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Jul 10 2014

How Grass Works? Yes, How Grass Works

50 min 4 movies discussed
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There's nothing more boring than watching grass grow, which is why Josh and Chuck aren't asking you to do that. Instead, you can learn about all sorts of neat things about grass - like how America became obsessed with perfect lawns - in this episode.

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This Stuff You Should Know episode digs into the surprisingly complex world of grass and lawn care, exploring everything from the historical origins of the American lawn obsession to the nitty-gritty science of grass plants themselves. Josh and Chuck trace how lawns evolved from a wealthy British status symbol to a mandatory piece of the American suburban dream, while breaking down the anatomy of grass plants and the massive industry built around maintaining perfect green turf. The hosts also dive into practical lawn care advice, covering soil preparation, different grass types, and maintenance techniques - all while Chuck contemplates his own struggling lawn situation.


Movies Discussed

Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
1993 1h 43m
★ 6.7
"chew the bark off the tree — Chuck references a Dana Carvey bit about old-fashioned entertainment when discussing dusty America and the dust bowl era." — Chuck
Idiocracy
Idiocracy
2006 1h 24m
★ 6.4
"They accidentally salted the soil using Gatorade — Josh mentions the movie when discussing how salt can damage soil, referencing the film's plot about watering plants with Gatorade." — Josh
Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind
2020
★ 6.2
"talking to Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3 — Referenced in an ad for the Cheekies and Chill Podcast featuring a contestant from the show."
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"You're going to need a compost mordem — Josh references Groundskeeper Willie's quote from The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode." — Josh

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