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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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21:34

The Novelty Popcorn Bucket. | Even Gorillas Get...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/07/29

You’ve probably noticed novelty popcorn buckets tied-in with select blockbuster movies. If you miss them in the theater, you can always take a loan to buy one online after the fact. Screen time and the potentially harmful side effects are a real concern, even at zoos. Okay, so he’s not sued EVERYone, but Jonathan Riches has filed more lawsuits than anyone.Sources:https://www.thewrap.com/popcorn-collectible-buckets-movie-theaters-amc/https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/24/...

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Club 33. | Was Wendy’s Almost Dave’s Burger Barn? |...

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2024/07/22

Hidden in plain sight in Disney Theme Parks is an exclusive (and expensive!) secret members-only club. Could you get in?When Dave Thomas started Wendy’s in the 1960s, he named it after one of his daughters. He regretted that decision years later.This week we remember a sequined tank-top-wearing fitness guru who revolutionized the exercise industry. You know who we’re talking about…Sources:http://www.commutethepodcast.comFollow Commute:Instagram - instagram.com/commutethepodcast/Tw...

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21:32

Olympic Payday. | Another Other Kind of Golf. | Take...

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2024/07/15

What do Olympic athletes get for winning? It can depend on where they’re from and how well they do, but it often doesn’t end with just the money. Frisbee Golf has risen in popularity for decades. Here’s why. If you have Q-Tips and you have ears you’re likely doing something you shouldn’t. Sources:https://apple.news/AeqppUX0BSbmtBBOL_6Co7whttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/well/move/disc-golf.htmlhttps://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/06/25/business/q-tips-ears-wellness-historyhttp://www....

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22:18

The Rubik’s Cube Turns 50. | Grocery Store...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/07/08

Fifty years ago, a simple yet complicated puzzle game was created. This week, we look back at the fun - and frustration - of the Rubik’s Cube.Grocery store shopping seems straightforward, but it’s not. Every square inch is constructed to manipulate you to stay longer and spend more. For all the world-famous Olympic athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, like Simone Biles, there will also be ordinary people who have regular jobs.Sources:http://www.commutethepodcast.comFollow Commute:I...

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22:45

The Cost of Free Bread. | The Surgeon General turns...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/07/01

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 endles...

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22:04

(Ep. 119 Rebroadcast) The Postal Service might...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/06/24

It's vacation season around here... but we'll be back next week with an all-new episode!_It’s not uncommon to have something lost in the mail, but typically it’s not something irreplaceable … like human remains.Is it hard to make new friends as an adult, or is it just you?Traveling internationally soon? We have your back with our guide to proper etiquette across borders and cultures.-Sources:https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxjxkm/the-usps-has-452-wayward-cremated-bodieshttps://www.ameri...

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23:36

Jaywalking: The Crime of Blame. | Thinking Like a...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Jaywalking- crossing the road wherever you please instead of at a crosswalk or stoplight - is a crime. But it wasn’t the police department’s idea.Ah, summer. Vacations and outdoor fun … and mosquitoes. Are they more particular choosing victims than we think? And what’s up with the itch?Recently, a vintage toy set an incredible record sale price at a collectibles auction. What are people thinking??NOTE: Fixed Audio VersionSources:https://www.vox.com/2015/1/15/7551873/jaywalking-historyht...

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20:12

Who named Earth? | A century of counting calories. |...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/06/10

Who decided that the Earth would be called the Earth?It’s been a century since a physician's own weight loss journey introduced the concept of counting calories. We still do that, but is it the best approach?Famed physicist Stephen Hawking once held a dinner party where every guest shared the same peculiarity - they were from the future. Who showed up? Sources:https://www.livescience.com/32274-how-did-earth-get-its-name.htmlhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/doctor-pioneered-counti...

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21:01

The Trouble with Timeshares | Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/06/03

More than 10 million households own timeshares. You can also buy one online for $1. The story behind Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe is more than weird - it’s actually pretty dark. The Old Farmers Almanac has been around since the late 1700s and is as relevant and popular today as ever. What’s its secret?Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-a-timeshare-cbs-news-explains/https://www.financialpoise.com/timeshare-ownership-is-not-real-estate-investment/https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/eeny...

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22:04

Ranch: A Love Story. | Don’t Rile a Real-Life...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/05/27

Ketchup is considered the king of condiments but Ranch, uniquely both a dressing and a dip, wears the crown when it comes to sales. Who came up with this great idea?The hit Netflix show Baby Reindeer is based on a true story of a stalker terrorizing a struggling standup comedian. The real stalker has seen it. She isn’t happy.May midterm elections are over. Until November, the political signs dominating our yards have gone back into hibernation. What happens to them when they disappear? ...

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(Ep. 136 Rebroadcast) The Museum of Failure. | Where...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/05/20

We'll have a new episode next week, but this week, we revisit one of our most popular episodes from 2023:We’ve all failed. Most of us would rather not talk about it, but the Museum of Failure does more than talk about failures. It celebrates them.U.S. airlines lose millions of pieces of luggage annually. Most of them don’t just vanish, they end up in the same place. (It’s not the landfill.)It’s been a calling card of the dining experience at Olive Garden for decades - unlimited breadstick and...

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The Myth of 98.6. | Meet Lady Liberty. | Pop Tart Wars.

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/05/13

You know the healthy average human temperature is 98.6 … but it’s not, and we’ve known that for over three decades. The Statue of Liberty is world famous - but is the iconic sculpture based on a real person?Pop Tarts changed breakfast 60-years ago. It was the prize in a high-stakes race between rival cereal-makers to get to the toaster pastry finish line first. Sources:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/544046/why-myth-average-human-body-temperaturehttps://www.statueoflibert...

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21:03

Can we change time? | How often should you shower? |...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/05/06

Who decides what time it actually is? France tried to change it once. It involved decimals.Many of us shower once a day. Do we need to? Does it do more harm than good?Americans throw away $70 million in coins every year. One company decided to go dumpster diving.Sources:https://www.engadget.com/that-time-france-tried-to-make-decimal-time-a-thing-143600302.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240423-theres-no-need-to-shower-every-day-heres-whyhttps://www.wsj.com/finance/americans-throwing...

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22:23

The movie you will never see. | Smokey Bear. | Death...

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2024/04/22

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One last name to rule them all. | A hit song in under...

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2024/04/15

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Is there anything not (sung about) on the internet? |...

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2024/04/08

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Was the Guillotine humane? | Chocolate Chip Ice Cream...

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/04/01

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Unlucky 13. | The Presidential Physical Fitness Test....

Commute | The Podcast ·

2024/03/25

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The real history of the Apple logo. | Turning the...

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2024/03/18

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Why do the British drive on the wrong side of the...

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2024/03/11

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