CLASSIC: Stanley Kubrick: The Man and the Myths

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Listener Mail: The Nature of Intuition, Canadian Citizenship, Manhole Michelangelo and More

Chai and Zachsquatch provide crucial feedback on the recent episode about intuition and time travel. Murt shares the story of Iowa's "Manhole Michelangelo," and EJW breaks down Canada's new citizenship laws. Plus the 'Board of Peace' and a special rutabaga song. Join Ben, Matt an ...  Show more

The Hidden Radioactive History of Coldwater Creek

If you travel out to Missouri, you'll love the views of Coldwater Creek — at least, that is, at first. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel uncover a multi-generational radioactive cover up dating back decades… with consequences that continue in the modern day.They don't want ...  Show more

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