The Nature of Fun, Part 1

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the Pokémon Sableye, its connection to the Hopkinsville Goblin UFO encounter and the great horned owl… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with author Sam Kean about some of the spooky contents of his new book "The Museum of Lost Things."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Why are some words funnier than others? Well, one man has sought to figure that out. We'll tell you all about him and his project in today's episode.

A new survey found the Top 20 things that people say are the most fun parts about work!

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Even philosophers need downtime. In episode 106 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a break and chase down fun’s place in today’s world — from its aesthetic opposition to the highbrow realm of beauty, to its peculiar absence from philosophical discourse. What role does fun play in ...  Show more

Scientists are digging into what makes something funny. We compare their notes with comedians — including Atsuko Okatsuka, Josh Johnson, Dulcé Sloan, and Chris Fleming. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about th ...  Show more