1625: "Radiation Experiments on Civilians"

1625: "Radiation Experiments on Civilians"

Author: JC April 17, 2026 Duration: 5:07
Interesting Things with JC #1625: "Radiation Experiments on Civilians" – A man is already on the table when something is injected before his injuries are treated, and nothing appears wrong as his body quietly carries it while measurements continue. Others follow the same pattern without being fully told.

You're about to hear stories that often slip through the cracks of mainstream conversation. Interesting Things with JC is a compact series where host JC digs into the past and present, finding connections and narratives that are frequently overlooked. Each episode feels like a focused exploration, whether it's a curious historical footnote, a fresh perspective on a current event, or a cultural phenomenon that deserves a closer look. The tone is conversational and inquisitive, driven by a genuine fascination with the subject matter rather than a dry lecture. This podcast sits comfortably at the intersection of history, culture, and society, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them. You'll find yourself reconsidering what you thought you knew, as JC guides you through these meticulously researched tales. It’s for anyone with a lingering curiosity about how the world works and where its many strange, compelling stories originate. The result is a consistently engaging listen that proves the most interesting things are often hidden in plain sight, just waiting for someone to point them out. Tune in for a thoughtful break from the noise, filled with substance and unexpected details.
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1559: "What is Love?" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Interesting Things with JC #1559: "What is Love?" – That rush. That obsession. That can’t stop thinking about them feeling. Science says it is not magic. It is brain chemistry, attachment, and a bond built to last long a…
1558: "Eye Contact and Tight Hugs" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58
Interesting Things with JC #1558: "Eye Contact and Tight Hugs" – Some connection hits before you can explain it. A steady look. A hug that holds on a little longer. Your body takes the hint first… and suddenly you can br…
1557: "Cessna 210" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Interesting Things with JC #1557: "Cessna 210" - One engine and a lot going on. Built to move people, fuel, and miles in one trip. It does the job if you do yours.
1556: "Paul Laurence Dunbar" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:49
Interesting Things with JC #1556: "Paul Laurence Dunbar" - He worked an elevator in Dayton and wrote when the doors closed. What he heard and remembered became poems that carried far beyond Ohio.
1555: "Project Nobska" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:14
Interesting Things with JC #1555: "Project Nobska" – A 1956 Navy study at Woods Hole, near Nobska Lighthouse, concluded that nuclear submarines had made traditional anti-submarine warfare obsolete, shaping new undersea w…
1554: “Radio Signals from Pluto” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:41
Interesting Things with JC #1554: “Radio Signals from Pluto” - A spacecraft rushed past Pluto with no second chance. A fading signal passing through Pluto’s thin air revealed temperatures, pressure, and hidden layers ben…
1553: “Curling - Mixed Doubles” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59
Interesting Things with JC #1553: “Curling - Mixed Doubles” - Mixed doubles curling strips the sport down to two players, six stones, and no room to hide. With fewer throws and faster games, every decision shows up on th…
1552: "Milano Cortina" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Interesting Things with JC #1552: "Milano Cortina" – Can the Olympics survive without billion-dollar stadiums? Italy’s 2026 Winter Games test a radical return to terrain over transformation.
1550: “Hákarl” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:53
Interesting Things with JC #1550: “Hákarl” - This food smells like poison because it used to be. Hákarl is fermented Greenland shark, made edible through chemistry, time, and desperation. This episode explains how Icelan…