Cool Stuff Ride Home
Covering the most interesting and coolest stories that you may have missed around the world in about 15 minutes a day. Cool Stuff Ride Home looks at science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.
Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1098
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Tues. 12/26 - International Astronaut to Join NASA Trip to Moon and Cool Stuff Lookback
On today's episode - NASA will have an international astronaut join them on the next lunar landing mission and we look back at Space Lighthouses. Plus, this day in history takes a look back at one of…
00:13:38 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
Fri. 12/22 - The Blinding Light Display and Cool Stuff Look Back
On today's episode, the blinding Christmas light display that has some neighbor's upset and a look back at Cool Stuff that we covered this year. Plus, this day in history looks back at the tradition …
00:15:49 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Thu. 12/21 - Ape Memory, Oldest Horse Saddle Found, Holiday Package Theft
On today’s episode - Ape memory – it may rival that of humans, the world’s oldest horse saddle is found in Mongolia and dates back millenia, and one parcel delivery service presents a solution to the…
00:22:29 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Wed. 12/20 - Space Laser Communication, Latest Doritos Product, 103-Year-Old Artificial Tree Sold
On today’s episode –NASA looks to speed up communication in space, Doritos does it again – you’ll never guess what they’ve added nacho cheese flavoring to now, and one of the oldest artificial trees …
00:16:46 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Tues. 12/19 - Sled Dog Therapy, Talking with Whales, Ray Ban Smart Glasses
On today’s episode - sled dogs for your mental health, advancements in whale communication that could help us talk with … aliens, and the latest Ray Ban smart glasses feature may have you understandi…
00:18:53 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Mon. 12/18 - Did Dinosaurs Limit Our Lifespan? Return Your Books, Pompei Artifact
On today’s episode – why we humans may owe our relatively short lifespan to … the dinosaurs, another overdue book returned after more than five decades, and a Belgian family stumbles upon an ancient …
00:16:25 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Fri. 12/15 - Horned Oryx Not Extinct?, Rare Air Jordans Donation, Stranger Things Play
On today’s episode – the reemergence of a species previously extinct in the wild, you'll never guess where a rare pair of Air Jordans was found, Stranger Things comes to the stage in London, and thi…
00:22:08 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Thu. 12/14 - Ireland Wind Energy, Snapchat and Google Updates, Fast Food Punishment
On today’s episode – a first in the world of renewable energy as Ireland makes history, a pair of tech updates as Snapchat adds while Google removes, also a creative punishment for an angry fast food…
00:19:21 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Wed. 12/13 - Mouse Virtual Reality, The End of E3, Days of the Week Names
On today’s episode – virtual reality is for ALL of us … and that includes rodents., the end of an era for one of the world’s largest video game conferences. Also, the day of the week – you know them,…
00:21:37 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Tues. 12/12 -Redwood Recovery, Sudsy Move, Teenage Attorney
On today’s episode; the remarkable recovery of California’s Redwood Trees, the hotel moved with a remarkable amount of soap, and the Doogie House of lawyers – if you don’t get that reference, look it…
00:18:01 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
Mon. 12/11 - Sustainable Fuel Flight, Space Tomato is Found, White Leucistic Alligator
On today’s episode – the transatlantic flight made using only sustainable fuel, a lost space tomato has been found, and one of nature’s rarest occurrences. Plus, this week in history takes a look at …
00:20:38 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Fri. 12/8 - Space Lighthouses, The Year in Swipe, The QR Code Bill
On today’s episode – the space lighthouses that may one day help us reach our destination in space, this year in Tinder statistics – what stands out in the modern dating scene, and a restaurant bill …
00:21:14 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Thu. 12/7 - The Other Leaning Tower, Wild Animal Stories, Double Lottery Winners
On today's episode - You know of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there is another learning tower in Italy that needs repairs. We comver a barrage of wild animal stories. The lucky people who won the l…
00:20:28 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Wed. 12/6 - The Shipwreck That Keeps Producing and The Nagoya Lady Slap
On today’s episode – A Shipwreck that continues to churn out treasure, the restaurant that offered slaps, and this day in history - we cover an all time TV movie classic.
Shipwreck - https://www.go…
00:20:31 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Tues. 12/5 - The Oldest Living Land Animal, Valuable Trash, The Airing of Grievances
On today’s episode; the world’s oldest living land animal celebrates a birthday. Plus, how much trash would you sift through to locate a lost valuable. 'Tis the season for Festivus – we’ll tell you w…
00:16:31 |
Tue 05 Dec 2023
Mon. 12/4 - Penguin Naps, Recharging Pacemaker, Private Island For Sale
On today’s episode – We cover the animal that takes four-second micro naps, the pacemaker that can be charged with a heartbeat, and how much your own private island would cost. Plus, today is history…
00:15:08 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Fri. 12/1 - Using Produce to Help Sleep and The Lifespan Competition
On today’s episode, the secret to a good night’s sleep could be found in your local produce section. The longevity competition could help us feel 10 years younger. Plus, this week in history.
Prod…
00:15:30 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
Thu. 11/30 The Perfect Solar System, Pilots Help Officials, Most Teeth Record
On today’s episode scientists have discovered the “perfect” solar system. One of the world's preeminent sports leagues turns to airline pilots for assistance, and there is a new record for the most t…
00:16:47 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Wed. 11/29 - Rhino Comeback, Young Mensa Member, Peruvian Find
On today's episode, a nearly extinct animal making a comeback in captivity. We also take a look at the youngest Mensa member. Archeologists make an interesting discovery in Peru. Plus, this week in h…
00:15:34 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Tues. 11/28 - EU Ban's Microplastics, Saving Axolotls, Scratch Off Delivery, The First US Race
On today's episode we cover the EU's ban on microplastics and what that means for you. Adopt an Axolotl to help save them. $20,000 in lottery tickets that had no winners. A look back at the first US …
00:22:28 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
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