Interesting Things with JC
Interesting Things with JC is a new podcast mini series, with highlight on some of the more interesting historical stories, current events as well as under-told stories.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 377
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
1184: "National Girls and Women in Sports Day"
Interesting Things with JC #1184: "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" – From running secret marathons to making history in horse racing, these lesser-known female athletes redefined what’s possi…
00:03:29 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
1183: "Spintronics"
Interesting Things with JC #1183: "Spintronics" - What if computers ran on spin instead of charge? Discover how spintronics is revolutionizing computing and data storage.
00:04:50 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
1182: "The Vanishing of Judge Crater"
Interesting Things with JC #1182: "The Vanishing of Judge Crater" – On August 6, 1930, Judge Joseph Force Crater stepped into a taxi in New York City and was never seen again. His disappearance spark…
00:03:33 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
1181: "Groundhogs"
Interesting Things with JC #1181: "Groundhogs" – Forget Groundhog Day. These resilient rodents have been shaping ecosystems for millions of years! Learn how they construct massive underground tunnels…
00:03:24 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
1180: "Ingested - The Rising Threat of Drones in Jet Engines"
Interesting Things with JC #1180: "Ingested - The Rising Threat of Drones in Jet Engines" – Drones and jet engines don’t mix. Unlike birds, drones can shatter turbine blades, leading to catastrophic …
00:03:18 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
1179: "Evolution of Aircraft Collision Avoidance Technology"
Interesting Things with JC #1179: "Evolution of Aircraft Collision Avoidance Technology" – A recent mid-air collision near Washington, D.C. has reignited the conversation about aviation safety and co…
00:08:57 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
1178: "Golden Blood"
Interesting Things with JC #1178: "Golden Blood" – Rarer than gold and just as vital, Rh-null blood is one of the rarest types on Earth. With fewer than 50 known carriers, it’s a universal lifeline i…
00:05:55 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
1177: "Lead Madness"
Interesting Things with JC #1177: "Lead Madness" – Behind the gleaming walls of history lies a toxic secret. From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, lead shaped civilizations while silent…
00:05:03 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
1176: "What is a Lab Leak?"
Interesting Things with JC #1176: "What is a Lab Leak?" – Recent reports are that COVID-19 most likely originated from a lab leak. Explore the history of lab leaks, their causes, and what they mean f…
00:05:18 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
1175: "From Victim to Empowerment"
Interesting Things with JC #1175: "From Victim to Empowerment" - Feeling powerless? Learn how to reclaim control and transform your mindset with science-backed strategies. From Viktor Frankl’s inspir…
00:05:50 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
1174: "Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - The Oldest in America"
Interesting Things with JC #1174: "Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - The Oldest in America" – High in California’s White Mountains lies a forest of resilience and history. Home to Methuselah, a tree …
00:04:51 |
Sun 26 Jan 2025
1173: "Astrobiology and Extremophiles"
Interesting Things with JC #1173: "Astrobiology and Extremophiles" – Microbes that thrive in extreme environments may hold the key to life beyond Earth. Learn how extremophiles are shaping our unders…
00:04:30 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
1172: "The Overthinker’s Paradox"
Interesting Things with JC #1172: "The Overthinker’s Paradox" – Ever felt trapped in a loop of endless thinking? Learn why overthinking clouds your decisions and discover practical methods to regain …
00:03:51 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
1171: "The Discovery of Insulin"
Interesting Things with JC #1171: "The Discovery of Insulin" – In 1922, the world witnessed a medical breakthrough that would save millions of lives. Learn how Frederick Banting, Charles Best, and th…
00:06:11 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
1170: "Blood Minerals - The Hidden Cost of Progress"
Interesting Things with JC #1170: "Blood Minerals - The Hidden Cost of Progress" - Every smartphone and laptop connects to more than the internet—it connects to a hidden cost. Explore how essential m…
00:05:28 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
1169: "How Language Connects Us"
Interesting Things with JC #1169: "How Language Connects Us" - Language is more than words—it’s the thread that connects humanity. From Proto-Indo-European roots to ancient scripts, discover how our …
00:03:55 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
1168: "Presidential Inaugurations in the Rotunda"
Interesting Things with JC #1168: "Presidential Inaugurations in the Rotunda" - The U.S. Capitol Rotunda has hosted only five presidential inaugurations, each under extraordinary circumstances. From …
00:04:51 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
1167: "AI and Gut Bacteria"
Interesting Things with JC #1167: "AI and Gut Bacteria" - Discover the groundbreaking fusion of AI and gut bacteria that's boosting immunity, fighting infections, and transforming cancer treatments. …
00:04:19 |
Sun 19 Jan 2025
1166: "Humans are The Only Species with a Chin"
Interesting Things with JC #1166: "Humans are The Only Species with a Chin" – Humans are unique in countless ways, but did you know our chins make us one of a kind in the animal kingdom? Discover why…
00:03:42 |
Sat 18 Jan 2025
1165: "WW2 German Escape Myths"
Interesting Things with JC #1165: "WW2 German Escape Myths" - Were Nazis hiding in plain sight in Argentina? Did Antarctica hold dark secrets from the Third Reich? This gripping episode unveils the s…
00:05:51 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
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