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Interesting Things with JC is a new podcast mini series, with highlight on some of the more interesting historical stories, current events as well as under-told stories.


  • 1229: "The Damage of Fast Fashion"
    Interesting Things with JC #1229: "The Damage of Fast Fashion" – Mass production, synthetic fibers, exploited labor, and billions of discarded garments. The world’s cheapest clothing comes at a price most never see. A Story Inspired by Rachael Nelson.
  • 1228: "Sea Cucumbers: Butt Breathers"
    Interesting Things with JC #1228: "Sea Cucumbers: Butt Breathers" – Some creatures push the limits of nature, but this one redefines how breathing works. And just when you think it can’t get weirder… it does.
  • 1227: "The Plastic Recycling Myth”
    Interesting Things with JC #1227: "The Plastic Recycling Myth" - You’ve been told the same story for years. But what if it was never true? Get ready for a revelation that changes everything.
  • 1226: "Finding a Can of Arc Light?"
    Interesting Things with JC #1226: "Finding a Can of Arc Light?" - Welding arcs burn brighter than the sun, but could that light actually be contained? Some say yes...but only if you know where to look!
  • 1225: "The Infamous Gardner Museum Heist"
    Interesting Things with JC #1225: "The Infamous Gardner Museum Heist" - Two men. Police uniforms. A museum filled with priceless art. They walked in. They walked out. 500 million dollars gone. No alarms. No arrests. No answers. Where is the art? Who pulled off the greatest art heist in history?
  • 1224: "Ghost in the Coffee Shop – How Nearby Hackers Hijack Your Phone in Real Time"
    Interesting Things with JC #1224: "Ghost in the Coffee Shop – How Nearby Hackers Hijack Your Phone in Real Time" - You’re at a café, scrolling your phone. You don’t see the hacker nearby, but they see you. Loved ones, friends, strangers, they could all be hackers looking to steal your data in public
  • 1223: "The Silent Heist – How a Simple Notification Can Unlock Your Entire Digital Life"
    Interesting Things with JC #1223: "The Silent Heist – How a Simple Notification Can Unlock Your Entire Digital Life" - Could a single notification be the key to your entire digital identity being stolen? Hackers don’t need malware, they just need to manipulate your notifications, cache, and backups.
  • 1222: "Registration of the First Internet Domain Name"
    Interesting Things with JC #1222: "Registration of the First Internet Domain Name" - On this day in 1985, the internet as we know it began. Symbolics.com became the first-ever .com domain, marking the start of a new digital frontier. What led to this moment?
  • 1221: "Psychological Warfare"
    Interesting Things with JC #1221: "Psychological Warfare" - From ancient empires to modern cyber tactics, psychological warfare has shaped history. Fear deception & propaganda win battles before they begin.
  • 1220: "Magnetoreception in Animals"
    Interesting Things with JC #1220: "Magnetoreception in Animals" - Some animals navigate the world with an invisible force sensing Earth's magnetic field like a built in compass. Birds migrate across continents. Sharks track prey. Turtles return home after years at sea!
  • 1219: "The Law of Assumption"
    Interesting Things with JC #1219: "The Law of Assumption" - Neville Goddard claimed it does. But is it psychology or wishful thinking? Explore how assumptions influence outcomes.
  • 1218: "5000 Year Battery"
    Interesting Things with JC #1218: "5000 Year Battery" - A battery that lasts for millennia without ever needing a recharge sounds impossible but the nuclear diamond battery could make it a reality.
  • 1217: "ADHD A Hunters Edge or Desk Job Disorder?"
    Interesting Things with JC #1217: "ADHD A Hunters Edge or Desk Job Disorder?" - Once an asset for survival ADHD traits helped early humans stay alert and adaptable But in today's rigid world they are seen as a disorder Is ADHD really a flaw or just an evolutionary mismatch.
  • 1216 "American Shipbuilding"
    Interesting Things with JC #1216 "American Shipbuilding" - From colonial frigates to nuclear-powered carriers US shipbuilding shaped history. But decades of decline left the nation reliant on foreign-built ships until now.
  • 1215: "Apollo and Daphne - The Chase of Immortal Desire"
    Interesting Things with JC #1215: "Apollo and Daphne - The Chase of Immortal Desire" - What happens when the god of light falls for a nymph who wants nothing to do with him?
  • 1214: "The Leshy"
    Interesting Things with JC #1214: "The Leshy" - Was it just a folktale, or did something truly lurk in the depths of Eastern Europe’s forests?
  • 1213: "How Do Escalators Work?"
    Interesting Things with JC #1213: "How Do Escalators Work?" - Escalators are more than moving staircases. They use a continuous loop of gears chains and rollers to transport thousands safely every hour. Learn how they work and what keeps them running.
  • 1212: "Hawk-Eye Technology"
    Interesting Things with JC #1212: "Hawk-Eye Technology" - From controversial calls to unquestionable precision, Hawk-Eye has changed how sports are officiated. With millimeter accuracy, this technology has become essential in tennis, cricket, soccer, and beyond. Explore how it works! GoBills!!
  • 1211: "3425"
    Interesting Things with JC 1211: "3425" - What if a simple number wasn’t so simple? 3425 is a semi-prime with cryptographic significance, a number that changes properties when reversed, and one that has surfaced in digital security and codebreaking methods.
  • 1210: "Why use a Rebar Stretcher?"
    Interesting Things with JC #1210: "Why use a Rebar Stretcher?" - Rebar is the backbone of modern construction but what happens when a piece comes up short Enter the rebar stretcher a tool designed to adjust reinforcing steel on-site! Discover how it works and why it's a must-have for construction!