Things I Learned Last Night Podcast
1) Secret Mall Apartment | They Hid in the Mall for Four Years
In the late 1990s, a strange housing experiment unfolded in Rhode Island. It was not advertised or permitted. It existed quietly inside a busy shopping mall. This hidden space, known as the secret mal...Show More
2) Our Funniest Moments From 2025
This episode is a full look back at one of the wildest years in the history of the show. Tim and Jaron revisit their favorite moments, hardest laughs, and most unhinged conversations from the past yea...Show More
3) Kevin McCallister | How this Kid Saved Christmas
The podcast tells the story of Kevin McCallister, a young boy who gets accidentally left behind when his family goes on a Christmas trip to France. While home alone, Kevin has to fend off two burglars...Show More
4) The Matsukawa Derailment | How the CIA Rigged Japan's Democracy
In the early morning hours of August 17, 1949, a passenger train derailed near the town of Matsukawa in northern Japan. At first, the crash appeared to be a tragic accident, but investigators quickly ...Show More
5) Unknown Number | Cyberbullying Gone WAY too Far
Strange messages can shake even the strongest people. That is what happened in a small Michigan town when an Unknown Number began sending cruel texts to two young teens. What seemed like simple bullyi...Show More
6) Apollo 13 | This Is the Problem Houston Had
The Apollo 13 mission began as a routine trip to the moon. At first, many people barely paid attention. NASA had already reached the moon twice by then. But everything changed when an explosion put th...Show More
7) Sarma Melngailis | He Told Her He'd Make Her Dog Immortal
The story of Sarma Melngailis is one of ambition, success, and a shocking scam that pulled her entire world apart. It begins with a bold dream in New York City and ends with a cross-country chase, unp...Show More
8) Bat Bombs | The Atom Bomb Saved Thousands of Bats
The bat bomb was one of the most unusual ideas to emerge from the World War II era. It mixed wildlife, explosive science, and creative military strategy. This unusual weapon did not gain fame, yet it ...Show More
9) How XI Jinping Took Control of China
For decades, China has stood as one of the most powerful nations on earth. At the center of that rise stands one man, Xi Jinping. His story isn’t just about politics; it’s about power, control, and th...Show More
10) Lydia Fairchild | This Mom's DNA Didn't Match Her Kids
When Lydia Fairchild applied for child support in 2002, she thought it was a routine process. She was a young mother of two, pregnant with her third child, and wanted to ensure help from her children’...Show More