Stranger Still

This week we explore, “How effective is the WWF?” The World Wildlife Fund has found themselves in a little bit of hot water lately, being accused of hiring mercenaries to fight poachers in countries like Nepal. But what does the WWF even do? And are they any good at it? We got to the bottom of it, and we’re ready to let you know. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Should I be drinking raw water?” For years, the government has been treating our water. But why? We don’t need that! We can hop back the stream behind our house and sip up some pure, natural, unprocessed raw water. What could go wrong? 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 on Nick Becomes Increasingly Concerned About His Search History, we explore, “How do serial killers blend in with society?” Look, you don’t want to Google things like, “Psychology of Serial Killers” or “How Psychopaths Blend In” or the like. So I did all that for you. And its a good time. 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... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Where are all the 3D holograms?” 2D holograms are everywhere around us. But those are boring! If Star Wars and Back to the Future 2 taught us anything, it’s that 3D holograms are the future of communication. But it’s 2019, and they’re no where to be found. So where 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... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Is the NFL scripted, rigged, or fixed?” Now, we’re no sports people. But we have heard this year’s Superbowl was boring. But maybe that’s what they wanted you to think! 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 try to figure out if fad diets work. You know that juice cleanse you saw and Facebook and were about to try? Well, put down the laxatives… They’re gonna hurt you. And so is the truth in this episode. 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... Read More Read More

This week we explore a tour of toys through time. We break down the effect different events throughout our history affect kids toys of all things. As we’ve previously learned, kid toys often imitate whats going on in the world, but how often do we really stop to think of why? That’s why we’re 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... Read More Read More

This week we explore, “Is hypnosis even real?” We’ve all seen someone up on stage acting like a chicken. But is there something in their brain making them do it? Or are they just faking it? Science is here to save the day! 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

This week we explore, “Is someone hiding a cure for cancer?” It’s more of a philosophical debate than anything with loads of interesting facts sprinkled within. Oh, and since we never said it in the episode, the results of the poll were 49% – Absolutely; 51% No, that preposterous. 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 explore, “Why do New Years Resolutions fail?” Mainly, we focus on how to make your New Years Resolutions succeed. We’ll jump through history to figure out where they came from and what experts say will make them succeed. What New Years Resolutions do Nick and Jon have? 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... Read More Read More

This week we explore the origins of 5 Christmas traditions! Sorry, it’s a little short but look… it’s the day after Christmas. Give us a break! Also, little ones beware for CW: Dirty Santa Secrets. Join us as we talk about eggnog, chimneys, and X-Men! 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

In this week’s episode, we explore, “Should we be designing babies?” Nick’s back, and you know what that means! Christmas episode time! Maybe? Not so much… But we can certainly fill you with more existential dread! 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 explore, “Your Guide to the Anti-Vax Movement.” If you’re a log time listener, you know how we feel about anti-vaxxers. We’re still in disbelief that the conversation is still even going on. But, here we are to participate in the conversation! 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 explore, “Historical figures that might not have existed.” Nick’s out of town, so we’re playing fast and loose. We get off track a lot this episode, but it’s well worth 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

In this week’s episode, we explore, “What does the NRA even do?” The NRA has been around since 1871, but have they always been the huge political players they are now? Join us in another rage inducing episode as we try to figure out why the NRA even exists. 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 explore, “What’s Thanksgiving like around the world?” We take a moment to relax, while also playing the part of dumb Americans! Who knew they celebrated Thanksgiving Day in such exotic, far off places like Canada? Well, don’t you learn something new every day… 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.... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore, “Can Posthumanism save society?” We’re joined by Josh Clark (from End of the World with Josh Clark and Stuff You Should Know) to figure out what it means to be human. Once we have that figured out, we try to figure out what it means to be posthuman. Then once we’re done holding onto our knees, rocking in the corner, we’ll figure out if we should upload our brains to the cloud. End of the... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore, “Should we abolish the electoral college?” If you believe what people tell you, we might be shooting ourselves in the foot by discussing this issue. But there are some real problems to the electoral college. But does that mean we should get rid of it all together? Listen as we decide definitively! Just kidding, we’re just two idiots. What do we know? Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to... Read More Read More

In this episode, Nick and Jon go ghost hunting. Like, bona fide ghost hunting. With expert ghost hunters. It’s the Octobermonth Finale! What better way to send it off than to do a ghost hunting adventure at the Granger House in Marion, Iowa to find out if it’s really haunted. We met a lot of great people and had an amazing experience. The question remains, how will these two dopey skeptics react to the real deal? Happy Halloween, everyone! Every... Read More Read More

In this episode, we explore the truth behind Ed and Lorraine Warren. You might know the Warrens from their fictionalized versions in the Conjuring movies. Over a 50 year career, the Warrens claim to have investigated over 10,000 paranormal investigators using a mix of science and psychic powers. But where they hucksters? Or are their stories the real McCoy? 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