Cool Stuff Ride Home
Covering the most interesting and coolest stories that you may have missed around the world in about 15 minutes a day. Cool Stuff Ride Home looks at science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.
Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.
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Fri. 12/8 - Space Lighthouses, The Year in Swip...
On today’s episode – the space lighthouses that may one day help us reach our destination in space, this year in Tinder statistics – what stands out in the modern dating scene, and a restaurant bill that might have you washing dishes for at...
19 min
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Thu. 12/7 - The Other Leaning Tower, Wild Anima...
On today's episode - You know of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there is another learning tower in Italy that needs repairs. We comver a barrage of wild animal stories. The lucky people who won the lottery twice. Also, this day in history - covering...
18 min
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Wed. 12/6 - The Shipwreck That Keeps Producing ...
On today’s episode – A Shipwreck that continues to churn out treasure, the restaurant that offered slaps, and this day in history - we cover an all time TV movie classic. Shipwreck -...
18 min
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Tues. 12/5 - The Oldest Living Land Animal, Val...
On today’s episode; the world’s oldest living land animal celebrates a birthday. Plus, how much trash would you sift through to locate a lost valuable. 'Tis the season for Festivus – we’ll tell you where to send your grievances. That, and a...
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Mon. 12/4 - Penguin Naps, Recharging Pacemaker,...
On today’s episode – We cover the animal that takes four-second micro naps, the pacemaker that can be charged with a heartbeat, and how much your own private island would cost. Plus, today is history takes a look at 1984, the book, not the year. ...
13 min
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Fri. 12/1 - Using Produce to Help Sleep and Th...
On today’s episode, the secret to a good night’s sleep could be found in your local produce section. The longevity competition could help us feel 10 years younger. Plus, this week in history. Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com
13 min
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Thu. 11/30 The Perfect Solar System, Pilots Hel...
On today’s episode scientists have discovered the “perfect” solar system. One of the world's preeminent sports leagues turns to airline pilots for assistance, and there is a new record for the most teeth. Plus, we wrap up the show with this day...
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Wed. 11/29 - Rhino Comeback, Young Mensa Member...
On today's episode, a nearly extinct animal making a comeback in captivity. We also take a look at the youngest Mensa member. Archeologists make an interesting discovery in Peru. Plus, this week in history. Contact us - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com
13 min
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Tues. 11/28 - EU Ban's Microplastics, Saving Ax...
On today's episode we cover the EU's ban on microplastics and what that means for you. Adopt an Axolotl to help save them. $20,000 in lottery tickets that had no winners. A look back at the first US auto race. Plus, today in history looks back at...
20 min
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Mon. 11/27 - Is It Trash or Treasure and the La...
On today's episode, items that were forgotten or thought as trash became treasure. Can we mine our landfills? A lost object that returns home after nearly five decades. Plus, today in history. Story links contact the show -...
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Wed. 11/22 - The Stress of Thanksgiving, Top Di...
On today's episode, a look at what is causing all the holiday stress for Thanksgiving, the top dishes served, and a look at the overall meal prep. Plus, this day in history. Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com
19 min
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Tues. 11/21 - A Promising Treatment for Parkins...
On today's episode, a Parkinson's patient walks again thanks to new technology, a (supposedly) extinct mammal is rediscovered in Indonesia and TESLA's policy when purchasing its new truck Plus, a look at this day in history -- a video game...
18 min
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Mon. 11/20 - Flying Cars, The Most Expensive Bo...
On today's episode, are flying cars coming soon? The most expnesive bottle of whiskey ever sold in auction. A look at a new possible crop for California. You've heard of Black Friday, but are you aware of Brown Friday? Plus, a look at this day in...
18 min
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Fri. 11/17 - New 3D Printed Limbs, Google's Wea...
On today's episode we discuss advanced 3D printing being used to create bones, ligaments and tendons. Google's new AI Weatherman helps predict the weather. Find out how to get paid to watch 12 Hallmark movies. Doritos develops new software to stop the...
19 min
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Thu. 11/16 - Autonomous Cars, Florida Man Games...
Today's episode includes the latest update on autonomous cars, the first Florida Man games are coming soon, the history of the Loch Ness Monster, and is social media really additcing? Plus, the city that has moved several times and a look at this day...
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Wed. 11/15 - Necrobot Spiders, UberTasks, Scare...
Today's episode includes dead spiders that are coming back to life, UberTasks may be coming soon to help with household chores, a frightening discovery at 13,000 feet, NASA’s martian spacecrafts are taking a two week break, and a look at this day in...
18 min
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Tues. 11/14 - Peanut Toothpaste, Refrigerator T...
Today's episode includes the new toothpaste that could help with peanut allergies, a new World Record for pencils, an update on the Wile E. Coyote movie, why people are putting toilet paper in the refrigerator, and a look at this day in history....
16 min
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Mon. 11/13 - Cool Stuff Ride Home Returns
Cool Stuff Ride Home returns with new hosts, Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff. The latest Picasso painting to be sold brings in the second highest price for one of his pieces, Google will start deleting inactive accounts, The Toy Hall of Fame...
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Fri. 02/10 - Spoiler: This Is Our Last Episode
We all love a good ending, but has the culture around spoiler warnings gone too far? Plus, a roundup of interesting links and stories from my drafts. And the story of the Cool Stuff Ride Home. Sponsors: Indeed, ZocDoc, Links: (Tedium) (Man...
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Thu. 02/09 - Justice for the M&M's Spokescandies
An extra long episode, featuring the history of the M&M’s spokescandies and why we care about them so much. Plus, codebreakers have just decrypted over 50 lost letters from Mary, Queen of Scots. And another Valentine’s Day campaign to help you...
29 min
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Wed. 02/08 - How Photos Changed Society + An Im...
How the invention of photography changed the world in unintended ways. Plus, an American man whose prostate cancer caused him to speak with an Irish accent. And stick around to the end for a very important announcement about the podcast. Sponsors: ...
18 min
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Tue. 02/07 - "Skutniks" at the State of the Union
How the State of the Union address has changed in its 233 years. Plus, the “extinct” versions of SARS CoV-2 that are still circulating among animals. And, donate to the San Antonio Zoo and they’ll name a cockroach after your ex. Sponsors: ...
17 min
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Mon. 02/06 - Drinking Virgin Cola on Mars
SpaceX’s Starship rocket might be attempting its first-ever orbital launch next month. Plus, a look back at another space billionaire’s brief appearance in the soda wars with Virgin Cola. And a quick update on the AI Seinfeld cartoon. Sponsors: ...
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Fri. 02/03 - Ice, Ice, Pasta
Scientists have uncovered a new form of ice. Plus, James Cameron hired a forensics team and some stunt performers to answer once and for all whether there was enough room for Jack on that door. And the podcaster who invented a new kind of pasta is...
17 min
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Thu. 02/02 - AI Seinfeld & Real-World Tamagotchi
The AI-generated Seinfeld parody cartoon that never goes off the air. Plus, Netflix did not read the room when they announced the AI image generation in their latest anime short. And a smartwatch that stops working if you don’t keep the living...
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