Although they seem pretty mundane, saunas are surprisingly fascinating inventions. Josh and Chuck break out all sorts of sweaty, sauna-related trivia, from the Finnish affinity for saunas to sauna etiquette, in this episode.
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# Stuff You Should Know: Saunas
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the steamy world of saunas, exploring everything from the difference between a traditional Finnish sauna and a steam room to the fascinating history of these heated retreats across cultures. They break down the science of sweating, the various types of saunas you can find around the world, and reveal some surprising truths about whether saunas actually detoxify your body. With fascinating detours into Finnish prison culture, the wild history of European bathhouses, and proper sauna etiquette, this episode proves that saunas are indeed way more interesting than you might think—and possibly more naked than you're comfortable with.
And the Band Played On
1993
2h 20m
★ 6.5
"Have you ever seen in the band played on? No. But my brother worked on that. — Josh discusses the film about the AIDS epidemic and bathhouses, mentioning that Phil Collins played a bathhouse owner."
— Josh
Eastern Promises
2007
1h 40m
★ 7.3
"Have you ever seen Eastern Promises? Yes. It's such a good movie. — Chuck mentions the film when discussing Russian bathhouses and recalls a memorable naked fight scene in a bathhouse."
— Chuck
The Colbert Report
2005
★ 6.9
"You've heard about your rivalry with Stephen Colbert's Kiva team. — A listener email mentions Stephen Colbert's show in the context of a Kiva fundraising rivalry with the SYSK podcast."
The War of the Roses
1989
1h 56m
★ 6.9
"I saw the War of the Roses again the other night for like the 50th time. And remember, Kathleen Turner locks Michael Douglas in the sauna. — Josh references a scene where Kathleen Turner locks Michael Douglas in a sauna, and notes that Danny DeVito directed the film."
— Josh
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