Despite as much as one percent of the adult population having the condition, science doesn't actually know how stuttering works. The best it's come up with so far: there seems to be an issue between the physical process of speaking and the thought process that underlies it.
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Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating and often misunderstood world of stuttering, exploring everything from its surprising prevalence (affecting about one percent of adults worldwide) to its historical treatment—which included some truly horrifying surgical methods that thankfully no longer happen. They break down the science behind stuttering, including its genetic basis and the surprising fact that most children who stutter naturally outgrow it, while also sharing practical advice for parents and anyone interacting with someone who stutters that might actually surprise you with how counterintuitive it is.
¡Three Amigos!
1986
1h 43m
★ 6.3
"Every time I think of burning bush, I think of three amigos and how funny that singing bush was. — Chuck mentioned the comedy film when discussing the biblical burning bush story, referencing a memorable scene from the movie."
— Chuck
Basquiat
1996
1h 47m
★ 6.6
"In the movie, Basquiat? Yeah, isn't that Jeffrey Wright? — Josh and Chuck debated whether Jeffrey Wright appeared in the film about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat."
— Josh
"Because you didn't see Fletch, right? I think I stopped watching Fletch partway through. — Josh mentioned not completing the Chevy Chase film due to his father's dislike of the actor."
— Josh
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in the Hey Dude podcast advertisement as a nostalgic 90s reference comparing dial-up sounds to the film."
The King's Speech
2010
1h 58m
★ 7.7
"Yeah, pretty good movie. That was cute. — They discussed the film about King George VI overcoming his stutter, initially confusing the title with a working title about disfluency."
— Chuck
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