Episodes

Jan. 8, 2024

Toronto's Marathon Man and Google's Privacy Update

Toronto’s Marathon Man treks more than 7,000 MILES in a single year, Google is finally addresses one of the internet’s biggest privacy concerns, plus this week in history - the law against flirting. Toronto’s Marathon Man () Google Disables...
Jan. 5, 2024

Sonic Boom-less Aircraft, Space Plane Experiments, and Largest Australian Venomous Spider

Beware of the record-setting spider in Australia, plus a couple experiments take to the skies for NASA and the military. This Week in History focuses on an anniversary for Reggie’s namesake. X-59 Supersonic Jet () () X-37B Space Plane () Australian...
Jan. 4, 2024

The Met to Return Stolen Art, Island Caretaker Applications, and Classic Video Game Beat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art to repatriate dozens of stolen pieces of art, a remote island is now accepting applications for an eight-month care-taker position – and they want two! Plus, a very old video game that may have been “beat” for the...
Jan. 3, 2024

Turning Light Into Matter & Weird Wednesday

Physicists work on turning light into matter and Weird Wednesday brings some of the more bizarre stories of the week. All that, plus this day in history - one of the most successful (and valuable) baseball franchises was sold … and for a relatively...
Jan. 2, 2024

2024 Predictions, "Beer Goggles" Research, and A Proper Introduction

What could be in store for 2024 – we ask a famous (dead) French astrologist, the science behind the phenomenon known as “beer goggles,” and on this day in history – I (and you too) can’t drive 55 mph … thanks Richard Nixon. Plus a proper...
Dec. 29, 2023

Fri. 12/29 - Las Vegas Wedding Record and A Cool Stuff Lookback

On today’s condensed, holiday-week episode; Las Vegas weddings could reach a new all-time high this New Year’s Eve – we’ll tell you why and we take a look back at the year of Cool Stuff, the micro naps of Penguins. Plus, this Week in History -...
Dec. 28, 2023

Thu. 12/28 - Classic Holiday Commercials and Cool Stuff Lookback

On today’s condensed Holiday week episode – a closer look at the long-running classic commercials you see each year at this time, and in today’s Cool Stuff lookback we cover what you should be eating to get better sleep. Plus this week in...
Dec. 27, 2023

Wed. 12/27 - Bird Drones Becoming a Reality and a Cool Stuff Lookback

On today’s episode - Birds drones could become a reality soon and a look back at the transatlantic flight using only sustainable fuel. All that, plus this day in history - We head to the moon. Transatlantic Flight - from the Dec 11th episode...
Dec. 26, 2023

Tues. 12/26 - International Astronaut to Join NASA Trip to Moon and Cool Stuff Lookback

On today's episode - NASA will have an international astronaut join them on the next lunar landing mission and we look back at Space Lighthouses. Plus, this day in history takes a look back at one of the most successful bands of all time....
Dec. 22, 2023

Fri. 12/22 - The Blinding Light Display and Cool Stuff Look Back

On today's episode, the blinding Christmas light display that has some neighbor's upset and a look back at Cool Stuff that we covered this year. Plus, this day in history looks back at the tradition of Christmas lights. Holiday Light Show () () ()...
Dec. 21, 2023

Thu. 12/21 - Ape Memory, Oldest Horse Saddle Found, Holiday Package Theft

On today’s episode - Ape memory – it may rival that of humans, the world’s oldest horse saddle is found in Mongolia and dates back millenia, and one parcel delivery service presents a solution to the rise in package theft around the holidays....
Dec. 20, 2023

Wed. 12/20 - Space Laser Communication, Latest Doritos Product, 103-Year-Old Artificial Tree Sold

On today’s episode –NASA looks to speed up communication in space, Doritos does it again – you’ll never guess what they’ve added nacho cheese flavoring to now, and one of the oldest artificial trees goes for a surprising amount at auction....
Dec. 19, 2023

Tues. 12/19 - Sled Dog Therapy, Talking with Whales, Ray Ban Smart Glasses

On today’s episode - sled dogs for your mental health, advancements in whale communication that could help us talk with … aliens, and the latest Ray Ban smart glasses feature may have you understanding foreign languages. That, plus this day in...
Dec. 18, 2023

Mon. 12/18 - Did Dinosaurs Limit Our Lifespan?, Return Your Books, Pompei Artifact

On today’s episode – why we humans may owe our relatively short lifespan to … the dinosaurs, another overdue book returned after more than five decades, and a Belgian family stumbles upon an ancient artifact from the lost city of Pompei. Plus,...
Dec. 15, 2023

Fri. 12/15 - Horned Oryx Not Extinct?, Rare Air Jordans Donation, Stranger Things Play

On today’s episode –  the reemergence of a species previously extinct in the wild, you'll never guess where a rare pair of Air Jordans was found, Stranger Things comes to the stage in London, and this Week in History - a look at the most...
Dec. 14, 2023

Thu. 12/14 - Ireland Wind Energy, Snapchat and Google Updates, Fast Food Punishment

On today’s episode – a first in the world of renewable energy as Ireland makes history, a pair of tech updates as Snapchat adds while Google removes, also a creative punishment for an angry fast food customer...and no, they won’t be taking on...
Dec. 13, 2023

Wed. 12/13 - Mouse Virtual Reality, The End of E3, Days of the Week Names

On today’s episode – virtual reality is for ALL of us … and that includes rodents., the end of an era for one of the world’s largest video game conferences. Also, the day of the week – you know them, you love (some) of them … but where the...
Dec. 12, 2023

Tues. 12/12 -Redwood Recovery, Sudsy Move, Teenage Attorney

On today’s episode; the remarkable recovery of California’s Redwood Trees, the hotel moved with a remarkable amount of soap, and the Doogie House of lawyers – if you don’t get that reference, look it up, plus this day in history with Ol' Blue...
Dec. 11, 2023

Mon. 12/11 - Sustainable Fuel Flight, Space Tomato is Found, White Leucistic Alligator

On today’s episode – the transatlantic flight made using only sustainable fuel, a lost space tomato has been found, and one of nature’s rarest occurrences. Plus, this week in history takes a look at the Mona Lisa.   Contact us -...
Dec. 8, 2023

Fri. 12/8 - Space Lighthouses, The Year in Swipe, The QR Bill

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...
Dec. 7, 2023

Thu. 12/7 - The Other Leaning Tower, Wild Animal Stories, Double Lottery Winners

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...
Dec. 6, 2023

Wed. 12/6 - The Shipwreck That Keeps Producing and The Nagoya Lady Slap

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.  Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com
Dec. 5, 2023

Tues. 12/5 - The Oldest Living Land Animal, Valuable Trash, The Airing of Grievances

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...
Dec. 4, 2023

Mon. 12/4 - Penguin Naps, Recharging Pacemaker, Private Island For Sale

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. ...