Free Daily Podcast Summary
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Alex Schmidt
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way!
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
The Days Of The Week
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the days of the week are secretly incredibly fascinating.Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
Hot Dogs
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why hot dogs are secretly incredibly fascinating. (Plus, a special message from Robert Brockway and Seanbaby, who founded 1900HOTDOG.com)Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode.Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
Backgammon
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why backgammon is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- 4 weeks ago1h 5m
Mercury (planet)
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the planet Mercury is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- Aug 17, 20261h 12m
Mercury (element)
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the element mercury is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- Aug 10, 20261h 9m
Ferns
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why ferns are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- Aug 3, 20261h 3m
Pressed Pennies
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and special guest Jamie Loftus explore why pressed pennies are secretly incredibly fascinating. ***SIF members get a special digital art poster, to celebrate 300 episodes! Find it in your BoCo: https://maximumfun.org/howtoboco/ Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
- Jul 27, 20261h 14m
Nail Polish
Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why nail polish is secretly incredibly fascinating. ***SIF members get a special digital art poster, to celebrate 300 episodes! Find it in your BoCo: https://maximumfun.org/howtoboco/ Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 Visit http://sifpod.store/ to get shirts and posters celebrating the show. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsifpod
Get Secretly Incredibly Fascinating summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Three science journalists share bizarre and little-known facts they’ve recently discovered.
Very Special Episodes
True stories of ordinary people in bizarre, life-changing situations, each episode unfolding like a movie-worthy tale.
Inquiring Minds
Explores the intersection of science and society through critical thinking and in-depth analysis.
The Daily Zeitgeist
A daily comedy-news podcast where hosts break down the week’s biggest stories with sharp analysis and humor to help make sense of the chaos.
Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
A daily podcast delivering concise, fact-based stories on history, science, geography, and culture from around the world.
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
Explores the strange edges of science, consciousness, and reality through neuroscience, cosmology, evolution, and emerging technology.
Let's Learn Everything!
Three science communicators explore diverse topics, teaching each other about science and random curiosities each episode.
Cosmos in a Pod
Explores space, science, philosophy, and technology to reveal the wonders of the universe and humanity's place within it.
Unexpected Elements
Explores hidden scientific connections behind global news and everyday phenomena.
Stuff You Should Know
A podcast explaining a wide range of topics, from science and history to pop culture and urban legends, through conversational deep dives.
Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
A daily educational podcast for kids that makes learning science and history fun through humor and engaging storytelling.
Curious Cases
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain use science to solve listeners' questions and mysteries.
About Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way!
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Secretly Incredibly Fascinating in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Secretly Incredibly Fascinating daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Secretly Incredibly Fascinating as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Secretly Incredibly Fascinating podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Secretly Incredibly Fascinating product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Alex Schmidt.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Secretly Incredibly Fascinating release new episodes?
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Secretly Incredibly Fascinating cover?
Secretly Incredibly Fascinating covers topics including Comedy, History, Culture, Society & Culture. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Secretly Incredibly Fascinating summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.