Stranger Still

In this episode, we explore lies your teacher taught you in grade school. There’s a lot of things our teachers teach us that might not be 100% right. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the lightbulb? People in 1492 didn’t think the world was flat? We’re here to destroy your childhood! Join us in shattering what you thought you knew and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore 10 crazy scientific mysteries. We can put a man on the moon, but we haven’t figured out why w have fingerprints? Or why the moon looks bigger on the horizon than when it’s high in the sky? Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting scientific mysteries, explore the leading theories out there, and give our own unreliable opinions! Join us in learning about mysteries for the ages and laughing along the way!... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “How much water should I be drinking each day?” I promise you, it’s more interesting than it probably sounds. We explore water-based myths such as drinking eight 8 oz. glasses of water each day, avoiding diuretics, or eating half of your body weight in ounces. Spoiler: It’s all bunk. Find out why! Water you waiting for? Join us in learning about tips for tap water and laughing along the way! Every week on... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Who gets the credit?” This question comes from our listener and fellow Podcaster Jeff Tibbets from ‘Chapter Approved.’ We explore the dumb world of art and who gets the credit when tons of people are involved. Why did Andy Warhol get credit for the work done in his factory? Why does Michael Bay get the blame for his works of “art?” Join us in learning about who takes the credit for what and... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “How can I tell what’s fake news?” Unfortunately, ‘Fake News’ is a real problem, on par with things that actually matter. Nick and Jon carefully tip-toe around their own political biases to tell you how to spot fake news. So let’s settle this issue, get you on your feet, and get out there! Join us in learning about flagrantly fake facts and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Were no animals harmed in the making of that film?” We explore the world of film and the American Humane Association. Thanks to the whole deal with ‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ a lot of eyes have been on AHA and some of their shady activities of the past. So what better time to bring them up? Learn about the protection of animals while laughing along the way! We also mentioned Last Hope Animal Rescue,... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Will you be my Valentine?” The cutest couple to ever show up on this particular podcast is back! Nick, Shelbie, and Rory check into the history of St. Valentine. Why do we exchange cards and candy? What else is St. Valentine the patron saint of? Join us in this mushy-gushy episode and laugh along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the topic”Censorship: Uncensored” Jon is in the middle of a fever, so we’re taking a relaxing episode. We asked listeners for questions on censorship, and we got a TON of good ones. We’ll talk about male vs. female nipples and Dee Snider. Gremlins makes a surprise appearance! Join us in talking about more censorship that you can handle and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Why the #@%! do we censor things?” Censorship has always been an issue. Ever since mankind has been talking and writing stuff down, people have gotten really mad about those things. Lately, censorship has made a resurgence, so what better time to tackle this topic? Join us in about #$*@, ^%$!, and #)!& and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Why do bad movies get made?” We’ve all sat through an awful movie and wondered how it got the green light in the first place. There are a ton of reasons, some obvious, and some petty. Regardless of the reason, they’re all more interesting than you might think. Nick and Jon also explore their own favorite movies as well as some listeners’ favorites as well! Join us in learning about how cinema stinkers... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “What did kids do in the ‘old days’ to entertain themselves?” Jon still doesn’t like us, so it’s the Wood Family at it again, exploring what ancient boys and girls did to entertain themselves. Shelbie has a shocking revelation about the connection between rattles and maracas, while Nick gets fascinated by dollies. Join us in learning about all the things old people played with and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen?” Jon is out again this week, so it’s Nick, his wife Shelbie, and their baby Rory. We explore the happiest myth on Earth! Supposedly, Walt Disney is frozen underneath the Pirates of the Carribbean ride at Disneyland until a cure for lung cancer is found. Is Disney on ice, or is this a quacked-up theory? We also rapid fire some other Disney myths, just for the fun of... Read More Read More

In this episode, we do something a little bit different! Jon had a family emergency so Nick fashioned together a last-minute gift to you guys: a reading of a story he wrote 7 years ago! If you don’t like it, that sucks. Come back next week. If you’re into Frankstein’s monster stories, join us in an exploration of loneliness, the cruelty of humanity, and wanting to be loved as we ring in the new year. Every week on Stranger Still,... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “What other calendars are out there?” We explore the world’s favorite thing to flip: calendars! Honestly, the topic seems boring, but it’s actually very fascinating. Some calendars have 12 months, some have 10. Some days start a midnight, some start at sundown. Regardless of which calendar you’re on, you’re still moving around the Sun, and you’ll hit a new year at some point. So happy New Year, everyone! Join us in learning about... Read More Read More

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! In this Christmas special, we explore the question “Is a ‘white’ Santa racist?” The war on Christmas never ceases, and now people are saying Santa shouldn’t be white! Well, technically he isn’t. But he isn’t not white either. Santa’s many faces gives Lon Cheney a run of this money. Learn about that bowl full of jelly while laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “What’s so great about igloos?” We explore how something so cold can keep you so warm. Nick battles sickness for the 93rd time this year while Jon says, “Hmm,” a lot. It’s a snow-packed episode! See what I did there? Learn about those insanely insulated Inuit igloos while laughing along the way! 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

In this episode, we explore the question “What to do about a DAPL?” We explore the sad topic of the Dakota Access Pipeline with Cody Snider and as much tact as we can. Let’s not sugar coat it, what’s going on at Standing Rock is scary. We take a substantial break from the jokes to educate ourselves on the DAPL. Join us in learning about 500 years of indigenous suppression and (maybe not) laughing along the way! Two places to... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “What is Pantone’s Color of the Year all about?” We explore everything that goes into Pantone’s choosing of the Color of the Year. Some people have dedicated their lives to the world of color, and wanted a way to make some colors more special that others. So every year, some people sit around and choose which color that is. Who knew… Join us in learning about those crazy color creators and laughing along... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the questions put forth by our fans! We want to show our appreciation to our supporters by only answering questions from them. We get to the bottom of Plymouth Rock. We traverse rocky waters, trying to figure out if family fights have been at every Thanksgiving ever. Join us in learning about that good gobble-gobble and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the question “Are creative people more likely to suffer from depression?” We explore the sad, sad subject of depression in the lightest way we can. Nick gives Jon a week off, and is instead joined by his brother, Drew! Will they ever escape their Arnold impression loop? Will they bicker that brotherly bicker for 30 minutes? Join us in learning about creative-induced depression and laughing along the way! Every week on Stranger Still, we take... Read More Read More