Sometimes, we all just like to sit back and listen to a story.Maybe something romantic, or action-packed, or fun. A good story can come in many forms, and make the audience feel a broad range of different emotions. But, this … Continued

What do Body Mass Index, the English measurement system, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average have in common? They’re all living fossils, masterfully preserved in our culture for… well… no discernible reason. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “That’s the way … Continued

This week, we’ve got an episode for you that once again pushes far beyond the boundaries of political correctness (yay!). It’s an episode we recorded a long time ago and saved for a rainy day while we’re preparing even more … Continued

Oh boy, do we ever have a good one for you today… You’ve probably heard the stereotype that Asians are better at math. Turns out, it’s actually a quantifiable fact. But it isn’t necessarily because American schools are terrible … Continued

Well, here we are at Episode #17. This week’s show is a bit more introspective; we’re talking about what coaching is and whether we should get ourselves a coach to improve our performance in various aspects of life. As promised, … Continued

There are trillions of trillions of stars in the observable universe. Billions upon billions of earth-like planets that might support life. All estimates of probability point to the existence of several other advanced, intelligent civilizations in the galaxy. And yet… … Continued

One of the best inventions mankind has ever come up with is political correctness. …pffffffft, as if. SPI #15 — Correct Me If I’m Wrong investigates the way we communicate with each other on topics we disagree on. You’ll hear … Continued

Numbers: not just for counting anymore! Self Proclaimed Intellectuals #14 — Can I Have Your Number? has two segments. While they’re both about numbers that are named after the people who discovered or theorized them, they couldn’t be more different … Continued

What’s up, doc? Or more like, what’s up with the doc? Find out now! SPI #13 – Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News delves into the secret world behind your friendly doctor. This episode, we’ll talk about what doctors buy, doctor … Continued

Everyone has heard the conspiracy theory that NASA faked the moon landing, or that Lee Harvey Oswald was a fall guy for the Kennedy assassination, or that 9/11 was an inside job. But, in true Self Proclaimed Intellectuals fashion, we’re bringing you … Continued