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Can duct tape really fix every little thing? ELT tests the limits — and gets to the bottom of a duct tape story that’ll blow your socks off. Plus, your most ingenious MacGyver stories. Guests: Daniel Munson, Senior Product Development Specialist at 3M; Gary LaRose, lodge owner and hunting guide on the Alaska Peninsula; Luke Miller, Anchorage-based pilot and guide. Thanks to callers Ian, Hunter, David, Whitney, Leanne, Stacie, Elena, Diana, Ashley, Lauren, Lucy — and to all the listeners who shared their MacGyver stories.Got a burning question of your own? Call 833-RING-ELT.

Duct Tape MacGyver: The Sticky Secrets

2019-03-1800:31:05

While spoons, knives, and chopsticks have been commonplace for centuries, forks didn’t make it to most silverware drawers until the mid-1800s. What took so long? ELT investigates.Guest: Darra Goldstein, food historian, cookbook writer, and founding editor of Gastronomica, Thanks to caller Nicole.

Forks: One Utensil’s Battle for Respect

2019-03-1100:23:538

When did organ music and baseball become a thing? ELT talks to some pro organ players to find out how organs and ballparks got together. Plus, meet Nancy Faust — the legendary organist who brought trolling to modern baseball music.Guests: Steven Ball, organist and Director of Sacred Music at The Oratory of St. Francis de Sales in St. Louis, Missouri; Josh Kantor, organist for the Boston Red Sox; Nancy Faust, retired organist for the Chicago White SoxThanks to caller Robert. Thanks also to Judy Scott.You can see a photo of Nancy's donkeys on our twitter feed.

Baseball and Organ Music: How’d That Happen?

2019-02-2500:32:216

ELT gets to the bottom of a familiar aroma -- thrift store smell. Why do thrift shops all smell the same? Plus, is washing your clothes better than freezing them? ELT investigates listener cleanspiracies with expert cleaner Jolie Kerr. Guest: Jolie Kerr, writer and host of Ask a Clean Person. Thanks to callers Theresa, Rachel, Jeremiah, Nikki, Vicki, Mark, Juliana, Ben and all the listeners who called in with cleanspiracies.

Thrift Store Smell: What Is It? Plus, Your Cleanspiracies

2019-02-1800:25:158

One eerie sound has been haunting Hollywood movies — from Poltergeist to Jurassic Park to Let the Right One In — and 14 seasons of Unsolved Mysteries. ELT tracks down the source of the scary sound.Guests: Rayme Waters, daughter of the spookiest sound in Hollywood’s inventor; percussionist Emil Richards; composer Gary Malkin.Thanks to caller Marianna. Thanks also to Brooks Hubbert, who runs the waterphone business, and musician Lee Charlton.

Waterphone: The Sound That Haunts Hollywood

2019-02-1100:27:0013

How do U.S. postage stamps come to be? ELT explores the secret world of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, the group that decides what gets stuck on America’s envelopes. Plus, Bigfoot gets his due.Guests: Bill Gicker, manager of stamp development at USPS; Jessica, ex-CSAC member; Kam Mak, artist and stamp illustrator. Thanks to caller Elizabeth. “Mr. Stampman” performed by Bobby Lord, Matthew Boll, MR Daniel, and Julia Kaplan. Have a question that needs answering? Call the ELT Help Line at 833-RING-ELT.See Kam's stamp here: https://twitter.com/eltshow/status/1089959537434681344

Stamps: Tiny Squares Full Of Secrets

2019-01-2800:34:084

Why do some auctioneers talk so fast? And what are they actually saying? ELT gets the low-down on auction talk from a professional auctioneer. Plus, pro-tips for developing your auctioneer chant.Guest: Junior Staggs, professional auctioneer. Thanks to caller Katie.

Auctioneers: Why Do They Talk Like That?

2019-01-2100:23:299

Every year the TSA confiscates millions of pounds of pocketknives, sunscreen and snow globes from airport travelers. Where does it all go? ELT investigates. Plus, tips for sneaking your weed onboard, from a former TSA agent.Guests: Ex-TSO “Taylor”; TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein; surplus agents for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Patrick Knight and Mike Starr; press secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Troy Thompson.Thanks to caller Kimberly.

🛩TSA Treasure Chest : What Happens To Your Confiscated Stuff? 💸

2019-01-1400:22:458

How did cold uncooked eggs become a festive beverage? Plus, coquito for the nogged out. And one of the first scientists to hoist herself into the treetops describes life in the canopy. Guests: Chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt; Chef and Noshery.com founder Meseidy Rivera. You can find Kenji’s eggnog recipe here and Meseidy’s coquito recipe here. Biologist Meg Lowman, Director of Global Initiatives, Lindsay Chair of Botany & Senior Scientist in Plant Conservation at the California Academy of Sciences.

Is Egg the Only Nog? Plus, Discovering the 8th Continent

2018-12-1700:19:329

Why is pumpkin spice a thing? Flavor scientists explain why this particular combination is so appealing -- or not. Plus, how to make a new flavor, and ELT listeners pitch their ideas for the next flavor fad. Guests: Food scientist Kantha Shelke; flavor chemist Bill Aslanides.Thanks to caller Ally, and to flavor forecasters Hunter, Travis, Amelia, Kassy, Rachel, Brooke, Wyatt, Thomas, and to all the listeners who submitted ice cream ideas. Special thanks and congrats to Just Ani.Additional thanks to Michelle Gillespie of SPINS Research and to Genevieve Aronson of Nielsen Research.If you want to hear more about pumpkin spice, and flavor science, check out this episode of Science Friday. Thanks to our sponsor, Cole Haan. You can hear more of Flora and other Gimlet hosts in conversation at ExtraordinariesOnTheMic.com, produced in partnership with Cole Haan.

Pumpkin Spice: The Science Behind the Invasion. Plus, What’s the Next Big Flavor Fad?

2018-12-1000:23:334

Comments (37)

Đặng Trang

I wonder if the beavers are harmed in the process?

Feb 21st

Robert Brinkley

i listen to a lot of podcasts and i love this one but the ratio of adds to content is not adding up so i willbe unfollowing

Feb 19th

Roger Payano

MIND BLOWN 🤯 ... Wendy & Flora on one episode??? #DadJokeGreatness

Feb 15th

my.android. Mfz

this episode is awesome

Feb 1st

Mia Yamauchi

Bongs alert! when you discover this podcast you can't listen to just one ep :)

Jan 11th

Jen P Oak

Doug screaming,.. I’m dead 😂😂😂😂

Jan 9th

Javier Vega

thank you that was amazing being Puerto Rican myself it brought me memories thank you so much have a blessed day

Dec 17th

Emily Somach

MAPLE WALNUT

Dec 12th

Black Lizard Podcast Team

amazing podcast

Dec 4th

NAZZ Watson

wait, did he say wife?

Jonas Grumbie

when I hear the guest's voices, I'm always wishing they had a more podcast friendly voice, until I recall the one time I heard myself on the radio. Sorry about my judgy attitude, podcast guests.

Christian Barraza

This podcast is very relaxing and fun to listen to. One of my favorite from Gimlet.

Oct 31st

Nicole Clifton

Just started and I'm already sucked in, love this.

Oct 27th

Nicki Berger

..k

Sep 26th

Francesca Patera

This person just needs to watch the TV show "my cat from hell". I'm willing to bet that if she plays with her cat 10minutes per day, all psychopathic attributes will disappear

Sep 8th

Windy Zukerman in ELT.. i was surprised and excited. i wish that part of the program was longer and more interesting topic was used.

Aug 28th

Tire Chasers Houston

Loved the show about self-checkout.

Jun 15th

Bella Ring

enjoyable 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Jun 12th

puskin is a CAT....!!!

Jun 4th