This is the best podcast ever😏

Thank you Josh and Chuck, I learn so much from your show. It is very informative and amusing. This is my favorite podcast. This is a must-listen-to.

the best podcast ever.it’s relaxing and informative. I LOVE Josh and chucks conversations.they are so fun! I also relay appreciate that it’s pretty clean.

I’m only 10 but, I like this podcast. but usually, I fall asleep before the episode end.( I’ve been doing that since I was a baby). Also, you should make a hockey episode. You have over 2,000 episodes, and the best you have is a Zamboni short stuff. Don’t know many websites for research, but Inside Out 2 is pretty spot-on.

Not bad.

I loved this podcast until they did an episode on one topic that I’m already knowledgeable about. When I listened to their homeschooling episode, I was shocked to hear it described in only neutral-to-positive terms. Homeschooling can be done in a way that is beneficial for the child, that’s true. But homeschooling is loosely regulated, and children mostly aren’t required to come into contact with mandatory reporters. Abuse and neglect (educational, medical, and otherwise) are rampant in homeschool communities, especially fundamentalist religious ones. The state often doesn’t even know some of these kids exist (two of my friends were home births and didn’t get a birth certificate until they were 7 and 8). With regards to history, the hosts failed to mention that a major part of the rise of homeschooling in the 70s-80s was white flight following desegregation. Homeschooling is largely a right-wing phenomenon, with a lot of parents pulling their children out of schools to avoid “indoctrination” or “lies” like evolution. I know the hosts have a researcher but it’s impossible to do quality research when you’re putting out this volume of episodes, but this episode soured the show for me. This info isn’t niche by any means, and I can’t really trust what I hear on the show anymore. Source: I was homeschooled, also The Coalition for Responsible Home Education, Homeschool’s Invisible Children, and the John Oliver segment on homeschooling

This podcast is great like amazing I have been listening to this podcast for 1.5 years but sometimes when I look at the reviews they say “they get off topic” and other stuff like that but I think all the stuff makes it better. It’s kinda like you’re there with them and having a topic on some random facts or other stuff and I feel like that’s great. you’re not being dragged along like other podcasts but you’re having a conversation with them pretty much . So what I guess what I’m saying is don’t change from what you two have going on. P.S. you guys are the best!!!!

Now I know this probably isn’t your fault, but it makes me sad that the transcript isn’t allowed on your newest episode. I love reading it while listening! It helps me remember so much from the episode, also just wanted to let you know that my uncles and I have been listening to your podcast for 2 years now! We love it so much. From Douglas Baker

My aunt and uncle started a winery in Dover, Ohio 40 years ago. It’s the gateway to Amish country, so it’s considered Amish Country wine. Anyways, they always have made a dandelion wine which they add honey to so it’s the sweetest wine they make. It definitely takes the bitterness away. Just a little tidbit for you.

These guys act like authorities but cannot get through a single show without major factual mistakes, embarrassing mispronunciations, and swirling into woke indoctrination. The show DRAGS with them talking about themselves but congrats, Comrades, because you’ve been around long enough to make this your day job, you’ve convinced millions of people that you are sharing true tales, and you spread your propaganda in a cute & gosh-darn folksy way. Who needs fact when you can be manipulated instead.

They can’t even be bothered to have narrative flow. Sounds like I’m trying to tell my friends about a lecture I half-listened to ten years ago.

I used to find the misstatements and errors somewhat funny and charming, but it’s just too sloppy.

Lifeboat idea is great and the movie “lifeboat”is a great example of the tragedy of the commons. One of Hitchcock’s early pieces.

These are a well presented fun/light discussion on all kinds of things from history to science. If you are interested in the topic, give it a listen.

Ads for Zyn on a show that is otherwise family friendly and wholesome isn’t cool.

This is a show I often enjoy listening to with my child. It’s really disappointing to suddenly hear a tobacco ad at every commercial break. The cheery, upbeat voice and frequency of the ad serve to normalize the use of smokeless tobacco which is not something I want for my kid. I understand podcasters don’t always have control over ad choices, but It would be great if you could switch it out. It’s not a great fit for a family-friendly show. Thanks.

I’ve adored this podcast for many years. It’s been an escape from the drone of television. A space explore new ideas. But the big pharma advertising is too accosting and offensive. Adieu.

These two know how to properly co host and not stray too far from the topic. Banter and chemistry are quite impressive. Very professional job guys! Really great podcast!

I still can’t believe that you have 2k episodes! So happy it is clean rated and could you please do an episode on the Vietnamese mossy viper. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting- engaging and they don’t take themselves too seriously but the do, however take their research and knowledge they are talking about very seriously.

So today’s listen is Automats. In 1969 ( math moment, I was 15) I had a meal in a Lindon automat. The way this one worked was that you could see through the whole thing ( window by window) into a kitchen in the back with white-apron’d workers setting up the plates and refilling each slot as it emptied… still think it was a great thing, very proletarian, very inclusive, and, “broke the frame”

Just saying; I’ve been a fan since there was only one podcast as far as I was concerned (and that wasn’t far off). In the many years since: some podcasts have tried to reach SYSK status in my heart, but…. “They tried and failed?…” “They tried and died!” Lol. Dune quotes aside- Josh and Chuck hit the sweet spot; the goldilocks zone of infotainment listening pleasure. In my heart they will always be the first, the ultimate, and all the many years in between: best of the best. Like an old friend but smarter: like family but without the therapy…. Thanks for maintaining the goods so solidly for so long. X’s and O’s Larz From Mars

I adore Josh Clark and Charles Bryant as much as one can adore two people one never has and likely never will meet. Should they see this, thanks for the knowledge and the laughs. Dillon

Thanks gentlemen for getting me through countless training miles. I always enjoy learning something new and enjoy your podcast! Keep it up, I look forward to more great listens.

Best podcast hands down. Been listening for years and am on my second listen through the whole archive.

Hi, I’m a person from California that loves the show, I just listened to the Simpson spectacular and so far I’m really liking it. The only problem is it’s really hard for me to find new episodes because I have listen to so many great podcast and I would recommend it to a lot of people

Regarding WWII Sabotage Spotlight: Operation Gunnerside, there’s a great Norwegian movie titled “Number 24” that tells the story of a similar operation and the Norwegian resistance.

After the corny banter the one that sounds like he was made for radio states “The Gary Mathis case … that’s what they call it” this is why Crime Junkie stays on top. Holy … 🐮

easy to follow, topics are interesting, and josh and chuck have a great dynamic

I’ve seen the documentary twice, what an amazing race. Great show as always.

i’ve listened to probably a hundred episodes i love these guys. so informative and lighthearted. just saw their pictures for the first time. why did i picture them both having glasses…

I have been listening to this podcast for over a decade. It is laid back and terrific in every way. Highly recommended!

Love the podcast! I’ve been listening for years and have learned so much! I thoroughly enjoy Josh and Chuck’s banter and it’s rare that I listen to an episode and don’t laugh.

Thanks for so many years of entertainment. I’ve been listening for about 10 years. I love the chemistry that these guys have together. I find myself laughing at least 1-2 times per episode, even during what should be a dour episode on some grim topic. Even the most boring and lack luster themed topics that I want to skip are made to be interesting and I’m glad I did not. They also appear to be good human beings which seems to be becoming more and more rare in recent years. Thanks again. Reed from rural Arcata California

These guys come up with a lot of episodes on uncommon topics. There is a lot to learn. When there is a little mistake that mistake is corrected in a future episode. I’m very surprised there are a few one star ratings. I guess you can’t please everyone.

This is the most fun podcast ever. The chemistry between Josh and Chuck is awesome. Don’t miss out

Instead of listening to more and more murder podcasts (which can make me paranoid) I thought I better try to learn something. I keep learning more stuff and I love it. These guys are funny. This show can make you an interesting conversationalist.

So glad I found this podcast. Josh and Chuck do a fantastic job of covering the topics in a very entertaining way-love the ‘playful banter’. :-) Thank you so much for all your efforts. The only thing I might mention is that assuming this podcast is heard by a broad, varied mix of listeners(because it’s so good), it might be good to not disparage political figures. Since the country seems fairly evenly divided , you could be offending 1/2 your audience. Keep up the great work!

I have listened to all past episodes several times. I’ve several times I’ve started at the beginning and listened to every episode in order. It’s amazing how much you can miss the first time! Highly recommend listening. Josh and Chuck have great rapport. Jeri does an amazing job with editing. Best trio around!

Should be called “irrelevant things to waste time on”

Very interesting, I always have a rush of excitement when I see that there’s a new episode

Wish I could give this 10 stars! Love this show

This is a great podcast. I find it so informative and funny. Helps me sleep. Keep up the good work guys.

Me and my mom love to listen to this on car drives and we love it, learning about weird things that turn out to be very interesting, it really is stuff you should know. Wombat episode recommend. 👍👌

I love these guys! The unique topics, the obscure details, the corny jokes. A refreshing break from True Crime and Politics (which are increasingly becoming the same thing)

I always listen to this while I sleep and it’s always the same energy that calms me down and I risk my battery life to listen and if I don’t listen to this I probably will die lol, anyway question for them. PLEASE DO A PODCAST ABOUT CATS!!!!!!

Awesome Podcast

Would be great if there weren’t moments of unapologetic misogyny (Barbie episode aka ‘dumpy women’). A real shame - I’d like to believe they could do better. Won’t be sticking with them to find out.

This show was interesting until I realized some of their “facts” are incorrect, so it lost the appeal as I don’t want to get bad insights.

This shows funny, factshal, and good to sleep to and good for long car rides. It’s like school But fun!