Interesting Things with JC #1308: "Hyperion" – Deep in a fog-drenched forest, a 379-foot redwood reaches the edge of biology’s limits. But getting close could destroy it forever.

Interesting Things with JC #1301: "Marilyn Monroe" – She was born unnamed in a charity ward and died a global icon. Between them: factories, fame, and a fight for authorship. Her story is not what you think.

Interesting Things with JC #1298: "86 Oldsmobile Cutlass" – It was America’s best-selling car, and a quiet accomplice in state secrets, back-alley deals, and unmarked government fleets. Beneath the vinyl and velour? A whole different story.

Interesting Things with JC #1293: "Traditions of the Indy 500" – Before the engines roar, 300,000 people stand still. Milk is chosen. Bricks are kissed. A race becomes ritual. A track becomes sacred.

Interesting Things with JC #1287: "The Six Flags Over Texas" – Six governments. One land. From conquistadors to confederates, Texas has been shaped by a tug-of-war few remember, but every child unknowingly inherits.

Interesting Things with JC #1282: "May 13, 1981 – The Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II" – A gentle gesture saved his life. A bullet reshaped a continent. In the heart of the Cold War, one unarmed man became too dangerous to ignore.

Interesting Things with JC #1271: "Strawberries and the Rose Family" – A strawberry may fill your bowl, but it’s also a cousin to the rose. The connection runs deeper than beauty or taste, it’s botanical bloodline.

Interesting Things with JC #1264: "Pick 33 – The First of the Forgotten" – One slot after the spotlight fades, a different kind of greatness begins. It's where overlooked talent becomes legacy, and where silence fuels the fire.

Interesting Things with JC #1244: "Operation Midnight Climax: The CIA's Covert Safehouses" – Behind a one-way mirror, the CIA drugged Americans in secret safehouses, searching for a new kind of control. The truth leaked decades later, but not before the bourbon was poured.

Interesting Things with JC #1241: "The Day the Sky Erased the Map" –On April 3, 1974, a record-setting storm system spawned 148 tornadoes across 13 states. More than 330 lives were lost, entire towns vanished, and America’s understanding of severe weather was forever changed. From twin F5s to meteorological breakthroughs, this episode unpacks the day the sky turned against us.

Interesting Things with JC #1208: "The Eye on the Back of the US Dollar" – The All-Seeing Eye has sparked endless speculation, but what’s the real story? Was it placed on the dollar by secret societies, or does its meaning go much deeper? This episode unravels the true origins of one of America’s most iconic symbols.

Interesting Things with JC #1204: “Eastern Air Lines Flight 304 – The Tragedy Over Lake Pontchartrain” - Nine minutes after takeoff, Flight 304 vanished over Lake Pontchartrain. No warning. No survivors. Investigators found wreckage but no definitive cause. Could an instrument failure have sent the pilots into a deadly spiral? The mystery remains, but its lessons shaped the future of aviation.

Interesting Things with JC #1202: "Raising Valor - The Flag on Iwo Jima" - The flag on Iwo Jima became an icon—but behind the photo was sacrifice, survival, and loss. This is the real story of this defining WWII moment.

Interesting Things with JC #1198: "IWO JIMA" – The brutal battle for 8 square miles of volcanic rock forged legends. 70,000 U.S. Marines met hell—21,000 Japanese defenders refused surrender. 27 Medals of Honor for bravery—the most in any battle in U.S. history. Valor, sacrifice, and the flag atop Mount Suribachi became immortal.

Interesting Things with JC #1197: "The 133rd Seabees – Built on Sacrifice, Deserving of Honor" – Seabees of the 133rd were memorialized by their shipmates through the dedication of a chapel on Iwo Jima.

They gave their lives in service and never came home.

Their names are engraved on the chapel’s plaque, but their unit was not included in the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to those they fought beside. This episode reflects on their sacrifice and asks that their service be fully recognized.

Interesting Things with JC #1192: "Chromosome 2 - The Fusion That Made Us Human" - An ancient chromosome fusion changed human evolution. Discover the genetic clue hidden in all of us.

Interesting Things with JC #1187: "Who Were the Ancient North Eurasians?" - Nearly 24,000 years ago, a boy near Lake Baikal was buried with mammoth ivory carvings. His DNA reveals a surprising link between Ancient North Eurasians and populations across the Americas, Europe, and South Asia. Explore how their migrations shaped human genetics, languages, and technologies.

Interesting Things with JC #1185: "From a Small Town to the White House - The Birth of Ronald Reagan" - Born in a tiny apartment above a bakery in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald Reagan’s journey began in humble surroundings. Frequent moves, financial struggles, and early academic success shaped the future 40th president. How did these beginnings forge a leader?

Interesting Things with JC #1179: "Evolution of Aircraft Collision Avoidance Technology" – A recent mid-air collision near Washington, D.C. has reignited the conversation about aviation safety and collision prevention technology.

In this episode, we explore how TCAS, ADS-B, and AI-powered automation have revolutionized aviation—and why low-altitude operations, drone safety, and AI-driven air traffic management are the next frontier.

Interesting Things with JC #1177: "Lead Madness" – Behind the gleaming walls of history lies a toxic secret. From the Roman Empire to the Industrial Revolution, lead shaped civilizations while silently destroying lives. It's a cautionary tale about the unseen costs of progress.