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Commute | The Podcast

Commute - The Podcast

The average person spends 20-25 minutes per day commuting to and from work - why not learn while getting there? Join Dave & Jay every Monday to learn about a few fascinating things that"ll make you the most interesting person in the room.

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16:43

Who was selling the seashells by the seashore? |...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Was the famous tongue-twister really about a Victorian-era fossil hunter? Ever notice great whites are missing from aquariums? This week, we explore why the ocean’s superstar can’t survive life behind glass. Sources: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/07/she-sells-seashells-and-mary-anning-metafolklore-with-a-twist/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/504168/why-dont-you-see-great-white-sharks-aquariums http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - instagram.com/commuteth...

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20:49

Show Announcement. | The Drama Behind School Lunches....

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2025/05/26

It’s our 200th episode! We start with a note of gratitude and a show announcement. If you grew up in an American public school, you likely really loved or really hated your school lunches. Here’s the surprising tale of how schools came to provide lunch for students. Some 1990s era video games for Super Nintendo were notoriously challenging. One of the most difficult was the Lion King - but it was done on purpose and for a unusually specific reason. Sources: https://www.cbr.c...

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22:39

Why is Karaoke so popular? | Horse racing - all in...

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2025/05/12

Karaoke is one of America’s favorite activities. Why are so many people willing to sing (so badly) in public? At the recent running of the Kentucky Derby, the horses had more in common than you’d think. Humans talk slightly differently based on geographic regions. Can the same be said for animals? Sources: https://www.si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/secretariat-lives-on-through-hooves-every-horse-kentucky-derby https://www.statsignificant.com/p/what-are-the-greatest-karaoke-songs https://ww...

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24:22

Crafting iPhone Alarms. | Can Water Expire? | Should...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/04/28

You can choose the wake-up sound for your phone's alarm. It took a lot of effort to create all those options. It makes sense on a gallon of milk, but does bottled water really expire? Many of us say “please” and “thank you” to the artificial intelligence systems we interact with. Maybe we should stop. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/22098/why-does-bottled-water-have-expiration-date https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/technology/chatgpt-alexa-please-thank-you.html https...

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22:35

The Birth of the Peep | Curb Your Enthusiasm Saved a...

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2025/04/21

Easter season has come and gone and, with it, the slightly stale marshmallow juggernaut known as the peep. But every single peep has something uniquely in common… In a plot straight out of the TV show that made it all happen, an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm literally saved one man’s life. Bad news for Dave. If you’re playing a character with that name in a movie, you might want start looking for your next gig. Sources: https://innocenceproject.org/news/how-curb-your-enthu...

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25:15

Dire Wolf Returns - is that a good thing? | Minecraft...

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2025/04/14

Scientists have resurrected an ancient, extinct wolf. Is there any reason to be concerned? Minecraft has been one the most popular games in the world for a decade and a half. What’s its secret? A Goofy Movie just turned 30. How did it unexpectedly resonate beyond its, well, goofy leading character to become a beloved cult classic? Sources: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/what-is-minecraft-1235310785/ https://time.com/7274542/colossal-dire-wolf/ https://www.polygon.com...

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22:56

The March Madness Multiplier Effect | Goosebumps is...

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2025/03/31

The NCAA basketball tournament is one of the most significant of all sporting events and, if you consider its impact beyond just the games, that’s an understatement. The children’s horror series Goosebumps has been keeping kids up at night since the 1990s. How does author R.L. Stine, now in his 80s, keep cranking out books? Burger King is a fast-food giant with 20,000 locations worldwide. You won’t find one in a particular town in Illinois, however. At least not the one you’re expec...

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22:13

The Passing of the Cereal Box Toy. | Ocracoke’s...

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2025/03/24

You may remember when buying cereal was as much about the toy inside the box as the cereal. Then it just stopped. There’s a unique island that’s less than 10 miles long, has under 1,000 permanent residents, and speaks its own language. And it’s part of North Carolina. This week, we set sail for Ocrcoke. We all know how to play Marco Polo, but no one knows where it came from - until now. Sources: https://www.sporcle.com/blog/2022/04/why-do-we-yell-marco-polo/amp/ https://www....

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22:36

The Dance Dance Revolution | How Do Astronauts Bathe...

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2025/03/17

It transformed arcades into performance halls by asking people to dance in public. We’ll explore the cultural impact of Dance Dance Revolution. Just because you’re an astronaut doesn’t mean you still don’t need to shower - so how does one do it outside the Earth’s atmosphere? Little Caesars is the go-to meal for social gatherings everywhere. This week how a small Michigan pizza parlor rose to fame, nearly went bankrupt, and somehow emerged even stronger. http://www.commutethepodcast.com ...

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23:57

When The Preview Lies | (Drunken) Origins of NASCAR |...

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2025/03/10

A good movie preview should show just enough to excite us about the upcoming film. What about if the previews show a scene that doesn’t end up in the movie? Professional drivers are very good at what they do - but NASCAR’s origins are as much about spirits as they are about skills. Typos are embarrassing. Sometimes they can be costly. Sources: https://www.rd.com/list/expensive-typos/ https://variety.com/2024/film/news/ana-de-armas-yesterday-trailer-lawsuit-settled-123597201...

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22:45

(Ep. 161 Rebroadcast) The Cost of Free Bread. | The...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/03/03

The basket of bread often appears before you even place your order and is never listed on the final bill. How did restaurants get started giving away free food? The Surgeon General’s recent New York Times op-ed, warning of the potential harm social media can have on young people, provocatively equated internet risks to smoking cigarettes. This isn’t the first time the Surgeon General has had a problem with online content … and their names are Inky, Pinky, Blinky, and Clyde. It’s an ...

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24:00

How long could you hold your breath? | When did...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Kate Winslet owns the record for the longest breathhold in cinematic history. No matter how long you think it is, it’s longer than that. Every parent must face the dreaded question - “Where do babies come from?” How did the poor stork get involved? Weight Watchers has been synonymous with weight loss for decades. That all may be coming to an end. Sources: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/kate-winslets-filmed-avatar-2-underwater-breath-hold-record-die-1235459216/ https://ww...

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21:56

Did a Mascot wreck Rax? | Who-o-o knows the...

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2025/02/17

Fast-food chain Rax filed bankruptcy in the early 1990s. Could a short-lived, ill-timed mascot be partly to blame? Your favorite author may have some help, thanks to the world’s best-kept open secret: a ghostwriter. Advances in DNA testing finally tell us who Jack the Ripper really was. Maybe. Sources: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/jack-the-ripper-real-identity-discovered-historian-claims/amp/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/mr-delicious-most-bizarre-fast-food-mascot https...

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20:45

I’m going to Disney World! | Can you say “Super Bowl”...

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2025/02/10

For decades the Super Bowl MVP has been telling the world they’re going to Disney World. How did it get started? In Super Bowl commercials you rarely hear the words "Super" or "Bowl." Why? Scratch-off lottery tickets are cheap but promise life-changing wealth. They have brought changes, both good and bad. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/91272/how-did-super-bowls-im-going-disney-world-slogan-originate http://www.commutethepodcast.com Follow Commute: Instagram - ...

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23:09

New Place Sleep Woes. | Do Dogs Watch TV? | Will...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/02/03

The first night in an unfamiliar place is usually not great for sleep. We look to the research to tell us why. Many dog owners leave the TV on to entertain their pet when they go out. Does the dog actually care? It wasn’t that long ago that Pluto was our 9th planet. How did it lose that status? Could it ever regain its place in our solar system? Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/21/474691141/half-your-brain-stands-guard-when-sleeping-in-a-new-place h...

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22:30

The 15-year wait for a 24-hour event. | Crazy...

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2025/01/27

We’re very close to something that hasn’t occurred in a decade and a half. Just don’t blink or you might miss it. Celebrities ask for some strange things in contracts. We’ll tell you about some of the best requests.Instead of cryogenic chambers or infrared lights, here are seven affordable and attainable ways to increase your life span. Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpnqe91j1ohttps://toofab.com/2023/05/26/unexpected-clauses-that-ended-up-in-actors-contracts/http://www...

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21:40

The Not-So-Great Wizard of Oz. | Guess Who: A Love...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/01/20

The Wizard of Oz is a beloved cinematic classic. What happened behind the scenes was far from lovely.The board game Guess Who has been a best seller for nearly 45 years. It’s the way that happened you’ll want to tell your friends about at your next social gathering.Today, Donald Trump will be sworn in (for the 2nd time) as President of the United States of America. Like those before him, he’ll do it with his hand on a Bible. Is this a requirement?http://www.commutethepodcast.comFollow Commute...

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21:06

Decoding ZIP Codes. | Waffle House Alert System. |...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Did it take a cartoon mascot to convince the public to include five-digit codes on mailing addresses? When natural disasters strike, most people look to established news outlets for the latest updates. Others look to … Waffle House.First Winnie the Pooh, then Mickey Mouse, and now our favorite sailor man enters the public domain. Why does this keep happening?Sources:https://zipcodes.org/blog/funny-facts-about-zip-codeshttps://www.wafflehouse.com/how-to-measure-a-storms-fury-one-breakfast...

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20:51

Nosferatu - the Movie that Would Not Die. | Can You...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Some reviewers have called the recent remake of the horror classic Nosferatu “the perfect horror film.” However, its source material, a silent film from the 1920s, almost didn’t exist. This week, that complicated history and the story it tells us about the challenges of preserving films from the silent era.We know a product or service can be trademarked, but can a smell? A toy from your past decided to try. Why is New Year’s Day observed on January 1st? “Why not?” is not a sufficie...

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21:15

Holiday Movie Formula. | Why We Kiss under Mistletoe....

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/12/23

It’s that time of year—Christmas trees, twinkling lights, too many sweets… and endless holiday movies! An update on one of our most popular segments tells how (and why) original holiday films are made.Why are we supposed to kiss if we meet under mistletoe? Here’s everything you could want to know about the festive berries. Which U.S. state has the most holiday spirit? How about the least? You know someone has figured it out for us. Sources:https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1211596888h...

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