Stuff You Should Know
Episodes
Selects: How Fever Dreams Work
Hosts Josh and Chuck explore the science behind fever dreams, explaining how pyrogens trigger fevers to fight infection and how the brain processes emotions during sleep.
UNESCO World Heritage: Preserving the Best of Humanity
Josh and Chuck explore the history and mechanics of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tracing their origins from post-WWII preservation efforts to the 1972 Convention.
Short Stuff: Brown-Headed Cowbird
Josh and Chuck discuss the brown-headed cowbird, a brood parasite that lays eggs in other birds' nests instead of raising its own young.
Some Silly Inventions That Became Wildly Popular
Josh and Chuck explore popular "As Seen on TV" inventions, starting with the George Foreman Grill and Suzanne Somers' ThighMaster.
Selects: Sammy Davis Jr: National Treasure
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant explore the complex life of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr.
The Sewol Ferry Disaster
Josh and Chuck discuss the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster, detailing how human error, overloading, and government negligence led to the deaths of 304 people, mostly high school students.
Short Stuff: Cherry Blossoms
Josh and Chuck explore the cultural significance of Japanese cherry blossoms, discussing concepts like hanami and the bittersweet symbolism of sakura.
Are Generations Even a Thing?
Hosts Josh, Chuck, and guest Noel explore the history and validity of generational labels, from the Lost Generation to Gen Alpha.