5 Minute Expert

2.8 Get Your Hopes Up! - The Make-A-Wish Book 24.12.2018 6:07 ↓

We discuss the history and hopes of the Sears Christmas Wish Book. Our sponsor this week is Searz, the makers of fine lead cookware.

2.7 Just Believe In Yourself (and other mumbo jumbo...) 17.12.2018 6:54 ↓

We talk about motivational speakers. Our sponsor this week is IMADRONE...

2.6 What Are They NOT Telling Us? 10.12.2018 6:30 ↓

We examine why conspiracy theories are so popular. Our sponsor this week is Trust-Busters.

2.5 Tight, Right and Wrinkle-free 03.12.2018 6:23 ↓

We discuss the 'hope value' of Botox. Our sponsor this week is Beaut-tocks, a natural posterior enhancer.

2.4 Pssst - This Secret Will Make You A Fortune 26.11.2018 7:03 ↓

We talk about Get-Rich-Quick schemes. Today's sponsor is P.R. Mid.

2.3 You Don't Look A Day Over 60 19.11.2018 7:17 ↓

Continuing our Dealers in Hope series, we look at the anti-aging wing of the Cosmetics Industry.

2.2 You Too Can Be A Brain Surgeon in 3 Easy Lessons 12.11.2018 9:15 ↓

In our 2nd episode in the Dealers of Hope series, we look at the Diploma Mill industry.

2.1 Dealers in Hope - The Fitness Industry 05.11.2018 7:45 ↓

We look at how the Fitness Industry plays on our inferiority complex to get into our pocketbooks and wallets.

Season 1 Bonus Episode 15.10.2018 2:19 ↓

We preview Season 2 - Dealers in Hope.

Pass the Salt Mine, Please 08.10.2018 8:20 ↓

We look at how salt was weaponized during the Civil War.

No Teeth, No Service 01.10.2018 8:14 ↓

The number one reason for Army inductees to be rejected during WWII was tooth decay.

Siri Don't Speak Southern 24.09.2018 7:48 ↓

Why is Siri Dysfunctional for Southerners?

Too Old to Boogie 17.09.2018 8:25 ↓

We rant about ageism and share some senior tips.

There's an Ear Worm in My Head! 10.09.2018 8:09 ↓

We discuss the rise of ad jingles and ear worms.

Barbie Is Dating Luke Skywalker 03.09.2018 8:52 ↓

We look at the history of fashion dolls and action figures.

Hemorrhoids for Heroes 27.08.2018 8:16 ↓

We look at how hemorrhoids have impacted history...

Boxers or Briefs? It Depends... 20.08.2018 8:35 ↓

We look at the history of undergarments from loincloths to Depends.

Don't Be A Dummy: Ventriloquism 13.08.2018 8:14 ↓

The history of ventriloquism and how dummies came into use.

Check Mate: Black and White With Red Polka Dots 06.08.2018 8:52 ↓

Checks, Stripes and Polka Dots - Where did they come from?

Ugly is Against the Law 30.07.2018 9:11 ↓

The U.S. actually had 'ugly laws' up until 1974...

Re-Gifting: The Gift That Keeps on Giving 23.07.2018 7:57 ↓

We look at the joys, pitfalls and rules for re-gifting that unwanted, undesirable and non-refundable junk in your closet.

Rudeness is Killing the Ukulele 16.07.2018 7:57 ↓

What is rude behavior? Why does it seem to be increasing? And, how does it affect us?

As American as Mom, baseball, apple pie and SPAM 09.07.2018 9:02 ↓

We look at the history and popularity of that favorite canned pork product - SPAM.

Clown Math - IF Bozo = Ronald McDonald THEN Scary Clowns 02.07.2018 9:11 ↓

How clowns went from popular children's party entertainers to banned and panned performers, all in the last 50 years...

Who Put the King in Kong? 25.06.2018 8:40 ↓

Everything you always wanted to know about the big ape but were afraid to ask...