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Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

Von: Alex Schmidt
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 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.)Copyright All rights reserved. Sozialwissenschaften Welt
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  • Pumpkins

    Pumpkins
    Oct 27 2025

    Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pumpkins 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
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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • Bonus Show: "The Mohawk Skywalkers Who Build New York City -- And The Former Mohawk Neighborhood In Brooklyn"

    Bonus Show: "The Mohawk Skywalkers Who Build New York City -- And The Former Mohawk Neighborhood In Brooklyn"
    Oct 23 2025

    We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supporting the podcast at https://maximumfun.org/join/. And please enjoy this special public release of the bonus show for Episode 267 ("Lunch Atop A Skyscraper").

    Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore the obviously incredibly fascinating topic of Mohawk ironworkers who build (and rebuild) New York City, the Montreal bridge project that sparked their community's ironwork traditions, and the little-known recent past of Boerum Hill.

    RESEARCH SOURCES:

    • How Mohawk ‘Skywalkers’ Helped Build New York City’s Tallest Skyscrapers (History.com)
    • A Wigwam in Brooklyn (WNYC Public Radio)
    • Little Caughnawaga (The Brooklyn Rail)
    • Skywalkers: A Portrait of Mohawk Ironworkers at the World Trade Center (9/11 Memorial & Museum)
    • 10 Fascinating Facts About the Photograph ‘Lunch Atop a Skyscraper’ (Mental Floss) -- this is one source repeating the claim Peter Rice might be in the photo. It's possible and not certain.
    • Victoria Bridge (Canadian Society for Civil Engineering)
    • When Little Italy Was Big (PBS Channel Thirteen New York City)
    • Exhibitions: Native New York (Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian)
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    24 Min.
  • "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper"

    "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper"
    Oct 20 2025

    Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the photograph "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" 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
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    1 Std. und 13 Min.
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