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If you"ve ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

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49:46

SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Beanie Babies:...

Stuff You Should Know ·

2025/12/12

The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:50

SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Cabbage Patch...

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2025/12/12

Surprisingly, Cabbage Patch Kids have turned up on SYSK almost as much as the Nazis or Seinfeld. It’s finally time to dive all the way into CPKs, from their controversial origins to the Christmas craze of ‘83 to their alter egos, Garbage Pail Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:54

SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: Hula-Hoops: The...

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2025/12/12

We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:25

SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Play-Doh Works

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2025/12/12

Do you love Play-Doh? Chuck and Josh certainly love to talk about it, from its interesting history as a wall cleaner, to its more scientific chemical properties. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the pliable children's toy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:45

SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Easy Bake...

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2025/12/12

Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day, in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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53:11

A Quick History of the BBC

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2025/12/11

The BBC has been around as long as there has been radio. Today we salute the venerable institution that's as British as tea and crumpets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:50

Short Stuff: Atacama Skeleton

Stuff You Should Know ·

2025/12/10

In 2003, a tiny – really, really tiny – humanoid skeleton surfaced that had been taken from Chile. The only possible explanation is that it had to be an alien mummy. Right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

Operation Paul Bunyan

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2025/12/09

If we told you that World War III was in danger of happening over the trimming of a tree would you believe us? This was Operation Paul Bunyan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:03

Selects: What Is A Mold-A-Rama?

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2025/12/06

In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. They didn't last too long, but can still be found at various locations all over the United States and their retro-cool stylings are still a hit. Learn all about these cool machines in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:50

What's the bar exam like anyway?

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2025/12/04

You've always heard about "the bar" but what do you really know about it? Unless you've taken it, probably not much. Well join the club. Let's discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:26

Short Stuff: Camberley Kate

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2025/12/03

Camberley Kate was the nickname for the first independent animal rescuer in England, rescuing hundreds of dogs and cats over her lifetime. Come get acquainted with a great lady!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:17

The Brutal History of Prison Labor

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2025/12/02

The idea of prison labor is relatively new in the annals of crime and punishment. And it's just as bad as you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:20

Selects: How Black Friday Works

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2025/11/29

On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this classic episode.See

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52:18

Julia Child, la Grandes Gourmande

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2025/11/27

Julia Child is one of the most recognizable names in the cooking world, but even still so many of her accomplishments aren’t widely known. And the impacts she had on American culture, whoa! Join Josh and Chuck as they savor the flavor of Julia Child!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:30

Short Stuff: Pies

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2025/11/26

We’ve done episodes on cake, cookies and, at long last, pie. Belly up to your pod player and prepare to crave some pie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:13

Rice is Nice

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2025/11/25

Rice may be the most eaten food on the planet, accounting for 50% of the caloric intake of Asian countries and 25% worldwide. Learn all about this edible cereal crop today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:40

Selects: Rockettes: Still Kicking After All These Years

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2025/11/22

Tune in to this classic episode to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:15

Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop

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2025/11/20

Graffiti – the good kind, done with lots of style and skill – developed when some kids in NYC took up cans of spray paint and started to figure out how to outdo one another. They laid down styles that are so fine they’re still being used by artists today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:24

Short Stuff: Victorian Flower Language

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2025/11/19

What do you do when you want to tell someone you’re smitten with them but you live in a society so repressive decorum prevents you from even speaking such things? Why, you can say it with flowers! And that’s just what people in the Victorian Era did.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:34

AM Radio: Solid Gold

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2025/11/18

The era of AM radio isn't over, but it's well past its heyday. Dive in today for a trip down memory lane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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