As the author of the bible for video game speedrunning, Eric Kozial takes us into an international phenomenon that centers around a highly engaged and loving community of gamers on a quest for mastery.

Humans and animals have a deep-rooted connection far beyond pet and master—a fact Christopher McDougall learns after rescuing a donkey named Sherman from a hoarder. By becoming running partners, Christopher nurses Sherman back to health and makes a lifelong friend in the process.

As the creator and host of Sports Science, John uncovers the science behind the world’s greatest athletes. Along the way he’s found some incredible statistics—and a common psychological secret.

Comedy is a puzzle. In the documentary It Started As a Joke, comedian Eugene Mirman navigates friendships, fatherhood, and his toughest puzzle yet: Finding humor in his wife Katie’s battle with cancer.

Everyone loves classical music, they just don’t know it yet. As a composer, teacher, and the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has made his life’s goal to open people’s eyes to their love for their classical music and its deep connection with the human experience.

Outdated first responder technology has real-world implications in how evidence is processed and prosecuted. As the co-founder of startup Mark43, Matt Polega and his team are determined to overhaul tech in the public safety industry. It may seem like a niche field, but it’s far from it. They’ve raised over $77 million in funding from pretty big names, including Ashton Kutcher, Goldman Sachs, and Jeff Bezos. Their ever-evolving tech is now used in over 70 agencies nationwide, with many more to come. But what does it mean for the future of first responders and the victims they’re sworn to help?

Stand-up comedy is an art of rejection. For years, Duncan Trussell honed his craft, soaking up awkward audience silences and blistering critiques until something magical happened: he discovered himself on stage. Through difficult lessons (and a psychedelic cow), Duncan takes us on the wild and trippy ride from his drug addict landlord in LA to conceiving The Midnight Gospel on Netflix alongside Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward.

One of Jane Seymour’s most famous roles—Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman—started from a need to get out of 9 million dollars of debt. Tapping into wisdom from her mother, Jane persevered to create an international icon, use her success to spread her mother’s advice through the Open Hearts Foundation and (hopefully) bring Dr. Quinn’s story to a new generation.

Millions of listeners tune in every month to hear about creature sightings rooted in myth, or documented proof of a conman who killed to collect insurance payouts—then buried his victims in the walls of his mansion. It’s these dark, forgotten corners of history Aaron Mahnke explores on his mega-hit podcast, Lore. But the show was one click away from never happening.

Nicknamed "organized crime's worst nightmare," Elie Honig earned his stripes through the prosecution of John Gotti Jr and other major mafia players. Venture into the seedy details of three of Elie’s most notorious cases, where murder solves problems and justice isn't always black and white.