Chuck and Josh end up making reduxes of past episodes on things like sweating and deodorant in this all-new episode on the science beneath what makes people smell. Learn all about your odor in this classic episode.
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Josh and Chuck dive deep into the science of body odor, exploring why we smell the way we do and what determines our unique scent signatures. They break down the difference between eccrine and apocrine sweat glands, explain how bacteria turn our secretions into stinky fatty acids, and debunk some sketchy research about odor differences among racial groups. Along the way, they cover everything from natural remedies like baking soda and vinegar to the controversial aluminum in antiperspirants, plus some hilariously weird historical practices involving armpit-soaked apples and handkerchief-based courtship rituals.
Highlander
1986
1h 56m
★ 6.9
"Pirates of the Caribbean and Highlander are examples of what is called quote, show fencing. — Referenced as a film known for show fencing rather than realistic dueling."
Idiocracy
2006
1h 24m
★ 6.4
"if you've seen idiocracy, you know how important electrolytes are — Referenced while discussing eccrine sweat glands and electrolytes in sweat."
— Chuck
Star Wars
1977
2h 1m
★ 8.2
"Movies like Star Wars, of course. Pirates of the Caribbean and Highlander are examples of show fencing. — Mentioned in listener mail as an example of unrealistic fencing choreography in films."
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
2h 11m
★ 7.7
"that jogged my memory. The dueling reminded me of a movie that we, well, not just a movie. The Count of Monte Cristo. — Mentioned as an omission from a previous Revenge episode, noting it's a quintessential revenge plot."
— Chuck
The Ice Storm
1997
1h 53m
★ 6.9
"because anybody who's seen the ice storm knows that like those are the volatile, organic compounds of your poop. — Referenced in connection with a scene involving a school report about volatile organic compounds."
— Josh
The Three Musketeers
2011
1h 50m
★ 5.8
"First is the black-and-white version of the Three Musketeers. I think it's from 1948. — Recommended in listener mail as an example of excellent realistic fencing on film."
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