family leave week: "The Inspectors Inspectors" Episode 1
2026-03-16 | 1h 9 mins.
Please enjoy this treat from Alex and Katie! It's the first episode of "The Inspectors Inspectors", never before released to the general public. (To hear all six episodes -- and counting! -- please visit https://maximumfun.org/join/ )
Human Teeth
2026-03-09 | 56 mins.
Alex Schmidt and special guest Andrew Ti explore why human teeth 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.
Jim Thorpe
2026-03-02 | 1h 13 mins.
Alex Schmidt and special guest Joey Clift explore why Jim Thorpe 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.
baby news!
2026-02-27 | 0 mins.
Katie had her baby! And they're all doing well. See you Monday for a new Alex-and-guests SIF. And thanks!
The Color Yellow
2026-02-23 | 1h 11 mins.
Alex Schmidt and special guests David Bell and Tom Reimann explore why the color yellow 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.
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.)
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