Best Elephant Farts Podcasts (2025)

For at least 200 years, part of London’s criminal underground was ruled by a gang of brilliant, all-female jewel thieves. In this week's classic episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the rise and fall of the notorious Forty Elephants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Disco Balls are Ridiculous, and We Love Them 38:47

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Human history is absolutely riddled with ridiculous inventions. Some are cartoonishly specific. Others, like the disco ball, serve no purpose other than amusement -- and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the dazzling (get it?) history of the 'myriad reflector.' See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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THE 100TH EPISODE ABSURDAGANZA! 1:46:21

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WE DID IT. WE MADE 100 PODCAST EPISODES WITHOUT MISSING AN UPLOAD (almost). To celebrate Trace and Julian decided to do it big. How big? TEN WHOLE QUESTIONS BIG. SO BIG THEY HAD TO ASK THEIR FRIEND SOPHIE SHRAND TO HELP THEM OUT BIG. BIG ENOUGH TO.... BE... LIKE... REALLY LONG... BIG. You get the idea. We pulled out all the stops for this absolute …

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949: Grimace, David's Eyes, & Butt-Sniffing Bandit 51:00

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Sarah almost got swindled by her mechanic, but she's putting her foot down on the brakes. We learn what McDonald's claims Grimace is, and why Susie thinks they are lying and doing revisionist history for lolz. Sarah found out a fun fact about the David statue, but she is convinced it's a Mandela Effect situation. We learn why Disney theme parks are…

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The Truth About "Zombies" 50:17

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As summer turns and fall begins, Ridiculous History officially enters the most wonderful time of the year. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the legend of a specific kind of 'living dead' -- the zombie. According to the stories, a zombie is a cadaver reanimated through evil magic, and cursed to obey the commands of a powerful bokor (s…

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Episode 480 - The Squirrel is NO JOKE! 1:07:15

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The boys are back and this time Crendor is asking the though questions? Are you emotionally backed up on the freeway of your mind? Maybe? Am I? Oh no. Thankfully Jesse is here to drive us off the freeway and into the parking lot of a grey boy fastfood place and most definitely won't complain about it. All this and SQUIRREL ATTACKS on a brand new Co…

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948: Skipping Stone Scandal, Charlie Sheen, & Consider the Men 59:38

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Sarah is on a mission to get more limber and she's going to be cutting up a rug to get there. Susie had an Interstellar adjacent experience and she got one step closer to watching that darn movie. We hear about a new dating strategy where someone pitches their friend to an audience, and we love it. There has been a scandal in the stone skipping com…

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#653: Vinegar Boy 1:06:44

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Dubai chocolate, Q meets everyone, robot taxis, Christmas, Christopher Meloni, a HUGE announcement is dropped.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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CLASSIC: The Malleus Maleficarum: A Real-life Witch Hunter's Bible 33:46

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During Europe's period of witchcraft hysteria, one enterprising (and failed) witch hunter sought to bolster his reputation by creating an authoritative text on the existence, discovery and persecution of witches. While it may seem silly now, the Malleus Maleficarum was a runaway success, with thousands of copies inundating European society even whi…

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How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing 37:49

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We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the volatile, ambitious Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. created a litt…

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"MINIONS! Lower Mr. Bond into the Saliva Pool!" 1:11:49

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Tired of having to do all your evil deeds yourself? Well with this one simple organism and some ethically dubious genetic engineering you too could have your very own army of immortal minions! (Intelligence and number of eyes may vary). Julian explores what you might need to make these little favorites of moms everywhere. Then Trace explores a pool…

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947: Dying Doctors, Baseball Babes, & British Baking Bust 1:06:20

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Sarah dropped a Great British Baking Bomb on the show today and shattered our love affair with the culinary reality show. They have officially jumped the shark, and we're none too pleased. We hear why one of a League of Their Own real-life legends is promoting women's baseball, but they're taking a different approach than the WNBA. Sarah reveals ho…

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The Ridiculous History of the 90s and Low Culture, with Ross Benes 43:54

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The 1990s were a time of chaos, aspiration, and, above all, ridiculous things. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max welcome returning guest Ross Benes, the author of 1999, for an in-depth exploration of talk shows, crime, transformative media and pop culture forensics. (Ben here: of course we get to films, video games and Juggalos.) See omnystudio…

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Episode 479 - Weirder Science 1:08:05

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The boys are back and this time Jesse is obsessed with a Chinese FMV Game and how completely over the top it is. Then the boys tackle super powers, super haters, and science that actually operates on our level. All this and more on a brand new Cox n' Crendor!Go to http://HeroForge.com and use code CRENDOR to get 5% off all orders of physicalminiatu…

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#652: CUD 1:01:56

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Bry goes straight edge, podcast commercials, S&M priest, cruise fight, Donny Osmond, old singers.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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CLASSIC: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 25:58

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In 1814, a poor neighborhood in London fell victim to a strange, tragic and boozy disaster -- this calamity would eventually leave eight people dead. So what exactly happened? How could an entire neighborhood flood with a deadly deluge of beer? Join Ben, Noel and Max for a bizarre bit of boozy history in this week's Classic episode. See omnystudio.…

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Zooming in on Nano Paintings (They're a BIG deal) 1:14:02

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Want to make a nanoscale image of the Mona Lisa? Listener Kodiak does. All they have to do is learn a bit of quantum mechanics, some thermochemical nanolithography, and then tap the genius of ancient superbrain Leonardo da Vinci! EASY!! Scientists did it!! Even though you can't see it without a powerful microscope trust us that she is smirking even…

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The True Story of Pac Man -- and a Ton of Weird Theories 37:56

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As one of the most iconic games in all of arcade history, Pac Man is recognized across the planet. But how did it get here -- and why are there so many in-depth fan theories about what it means? Is Pac Man a Sisyphean immortal cursed with endless toil? Is he underwater, stealing errant Pong balls? Is he himself a ghost, or on drugs? In today's epis…

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946: Unknown Number, Amputee Animus, & Celebrity Children's Books 1:03:25

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Sarah is living her best childless life and Susie has a cat with an unfortunate habit. We discuss the wildly disturbing documentary Unknown Number about the high school girl who was bullied by her own mom, the reason the documentary was more disturbing than the articles we've already discussed on the show, and why experts are calling this a new for…

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The Ridiculous Origin of the the Word "Ridiculous" 38:54

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With nearly one thousand episodes out in the world over the years, Ben, Noel and Max realized they've never asked about the origin of the word "ridiculous." In this rollicking, cartoonishly meta episode, the gang learns the history of this specific word -- and why, since before the dawn of recorded history, humans have always been all about a good …

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945: Whale Tale, Window Seats, & Happy Meal Adults 58:52

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Susie learned about a shocking situation developing at a French aquarium housing killer whales where animal rights activists caught the trainers, um, handling the whales to alleviate adult desires brewing between the whales. We hear why it's happening, and why it's so upsetting (beyond the obvious). We discuss the situation between 74yo former NFL …

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#651: The Geriatric Podcast 1:48:47

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Baseball Karen, Walt gets TV shamed, War of the Worlds, Gay Siamese twins, top links, Walt brings a game.By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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Episode 478 - The Moose is Loose 1:09:46

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The boys are back and this time Jesse and Crendor have delved into the world of Hollywood and lived to tell the tale. What happens when you become famous AND attractive?! The boys have two very different experiences. Meanwhile a moose is on the loose and no one knows what to do. All this and more of a brand new Cox n' Crendor!Go to https://buyrayco…

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CLASSIC: Dr. Seuss Wrote His Most Famous Book On A Bet 34:57

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What are your favorite children's books? In this Classic episode, Ben and the gang acknowledge Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known writers on the planet. "Green Eggs and Ham", one of his most successful books, sold over 8 million copies by 2016 -- but would you believe he wrote it based entirely on a bet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part Two: The Rise of the Chamber Divers 46:53

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As Axis powers swarm across Europe in the lead-up to D-Day, a small group of scientists refuse to leave their lab, throwing a fair amount of modern ethics out the window (or the sub, if you like) as they race to complete vital experiments in hyperbaric chambers -- the results of which may just change the course of the war. Tune in for part two of t…

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This Giant Moon Makes Your Bones Float 1:06:57

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The hip bone connected to the basalt rock The femur bone connected to the lunar maria The foot bone connected to the gravitational equilibrium of the celestial bodies! That’s the story of the bones… and… this episode? QUESTIONS Trace: "How easy would it be to break your bones if humans can fly?" from Anonymous Julian: "How big would the moon have t…

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944: Sand Dunes, Fire Ants, & Serena Williams' Body 57:17

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Sarah was having the time of her life in the creepiest national park that may or may not have alien life. We learn about a horse who died under mysterious circumstances and how a cult got started nearby. And we hear about her experience at a hot spring in her area that freaked her out and made her foot feel like it was on fire. We learn about a fle…

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The Terrifying Science of Tiny Subs and D-Day, Part One: The Return of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance 43:16

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Years after their initial conversation with the world's foremost expert on underwater explosions, Ben still sings the praises of Dr. Rachel "Big Spinach" Lance. In the first part of this special two-part series, Ben, Noel and Max welcome Dr. Lance back to learn more about the phenomenal -- and, frankly, inspiring -- story of a ragtag crew of rogue …

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Episode 477 - Lego of your World Record Dreams 1:08:49

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The boys are back and this time Jesse and Crendor are still reeling from the world of Roblox movies. So many questions, so few answers. Meanwhile Jesse discovers that the world of Youtube is much bigger than just the stuff he is fed by the algorithm. And then we jump into the reddit meta! So you know this podcast is going to take off! But not too f…

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943: Sweet Caroline, Camp Songs, & Keanu Doesn't Love You 1:02:32

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Sarah wants Susie to see T-Pain with her in Denver, and Susie's up for it, but had to confess she doesn't know any of his songs. We discuss one-hit-wonder band, Devo, why they were misunderstood, why they never had another hit, and how expectations determine how a band deals with only having one hit. We find out the origin story for Sweet Caroline …

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#650: Vote Teddy 1:37:54

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Going over the falls in a barrel, Oasis, Coldplay, ticket prices, Socks defies death, Jaws 50th, Korn guy, Bry is burned by Sonic…again! Teddy's entry form: https://www.jerseystopdogs.com/?entry=2764By Tell 'em Steve-Dave!

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CLASSIC: Feral Children and the True Story Behind The Jungle Book 29:37

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Now, let's be honest. Rudyard Kipling was a cartoonishly problematic guy. Yet his work made a permanent impression on global literature -- and, to a surprising degree, he based a lot of his writing on real-world events. In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel ask: What inspired Rudyard Kipling to write The Jungle Book? Join the guys as they explor…

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Colossus of Rhodes 28:37

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Imagine you're an ancient traveler, visiting Rhodes for the first time in 280 BCE. As you approach the famed city, a singular object dominates the horizon: a huge statue of the Greek sun god Helios, popularly known as the "Colossus of Rhodes." In the fourth part of this series on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Ben, Noel and Max explore how…

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I Can Read Your Mind… You're Thinking About Tiny Elephants?! 1:12:52

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his week, Julian prunes the universe down to size: bonsai animals, bonsai humans, bonsai...uhm...did he just say bonsai HUMANS? Meanwhile, Trace tunes into the world of telepathy, where mind-reading might sound less like superpowers and more like trying to pick up a radio station with a bent coat hanger. QUESTIONS Julian: "Can you bonsai any living…

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942: Mom Dorms, Serious Sarah, & Parking Lot Drama 57:19

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Brain Candy is pumped up for their live event--if you haven't gotten your tickets, now is the time! Sarah is in charge of grassroots promotions, and it reminded her of the importance of being a part of our communities in real life. We discuss the trend of moms going hog-wild decorating their children's dorm rooms, why we think they're doing this, a…

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Unlucky Numbers Across The Globe -- And Why They Are Ridiculous 41:13

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Do you have a number you love, or a number you hate? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, people have always assigned symbolic meaning to the everpresent existence of math -- and created some frankly ridiculous associations along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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941: Biggest Loser, Twin Telepathy, & Garbage Crypto Conclusion 52:21

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Susie watched the Biggest Loser docuseries, and it just confirms everything we've been saying about reality tv for decades, but it leaves the question of whether we should expect more from our "entertainment." We find out whether twins have "telepathy" or any kind of special biological ability that allows them to understand each other better, read …

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Episode 476 - Florida Man Meets Gotham 1:13:11

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The boys are back and this time Jesse is back from a whirlwind tour of the Pacific Coast. Meanwhile Crendor got brunch and thought more about the WoW Cinematic. Also the boys get strangely deep today about their insecurities. Thankfully Florida Man is here to save us from that!Head to https://Greenchef.com/50COX and use code 50COX to get 50% off yo…

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CLASSIC: The Ridiculously Laxative-laden Journey of Lewis and Clark 31:17

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In today's Classic episode, Ben and Noel reluctantly sing the praises of poop research. You see, folks, before Lewis and Clark set out to explore the western side of the continent, they tried to prepare for every possible contingency — including medical conditions like constipation. Join the guys as they explore how a dangerous laxative didn’t just…

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Moon Rock Heists, Part Two: The Romantic Misadventures of Thad Roberts 40:27

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Let's say you're a love-struck NASA intern -- your professional career holds a lot of promise, but your family life back home is in shambles... and you fall in love with a fellow intern. How can you impress your new paramour? Forget flowers, chocolates and all those other silly earth-bound romantic gestures: this is the story of Thad Roberts. From …