Best Strangely Awesome Podcasts (2025)

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Set Us Up the Meme: The Strange Tale of All Your Base 9:11

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Where did the “All Your Base Are Belong to Us” meme come from — and why did it break the early internet? In this nostalgic deep dive, Matt explores the wackadoodle origin of one of the internet’s most gloriously awkward memes. Before “going viral” was even a phrase, this phrase from the 1992 Sega Genesis game Zero Wing somehow made its way from mis…

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Ruff translation 35:47

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We love our pets. And think we understand them. Are we fooling ourselves? Guests: ⁠Alexandra Horowitz⁠, dog cognition researcher at Barnard College; ⁠Holly Molinaro⁠, animal welfare scientist; ⁠Jared Martin⁠, filmmaker and dog owner For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplain…

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28 Years Later and DC Movie News 1:12:28

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Session 283: The Hypnotic Power of One Tiny Word 55:11

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/283/

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Anxiety Free Living 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Sick of “morning” sickness 33:46

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If pregnant people need to eat for two, why do so many of us puke morning, noon, and night? Guests: Marlena Fejzo, Ph.D., geneticist, and Research Director at the HER Foundation. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠…

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Your bug roommates 28:33

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Our houses are homes to hidden worlds of bugs. And the more ecologists explore those worlds, the more they realize that some of our creepy, crawly housemates actually have a lot to teach us. (First published in 2023) Guests: Rob Dunn, ecologist at NC State University and author of Never Home Alone; Michelle Trautwein, entomologist at the California…

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How to Train Your Dragon and the Materialists - June 19, 2025 1:00:39

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Join us for the latest edition of Pop Culture Overdose - we dive into How to Train Your Dragon and The Materialists!

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Things A Father Should Teach And Sons Should Learn 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Why I left the NIH 40:34

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Francis Collins oversaw some of the most revolutionary science of the last few decades at the National Institutes of Health. A few months ago, he suddenly resigned. One of America's foremost scientists could no longer do his job. What does that mean for the US? And for science? Guest: Francis Collins, former director of the NIH For show transcripts…

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Mostly dead is slightly alive 20:51

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When bringing people to the edge of death is your day job. Guest: Adam Richman, perfusionist at the Mayo Clinic⁠ and Unexplainable listener. For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainabl…

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Does Ballerina Live Up to the Rest of the John Wick Films? 1:16:10

13d ago1:16:10

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Session 282: Hockey, Aging Horribly and Hypnosis 40:19

13d ago40:19

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/282/

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A Philosophical Discussion on High Strangeness 1:36:34

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James is joined by Iain from the weekly comedy podcast Two Guys What's Up to discuss a study of UFO's/UAP's which led to seeing cryptids and poltergeist activity and more. While enjoying a few spirits of a different kind, the two gentlemen discuss the philosophical aspects of high strangeness and all things Fortean support the show and help with co…

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We don't understand yogurt 20:51

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Many physicists dream of coming up with a unified theory of the universe. Rae Robertson-Anderson dreams of understanding ranch dressing, shampoo, and scrambled eggs. Guests: Rae Robertson-Anderson, a physics professor at the University of San Diego. (Find her TikToks at physics_mamma.) For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Facing Mind Boggling Concerns 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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A Short History of Lorem Ipsum (and a Rant) 10:31

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“Layouts are sexy but, you know, words still matter.” In this solo rant-style episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt takes a silly, unhinged dive into the world of Lorem Ipsum — the gibberish placeholder text that’s haunted designers and writers alike since the 1500s. From Cicero’s scrambled Latin to zombie-themed mockups, we trace the wild history and t…

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The musical structure of the universe 57:02

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If matter is a result of vibration, what causes the vibration? Our friends at The Gray Area ask, “Is the universe behaving like an instrument?” Guest: Stephon Alexander, theoretical physicist at Brown University For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! …

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Fortean News for May 2025 47:20

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All the UFO, Paranormal, Weird and Cryptid news for May 2025 Did Annabel the demonic Doll escape? Can you cure cancer by praying? All this and ghosyely news and more email [email protected] support the show if you want https://ko-fi.com/forteannewspodcastBy Fortean News Podcast

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The Strange Acts of God 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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How to beat roulette 21:48

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You’ll need your best friend, a computer in your shoe, and a working knowledge of physics. Guest: Doyne Farmer, Director of Complexity Economics at Oxford For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexpl…

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Is climate change really making hurricanes worse? 22:21

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The answer isn’t as clear as you might think. And because of drastic cuts to climate science funding, this question might be getting even harder to solve. Guest: Umair Irfan, Vox climate science correspondent For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠unexp…

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Mission Impossible, The Fountain of Youth, and Star Wars CIA Op 1:21:13

26d ago1:21:13

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Session 281: Hypnosis vs Talk Therapy Cage Match 40:29

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For show notes, visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/281/

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From Stickers to State Law: The Accessibility Icon Story 37:11

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Design meets activism. Philosophy meets iconography. Wheelchairs meet graffiti. In this philosophy-packed episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt chats with professor, artist, and co-founder of the Accessible Icon Project, Brian Glenny. Together with colleague Sara Hendron, they took a bold journey to make a tweak to the accessibility symbol — which led t…

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An Awesome Privilege 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Miriam: Another Hidden Figure 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Are we sure about fluoride? 31:24

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Florida just became the second state to ban fluoride from its water system, which has made some public health experts pretty angry. Just how risky is fluoride really, and why is it so hard for us to get on the same page? Guest: Emily Oster, professor of economics at Brown University and CEO of ParentData For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unx…

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The man who walked butterflies on a leash 26:49

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Static electricity plays an invisible role in the natural world, and it may even help insects pollinate plants. To understand this hidden force, scientists have jumped through some pretty weird experimental hoops — and “walked” butterflies through literal hoops. Guests: Sam England, postdoctoral researcher at Berlin's National History Museum; Benji…

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Session 280: For Those Who Get Triggered … We Will Trigger You 50:10

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/280/

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A Hidden Figure 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Imagine a sunset, now imagine you can't 25:45

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Aphantasia is the inability to see with your mind’s eye. And its discovery has made scientists ask a surprising question: What is the mind’s eye even for? (First published in 2022.) Guests: Alice Coles, artist; Adam Zeman, cognitive neurologist at the University of Exeter Medical School; Joel Pearson, professor of neuroscience at the University of …

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Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Travis Chase 25:48

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In this very special episode of The Nerd Show and Tell, we finally cornered the elusive co-founder of Font Awesome — Travis Chase! 🧢✨ From dialing into the web back in the modem days, to co-founding a company that powers millions of websites, Travis shares his unique journey from almost-accountant to accidental icon-company-boss. Or something. You’…

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An imaginary planet that feels extremely real 26:03

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Scavengers Reign, the Emmy-winning Netflix show, has done something most sci-fi shows or movies struggle to do. Build a world that feels truly alien. Guests: ⁠⁠Joe Bennett⁠⁠, co-creator of Scavengers Reign, and ⁠⁠Sean Buckelew⁠⁠, writer on Scavengers Reign For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vox.com/une…

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What Are You Really After 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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The view from inside a volcano 25:53

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The magma chambers at the heart of volcanoes are very deep and very hot. So naturally, some researchers want to build an observatory in one. Guests: Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory; Yan Lavallée, chair of magmatic petrology and volcanology at LMU München and scientific and technical board member of the Krafla…

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Who are you calling a Neanderthal? 20:04

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Rumors of Neanderthal brutishness have been greatly exaggerated. Guest: Paige Madison, science writer For show transcripts, go to ⁠⁠vox.com/unxtranscripts⁠⁠ For more, go to ⁠⁠vox.com/unexplainable⁠⁠ And please email us! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ We read every email. Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: ⁠⁠…

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Session 279: Big Crowds and Bad Logic: Trump, Hypnosis, and the Fallacy Factory 45:04

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/279/

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I Owe So Much 58:33

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Sorry, we left an implant in your brain 33:36

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What happens when you get a life-changing device implanted into your body... and then the company that maintains it goes bankrupt? Guests: Jennifer French, Executive Director and Founder of ⁠Neurotech Network⁠, a nonprofit focused on education and advocacy for neurotechnology, and ⁠Liam Drew⁠, freelance science journalist who reported on abandoned …

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🎬 From Script to Sizzle: How We Cooked Up the Font Awesome 7 Promo Video 🎬 41:06

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Summary What does it take to shoot a high-energy, humor-packed, visually delicious Font Awesome marketing video? A 12-hour day, a diner full of chaos, and a guy in a hot dog suit. In this episode, Matt chats with Jory and Isaac, two key players behind the Font Awesome 7 video, about the hilarious mishaps, creative choices, and ridiculous amounts of…

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Easter Through the Eyes of God 58:30

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Blood farm 25:26

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Tens of thousands of lives could be saved each year if hospitals had more blood. So scientists are racing to understand how this living fluid does what it does in order to one day grow it from scratch. Guest: Nicola Twilley, New Yorker contributor and host of Gastropod. For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts For more, go to vox.com/unex…

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Session 278: Epic Stories from Decades of Stage Hypnosis Shows 48:02

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For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/278/

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Behold The Man 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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Moon genes 26:05

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We know life on Earth wouldn't be possible without the moon. Now scientists are finding the moon might even be influencing our biology on a molecular level. Guest: Rebecca Boyle, science journalist and author of Our Moon: How Earth's celestial companion transformed the planet, guided evolution, and made us who we are For show transcripts, go to vox…

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Episode 12 1:47:19

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🎙️ Why Web Accessibility Matters – Lindsay Miller on Inclusive Digital Design | Podcast Awesome 33:18

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Learn why accessible web design matters for everyone — not just users with disabilities. Lindsay Miller joins Podcast Awesome to discuss WCAG, ADA, design best practices, and tools for accessible development. 🚨 In this insightful episode of Podcast Awesome, host Matt Johnson is joined by Lindsay Miller, accessibility advocate and member of the Web …

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When Bad Things Happen 58:29

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Watch Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr. from Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist ChurchTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1359/29By Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.

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How to stop your hiccups 32:06

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Listeners told us that eating baby carrots or telling lies can bring on the hiccups. Burping or kissing can make them stop. Um, what? (First published in 2023.) Guests: Tyler Cymet, chair of medicine at The Chicago School, and Ali Seifi, professor of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio For show transcripts, go …