Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

By Alex Schmidt

A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt... more

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How many episodes does Secretly Incredibly Fascinating have?

The podcast currently has 298 episodes available.

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating episodes:

February 02, 2026 The Number 13
Alex Schmidt and special guest Robert Brockway explore why the number 13 is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 8min
January 26, 2026 Crossing Your Fingers
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why "fingers crossed" is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 6min
January 19, 2026 Baby Bottles
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why baby bottles are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 11min
January 12, 2026 Sliced Bread
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why sliced bread is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 14min
January 05, 2026 Toilet Paper
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why toilet paper is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 13min
December 29, 2025 a holiday hello, and an invitation to enjoy an unstuck-in-time "Inspectors Inspectors" episode!
Happy holidays from us (Alex and Katie)! Please enjoy this holiday hello. Please also enjoy a new "The Inspectors Inspectors" episode in MaxFun bonus feeds. And see you in 2026!
To hear all six episodes of "The Inspectors Inspectors", support us and grab your bonus feeds at maximumfun.org/join
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7min
December 22, 2025 Peppermint
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why peppermint is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 3min
December 15, 2025 Toothpicks
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why toothpicks are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 16min
December 08, 2025 Interrobangs
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why interrobangs are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 12min
December 01, 2025 The United Nations
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jason Pargin explore why The United Nations is secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.
Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5
Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show.
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1h 41min

FAQs about Secretly Incredibly Fascinating:

How many episodes does Secretly Incredibly Fascinating have?

The podcast currently has 298 episodes available.

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