Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian/podcaster Negin Farsad (‘Fake The Nation’ podcast, ‘Birdgirl’ on Adult Swim) and comedy writer Hana Michels (Reductress, The Devastator) for a look at why menstrual pads are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writer/podcaster Katie Goldin ('Creature Feature' podcast, @ProBirdRights) for a look at why "Dogs Playing Poker" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writer Lydia Bugg (1900HOTDOG, the ‘Trailer Park Boys’ comic anthology) and bestselling author Jason Pargin (‘John Dies At The End’ series, ‘Zoey Ashe’ series) for a look at why chocolate is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Bec...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedians/podcasters Rivers Langley ('The Goods From The Woods' podcast) and Riley Silverman ('Troubled Waters' podcast, new book 'Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine') for a look at why blood types are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Beco...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers/podcasters Soren Bowie (‘American Dad’ on TBS, ‘Quick Question with Soren and Daniel’ podcast) and Daniel O’Brien (same podcast, and ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ on HBO) for a look at why Saturn is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and un...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy podcasters/writers David Christopher Bell and Tom Reimann (Gamefully Unemployed, 'Fox Mulder Is A Maniac' podcast) for a look at why Worcestershire sauce is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun...

Alex Schmidt is joined by writer/podcaster Dave Schilling (L.A. Times Image Magazine, The New Yorker) and podcaster/activist Bridget Todd ('There Are No Girls On The Internet' podcast) for a look at why the number zero is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Becom...

Alex Schmidt is joined by writer Parker Molloy (‘The Present Age' Substack) and comedian/podcaster Blake Wexler (new stand-up album ‘A Lifetime Of Laughter') for a look at why license plates are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maxim...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedians/podcasters Adam Tod Brown (‘Unpopular Opinion’ podcast network) and Jeff May (‘Jeff Has Cool Friends’ podcast) for a look at why the color orange is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/...

Alex Schmidt is joined by writers/comedians Kandice Martellaro (Stan Against Evil, 'Hanging With Doctor Z') and Valerie Tosi (Conan, new stand-up album 'Beach Trash') for a look at why tuna are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. (Alex's podcast hosting service requires a minimum of 5 characters per episode tit...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writer Dan Hopper (Ranker, The New Yorker) and comedy podcaster Will "Kristi YamaGuccimane" ('JortsCenter' podcast, #Zeitgang) for a look at why hockey pucks are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maxim...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers Robert Brockway and Seanbaby (1-900-HOT-DOG) for a look at why vending machines are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by author/comedian/jurist John Hodgman ('Dicktown' on FXX/Hulu, 'Judge John Hodgman' podcast) for a look at why doorknobs are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by podcast host/producer Jody Avirgan (‘This Day In Esoteric Political History' podcast, '30 For 30' series) and actor/comedian Benny Wayne Sully ('My First Native American Boyfriend' short, 'NDND' YouTube channel) for a look at why junk mail is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help su...

Alex Schmidt is joined by bestselling author Jason Pargin (‘John Dies At The End’ series, ‘Zoey Ashe’ series) for a look at why Valentine's Day is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedians Caitlin Gill (stand-up album 'Major.', site GuaranteeShirts.com ) and Shelby Wolstein ('Keeping Records' podcast) for a look at why wool is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. (Alex's podcast hosting service requires a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, so that's why...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers/podcasters Stefan Heck ('Go Off Kings' Twitch, 'Blocked Party' podcast) and Hana Michels (Reductress, The Devastator) for a look at why the Legend Of Zelda franchise is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member a...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers/podcasters Conor Lastowka and Michael J. Nelson (Rifftrax, '372 Pages We'll Never Get Back' podcast) for a look at why bricks are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writer Lydia Bugg (1900HOTDOG, the ‘Trailer Park Boys’ comic anthology) and comedian/podcaster Teresa Lee ('You Can Tell Me Anything' podcast, album 'We're Still Doing This') for a look at why bananas are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonu...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedian/podcaster John Cullen ('Blocked Party' podcast, album 'Long Stories For No Reason') and comedy writer/podcaster Sarah Pappalardo (Reductress, 'The Reductress Minute' podcast) for a look at why shaving is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bon...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writer/podcaster Katie Goldin ('Creature Feature' podcast, @ProBirdRights) for a look at why maize (aka corn) is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Hey folks -- happy holidays! Please enjoy this holiday hello from Alex, plus two free bonus shows. Research links for bonus show #1, featuring guests Caitlin Gill and Andrew Ti: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-show-1-40113401 Research links for bonus show #2, featuring guest Katie Goldin: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-show-2-cow-40114297 To hear 70+ more bonus shows, follow this tagged l...

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy podcaster/creator Jesse Thorn (Maximum Fun, 'Bullseye') for a look at why myrrh is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod

Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy podcasters/writers David Christopher "Nunchucks" Bell and Tom Reimann (Gamefully Unemployed, 'Fox Mulder Is A Maniac' podcast) for a look at why the letter X is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximu...

Alex Schmidt is joined by bestselling author Jason Pargin (‘John Dies At The End’ series, ‘Zoey Ashe’ series) for a look at why TV dinners are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week's bonus episode. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod