5 Minute Expert

Crock pots and microwaves aren't used as much by the professional chefs but they hold a place of reverence and prominence at parties, New Year's Eve celebrations and family potlucks. Our sponsor this week is Left Over and Expired, the new meal subscription service for people who really don't give a care what they eat. If you're looking for ways to avoid busy grocery stores right now or are just too lazy to feed yourself, nothing sounds better than having left-overs from a pricy restaurant delivered straight to your door.

We discuss the origin and history of pasta. Our sponsor this week is This Ain't Your Mama's Pasta, makers of the most affordable pasta anywhere. In fact it's so cheap, the FDA has labeled it macaroni product. Find it in your local gas station or convenience store today along with Alabama gas station sushi.

We talk about the various uses of the word 'picker.' We have two sponsors this week, NOPA, Nose Pickers Anonymous and WPA or We Pick Noses, the premier talent agency for Nose Actors. Take your pick...

We discuss chronotypes, those innate, biological predispositions that control when we like to sleep, wake-up, experience peak productivity, etc. Our sponsor this week is Sleep-It-Off, a chemical aid made from unnatural compounds that will help you fall asleep and fast after a late night boozer.

We talk about the history of scams, cons and flimflams. Our sponsor this week is Self-confidence.com. Enroll in one of our online classes today and your be talking people out of their money in no time!

We talk about the world of stand-up comedy, the types of stand-up and what makes up a set or act. Our sponsor this week is VeryFunny.net

We look at the way left-hand people have been discriminated against and discouraged. Why? What did they do to create such negativity? Our sponsor this week is Magic Glove. It gives you the ambidextrous powers of a right-hander. Your left hand will thank you.

Who knew the forerunner of the CIA used one of Disney's most beloved animated films as its inspiration for one of its zaniest operations... Our sponsor this week is YOU-2CAN-BE-A-SPY.

We talk about the invention of modern life insurance and the legal betting that went along with it. Our sponsor this week is Sell-Your-Grandma.net. Hey, you've tried everything to help fund your retirement... isn't about about time?

We talk about the history of smuggling and some of the weirdest items ever smuggled.

We talk about the over 40 crossbred dogs called Doodles. Our sponsor this week is iPooperScooper, the robot that cleans up after your dog does its business. Note: For dogs over 50 lbs, please purchase iSuperPooperScooper.

We rant on what hypocrisy is, has been historically and give some recent hilarious examples of it. This week we're endorsing a PST (Public Service Thingy) for Hypocrites Anonymous. Find a local meeting in your town today!

We talk about the origins the common piggy bank. Our sponsor this week is Pig E Banks, your no touch, no fuss electronic bank for the 21st century!

We talk about the origin of package delivery services in the U.S. Our sponsor this week is FedUps, a service which helps consumers locate mis-delivered packages.

We talk about the origins of the humble potato. Our sponsor this week is Taters for Tots, a non-profit that gives away french fries to young children.

We review some of the more unique products and services that sponsored our show this season. Remember Fingernail Chew? What about Virus Voodoo?

We review some of the great sponsors we've had supporting our show during this season. Who could forget Sterile Chairs? Dial-A-Politician? Pick Pockets? And many more...

We are talking about road trip food. What tasty options should be off the table? Our sponsor this week is Road Kill Burgers. Made from wild animal meat, every burger is a taste of the wild!

We talk about the origins of the pastrami on rye sandwich. Our sponsor this week is Wander Bread, loaded with healthy preservatives to keep it looking and feeling fresh, it's guaranteed never to mold, spoil or get stale.

We discuss how the letter X has been used and abused in our culture. Our sponsor this week is Xcream, an emollient that guarantees to cure whatever skin diseases you might have. From mild cases of sunburn to stage 4 melanomas to sub cutaneous cancers, Xcream is a dream cream!