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

December 22, 2025 62 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why peppermint 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why toothpicks 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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December 8, 2025 71 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why interrobangs 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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December 1, 2025 100 mins

Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why The United Nations 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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November 24, 2025 71 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why spurs 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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November 17, 2025 80 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why credit scores 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

Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.

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November 10, 2025 65 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the song "Yakety Sax" 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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November 3, 2025 75 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why chopsticks 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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October 27, 2025 74 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pumpkins 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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We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supporting the podcast at https://maximumfun.org/join/. And please enjoy this special public release of the bonus show for Episode 267 ("Lunch Atop A Skyscraper").

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore the obviously incredibly fascinating topic of Mohawk ironworkers who build (and rebuild) New York City, the Montreal bridge project that sparked their co...

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October 20, 2025 73 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the photograph "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" 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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October 13, 2025 56 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why speed bumps 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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October 6, 2025 58 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why flamingos 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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September 29, 2025 72 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Bluetooth 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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September 22, 2025 56 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lint 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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September 15, 2025 70 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Neapolitan ice cream is secretly incredibly fascinating.

NOTE: there's a past episode of SIF about ice cream in general. You don't need to hear it to enjoy this. Also you'll give yourself a fun double feature if you do listen to it: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/secretly-incredibly-fascinating-ice-cream/

Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for t...

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September 8, 2025 64 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why glow-in-the-dark stuff 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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September 1, 2025 73 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the color red 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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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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August 18, 2025 66 mins

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why cathode ray tubes 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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