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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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All Episodes

81:38

Nasubi | This Game Show Left Him Naked for a Year

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/09/10

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Imagine living in a small apartment for almost a year without clothes, food, or a way to escape. This was the reality for Nasubi, a contestant on a Japanese game show. Nasubi, whose real name is Tomoaki Hamatsu, became an unexpected celebrity when he was chosen to participate in a unique and challenging game show that tested his endurance, patience, and willpower. This episode will explore the strange and

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47:39

Sergei Krikalev | The First Person Trapped in Space

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2024/09/03

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastImagine being stuck in space while your country falls apart. This happened to Sergei Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, during one of the most dramatic times in history. This episode will take you through his incredible journey and how he became known as "the last Soviet." We'll also look at how this compares to the current situation with the Boeing space shuttle. Things I Learned Last Night is an

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73:57

Nakita Russian | The Best TV Show That Didn't Exist

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/08/27

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThe story of Nikita Russian is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blind ambition and deception. It shows how far someone can go when they are driven by dreams but lack the resources and support to make them a reality. The contestants who were scammed by Nikita learned a hard lesson, but they also gained a unique story that they can share for the rest of their lives. Things I Learned Last Night is an

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58:16

How Ed Thorp Beat Blackjack, Roulette, and the Stock...

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2024/08/20

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastEd Thorp is a name you should know. He is a math genius who changed the world of gambling and investing. Through his love for numbers, he discovered ways to win at Blackjack and Roulette. But Ed Thorp didn't stop there. He also became a big name in the world of finance, making a lot of money with his smart investment strategies. This blog will take you through the amazing life and achievements of this

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69:32

Are You an Alien Super Soldier?

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2024/08/13

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast The Secret Space Program conspiracy theory is certainly one of the more outlandish ones out there. At its core, it involves the idea that a secret human civilization and space program has operated mostly in secret since the late 1800s. This all traces back to a fictional novel written under a pseudonym by a woman named Maria Orsic in 1871. The book outlines the idea that aliens came to Earth long ago and

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59:31

How Cheating Won Him the Biggest Game Show Prize Ever

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2024/08/06

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastIn the 1980s, Michael Larson became an overnight celebrity when he appeared on the game show Press Your Luck and set the record for the biggest single-day winnings in game show history. Larson, an ice cream truck driver from Ohio, didn't become the king of Press Your Luck by chance. He had carefully studied the patterns of the game board and learned how to time his button presses perfectly to land on the

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58:07

Animals Should Wear Pants | SINA

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/07/30

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastIn the late 1950s, a political action group called the Society for Indecency to Naked Animals (SINA) was formed to address the grave issue of animals walking around in their natural, nude state. SINA's founder, G. Clifford Prout Jr., believed this indecency corrupts children and society. Prout and SINA pushed for all animals over 4 inches tall and 6 inches long to be clothed. Things I Learned Last Night

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42:32

Katko v. Briney: The Famous Booby Trap Case

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2024/07/23

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastEdward and Bertha Briney were a couple who inherited an old family farmhouse in rural Iowa back in the 1960s. They didn't live there themselves but wanted to keep it for sentimental reasons and to store family heirlooms. Over the years, as the house fell into disrepair, it became a spot for local teens to break into - some just to explore and hang out, others to vandalize and steal. Despite the Brineys'

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80:29

How a Bartender Used a Glitch to Take Millions From...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/07/16

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastDan Saunders was just an average 29-year-old bartender in the small Australian town of Wangaratta. After a long shift one night, he headed out for drinks with friends, only to realize he was out of cash. He walked to the nearest ATM, planning to withdraw money from his nearly empty savings account. However, the transaction failed when he tried transferring money from his maxed-out credit card to boost his

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56:23

How the 2008 Housing Crisis Burst The American Dream...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/07/09

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThe early 2000s were a time of prosperity and optimism in America. Homeownership was considered an essential part of the American dream. Banks were handing out mortgages left and right, often to people who couldn't afford them. Housing prices were soaring. It seemed like the good times would never end. But then the housing bubble burst, triggering a global financial crisis with devastating

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56:23

John Birch Society: Conservative Group Behind a...

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2024/07/02

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThe John Birch Society was a controversial right-wing political group founded in 1958 by wealthy businessman Robert Welch. Named after John Birch, an American missionary and military intelligence officer killed by Chinese communists in 1945, the group was staunchly anti-communist and promoted limited government and states' rights. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best

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61:22

Did A Time Traveler Really Tell The Future on an...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/06/25

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastIn the early 2000s, a man named John Titor appeared on internet forums, claiming to be a time traveler from 2036. Throughout several posts in 2000 and 2001, Titor shared the elaborate story of how he was sent back in time on a mission to retrieve an old IBM computer that contained special debugging software needed to avert a technological crisis in the future. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational

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52:53

Man Wrongly Convicted for Causing Devastating 1993 Flood

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/06/18

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast In 1993, catastrophic flooding along the Mississippi River caused billions in damage and displaced thousands of people. Searching for someone to blame, the town of Quincy, Missouri, pinned the disaster on one man—James Scott. Despite a lack of evidence, Scott was convicted twice for intentionally causing a breach in the river levee that led to widespread flooding. He remains in prison today for a crime he

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68:19

Sandy Jenkins Didn't Make Enough Money, So He Stole

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/06/11

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastA famous bakery in the small town of Corsicana, Texas, has been selling its world-renowned fruitcakes since 1896. Over the years, this bakery became quite successful by being on the cutting edge of mail-order desserts and shipping its fruitcakes worldwide. However, in the 1990s, fruitcakes fell out of fashion, and the bakery hit a slump. During this time, one of the bakery's accountants saw an opportunity

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66:23

Meet Richard McGuire The Man That Tried Disney |...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/06/04

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThis week's episode covers the story of a man named Richard McGuire who snuck onto a deserted island at Disney World called Discovery Island. The island used to have an attraction in the 1970s and 80s where you could see exotic animals and birds. It was shut down in 1999 after Animal Kingdom opened. Since then, it has sat abandoned, becoming somewhat of an urban exploration destination that people have

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67:50

How BlackBerry Took Over the World and Then Lost It |...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/05/28

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastBlackBerry was once the undisputed king of smartphones. In the early 2000s, their devices were ubiquitous, especially among business professionals. The iconic BlackBerry design, with its full QWERTY keyboard and trackball navigation, was the epitome of high-tech style. So how did this pioneer fall from grace so swiftly when the iPhone arrived on the scene? Things I Learned Last Night is an educational

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49:19

You Won't Believe the Culty Background of The Best...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/05/21

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThe Best Friends Animal Society operates one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the country in Kanab, Utah. At first glance, it appears to be a well-run nonprofit dedicated to helping animals. However, a deeper look into their origins reveals some concerning details. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have

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67:27

This Scientist Got $450k From The DoD, Then She...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/05/14

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast Ning Li was a Chinese-American physicist who made breakthroughs in anti-gravity research, only to vanish from public life under mysterious circumstances. Born in China in 1943, Li emigrated to the U.S. in the 1980s and obtained a position at the University of Alabama's Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research. There, she published numerous papers outlining a theoretical model for a practical

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43:23

How She Boarded Over 30 Flights Without A Ticket |...

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/05/07

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcast This episode of the Things I Learned Last Night podcast covers the incredible story of Marilyn Hartman, a woman who repeatedly was able to sneak onto commercial airline flights without a ticket starting in 2002. She was first caught in 2014 on a flight from San Jose to LAX but claims she successfully snuck onto around 30 flights before getting caught. After being caught, she continued finding ways to

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78:53

They Had Dirt on the ENTIRE Town | Circleville Letters

Things I Learned Last Night ·

2024/04/30

Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tillnpodcastThis episode of Things I Learned Last Night is about the mysterious Circleville Letters that terrorized the small town of Circleville, Ohio, starting in the 1970s. The letters contained damaging information and threats and were sent to hundreds of residents over nearly 20 years. The first recipient was the local high school superintendent Gordon Massie, who received a letter accusing him of having affairs

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