Stuff Explained

Hello everyone,

I will be taking a short break from the Stuff Explained podcast.

Over the next week or so, I will be moving to a new apartment in Hoboken!

This move will take (is already taking, if I'm …

There is a lot of external stimuli that has the potential to do more harm than good.

In the 30th installment of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas walks listeners through some examples of tuning out …

It is highly likely that all of us have at least one pair of denim jeans in our wardrobe.

In this episode, learn about the history of this favorite piece of clothing as well as the damaging environmen…

The cacao plant is known as the "gift of the gods" and it seems like people across the world agree.

In episode 28 of Stuff Explained, learn all about the origins of chocolate and how it became a globa…

This Big Idea episode was inspired by the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday.

Let's talk about how to healthily give and receive the four types of love (agape, philia, storge, and eros).

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*** This episode was researched and recorded early on in the spread of the pandemic, and so some information is no longer relevant. Please continue to stay safe, wash your hands, and wear a mask to p…

In this episode, we discuss the ingenious way in which a pair of brothers created a restaurant rating system to drive (pun intended) sales for their tire company.

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This episode explores the Big Idea of being Undefinable.

It is ok to not fit into a box.

It is ok to have many layers.

It is ok to like different things.

It is ok to be different people.

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Eau de what?

In this episode of Stuff Explained, learn about the history and types of fragrances, as well as the different notes involved.

With all the hype and marketing in the fragrance industry, it …

If you are interested in physical and mental wellbeing, aromatherapy could be a great activity to consider.

In this episode, we provide an Aromatherapy 101 explaining the history, methods, risks, and …

To prepare for the New Year and Decade, I take a look at the concept of renewal.

Additionally, I share a list of 12 steps heavily influenced by Christine Hassler and Marie Forleo.

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We love Christmas time but do we know the true origins of the holiday? In this episode of Stuff Explained, Aristidis Marousas traces the history of Christmas all the way back to neolithic times. Tune…

Where did our modern idea of Santa Claus originate from? In this episode, Aristidis Marousas explores the long history of how a man named Nicholas went from being a bishop, to a saint, to a globally …

Inspired by the Christmas and holiday seasons, Aristidis Marousas ponders what it means to grow up. What were the expectations of adulthood in our minds as children? What are they now? How can we hol…

This episode was inspired by a recent article from the Los Angeles Times depicting the harrowing ordeal faced by The Marshall Islands. Tune in to hear how the Marshall Islands ended up being the larg…

What is the history of American Thanksgiving? Was the (in)famous Thanksgiving held by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation really the first of its kind? The truth is revealed in this episode of Stuff …

You've probably heard of the term "making space", but what exactly does that mean? In this episode, Aristidis shares his view based on personal experiences and research as to what making space can be…

Last week (Nov 3rd), we changed our clocks to mark the return to standard time from daylight saving time. But what is DST and why was it implemented? Tune in to learn about the history, pros, and con…

Lucky episode 13 is appropriately dedicated to exploring the history of Halloween! Join us as we trace back the origins of this special and spooky holiday to 2,000 years ago.

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This week's Big Idea episode is dedicated to Accountability. Aristidis explains why self accountability is so important to our own personal and professional lives, as well as how this will trickle up…