5 Minute Expert

We talk about the negative health consequences and even deaths related to eating competitions. Our sponsor this week is Grunt Stopper, Draino for your personal plumbing. Now in two delicious flavors - Cookies and Creme as well as Mint Chocolate Chip!

We talk about how the 'sport' of competitive eating came about and its ties back to the Fat Man Clubs of the late 1900's. Our sponsor this week is Friends of Fatties, an organization designed to help fat people live their best fat life now.

We talk about how COVID masks have prevented us from gathering the basic social information needed to relate to other people. Our sponsor this week is Mask On, Mask Off, the makers of fine masks for every occasion. Who knows there may be another pandemic in your future...

We talk about the Law of Unintended Consequences keeps bumping into reality as we see people and governments repeatedly do stupid things. Our sponsor this week is BetUcant.com, an online gaming portal for people who like to shoot the moon, splash their cash and defy the odds.

We talk about the origin and many uses of the humble wire hanger. Our sponsor this week is Kid Hangers; yep, just what the name implies. A versatile new product for hanging your little rug rat out of the way while you try and get something done around the house.

We examine the rise of oddities collector extraordinaire, Robert Ripley. Our sponsor this week is Odd Man Out, the online dating service for odd people. You can share your odd tendencies with the love of your life and build your OCD dreams together today.

We discuss the founding of the Guinness Book of World Records in the 1st of a two-part series on oddities. Our sponsor this week is Don't You Believe It, a nonprofit fraud investigating service.

We discuss the connection between Dwarf tossing and nanotechnology. Our sponsor this week is Nano, Nano - maker of small personal products like the porcupine toothbrush.

We talk about the origins of the punch card and how they led to the invention of the Jacquard loom and the modern computer. Our sponsor is Punch Out, seller of the finest Boxing NFT's around.

We talk about the origins of wampum, early colonial money based on collecting seashells. Our sponsor this week is Digital Wampum, seller of one-of-a-kind digital collectibles.

We talk about why some criminals seem to be so creative. Our sponsor this week is CrimePal, a payment system that adds that personal touch to your criminal enterprise.

We conclude our look at the history of cold cereal. Who would have thought thievery, suicide and phony advertising were such a big part of the story? Our sponsor this week is Floaters. Why scrape the bottom of the bowl for your cereal when you can chase it around the bowl? Fun food for the 21st century!

We look at the history of modern day cold breakfast cereal in the first of this two-part episode. Our sponsor is 'Weakies' Cereal. It won't turn you into a champion but it will give you a great early morning sugar rush that makes you feel better about yourself.

We talk about the origin of Moon Trees and the connection between wolves howling at the moon. Our sponsor this week is Canine Connection, the premier dating and mating app for your dog.

We discuss the connection between Mayan chocolate, stomach pumping and invention of child-proof lids. Our sponsor this week is Child-Proof Chocolates. We may not be the cheapest chocolate but we're the safest!

It's our 100th show! We have revised, re-recorded, re-edited and re-released our most popular episode in celebration. Can you guess which one it is?

We look at one day in History and discuss how it's been important. Our sponsor this week is Million-Dollar Calendars. Each month they show you the date and what it's like to be surrounded by cold, hard cash. Buy your 2021 version today. Workers at the U.S. Mint will thank you.

)Does having an expensive wedding increase your chances of marital bliss? You might be surprised. Our sponsor today is Not-So-Great Clips, your discount hair salon. We practice on your head so we can cut the next one better! Ask about their Best Man coupon. (It'll save you having to buy them a gift.)

We discuss the history and use of voice overs in modern day TV, radio and film productions. Our sponsor this week is Dub Me. Make fun of the latest commercials with this amazing new device by dubbing your own voice into the production.

We describe the ways in which water is becoming commodified like the new water futures contracts farmers are using. Our sponsor this week is Drip-by-Drip, your personal still for purifying tap water. T's and C's apply. Not effective in removing E.Coli or Cryptosporidium. Incorrect usage can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, fever and more.