Best Redux LLC Podcasts (2025)

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Tunguska: When the Sky Exploded 26:12

2d ago26:12

26:12

In 1908, something tore through the skies over Siberia and exploded with the force of a thousand Hiroshima bombs. Trees were flattened across 800 square miles, yet no impact crater was ever found. What caused the Tunguska Event? A meteor? A comet? Something stranger? In this episode, we analyze the science and the some of the wild theories behind t…

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Ep. 279: Cat Got Your Tongue? 36:55

3d ago36:55

36:55

Jon and Kurt wonder at the pervasive use of animal idioms in everyday conversation. Why do we call someone a Black Sheep? Or accuse someone of crying Crocodile Tears? What is a Paper Tiger and who famously made it into an insult to his enemies? Get the Albatross From Around Your Neck or the Monkey Off Your Back and have a listen. This episode is Th…

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Ep.278 Murphy’s Law 33:34

10d ago33:34

33:34

No, dear listener, this episode is not about everything that can go wrong in a podcast episode will go wrong. It is, however, a quick dive into Named Laws of nature or corporate life or technology or etc. Jon and Kurt share and discuss “laws” that are named after people. Where did they come from? Why were they so named? What did they seek to memori…

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Scary Photos That Can't Be Explained: What Happened to Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon 17:23

16d ago17:23

17:23

On April 1, 2014, two young Dutch friends, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, tragically disappeared while on vacation in Panama. What began as a day hike turned into a heartbreaking mystery when their remains were discovered weeks later. While the prevailing theory suggests a tragic accident led to their deaths, there are several unexplained and unse…

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Ep. 277: Epic Failures (redux) 27:10

17d ago27:10

27:10

There is an actual “Museum of Failures” which memorializes products that were massive failures. Classics like “neon green Heinz Ketchup” and “Spray on Condoms” (yes, you read that correctly) are on exhibit as are countless others that, while born out of innovation, just never made it. Jon and Kurt highlight a few of the juiciest failures and have f…

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The Hollywood Manager That Stole Millions From Celebrities | Interview with Jonathan Todd Schwartz 43:32

23d ago43:32

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Jonathan Todd Schwartz was a successful business manager for A-list celebrities and seemingly had it all. However, his life took a dark turn when he stole nearly $5 million from Alanis Morrissette and other clients. Driven by addiction, Schwartz's story is now one of rehabilitation and redemption. Follow Jonathan https://www.instagram.com/therealjo…

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Ep. 276: What's Gucci (redux) 26:14

24d ago26:14

26:14

Kurt and Jon explore the disorienting land defined by the Urban Dictionary and learn more than they bargained for. As it turns out, Kurt is equally at home with hors d'oeuvres as well as store d'oeuvres. One is consumed in a friend's living room. The other at Costco. If you don't know what it means to be a body booker, say, "Damn, Gina," or engage …

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The Chicago Mothman | with Oliver Berger 47:12

30d ago47:12

47:12

The Mothman, a legendary winged “birdman” with glowing red eyes, was first reported in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966. Interestingly, similar sightings began this century in Chicago. As far as cryptids go, the myth behind Mothman is more supernatural than zoological, with many believing this creature is a harbinger of doom. With special gue…

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Ep.275: No Way That is True (redux) 25:08

1M ago25:08

25:08

Did you know that the words written on Twitter every single day would fill a book of ten million pages? Did you know that “buttload” is an actual measurement? Jon and Kurt have fun in this episode doling out seemingly ridiculous statements that are actually true. They sound faker than Kurt’s french accent, but are 100% correct.…

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8 Strange Sounds That Can't Be Explained 20:45

1M ago20:45

20:45

From underwater anomalies to the notorious Hum heard around the world, these eight strange sounds are difficult to explain. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted by Michael May Email stories, comments, or ideas to astud…

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Ep.274: Wait…Wait…What %???!!! 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

It started innocently enough when Kurt drove by a parking lot full of fire trucks, lights flashing, but no fire. And it got them thinking, what % of a firefighters day is actually spent fighting fires? (Answer given in the episode.) From there, Jon and Kurt decided it would make a fun game show to ask each other to guess what the % answer was to in…

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Veronica Gedeon And The Easter Murders 9:49

1M ago9:49

9:49

On Easter Sunday, 1937, Veronica Gedeon, her mother, and a boarder were found killed in their New York City apartment. Veronica was a beautiful model, and the press provoked public reaction by publishing her portfolio of sensual photographs. The case had a lasting impact by influencing laws for the criminally insane. Theme Music by Matt Glass https…

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Ep. 273: Men are Stupid 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

The boys decide to give in to their genetic hard-coding and spend an episode exploring what makes the male human do so many idiotic things. Throughout the ages, it seems that those with the Y chromosome have simply not evolved. The “why women outlive men” trend on social media has it right. Tragically funny and infinitely ludicrous, Jon and Kurt di…

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Small Town Murder Mystery: Orville Gibson 12:01

2M ago12:01

12:01

A dairy farmer is found dead in a small Vermont town, but was it murder...or an elaborate suicide plot to frame his enemies? The mystery surrounding Orville Gibson's death was a world-wide sensation news story at the time, and remains unsolved to this day, with two prevailing theories. Was he lynched by vengeful neighbors, or did he stage his own d…

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Ep.272: Pet Peeve or Pet Pleasure 34:22

2M ago34:22

34:22

The boys are back sharing their feelings. They emote about peeves…yes, all those peeves, be they macro or micro, that get under their skin. But this time, they don’t just dwell on the negative, the bothersome, the nuisances, as they add a new category…pet pleasures. What are those things/experiences/feelings that conjure up releases of dopamine and…

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UFOs at 30,000 feet: True Pilot Encounters We Can't Explain 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

Pilots are among the most trusted observers in the world, but what happens when they report objects defying the laws of physics? This episode explores some of the most credible, chilling UFO encounters ever recorded by those who might share the skies with the unknown. With special guest Keri Pina! Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.co…

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Ep. 271: Name that Feeling, Part 2 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

Having too much fun with the topic, the boys add on to last week’s list and come up with even more new names for ordinary feelings we all have (like when you have an eyelash stuck in your eye).By Smart Drivel Media LLC

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The Curious Case Of The Sodder Children REDUX 1:21:17

2M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire in West Virginia destroyed the Sodder family home. Five of the children were unable to escape as the house burned to the ground, but what happened next became one of the most strange unsolved mysteries. Some of the evidence suggests that the children survived, and the fire was an attack on the Sodder …

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Ep. 270: Name that Feeling, Part 1 28:23

2M ago28:23

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Jon and Kurt pick up the scent from an earlier episode where they discovered John Koenig’s “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Basically, he made up words to fit common feelings that deserve and need to be named. Never missing a chance to make up words (in the hopes of one day making it into the OED), Jon and Kurt hope they aren’t thrust into “joc…

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The Mystery Of The 4chan Serial Killer 25:19

2M ago25:19

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In 2015, an anonymous 4chan user claimed to be a serial killer, and posted a series of gruesome images as proof. Was it a hoax? Can we finally get closer to solving this mystery? Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrange Support the Show! astudyofstrange.substack.com/ Website: www.astudyofstrange.com Hosted b…

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Ep.269:What’s the Difference? (redux) 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Ever wanted to know what the difference is between alligators and crocodiles? Dolphins and porpoises? Further and farther? Whiskey and whisky? Plantains and bananas? You get the gist...this episode has Jon and Kurt exploring and explaining these hugely important differences.By Smart Drivel Media LLC

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By Reason Of Insanity: The Tragic Death Of Marion Parker 23:13

3M ago23:13

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In 1927, Los Angeles was gripped by terror as a young girl was kidnapped and then brutally murdered. The killer's motive was a twisted mystery, and his escape sparked a massive manhunt that captivated the nation. Though solved, this crime was considered the most horrifying case in Los Angeles’ history at the time, and it’s still haunting and strang…

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Ep. 268: Pepsi's Navy 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

What does a Pepsi navy have to do with telling time, reading books, or popes dying? Don’t have a proverbial pot to piss in as you think of the answer? Well, we are sure there is a cool new word that sums up your feelings. And, in this episode, Jon and Kurt bring all of this together to enlighten, enrichen, and possibly entertain.…

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Nazis in Los Angeles: Secrets, Spies, and Sinister Hideouts 55:19

3M ago55:19

55:19

Were Nazis in LA during World War II? Local legends around places like the Murphy Ranch and the Furst Castle suggest they were, with fascist sympathizers building retreats and strongholds. Some claim Hitler even visited during the war. However, the truth is never quite what it seems, and it is way way more interesting. Listen to learn about an unhe…

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Ep.267: Coincidence? I Think Not. 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Jon and Kurt can’t get enough of sharing things that makes the other say, “I didn’t know that!” They once again use the construct of each relating three little known morsels to one another. From the heights of Mt. Everest to the lows of World War I and lots in between, they give accounts of historical eerie coincidences and puzzling math party tric…

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The Strange & Unsolved Death of Charles C. Morgan 19:34

3M ago19:34

19:34

The often covered, discussed, and scrutinized death of Charles Morgan. The story is too odd and mysterious to not record our own retelling of his story. In March 1977, escrow agent Charles C. Morgan went missing. Three days later he turns up in the middle of the night with plastic handcuffs on his wrists and ankles and unable to speak. Just weeks l…

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Ep.266: Don’t Testify in Ancient Rome 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

The boys are back at it. They are committed to teaching/relating/sharing with each other unique and oddball things previously unknown. In this episode they talk about exploding whales, dropped bombs, the oldest professions in the world, and the aforementioned weird etymology of the word “testify.” Grab a thing or two and have a listen….…

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5 Haunted Ghost Towns 56:28

3M ago56:28

56:28

Some towns refuse to die. Long after their last residents have vanished, something remains — eerie voices, shadow figures, and legendary folktales. In this episode, we explore five of the most haunted ghost towns in America: Bannack, MT, a lawless gold rush town with a murderous past; Bodie, CA, with a legendary curse; Wonder Valley, CA, a weird st…

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Ep. 265: The Mandela Effect (redux) 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

Jon and Kurt recently learned of a fascinating human dynamic: there are many instances where large groups of people all swear they know a fact that is indisputable. Yet they are wrong. Their "fact" is completely made up. It is a wild manifestation of being human–certainly AI wouldn’t fall prey to a social current that sweeps up many in its errant t…

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True Crime Tale: Brian Brady Discusses the True Story that Inspired His Book 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

Author Brian Brady’s latest book, Hiding in Plain Sight, is loosely inspired by a true crime, and he was personally involved in its investigation. We discuss writing about murder, what shows, movies, and books get wrong about real investigations, and the true story that inspired the book. Learn more about Brian and read his books here: https://www.…

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Ep.264: The Great Emu War of 1932 38:06

4M ago38:06

38:06

Jon and Kurt continue with the format of sharing fascinating, entertaining, fun things the other didn’t know. Yes, there was an Emu war. And Ikea sells a gazillion meatballs. There is a species that regenerates. Oh, and we get to hear the two oldest jokes in the world. Pull up a metaphoric stool and hear all about these and others.…

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5 Civil War Mysteries 19:50

4M ago19:50

19:50

The Civil War shaped the United States more than any other event, and it left behind some strange, unsolved mysteries. This Minisode covers 5 of the most interesting mysteries including paranormal events, lost treasure, and more. Theme Music by Matt Glass https://www.glassbrain.com/ Instagram: @astudyofstrangeSupport the Show! astudyofstrange.subst…

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Ep. 263: 11 Days That Never Happened 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

Jon and Kurt seek to educate, enlighten, and entertain each other with information previously unknown–be it of the historical, technological, or linguistic bent. What happened in 1752 that no one remembers? From what common sense practical usage did everyday words come from? And what the hell do you call this cool way of cursing: $@&*#!. Come get s…

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