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PODCAST

Things I Learned Last Night

Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night (TILLN) is that, but in a podcast. Check us out on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you get your podcasts

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86:29

Balloon Boy | This Kid Got Stuck in a Balloon

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2025/08/05

In 2009, a strange news story caught the attention of millions across America. A silver balloon was floating through the sky, and many believed a six-year-old boy named Falcon Henne was trapped inside. This event quickly became known as the “Balloon Boy” incident, and the man at the center of it was Richard Henne. The Balloon Boy story is a strange mix of media frenzy, family drama, and public confusion. Whether it was a hoax or an honest mistake, it left a big mark on internet history. Richard

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72:31

Phoenix Jones | Seattle's Real Life Superhero EXPOSED

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2025/07/29

Not all superheroes live in comic books. One of them walked the streets of Seattle, in full costume, calling himself Phoenix Jones. While his origin was rooted in protecting the innocent, his story took many unexpected turns. This is the tale of how one man attempted to fight crime and ultimately blurred the line between hero and villain. Phoenix Jones wanted to protect his city. He believed one person could make a difference. But his story serves as a warning: when you blur the line between

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65:08

Elmer McCurdy | Real Dead Guy Found on TV Show Set

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2025/07/22

Elmer McCurdy was a failed outlaw whose story didn’t end with his death—it only got weirder. After a string of explosive robbery attempts that went hilariously wrong, McCurdy met his end in a shootout with law enforcement. But instead of being buried and forgotten, his body began a journey stranger than fiction.For decades, McCurdy’s embalmed corpse was mistaken for a wax figure and passed through carnivals, haunted houses, and even a movie set. This bizarre true story of crime, deception, and one

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61:15

Pepsi Jet | Pepsi’s $37 Million Bet, It Almost Backfired

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2025/07/15

In the 1990s, Pepsi ran one of the wildest marketing campaigns ever. The company offered “Pepsi Points” for drinking their soda. People could collect these points and trade them for branded items like T-shirts and sunglasses. But one bold TV commercial took things too far—it ended with a teenager landing a military jet at school. The cost? Seven million Pepsi Points.It was meant as a joke. But not everyone saw it that way. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best

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47:46

Hitchbot | The Robot That Died Trying to Make Friends

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2025/07/08

In 2013, two Canadian professors set out to answer a strange question: Can robots trust humans? The result was a robot named Hitchbot. It wasn’t high-tech or futuristic-looking. In reality, it looked more like a child’s craft project. But its mission was serious: to travel across countries using only the kindness of strangers. Hitchbot was a mix of pool noodles, a bucket, rain boots, and a talking head powered by AI. It couldn’t walk or move on its own. Instead, it stuck out its thumb and waited

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57:58

Zheng He | Did China Almost Rule the World?

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2025/07/01

Imagine this: hundreds of massive ships rolling into your harbor. No gunfire, no war, just presence. That’s how Zhang He made nations bow. His fleet flexed power without destroying cities. Along the way, they also mapped the ocean and brought foreign leaders to meet the emperor. Zhang He and the ships became legends. They showed that China wasn’t just a land power. It ruled the seas, too.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

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92:34

Conan vs Leno: The Tonight Show Fight

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2025/06/24

Late-night TV has always been filled with laughs, interviews, and drama. But one of the biggest behind-the-scenes showdowns happened between Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. This is the story of how two comedy giants clashed over one of television’s most iconic shows: The Tonight Show.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you

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80:47

Alfred Packer Ate Five Guys, No Burgers

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2025/06/17

In the winter of 1874, six men entered the snowy Colorado mountains. Only one came out. That man was Alfred Packer, and what followed became one of the most chilling survival stories in American history.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become

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73:52

The Cadaver Synod | He Put a Dead Pope on Trial

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2025/06/10

In 897 AD, a genuinely shocking event occurred in Rome. A dead pope was put on trial. You read that right. A corpse, dressed in full church robes, was placed on a throne and judged in front of an audience. This unusual and unforgettable event is known as the Cadaver Synod. It remains one of the most bizarre moments in church history. And yes, it really happened.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and

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89:51

McDonald’s Monopoly - The One That Jaron Doesn't Want...

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2025/06/03

For years, the McDonald's Monopoly game made people believe they could win big. From free fries to million-dollar prizes, millions of people peeled those little game pieces, hoping to strike it rich. But what if we told you that the biggest prizes were never actually up for grabs?This is the true story of how Jerry Jacobson stole millions of dollars by rigging the McDonald’s Monopoly game. It’s one of the biggest corporate scams in American history, and most people still don’t know it

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51:04

Justin Posey | Tech Genius Starts Massive New...

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2025/05/27

In the world of hidden riches, one man took things to a whole new level. His name is Justin Posey, and he’s not your average tech guy. He’s a software engineer, a collector, and a creative thinker. But what really sets him apart? His deep obsession with finding treasure. What started as a hobby turned into a years-long mission. Now, Justin Posey and treasure might go down in history together.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

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71:06

Forrest Fenn and His Deadly Treasure Hunt

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2025/05/20

Forrest Fenn was a decorated Air Force pilot, art dealer, and author who lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He collected rare artifacts from around the world. After surviving cancer in the late 1980s, he devised a wild plan: hide a treasure chest filled with valuable items and challenge people to find it.Fenn published a book in 2010 titled The Thrill of the Chase. Inside it, he included a mysterious poem. This poem, he said, held the clues to find a hidden treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains

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45:14

Joy Milne | The Woman Who Can Smell Parkinson’s

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2025/05/13

It all started at a science conference. A woman named Joy Milne stood up after a lecture on Parkinson’s disease and asked the speaker, “Why do people with Parkinson’s smell like that?” The scientist, Dr. Tilo Kunath, was confused. He had never heard that Parkinson’s had a smell. But Joy was confident. She said she could smell it, and she had smelled it before anyone diagnosed her husband. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone

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76:30

Who Was the Hollywood Con Queen

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2025/05/06

It all started with a phone call. A photographer in Colorado received an offer from a well-known Hollywood producer. She said she needed photos taken in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a Netflix pitch. The contract looked real. The emails were official. He was even reimbursed — or so he thought.The photographer paid for flights, hotels, and drivers, expecting to be paid back later. But the producer kept changing plans and asking for more. Eventually, the gig moved from Indonesia to Los Angeles. But when

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72:09

Le Corbusier | How This Architect Changed City Life...

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2025/04/29

When you look around your city today, you might notice that a lot of buildings look the same. Fast food restaurants, apartments, and office parks often blend together. One man played a significant role in initiating this trend. His name was Le Corbusier. He was an architect with grand ideas about how cities should be designed. Some people love what he did. Others think he made the world a little less beautiful.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron

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60:17

Rosie Ruiz | How to Win the Boston Marathon: Cheat

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2025/04/22

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz crossed the Boston Marathon finish line with a smile and a medal. She had just posted one of the fastest female marathon times ever. Cameras flashed. Reporters asked questions. But within days, the truth came out—Rosie Ruiz had cheated.This is the strange and unforgettable story of how Rosie Ruiz became a marathon “winner” without running the whole race. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random

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53:37

Third Wave | Teacher Accidentally Starts a Fascist Cult

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2025/04/15

Ron Jones was a fun and popular history teacher at Cubberley High School. One day, a student asked him how people in Germany could follow someone like Hitler. Ron wanted to answer that question through a Social Experiment.He set simple rules. Students had to greet him in a special way, sit quietly, and ask questions using three words or fewer. Jones promised good grades if they followed his rules. The students quickly obeyed, and as quickly as they obeyed, the experiment got out of hand. Things

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51:39

Dr. Bronner | This Man Turned Soap Into a Cult?

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2025/04/08

Soap may seem like an everyday item, but Dr. Bronner showed us it can carry powerful messages. Using his soapbox—literally standing on it to speak to crowds—he shared important lessons about life and caring for the planet... Maybe... Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to

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58:28

How Vladimir Putin Took Power (and Never Let Go)

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2025/04/01

Many people know Vladimir Putin as Russia's leader, but not everyone knows how he became so powerful. We must look at Vladimir Putin's journey to truly understand Russia today. This story shows how one person can change an entire country.No one knows what Putin plans next, but he has said clearly that he has no plans to step down or choose someone new. As long as he remains popular in Russia, he will likely stay in power, shaping Russia’s future. Vladimir Putin's rise shows how one person’s

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54:00

Uri Geller | This Magician Fooled the CIA

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2025/03/25

Uri Geller was born in 1946 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He said he saw a strange, shiny disc in the sky as a child, and he believed this event gave him psychic powers. Soon, Uri began performing amazing acts like bending metal objects and reading people's minds. He quickly became known as the magician who could bend spoons with his thoughts.Uri Geller’s abilities caught the attention of the CIA. The U.S. government was interested in mind control and psychic powers during the Cold War. Uri was tested by

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