Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Serial Killers on the Loose

TV, film and fiction have given the public a set of stereotypes about serial killers -- one of the biggest being that they always get caught. Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Christian Sager as they explore the disturbing stories of uncaught serial killers in the second episode of their series on true crime.

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Serious Inquiries Only - AS182: Portable Atheist, George Eliot

Since I went two months without it, we’re doing back to back Portable Atheists. And with this one, we’re in for a treat! George Eliot, AKA Mary Ann Evans, was an absolutely brilliant writer. Contrasting this with the confusion that was Marx has been interesting. The essay we’re reading today is an absolute verbal ass … Continue reading AS182: Portable Atheist, George Eliot →

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The Allusionist - 22. Vocables

La la la, dum di di dum, a wop bop a loo bop a wop bom bom – why are songs riddled with non-words masquerading as words? Hrishikesh Hirway from Song Exploder and songwriter Tony Hazzard explain.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #62 – “Bigfoot” with Dave Stone

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are going into the woods for real with the hilarious comedian and outdoor enthusiast, Dave Stone. Like Mr. Goodnight, Dave is an amateur bigfoot researcher. Hear them swap stories of Sasquatch's adventures all across this great country. We also talk about how Dave chose to live in a van on the streets of L.A. for two and a half years. This one is really great. Follow Dave on Twitter @DaveStoneComedy buy his album, 'Hogwash', and listen to his AMAZING podcast, "The Boogie Monster"!  Song of the week this week: "The Countdown" by Caleb Caudle.  You can follow us on Twitter: @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Pat is @ReallyPatReilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Serious Inquiries Only - AS181: Portable Atheist: Karl Marx on Religion

It has been a few months since the last portable atheist, and this one’s a weird one. Today’s reading is the essay which features the famous quote “Religion is the opium of the people.” What did Marx really mean by that quote? Hitchens, among others, has always said that people misinterpret those words. Find out … Continue reading AS181: Portable Atheist: Karl Marx on Religion →

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - What is the Highway of Tears?

For decades women have been abducted, murdered and forgotten along an isolated stretch of Canadian highway. Join the guys and special guest CarStuff's Scott Benjamin as they explore the terrifying history - and disturbing future - of Canada's serial killer hunting ground.

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Serious Inquiries Only - AS180: Anti-Science In Canada

Joining me this week is a scientist from Canada who goes by the name Krakus. @DrVarsovian on Twitter. He’s here to talk about anti-science attitudes and politics in Canada. Did you think the US had it bad with our religious right wing? Well, turns out America’s hat is not doing too much better… find out … Continue reading AS180: Anti-Science In Canada →

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The Allusionist - 21. Eponyms I: The Ballad of Bic and Biro

Naming something after yourself: a grand display of egomania, or the humble willingness to be overshadowed by your own product? Stationery expert James Ward tells the tale of the people who begat the eponymous ballpoint pens Bic and Biro, because, according to 99% Invisible’s Roman Mars, “When it comes to word origins, an eponym is the shortest bet you’re going to get a good story out of it.”

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