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Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

By: Shane Rogers
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A podcast of fascinating facts! What do extraterrestrial radio signals and a mushroom from Texas have in common? What is a “number station“ and why is it so spine-tinglingly creepy? Join comedians Shane Rogers and Duncan MacEwan for an entertaining and hilarious deep-dive into obscure facts from science, history and pop culture.Copyright 2019 Shane Rogers Media. All rights reserved. World
Episodes
  • Midnight Menagerie: Nocturnal Animals
    May 22 2025

    From creatures that soar through moonlit skies with uncanny precision to those that hunt the forest in utter darkness, discover the fascinating adaptations that make these animals masters of the night.

    Warning: Episodes may be irreverent, ridiculous, and/or mildly unhinged

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    Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON

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    Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode topics via DISCORD

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    Join the Midnight Masses!

    Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.

    And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!

    Midnight Merch

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    48 mins
  • Altered States: A Brief History of Psychedelics
    May 8 2025

    Join Shane and Duncan for a journey through the kaleidoscopic world of psychedelics...

    Psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy/molly), and LSD (acid)--once the darlings of counterculture--are now the focus of cutting-edge research into innovative therapies for anxiety and depression. In this irreverent host-swap episode, delve with Duncan into the science, the scandals, and the stories that make these substances both fascinating and formidable.

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    Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON

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    Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode topics via DISCORD

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    Join the Midnight Masses!

    Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.

    And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!

    Midnight Merch

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Workplace Wreckage: Stories of Industrial Catastrophe
    Apr 24 2025

    Sometimes the most dangerous place to be is on the clock.

    This week, Shane and Duncan explore workplace events so disastrous that they reshaped industries and regulations worldwide. From the Texas City explosion that turned a harbor into a war zone, to the gas leak that exposed thousands to lethal chemicals, these aren’t just tragic accidents; they’re cautionary tales.

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    Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON

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    Chat with fellow insomniacs and vote on episode topics via DISCORD

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    Join the Midnight Masses!

    Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.

    And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!

    Midnight Merch

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    Leave an Audio Message!

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    48 mins

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