Stranger Still

We’re back and talking about dandelions! A few people on Tiktok sent me this Tiktok of a man claiming dandelions are a panacea. Well, we’re here to take that to task. Just how healthy are they? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!... Read More Read More

This week, we continue our attempt at low stakes, low stress enjoyment by scouring some choice questions from Reddit. Specifically, from the subreddits, r/TooAfraidToAsk and r/NoStupidQuestions. P.S. Jon’s audio gets a little wonky in the middle but I think its worth staying in there. Oh yeah, and there’s swears in this one. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you... Read More Read More

Sometimes the truth is embarrassing… But I think it’s time we discussed what turned us into the skeptics we are today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us... Read More Read More

We’re a little late to the party here, but what the heck happened in Texas? Correction: What the heck is STILL happening in Texas? Join us in a short little casual convo about it! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve... Read More Read More

This week, we bring you a shorter than normal episode to talk about speedrunners and how space can do some crazy things to their runs. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us... Read More Read More

Join us as Nick explains all the life lessons he learned over the last week. Hopefully you can learn from his experience. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet... Read More Read More

Palm oil is objectively evil. You can thank capitalism for that. But it’s not that cut and dry. Join us as we try to break down the nuances of palm oil. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange... Read More Read More

This week, we explore Dolly Parton. It’s not common that we cover people in a positive light, but that changes this week. We’re going to talk about all the great things Dolly Parton has given to the world and why she’s a nation treasure. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join... Read More Read More

This week we dip our toe into the world of True Crime! It’s not really our forte, but you all asked for it! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook,... Read More Read More

Ever wonder why you get tired? Turns out it’s because of the circadian rhythm. But what the heck even is that? We’ll find out. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on... Read More Read More

The week, we serve up some hot new fitness fads for you. New year, new you, right? Maybe we can sell you on some of the hottest fitness trends from the last century. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got... Read More Read More

This week, it’s a Christmas Carol but with Nick and Jon… It sort of speaks for itself. It’s our Christmas Special! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered... Read More Read More

You ever wonder where the Christmas Tree tradition came from? Well, you’re in luck! We’ll talk about the origins of the Christmas tree, the evolution of ornaments, and whether a real or fake tree is better. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn!... Read More Read More

Let’s be honest… Almost every corporation probably has skeletons in their closets. But some company’s skeletons tend to spill out of the closet at an alarming rate. Nestle is one of those. If you want to see what brands Nestle owns (for no reason in particular) check it out here. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting... Read More Read More

We’ve talked about conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory… but we’ve never talked about the people that believe in them. So why don’t we take a moment to dive into those brains of theirs? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got... Read More Read More

This week, we explore yoga. People have told us for years that yoga is good for exercise as well as calming the mind. But what does science say? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want... Read More Read More

This week, we’re trying something a little different. Nick hurt his back so instead of torturing himself, Jon agreed to take a stab at a little project they’d been kicking around for a while… It Came from the Big Screen. A show where they bring the movies to you. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at... Read More Read More

This week, we’re exploring meditation. We’ve talked about it here and there before, but it’s about time it got its own episode. We’ll talk about the history of meditation, the science of meditation, how to meditate yourselves, as well as go through a guided meditation you won’t want to miss. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting... Read More Read More

This week, we go through some fun fall celebrations from places that aren’t the US! We get to talk about the Chinese Moon Festival, Dia de Los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day, and Diwali. Enjoy some chill vibes. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled... Read More Read More

Thanks for joining us on this Octobermonth Finale! This week, we attempt to contact the dead by holding a seance. Before we can do that though, we need to learn where seances came from. So even if nothing happens, at least we learned something. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join... Read More Read More

Ever wonder what inspired the likes of Dracula, Jason Voorhees, or the Phantom of the Opera? Well too bad! Because we’re talking about other horror monsters. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask... Read More Read More

Want to never sleep again? Imagine an ant. Now imagine all the muscles, nerves, and organs inside that tiny thing. Now imagine an even tinier spore colony propagating inside that tiny little ant. That’s Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, and that’s what we’re here to talk about today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So... Read More Read More

The winds are beginning to rattle your bones. The howling of a wolf can be heard, carried on on a soft, fall breeze. And behind you an 8-foot monsters groans, “RRRRRRRR!” That’s right, it’s Octobermonth. Time to get spooky! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another... Read More Read More

That’s right. We couldn’t let this thing sit. We avoided talking about people drinking bleach and 5G for long enough. So here we go, debunking once again. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered... Read More Read More

With the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we figured it was a good time to talk about where the Supreme Court came from, how it works, it’s importance today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got... Read More Read More

Nick isn’t feeling good, but he’s feeling good he might have found the cure to his ailment! It’s orgone!! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or... Read More Read More

Sometimes “facts” become so ingrained in our culture, it’s a part of life. But sometimes, as it happens, those facts aren’t really facts at all! So today, we’re fixing the past. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange... Read More Read More

We’re back after a few weeks off! Well, you may be asking yourself, where they heck have we been? As it happens, we’ve been reeling from the aftermath of the recent derecho that came through Iowa. After being without power for 11 days, you really start to understand what the apocalypse might feel like. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and... Read More Read More

Note: I’m pretty sure in this episode I said Maxine Ghiswell when I meant Ghislaine Maxwell. Sorry my brain took a big doo-doo but also she doesn’t deserve any of our time on the air as it is. I can hear you saying it already… surely not yet another conspiracy theory rooted in Antisemitism. As shocking as it may be, sure enough here we are. Talking about adrenochrome harvesting. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never... Read More Read More

It’s 2020… which means nothing is outside the realm of possibilities now. So why not aliens? Well, as luck would have it, the government is supposedly going to reveal some info about UFOs by November. But what is the US Government’s history with UFOs? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join... Read More Read More

This week, Nick combed through the bowels of the internet to try and find the funniest patents he could find. Jon will try his best to describe and guess what they are. How well will he do? What’s the most ridiculous one? Only one way to find out. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “How does the Catholic church determine what’s a miracle?” The Catholic church might have silly hats and funny cars, but they have a pretty cool way of immortalizing important people… But how is someone sainted, and what’s classified as a miracle. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So... Read More Read More

I’m back from vacation, which means Jon gets one! This week, I show my hand on a little project I’ve been quietly working on for a couple weeks: Understanding the world of Data Brokerage. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve... Read More Read More

Nick is on Vacation, Jon’s mic is being weird, so Stranger Stella stepped in to get the job done! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or... Read More Read More

This week we explore the Console Wars. It feels weird talking about a topic we both love so very much but might seem weird to someone that isn’t a “gamer.” Trust me, this is still a very interesting story. It’s a story of how a young, naive industry quickly turned into partisanship and fanboys. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “How to find water anywhere, any time… with dowsing!” I can’t believe we didn’t think of this joke until after the recording, but we’re gonna dowse you with knowledge! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got... Read More Read More

This week, we decided to do something a little light-hearted. We gathered up 10… odd conspiracy theories from across the internet. Like, is Mick Jagger a puppet for the music industry? Is Mattress Firm a money laundering front? Did Michael Jordan retire to cover up a gambling scandal? Lets find out! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something... Read More Read More

Sometimes, it’s good to reflect… Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on Facebook, tweet us @StrangerStill, or drop us an email at podcast@strangerstillshow.com

This week, we explore, “How the United States spent decades in the Banana Wars.” You’re in the supermarket, deciding whether or not to buy that Dole or Chiquita Banana. But have you ever stopped to think about the decades of military enforcement that went into bringing that banana to your local supermarket? You will now… Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Is Shen Yun connected to a cult operation?” Spawning from our episode on Bill Gates, who would have thought we’d look into a dance show. But here we are, trying to figure out if the people behind Shen Yun are as evil as the Chinese government would have you believe. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and... Read More Read More

Hey everyone! Sorry, we didn’t have an episode this week. But we didn’t want to leave you completely stranded! So we’re posting up a bonus episode from May 2019, one of our favorites ones. We talk about why almonds are bad and had some extra audio from our conversation with Grant Kirkhope. We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week! Also there might be swearing but who knows… Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Did Bill Gates cause COVID-19?” It’s been all over social media lately, even more-so than 5G causing COVID-19. So what’s the truth? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask... Read More Read More

Here’s a fun fact… Did you know humans are awful and have lead to the extinction of several animals? Well, we’ve gathered up 5 of them to talk about today. Strap in! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a... Read More Read More

This week, we explore: “How can I tell the future from tea leaves?” We’ve taken to the sky with astrology. We’ve taken to the cards with tarot. But can a plant tell you the future? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If... Read More Read More

This week we look at Doctor Oz. A man who was once a very prolific heart surgeon. S man who is now making millions of dollars pushing weight loss pills, nose irrigation, and coronavirus cures. But how did we get here and just how dangerous is he? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same... Read More Read More

This week we explore 101 reasons it’s a horrible idea to keep an exotic animal as a pet. We brought David Enden back to discuss many topics inspired by Netflix’s documentary: Tiger King. That is to say, we watched Tiger King and thought about how stupid it would be to have an exotic animal as a pet. We’ll discuss a lot of big cats, but we’ll also talk bears, wolves, reptiles, etc. You don’t need to have watched Tiger King... Read More Read More

This week we discuss, “Is cabin fever real and how can I fight it?” Hypothetically, let’s imagine we’re all in a situation that makes us feel isolated. You might feel a spot of cabin fever. But what is that and how can you fight it? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So... Read More Read More

Yeah, we did an episode on COVID-19. But a loooot has changed since then. So we’re going to have one more depressing week and get back to the fun! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you... Read More Read More

Because it’s important, dang it! But we’ll talk about the history of censuses, how it’s conducted, and how the information is used. It’s awesome! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us every Wednesday for another fun filled learn! If you’ve got a strange question you want answered ask us on... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Where is the Fountain of Youth?” Disclaimer: Jon mentions a song he thinks is called Ponce de Leon. What he meant was Pon de Floor and our entire episode is ruined. Anyway, try to get past that fact and enjoy the twists and turns of people trying to find the Fountain of Youth throughout history. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want... Read More Read More

This week, we explore, “5 more lies your teacher taught you.” We’ve talked about how there’s more than 5 sense, how people didn’t think the world was flat. Now it’s time to tackle tongue maps, the myth that Einstein failed math, and more! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So join us... Read More Read More