Know). The episode establishes the show's premise: two mid-handicap golfers who are skilled enough to recognize their own limitations but not skilled enough to consistently…
Worth it if you're a casual golfer who enjoys self-deprecating humor and want a weekly show about the struggle to improve without taking the sport too seriously.
This Stuff You Should Know episode profiles Emily Post, the influential American etiquette expert who shaped modern manners and social conventions. The episode traces Post's life and career, examining how she became the definitive authority on proper behavior in American society. Given the show's typical format, the…
Worth it if you're interested in American social history and want a breezy introduction to Emily Post's life and influence on modern etiquette.
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This 12-minute Short Stuff episode explores Mabon, the autumnal equinox celebration often referred to as 'Pagan Thanksgiving.' The hosts clarify a common misconception: despite feeling ancient and established, Mabon as a formalized pagan holiday is only about 50 years old, making it a relatively recent invention…
Worth it if you're curious about modern pagan holidays, enjoy quick cultural history lessons, or want to understand the actual origins of Mabon before celebrating the autumn equinox.
Stuff You Should Know finally delivers on a long-overdue episode dedicated to dreams themselves. The hosts acknowledge the irony that despite covering related sleep phenomena—lucid dreaming, night terrors, sleepwalking, and sleep paralysis—they've somehow never tackled the foundational topic of dreams until now. The…
Worth it if you're a Stuff You Should Know regular who's noticed the dreams-shaped hole in their sleep-episode collection, or if you want an accessible, conversational introduction to dream science.
This Stuff You Should Know episode explores the Cold War-era fallout shelter phenomenon in America, examining both the cultural craze and the practical reality of these structures. The hosts investigate the construction of these shelters—typically featuring foot-thick reinforced walls, survival rations, and…
Worth it if you enjoy Cold War history, want to understand the shelter-building craze's cultural context, or appreciate SYSK's blend of education and humor about historical oddities.
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