HeyJaredMy Current Understanding
My Current Understanding is a variety podcast where curiosity meets conversation. Hosted by Nate Davison and Seth Watson, each episode dives deep into the topics that make us wonder, question, and laugh—ranging from history, politics, and religion to sports, culture, and the…
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Things That Used to Be Dangerous (opens the original)
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Things that once seemed completely normal can look absolutely insane in hindsight. In this episode, Nate and Seth look back at radioactive materials marketed to children, lawn darts, kids riding loose in cars, dangerous playgrounds, smoking everywhere, lead and asbestos, old workplace hazards, and a raspberry-flavored medicine that killed 107 people before federal law required drug companies to prove their products were safe. They also get into the politics and business behind safety. When shoul
Presidential Trivia: Weird Facts, Wild Stories & Myths You Probably Believe (opens the original)
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How well do you actually know the presidents of the United States? Nate and Seth are digging into the stranger side of presidential history, from unbelievable stories that are somehow true to famous “facts” that may not be true at all. Which president was a wrestler? Who holds the only presidential patent? Did George Washington really have wooden teeth? And why are there 47 numbered presidents but only 45 people who have held the office? Along the way, we tackle presidential firsts and onlys, st
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