1531: "People Who Lie Without Knowing They’re Lying"

1531: "People Who Lie Without Knowing They’re Lying"

Author: JC January 15, 2026 Duration: 3:53
Interesting Things with JC #1531: "People Who Lie Without Knowing They’re Lying" – Some of the most convincing stories are told by people who fully believe them. This episode explores why memory bends, certainty grows, and truth shifts to protect who we think we are. Confidence feels solid, even when the facts underneath it are not.

Curiosity often leads us down the most rewarding paths, and that's the spirit behind Interesting Things with JC. Each episode is a compact dive into a story that makes you pause and think, hosted by JC. You'll find a mix here: forgotten chapters from our past that explain the present, nuanced looks at cultural shifts happening now, and those remarkable tales that simply never got the spotlight they deserved. This isn't a dry lecture but a conversation about the threads connecting history, society, and our everyday lives. The focus is on depth over breadth, making each installment of this podcast a self-contained exploration. Whether it's an obscure historical event with surprising modern echoes or a fresh perspective on a current topic, the aim is to feed that curiosity with something substantive. Tune in for a thoughtfully researched and engagingly presented look at the world's fascinating corners.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 4:58
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Duration: 5:30
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1607: "Why Do You Itch?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48
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1606: "Louise Fitzpatrick: The Only Student of Albert Pinkham Ryder" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:06
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1605: "The Complexity of Midair Refueling" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:44
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1604: "What Is Time Dilation?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
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1603: "Remembering Ted Nichols" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:42
Interesting Things with JC #1603: "Remembering Ted Nichols" – He lived with discipline, service, and conviction. From military bands to ministry, Ted Nichols carried a lifelong commitment to doing things the right way, l…
1602: "Redstone Arsenal" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:00
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1601: "Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:16
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