The Good Stuff

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!

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Episode 21, Season 2016
How Hard is it to Run a Marathon?

At the start of last year, Craig decided to run a marathon.

18:18
Episode 19, Season 2016
Will Bananas be Wiped Out By Disease?

Bananas all over the world are at risk! What can we do to save them?

6:05
Episode 25, Season 2016
What Does it Take to be a Professional Wrestler?

Carl Wilson has been a freelance professional wrestler for over a decade.

12:48
Episode 15, Season 2016
Why Does Charles Trippy Put His Life on the Internet?

Charles Trippy has been uploading his life to youtube every day for 7 years.

8:10
Episode 8, Season 2016
How Hackers are Making the World Safer

Is hacking good or bad? Can hackers make us safer?

10:18
Episode 23, Season 2016
What the Heck is Dark Matter?

85% of the mass of our universe is made up of dark matter.

8:55
Episode 29, Season 2016
The Secret Life and Art of Henry Darger

Henry Darger is one of the most famous outsider artists in the world.

8:32
Episode 9, Season 2016
Visiting Area 51

Area 51 might be the most well-known top secret military base in the world.

11:34
Episode 20, Season 2016
Earthships: Living Off The Grid

An Earthship is a fully renewable, carbon-neutral home.

9:52
Episode 6, Season 2016
Is Nuclear Power Good Or Bad?

We used to think nuclear power would solve all of our energy problems.

12:00
Episode 17, Season 2016
Why We Need a Revolution In Energy Storage

To start using renewable fuels, we're going to need a revolution in energy storage.

8:56
Episode 24, Season 2016
What is the Power Grid?

Joe Hanson helps give Craig the rundown on energy and the electrical grid.

9:54
Episode 12, Season 2016
Craig Goes To Space! . . . Camp!

What does it take to be an astronaut?

10:33
Episode 10, Season 2016
Can You Build A Warp Drive (In A Garage)?

David Pares is building a warp drive. In his garage.

12:23
Episode 16, Season 2016
Can We Find an Earth-Like Planet?

Exoplanet research is a young science but it is growing up fast.

12:16
Episode 18, Season 2016
The Next Great Moon Race

It's been over four decades since the US went to the moon.

10:24
Episode 14, Season 2016
How to Start a Fire the Old Fashioned Way

The Good Stuff Crew drops Craig in the middle of the woods.

12:57
Episode 27, Season 2016
Can We Make a Pet Dinosaur?

Can Dinosaurs be brought back from extinction?

8:48
Episode 11, Season 2016
The Rare Albino Squirrels of Olney, Illinois

Olney is a small midwestern town like any other. Except for its squirrels.

10:17
Episode 26, Season 2016
Inside Biosphere 2

Craig goes to Biosphere 2 and to see the science of recreating the Earth's ecosystems.

14:30
Episode 7, Season 2016
What's it Like to Go Skydiving?

Craig heads over to Skydive Chicago and puts his courage to the ultimate test.

9:59
Episode 22, Season 2016
Facing a Fear of Heights

Our producer Sam reveals his greatest fear and goes to the top of a skyscraper.

10:30
Episode 13, Season 2016
Why Are Roller Coasters Awesome?

Roller Coasters are one of the oldest and most popular thrill rides.

6:20
Episode 28, Season 2016
Why Do We Like To Be Afraid?

From horror movies to roller coasters, we like to be in situations that scare us.

7:59
Episode 4, Season 2016
From the Abolitionist Movement to #BlackLivesMatter

The abolitionist movement of the 19th century helped galvanize the US against slavery.

9:48
Episode 3, Season 2016
How the US Government Became So Big

Before the Civil War, the US government was tiny.

10:09
Episode 30, Season 2016
The Lasting Impact of Women in The Civil War

When the Civil War began, women were able to take on a variety of new roles.

7:58
Episode 1, Season 2016
The Birth of Modern Medical Care in America

Doctors during the Civil War were forced to re-think their methods for medical care.

9:10
Episode 2, Season 2016
The Origins Of Government Surveillance

Using spies during war is nothing new, but the Civil War changed everything.

8:27
Episode 31, Season 2016
The Complicated History Of The Confederate Flag

There wasn't just one confederate flag, there were dozens.

9:42
Episode 5, Season 2016
What if The Civil War Were Tweeted?

The American Civil War was a huge news story.

7:02

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