The Good Stuff

Food Series / 2 Seasons

The Good Stuff dives deep into the off-beat science stories you won't hear about on TV. Each four-episode playlist follows hosts Matt and Craig on an in-depth journey through fringe science and research, spanning such topics as fear, sleep, food, and the paranormal. Join them on their journey to find the Good Stuff!

Watch Latest: S2016 E31

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The Rare Albino Squirrels of Olney, Illinois

S2016 E11 / 10m 17s

Olney is a small midwestern town like any other. Except for its squirrels. For some reason, it has an unusually large population of albino gray squirrels. And the population is in trouble. Can Olney save its squirrels?

Can You Build A Warp Drive (In A Garage)?

S2016 E10 / 12m 23s

David Pares is building a warp drive. In his garage. Using parts from Radio Shack and Home Depot. Can he actually build a warp drive? Could an Alcubierre drive be physically possible? What the heck is a warp drive??

Visiting Area 51

S2016 E9 / 11m 34s

Area 51 might be the most well-known top secret military base in the world. It has appeared in movies, tv, books, and video games. Yet we still don't know what is going on in there. We take a trip to the middle of nowhere to find out what's going on with Area 51! What goes on in Area 51?

Is Nuclear Power Good Or Bad?

S2016 E6 / 12m

We used to think nuclear power would solve all of our energy problems. What happened? Why do we fear nuclear power and is our fear justified? What is nuclear power and does it still have a place in our energy future?

What if The Civil War Were Tweeted?

S2016 E5 / 7m 2s

The American Civil War was a huge news story. Just as social media and the internet have changed the way news is delivered today, journalists in the Civil War Era turned to the telegraph to revolutionize the industry.

From the Abolitionist Movement to #BlackLivesMatter

S2016 E4 / 9m 48s

The abolitionist movement of the 19th century helped galvanize the country against slavery and made the civil war a war for freedom. While the abolitionists made great strides in their own time, the fight for equality continues today with groups like Black Lives Matter.

How the US Government Became So Big

S2016 E3 / 10m 9s

Before the Civil War, the US had a very small army, hardly any social safety nets, and no national currency. But with the fight over slavery and the secession of the southern states that would all change.What is the role of the federal government? And how did the Civil War shape so many aspects of the United States government that we take for granted today?

The Origins Of Government Surveillance

S2016 E2 / 8m 27s

Using spies during war is nothing new. But the Union during the Civil War took it a step further and began spying on its citizens. We talk to author Stephen Towne about how government surveillance worked back then and how it relates to the snooping done today.

The Birth of Modern Medical Care in America

S2016 E1 / 9m 10s

The Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in US history. More people died in the Civil War than in all other US wars combined. And many more were wounded and maimed. Doctors were forced to re-think their methods and start using more modern, more scientific standards of medical care.

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