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Smart Drivel

Smart Drivel

"Two intelligent gents accidentally teaching the masses about history, etymology and everything in-between! You'll laugh and learn, and come out with some smart drivel to take to your next party (virtual or otherwise)!"

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Ep.259: The Shape of Things
Jan. 13, 2025

Ep.259: The Shape of Things

Jon and Kurt seek to answer that age-old question: why are things shaped as they are? Is it for practical purposes? Design aesthetics? Efficiency in production? All of the above? Ok, enough questions, how about some answers.…
Ep.258: Dirty Sounding Words
Jan. 6, 2025

Ep.258: Dirty Sounding Words

Proving once again that you can take the men out of boyhood but can’t take the boy out of the men (or something like that), Jon and Kurt crack themselves up by sharing a bunch of words that sound really dirty (like clatterfa…
Ep.257: Well, How About That! (redux)
Dec. 30, 2024

Ep.257: Well, How About That! (redux)

We all go through life blithely using everyday products without knowing why they are what they are or why they have certain qualities. We just accept them for their utility value, not bothering to ask why. Well, phew, thankf…
Ep. 256: The Gods Must Be Crazy
Dec. 23, 2024

Ep. 256: The Gods Must Be Crazy

Humanity has long searched beyond the corporeal to find answers to life’s big questions. As part of this, there has always been a place for “gods” in all civilizations. From the omnipotent Zeus to Thor the Thunder God to cur…
Ep. 255: Who Lives At That Address?
Dec. 16, 2024

Ep. 255: Who Lives At That Address?

Jon went into the fictional phone book to make a list of home addresses where TV/film/literary characters lived. And then he decided to test Kurt’s knowledge of said addresses, giving him three questions to ask to try and id…
Ep. 254: Monumental Secrets
Dec. 9, 2024

Ep. 254: Monumental Secrets

Humans love their monuments…the pyramids, the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, the coliseum, etc. But what do we know of them except what we learn from a hard to hear guide on crowded tour when you just want to get t…
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Reviews

Laugh while you learn

"Fun, witty banter by two very bright, hilarious guys. They discuss a variety of interesting and thought provoking topics each week. I learn something every time I listen. And I laugh every time I lis…"

AJFlanigan | Aug. 18, 2020

Engaging and Enlightening

"Absolutely love Smart Drivel. Really interesting topics covered, and Jon and Kurt approach each one with their signature blend of humor and intelligence. Each episode is the perfect length, so you ca…"

JOHNBLUMENTHAL | July 17, 2020

5 Stars - fantastic podcast

"These two rock. Love their podcast. I always look forward to the next episode. They are both very humorous, kinda smart :) but always entertaining. They clearly have a blast doing it together and you…"

38 Off | July 10, 2020
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