Every Little Thing
Why do we cry? Did cavemen really carry clubs? Can swearing make you stronger? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com.
1
What Did People Eat 10,000 Years Ago?
After unearthing a 10-year-old bottle of maple syrup in his pantry, listener Taylor wants to know: What sorts of ancient foods do archaeologists find?
18 min
2
Jeremy’s Muscle Car: An Update
On our “I Did it For Love” episode, listener Jeremy told us about a 1968 AMX that he was buying to surprise his dad.
3 min
3
I Did It for Love
What have you done for love?
32 min
4
Kangaroo Pouch: A Four-Star Hotel of Horrors
The inside scoop on kangaroo pouches, and the other TSS: Toxic Squash Syndrome.
22 min
5
Auctioneers: Why Do They Talk Like That?
This week, we’re replaying one of our favorite episodes.
20 min
6
Important Message from Flora
Flora is back with some news, and a request.
1 min
7
Can I Bury a Body in My Yard?
Goodbye backyard BBQs, hello backyard burials.
24 min
8
Worms and Pelicans: Dentistry’s Rotten History
ELT exposes the roots of tooth care.
23 min
9
What the Flock Is in My Chimney?
Hint: It’s not Santa.
21 min
10
How Squirrels Track Their Nuts
Squirrels bury a lot of nuts. Here’s how they find them.
14 min
11
Symphony Secrets: Dirt from the Pit
Orchestra insiders tell all.
23 min
12
When Astronauts Come Home
Earth life can get weird for returning astronauts.
25 min
13
How Do Streets Get Named?
How do names like “Butt Hole Road” happen?
20 min
14
ELT Presents: Not Past It
Rated PG-13 for Sex and Violence
28 min
15
Is It Weird to Be Nice to Alexa?
Does it matter how you talk to your devices?
17 min
16
Do Any Animals Dance?
After trying (and failing) to start a dance party with her dogs, listener Heather wants to know: are there beasts that can boogie?
19 min
17
Cheese: Why Do We Worship Rotten Milk? A NSFW H...
This week, we’re re-heating one of our ooey-gooey all-time favorite eps to re-trace the delicious and X-rated history of... cheese.
17 min
18
The Horrible Sound that Haunts Reality TV
Plus, cicada killer wasps: WTF.
16 min
19
What It’s Like To Live in the White House
A refrigerated cat fetus, and other hot goss from the White House.
22 min
20
Why Is This Goose Out to Get Me?
Can geese seek revenge?
18 min
21
Why Is This Toy Talking?
Hickory dickory dock, your worst nightmare can talk.
20 min
22
Sand: What's It Really Made Of?
Poop, shells and rocks. Watch where you step.
17 min
23
Why Is the Ocean Glowing?
Plus, luring in an ocean behemoth with bioluminescence.
19 min
24
Hummingbirds: Magical Fairies or Vicious Little...
The tiny battles in your backyard.
24 min
25
Is My Cat Trying to Murder Me?
Tell-tail signs there’s a fur-covered killer in your home.
19 min