Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

By Alex Schmidt

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Subscribers: 721
Reviews: 8
Episodes: 261


 May 30, 2025

Paul
 Mar 5, 2024
Always a fun listen!

Broseidon, king of the brocean
 Feb 27, 2023
informative and dorkily funny!


 Oct 15, 2021

Ed
 Aug 3, 2021
It's a good show. It's interesting. The Land Acknoledgement makes me roll my eyes tbougb


 Mar 13, 2021


 Aug 17, 2020

Josie
 Aug 16, 2020
I am so glad Alex, of Cracked fame, has another podcast. His wit and optimism are unparalleled, and I think this podcast is quite simply a great thing for our species.

Description

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)

Episode Date
Emergency Phone Numbers
May 26, 2025
Cinnamon
May 19, 2025
Heterochromia
May 12, 2025
The Northwest Passage
May 05, 2025
Spam!
Apr 28, 2025
Copper
Apr 21, 2025
Easter Eggs
Apr 14, 2025
Theremins
Apr 07, 2025
Indigo
Mar 31, 2025
Salt!
Mar 24, 2025
Alex joins MFD Spring Break
Mar 18, 2025
The Y2K Bug
Mar 17, 2025
Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon
Mar 10, 2025
Esperanto
Mar 03, 2025
Pangolins
Feb 24, 2025
The Cool S
Feb 17, 2025
programming note: no new episode this week, so Alex can recuperate
Feb 10, 2025
Accordions
Feb 03, 2025
Nighthawks (1942)
Jan 27, 2025
Cheddar Cheese
Jan 20, 2025
Computer Mice
Jan 13, 2025
Road Atlases
Jan 06, 2025
a holiday hello, and a live episode about weasels!
Dec 30, 2024
Christmas Trees
Dec 23, 2024
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Dec 16, 2024
Limes
Dec 09, 2024
Sign Languages
Dec 02, 2024
presenting "The Inspectors Inspectors" Episodes 1-3
Nov 25, 2024
Turkeys
Nov 18, 2024
"O.K."
Nov 11, 2024
Apollo 17
Nov 04, 2024
Burritos
Oct 28, 2024
Diabetes
Oct 21, 2024
Halloween Costumes
Oct 14, 2024
The Mona Lisa
Oct 07, 2024
Renaissance Faires
Sep 30, 2024
Pachelbel's Canon
Sep 23, 2024
Salt Mines
Sep 16, 2024
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Sep 09, 2024
Penny-Farthings
Sep 02, 2024
Homework
Aug 26, 2024
Popcorn Ceilings
Aug 19, 2024
Euros
Aug 12, 2024
The Letter Q
Aug 05, 2024
Figs!
Jul 29, 2024
Telephone Poles
Jul 22, 2024
Pinball Machines
Jul 15, 2024
Soda Cans
Jul 08, 2024
The Fibonacci Sequence
Jul 01, 2024
Helium
Jun 24, 2024
fun additional stories about paprika, hyenas, cursive, purple, the middle finger, and Microsoft Excel
Jun 17, 2024
Hyenas
Jun 10, 2024
Wrestling
Jun 03, 2024
Purple
May 27, 2024
Paprika
May 20, 2024
Cursive
May 13, 2024
Tally Marks
May 06, 2024
The Middle Finger
Apr 29, 2024
Grover Cleveland
Apr 22, 2024
Microsoft Excel
Apr 15, 2024
Insulin
Apr 08, 2024
Clouds
Apr 01, 2024
The Dollar Sign
Mar 25, 2024
Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Ellen and Christian Weatherford, Alex Schmidt, and Katie Goldin
Mar 18, 2024
here's what we're doing for the Maximum Fun Drive! (plus a free bonus show for you)
Mar 18, 2024
Pistachios
Mar 18, 2024
Caffeine
Mar 11, 2024
Computer Cursors
Mar 04, 2024
The Name Katie
Feb 26, 2024
Crabs
Feb 19, 2024
Why did the chicken cross the road
Feb 12, 2024
Scales
Feb 05, 2024
Deja Vu
Jan 29, 2024
Machetes
Jan 22, 2024
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (1831)
Jan 15, 2024
Windmills
Jan 08, 2024
Lemons
Jan 01, 2024
a holiday hello, and a fun prophecy fulfillment
Dec 25, 2023
Coal!
Dec 18, 2023
Frankenstein (1818 novel)
Dec 11, 2023
Ska Music
Dec 04, 2023
Credit Unions
Nov 27, 2023
Canada Geese
Nov 20, 2023
World's Fairs
Nov 13, 2023
Grass
Nov 06, 2023
Dragons
Oct 30, 2023
Baking Soda
Oct 23, 2023
FEED DROP: "Creature Feature: Naturally Barbie!"
Oct 16, 2023
Tattoos
Oct 09, 2023
Cabbage
Oct 02, 2023
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
Sep 25, 2023
Fire Hydrants
Sep 18, 2023
Roses
Sep 11, 2023
Asphalt
Sep 04, 2023
WD-40
Aug 28, 2023
Graveyards
Aug 21, 2023
CAPTCHAs
Aug 14, 2023
Bras!
Aug 07, 2023
Octopuses
Jul 31, 2023
Ice Cream
Jul 24, 2023
The Name Alex
Jul 17, 2023
Apples
Jul 10, 2023
Pentagrams
Jul 03, 2023
Teddy Bears
Jun 26, 2023
The Number 150
Jun 19, 2023
Narwhals
Jun 12, 2023
Neon!
Jun 05, 2023
Ranch Dressing
May 29, 2023
Beavers
May 22, 2023
Batteries
May 15, 2023
Video Game Controllers
May 08, 2023
Crows
May 01, 2023
Chalkboards
Apr 24, 2023
Bagpipes
Apr 17, 2023
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Apr 10, 2023
Taxidermy
Apr 03, 2023
Ducks
Mar 27, 2023
Pickles
Mar 20, 2023
The Ferris Wheel
Mar 13, 2023
Mario Day programming note, and MaxFun Drive heads-ups
Mar 10, 2023
Duct Tape
Mar 06, 2023
High Fives
Feb 27, 2023
Leap Day
Feb 20, 2023
Yeast
Feb 13, 2023
Barnacles
Feb 06, 2023
Paperclips
Jan 30, 2023
super mega triple ANNOUNCEMENT about this podcast!
Jan 27, 2023
Glitter
Jan 23, 2023
Maps!
Jan 16, 2023
Undersea Cables
Jan 09, 2023
Rubber Ducks
Jan 02, 2023
a holiday hello, and bison emoji audio you may enjoy
Dec 26, 2022
Ball Bearings
Dec 19, 2022
Snoopy
Dec 12, 2022
Eggnog
Dec 05, 2022
special re-release: Toasters
Dec 02, 2022
The Letter Y
Nov 28, 2022
Asbestos
Nov 21, 2022
Truffles
Nov 14, 2022
The Starry Night (1889)
Nov 07, 2022
The Great Lakes
Oct 31, 2022
Raccoons
Oct 24, 2022
Barbed Wire
Oct 17, 2022
BONUS SHOW #62: The Strange Origins (And Stranger Persistence) Of The ”Razor Blades In Candy” Myth
Oct 10, 2022
Cardboard
Oct 10, 2022
Eels!
Oct 03, 2022
Silica Gel Packets
Sep 26, 2022
Drive-Thrus
Sep 19, 2022
Lorem Ipsum
Sep 12, 2022
Surnames
Sep 05, 2022
Barcodes
Aug 29, 2022
American Cheese
Aug 22, 2022
Imperial Units Of Measurement
Aug 15, 2022
Rats!
Aug 08, 2022
Zippers
Aug 01, 2022
The Interstate Highway System
Jul 25, 2022
The Color Green
Jul 18, 2022
Manatees
Jul 11, 2022
Stainless Steel
Jul 04, 2022
Toasters
Jun 27, 2022
Carrots
Jun 20, 2022
Tulips
Jun 13, 2022
Swiss Army Knives
Jun 06, 2022
Car Horns
May 30, 2022
Menstrual Pads
May 23, 2022
Dogs Playing Poker
May 16, 2022
Chocolate
May 09, 2022
Blood Types
May 02, 2022
Saturn
Apr 25, 2022
Worcestershire Sauce
Apr 18, 2022
The Number Zero
Apr 11, 2022
License Plates
Apr 04, 2022
The Color Orange
Mar 28, 2022
Tuna!
Mar 21, 2022
Hockey Pucks
Mar 14, 2022
Vending Machines
Mar 07, 2022
Doorknobs
Feb 28, 2022
Junk Mail
Feb 21, 2022
Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2022
Wool!
Feb 07, 2022
The Legend Of Zelda
Jan 31, 2022
Bricks
Jan 24, 2022
Bananas
Jan 17, 2022
Shaving
Jan 10, 2022
Maize
Jan 03, 2022
a holiday hello, and free bonus shows!
Dec 27, 2021
Myrrh
Dec 20, 2021
The Letter X
Dec 13, 2021
TV Dinners
Dec 06, 2021
Cursing [contains explicit language]
Nov 29, 2021
Spoons
Nov 22, 2021
Water Towers
Nov 15, 2021
Keyboards
Nov 08, 2021
Daylight Saving Time
Nov 01, 2021
Gargoyles
Oct 25, 2021
Labor Unions
Oct 18, 2021
Vinyl Records
Oct 11, 2021
Antarctica
Oct 04, 2021
Halloween Stores
Sep 27, 2021
Rest Areas
Sep 20, 2021
Libraries
Sep 13, 2021
Jimmy Carter
Sep 06, 2021
Beans
Aug 30, 2021
Jellyfish
Aug 23, 2021
Thunderstorms
Aug 16, 2021
Shoe Sizes
Aug 09, 2021
The U.S. Forest Service
Aug 02, 2021
Ampersands
Jul 26, 2021
No. 2 Pencils
Jul 19, 2021
The Color Magenta
Jul 12, 2021
Sewers
Jul 05, 2021
Postal Codes
Jun 28, 2021
Eyeglasses
Jun 21, 2021
Harbors
Jun 14, 2021
Cat Food
Jun 07, 2021
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
May 31, 2021
Pigeons
May 24, 2021
Mirrors
May 17, 2021
Air Conditioning
May 10, 2021
Vanilla
May 03, 2021
The Color Beige
Apr 26, 2021
Playing Cards
Apr 19, 2021
Triangles
Apr 12, 2021
Time Zones
Apr 05, 2021
Dice!
Mar 29, 2021
Keys!
Mar 22, 2021
Goats
Mar 15, 2021
Toothpaste
Mar 08, 2021
Stop Signs
Mar 01, 2021
The Scream (1893)
Feb 22, 2021
Concrete
Feb 15, 2021
Refrigerators
Feb 08, 2021
Butter
Feb 01, 2021
Checkers
Jan 25, 2021
The Color Blue
Jan 18, 2021
Nobel Prizes
Jan 11, 2021
Potatoes
Jan 04, 2021
Random Numbers
Dec 28, 2020
Mayonnaise
Dec 21, 2020
Musk Oxen
Dec 14, 2020
Chairs
Dec 07, 2020
Grapefruit
Nov 30, 2020
Tires
Nov 23, 2020
Ham!!
Nov 16, 2020
The Great Gatsby (1925)
Nov 09, 2020
Socks
Nov 02, 2020
American Gothic (1930)
Oct 26, 2020
Mustard
Oct 19, 2020
Sirens
Oct 12, 2020
Pears
Oct 05, 2020
Franklin Pierce
Sep 28, 2020
Wooden Blocks
Sep 21, 2020
Ketchup
Sep 14, 2020
Venus
Sep 07, 2020
Going To The Beach
Aug 31, 2020
Microwave Ovens
Aug 24, 2020
Grocery Stores
Aug 17, 2020
The Color Gray
Aug 10, 2020
Cattle
Aug 05, 2020
U.S. Post Offices
Aug 05, 2020
Trailer
Jul 21, 2020