The Box of Oddities The Box of Oddities

Black Holes, Nazis, & Fresh Baked Goods

Aug 26, 2026 · 35m

Summary

The hosts discuss a theory that our universe might exist inside a black hole, citing James Webb Space Telescope discoveries of unexpectedly mature early galaxies. They then explore the interrogation techniques of Hans Schaaf, a Luftwaffe officer who used kindness and psychological manipulation to extract intelligence from Allied prisoners. The episode concludes with Schaaf’s post-war life as a US citizen and mosaic artist, including work on Cinderella Castle.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Quince clothing and essentials Sponsor: Nesquik chocolate milk Hosts discuss cruise dress drama and TikTok Are we living inside a black hole? Sponsor: Zenni glasses Sponsor: AquaTrue water purifier Gold reserves in oceans and unexplored lands Sponsors: Nesquik and Toyota Hans Scharf: The polite Nazi interrogator Outro, Patreon, and ChatGPT sponsor
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