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Limbo: The Haunting Backstory of Getting Low
September 16th, 2019
28:22
Where did the limbo first get off the ground? This week, ELT reveals how it went from funerals in the Caribbean to shag-carpeted basements across American suburbia.
Guests: Performer, choreographer, and documentarian …
Guests: Performer, choreographer, and documentarian …
Putting a Phantom Tune to Rest
September 9th, 2019
16:09
Caller Austin had a fragment of a song stuck in his head, and he needed our assistance. ELT listeners help him name that tune and put this mystery to rest.
Guests: Singer and songwriter Sondre Lerche.
Thanks to Dave …
Guests: Singer and songwriter Sondre Lerche.
Thanks to Dave …
How to Get Rid of an Earworm
August 19th, 2019
29:58
An earworm expert explains how to unstick that song that’s stuck in your head, and why it got lodged there in the first place. Plus, your …
Fruit Flies: Seriously, Where Do They Come From?
August 12th, 2019
25:24
Caller Jeremy has a problem: fruit flies have swarmed his apartment, and he needs to know where they came from. ELT finds out how Jeremy’s red-eyed roommates landed in his life. Plus, please help caller Austin name that …
Don't Underestimate the Flamingo
July 29th, 2019
26:28
While they may look like dainty, dorky birds, flamingos deserve respect. Flora brings the flamingo facts, and launches ELT’s campaign to bring a flamingo mascot to professional sports.
Guests: Comedian Prashanth …
Guests: Comedian Prashanth …
TSA Treasure Chest: What Happens To Your Confiscated Stuff?
July 22nd, 2019
26:53
Every year the TSA confiscates millions of pounds of pocket knives, sunscreen and snow globes from airport travelers. Where does it all go? ELT investigates. Plus, tips for sneaking your weed onboard from a former TSA …
Public Toilets: To Sit or To Hover?
July 15th, 2019
31:49
ELT answers an age-old question: When you have to use a public toilet, should you sit on the seat? A team of microbiologists weigh in. Plus, the …
Baseball and Organ Music: How’d That Happen?
July 8th, 2019
32:03
When did organ music and baseball become an item? ELT talks to some pro organ players to find out how organs and ballparks got together. Plus, meet …
What Lurks Under Our Cities?
June 24th, 2019
27:01
ELT goes underground to meet the creatures living in our subways and sewer systems. Plus, the 411 on another underground underdog: prairie dogs.
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Tooth Worms and Tooth Pullers: Dentistry’s Rotten History
June 17th, 2019
28:33
For most of human history, tooth care has been pretty bare bones. How did we go from charlatans pulling teeth in a public square, to the modern …
F-ck Yeah: Can Cursing Make You Stronger?
June 10th, 2019
30:45
Does swearing make you more powerful? Caller Mark’s dad thinks a well-timed “word of power” is the key to efficient yardwork. ELT asks a swearing …
Pink for Girls, Blue for Boys — Why?
June 3rd, 2019
32:33
Through the 1800s, babies in the U.S. were dressed in gender neutral clothing — you couldn’t tell the girls from the boys based on their outfits. So …
Cockpit Confessions: The Truth About Airplane Mode (and More)
May 20th, 2019
30:34
When you fly do you really need to put your phone in airplane mode? Should you fear the tray table? What’s happening in the cockpit while you’re …
Buried Treasure: How to Make the Most of Your Booty
May 6th, 2019
31:01
If you found millions of dollars worth of buried treasure, what would you do next? Take it to the bank? Sell it on eBay? Call 60 Minutes? ELT …
Behind the Pompoms: Cheerleading’s Checkered Past (Part 2)
April 19th, 2019
20:51
Who decides what a cheerleader looks like? Or sounds like? In part two of a two-part episode, ELT digs into the complicated legacy of an American archetype.
Guests: Natalie Adams, cheerleading researcher and professor at …
Guests: Natalie Adams, cheerleading researcher and professor at …
Behind the Pompoms: Cheerleading’s Checkered Past (Part 1)
April 15th, 2019
29:39
How did one style of cheerleading come to dominate in so many American schools? In part one of a two-part episode, ELT flips through the history of …
When Did Pants Become a Thing?
April 8th, 2019
25:34
While there’s some evidence clothes go back 170,000 years, pants are a relatively recent addition to our wardrobes. Why were pants developed and who wore them first? ELT unravels the surprising story of pants. Guests: …
Introducing The Cut on Tuesdays
April 1st, 2019
35:42
ELT introduces The Cut on Tuesdays, a new Gimlet Media podcast hosted by Molly Fischer. In this episode, chefs Samin Nosrat, Angela Dimayuga, and …
Duct Tape MacGyver: The Sticky Secrets
March 18th, 2019
31:16
Can duct tape really fix every little thing? ELT tests the limits — and gets to the bottom of a duct tape story that’ll blow your socks off. Plus, your most ingenious MacGyver stories.
Guests: Daniel Munson, Senior …
Guests: Daniel Munson, Senior …
Forks: One Utensil’s Battle for Respect
March 11th, 2019
24:36
While spoons, knives, and chopsticks have been commonplace for centuries, forks didn’t make it to most silverware drawers until the mid-1800s. What …
Baseball and Organ Music: How’d That Happen?
February 25th, 2019
31:38
When did organ music and baseball become a thing? ELT talks to some pro organ players to find out how organs and ballparks got together. Plus, meet …
Thrift Store Smell: What Is It? Plus, Your Cleanspiracies
February 18th, 2019
26:53
ELT gets to the bottom of a familiar aroma -- thrift store smell. Why do thrift shops all smell the same? Plus, is washing your clothes better than freezing them? ELT investigates listener cleanspiracies with expert …
Waterphone: The Sound That Haunts Hollywood
February 11th, 2019
26:48
One eerie sound has been haunting Hollywood movies — from Poltergeist to Jurassic Park to Let the Right One In — and 14 seasons of Unsolved Mysteries…
Stamps: Tiny Squares Full Of Secrets
January 28th, 2019
33:19
How do U.S. postage stamps come to be? ELT explores the secret world of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, the group that decides what gets stuck on America’s envelopes. Plus, Bigfoot gets his due.
Guests: Bill …
Guests: Bill …
Auctioneers: Why Do They Talk Like That?
January 21st, 2019
24:19
Why do some auctioneers talk so fast? And what are they actually saying? ELT gets the low-down on auction talk from a professional auctioneer. Plus, pro-tips for developing your auctioneer chant.
Guest: Junior Staggs, …
Guest: Junior Staggs, …
🛩TSA Treasure Chest : What Happens To Your Confiscated Stuff? 💸
January 14th, 2019
23:26
Every year the TSA confiscates millions of pounds of pocketknives, sunscreen and snow globes from airport travelers. Where does it all go? ELT investigates. Plus, tips for sneaking your weed onboard, from a former TSA …
Is Egg the Only Nog? Plus, Discovering the 8th Continent
December 17th, 2018
21:13
How did cold uncooked eggs become a festive beverage? Plus, coquito for the nogged out. And one of the first scientists to hoist herself into the …
Pumpkin Spice: The Science Behind the Invasion. Plus, What’s the Next Big Flavor Fad?
December 10th, 2018
27:15
Why is pumpkin spice a thing? Flavor scientists explain why this particular combination is so appealing -- or not. Plus, how to make a new flavor, …
Garbage: What Did We Do Before the Bag? Plus, A Trash Bag Moonshot
December 3rd, 2018
24:19
A Bulletin Board of Glory™ nomination from comedian Josh Gondelman takes ELT down a trashy rabbit hole, to a time before sanitation workers, when …
Bubblegum: What’s That Flavor? Plus, What’s the Deal With Turkey Eggs?
November 19th, 2018
24:28
Where does bubblegum flavor come from? A bubblegum bush? A beaver’s butt? We track down the original bubblegum flavor formula, and find out what’s in …
Why Goldfish Swam Into Our Living Rooms. Plus, Best Pet Vocalist
November 12th, 2018
20:54
How did goldfish come to dominate our fish bowls and pet stores? We dive into the history of America’s favorite finned pet. Plus, the fanciest …
Old Graves: What Would You Find In There? Plus, the Scariest Creature Under the Sea
October 29th, 2018
23:19
If you dug up the graves of our founding fathers, what would you find? Tri-corner hats and puffy shirts? A grave expert fills us in on what remains. …
Who Made ‘The Wave’ a Thing? Plus, a Mammal Mix-Up Made Right
October 22nd, 2018
22:23
When did “the wave” become a staple of stadium crowds? ELT talks to the professional cheerleader who first got fans out of their seats. Plus, the egg-laying mammal that is not a marsupial. We give monotremes their due.
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Do You Need to Warm Up Your Car? Plus, a Teeny, Glorious Car Hack
October 8th, 2018
24:07
Tucked into your car’s dashboard is a tiny arrow that points to the side of the car with the gas tank cap. Who came up with it? ELT tracks down the inventor of this tiny, brilliant car hack. Plus, do you really need to …
T. Rex Roar: How Is It Made? Plus, Would Dinosaurs Taste Like Chicken?
October 1st, 2018
22:58
How did they make the dinosaur roars in the Jurassic Park movies? Flora talks with the sound engineers behind the bellows. Plus, ELT goes deep into the Mesozoic to find out what what dinosaurs looked (and tasted) like.
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Cheese: Why Do We Worship Rotten Milk? A NSFW History
September 24th, 2018
22:29
When did someone first see a cheese curd and think, “Yeah, I’m going to eat that"? ELT traces the delicious and X-rated history of cheese. Plus, a professional processed cheese maker on how to make the most of the dairy …
Why One Horrible Sound Haunts Reality TV. Plus, Is That Bug Threatening Me?
September 17th, 2018
21:34
Who put the tension in reality TV? ELT tracks down the source of the nail biting-sound you can’t unhear. Plus, cicada killer wasps — a backyard horror story, turned intervention.
Guests: sonic puppetmaster Rick …
Guests: sonic puppetmaster Rick …
The Cha Cha Slide: How One Uncle Changed Weddings Forever
September 3rd, 2018
26:14
DJ Casper tells us the origin story of the Cha Cha Slide. Plus, The Nod’s Brittany Luse is astonished by the unreleased Cha Cha Slide Pt. 1.
Guests: The Nod’s host, Brittany Luse; Willie Perry Jr. (aka DJ Casper aka Mr. …
Guests: The Nod’s host, Brittany Luse; Willie Perry Jr. (aka DJ Casper aka Mr. …
Who Invented the Bloomin’ Onion? Plus, Biology’s Best Butt
August 27th, 2018
20:39
ELT goes down under, to expose one of the most impressive butts in the animal kingdom. Plus, the multi-layered origin story of the Bloomin' Onion.
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What Do Dogs Say When They Bark?
August 13th, 2018
24:12
Is it possible to interpret what dogs are saying when they bark? We have the tools to help you do some ruff decoding. Plus, listeners share their …
WTF Do the ⏹ 🔼 ⏺ on My 👕 Tag Mean?
August 6th, 2018
29:04
Plus, koala fingerprints, lobster pee and other hot facts.
There are mysterious symbols inside your tee-shirt -- do you know what they mean? ELT …
There are mysterious symbols inside your tee-shirt -- do you know what they mean? ELT …
How to Spot a Spy
July 16th, 2018
24:15
Does that person sitting next to you on the airplane REALLY work in IT? Plus, a tribute to the bedazzled sausage of the desert southwest, and more …
The Genius of Birds: Live From the Aspen Ideas Festival
July 9th, 2018
23:39
Some birds can fashion tools and create tiny works of art, so why do we always underestimate their bird brains? In this panel discussion, recorded at …
Clowns and Crows: Weirder and Scarier Than You Think
July 2nd, 2018
22:23
ELT goes into the mind of a crow to find out if scarecrows work. Plus, a look at how clowns protect their clown IP with fact buddy Prashanth Venkat
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ARRRRR Pirate Peg Legs Really A Thing?
June 25th, 2018
23:14
Pirate historian Laura Sook Duncombe tells us about the golden age of pirates. Plus, a tunnel follow up with Dr. Mole: where do the emergency exits …
Are Babies Born With Tails?
June 11th, 2018
24:02
Plus, learn how to lie like a dad.
Guests: Fake parenting expert Adam Mansbach; belly whisperer Tamara Duker Freuman; bird-watcher extraordinaire Amar …
Guests: Fake parenting expert Adam Mansbach; belly whisperer Tamara Duker Freuman; bird-watcher extraordinaire Amar …
Is There a Secret Sixth Taste?
June 4th, 2018
21:48
Is there more to your taste buds than you thought? ELT tackles a fat question. Plus, a #yesflamingo campaign update.
Guests: Richard Mattes, taste …
Guests: Richard Mattes, taste …
Are You Living With a Psychopath?
May 28th, 2018
24:02
Is your roommate trying to kill you? Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a psychopath.
Guests: Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test; cat …
Guests: Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test; cat …
Who Invented the Scratch Ticket?
May 14th, 2018
25:36
Plus, a look at lottery history, and your strangest raffle winnings.
Guests: Jonathan Cohen, lottery historian; John Koza, co-founder of Scientific Games
Callers: John Henry, D., Lisa, Megan.
Hear your favorite Gimlet …
Guests: Jonathan Cohen, lottery historian; John Koza, co-founder of Scientific Games
Callers: John Henry, D., Lisa, Megan.
Hear your favorite Gimlet …
Why Does Popcorn Pop?
May 7th, 2018
21:55
A kid caller pops the question: How does popcorn pop? Plus, the uncomfortable truth about baby corn.
Public Toilets: To Sit Or To Hover?
April 30th, 2018
23:48
Plus, how to pee in zero-G.
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Why Are Used Car Ads So INSAAANNNE?
April 16th, 2018
27:30
One man is to blame. Plus, vanity plates in the wild: IC A GR8 PL8.
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Underwater Tunnels: HOW?
April 9th, 2018
22:46
How they get that tunnel under there. Plus, a centuries-old scientific debate: why ice is slippery.
Guests: Dr. Gary Brierley (aka Dr. Mole), tunnel …
Guests: Dr. Gary Brierley (aka Dr. Mole), tunnel …
Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
March 12th, 2018
23:58
Plus, dog clothes: where did they come from?
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How to Get Paid to Clap on TV
March 5th, 2018
24:43
Listener Mack asked about the unfamous people who fill empty seats at the Oscars.
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Why Does Music Give Us the Chills?
February 19th, 2018
26:04
Why do we get goosebumps from music and other emotional experiences? Plus, the strangest things to give ELT listeners goosebumps.
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How Old Is Winnie the Pooh?
February 12th, 2018
27:35
No, really - how old is he?
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What Would Happen to Your Body in Space?
January 29th, 2018
30:58
Flora finds out what would happen if she stepped into the vacuum of outer space. Then, an (Earth) vacuum paradox to end all paradoxes: which came …
Are "Speed Enforced by Aircraft" Signs a Lie?
January 22nd, 2018
26:00
First, Flora uncovers a feud about butterflies. Then, a question from the Help Line about aircraft patrol.
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Your Bedtime is Killing You
December 18th, 2017
22:46
Flora stages a fact intervention with Prashanth.
Who is Wilhelm and Why Won’t He Stop Screaming?
December 11th, 2017
25:36
The history of the world’s most iconic movie scream.
The Voices Hiding in Your Favorite Movies
December 4th, 2017
30:31
Invisible actors create worlds of sound in everything you watch - from Jaws to The Wire.
How to Not Ruin Thanksgiving
November 20th, 2017
32:53
Tips for being the #1 guest in the history of the universe. Plus, prunes.
Invasion of the Self-checkout Machines
November 13th, 2017
26:48
Self-service began in a Piggly Wiggly 100 years ago. How’d it become a way of life?
The Case of the Missing Armadillos
November 6th, 2017
27:12
Flora answers questions from the help line about an armadillo paradox and the DaVinci Code of pasta.
Bonus: Zombie Flamingo
October 30th, 2017
5:35
Flora continues to champion the flamingo.
Six O'Clock Soundtrack
October 23rd, 2017
25:57
How TV news got a score.
Who Killed Cargo Shorts?
October 16th, 2017
28:37
Flora and fact buddy Prashanth talk about spiders, which leads to a cargo short investigation.
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Celebrity Crush with Bill Nye
October 9th, 2017
29:23
Bill Nye the Science Guy introduces us to an obscure historical figure. Plus, we revisit the eclipse.
The ELT Help Line
September 18th, 2017
27:47
Flora and Katherine answer questions from listeners. ELT Help Line #: (347) 464-9626.
Rapture Chasers [Re-broadcast]
August 21st, 2017
24:13
To celebrate Eclipse Day, we're rebroadcasting our very first episode.
Introducing The Pitch
July 17th, 2017
25:12
We're hard at work on Season 2 of ELT. In the meantime, we thought you'd enjoy this brand new Gimlet podcast called The Pitch. On it, real entrepreneurs pitch to real investors for real money. It's high stakes and …
Chair, Misunderstood
July 3rd, 2017
26:16
Learning to love a viral piece of furniture.
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Dewey Decimal Drama
June 26th, 2017
26:32
The trouble with the library cataloging system. Plus, slug-gate.
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Don’t Underestimate the Flamingo
June 19th, 2017
25:57
Flora learns facts about the flamingo that change her. #YESflamingo
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What the Government Stashes
May 29th, 2017
28:02
Rummaging through the nation's attic to find out what the government stores and why.
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This Is an Activation
May 22nd, 2017
29:33
A weird night in Dallas leads us to ask: what kinds of emergency systems are all around us?
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The Quest to Wipe Out a Virus
May 15th, 2017
28:13
What does it take to eradicate a disease from the planet? Plus, the horrifying hunting habits of weasels.
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The Senate Whisperer
May 1st, 2017
25:24
How rules can keep us from descending into chaos.
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The Hide Rug of the Plant World
April 24th, 2017
26:12
Producer Christine Driscoll meets an alleyway plant dealer and discovers an industry right under our noses.
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Rapture Chasers
April 17th, 2017
24:25
An event in August could bring millions of people to tears.
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Hello, we are Every Little Thing
April 11th, 2017
1:57
Turn over the rock, peek through the keyhole, go down the rabbit hole. There's always more to it. A new show from Gimlet Media, hosted by Flora …
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