Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

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.)

Episodes

August 25, 2025 75 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why root beer is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why cathode ray tubes are secretly incredibly fascinating.

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August 11, 2025 73 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why zoos are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

(Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)

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August 4, 2025 87 mins

Alex Schmidt and special guest Jason Pargin explore why "http www" is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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July 28, 2025 69 mins

Alex Schmidt and special guest Dan Hopper explore why escalators are secretly incredibly fascinating.

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July 21, 2025 69 mins

Alex Schmidt and special guest Lydia Bugg explore why sunscreen is secretly incredibly fascinating.

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July 14, 2025 68 mins

Alex Schmidt and special guest Dennard Dayle explore why "rock paper scissors" is secretly incredibly fascinating.

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July 7, 2025 63 mins

Alex Schmidt and special guest Tom Lum explore why Bastille Day is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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June 30, 2025 68 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why echidnas are secretly incredibly fascinating.

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June 23, 2025 68 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the word "hello" is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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June 16, 2025 69 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why roller derby is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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June 9, 2025 71 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why VHS tapes are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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June 2, 2025 71 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why bubble tea is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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May 26, 2025 77 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why emergency phone numbers are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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May 19, 2025 70 mins

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Seth Lind explore why cinnamon is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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May 12, 2025 60 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why heterochromia is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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May 5, 2025 71 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the Northwest Passage is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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April 28, 2025 68 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Spam is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

(Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that going for fun. So that’s why this episode’s title has an exclamation point)

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April 21, 2025 66 mins

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Janet Varney explore why copper is secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

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April 14, 2025 63 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Easter eggs are secretly incredibly fascinating.

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.

Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5

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