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Things I Learned Last Night
Hosted by Jaron Myers and Tim Stone · EN
You know when you can’t sleep at night so you Google everything about deep sea diving? Things I Learned Last Night (TILLN) is that, but in a podcast. Check us out on Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you get your podcasts
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Stuxnet | How the US Started Cyber War
Jan 1300:56:58Tap to summarizeIn 2010, cybersecurity experts uncovered a computer virus unlike anything seen before. This malware did not target personal computers or steal private data. Instead, it quietly sabotaged industrial machines, changing how the world thinks about cyber warfare. That computer virus, Stuxnet, is still felt today. Unlike most malware, Stuxnet was designed for one specific mission. It targeted highly specialized industrial control systems. If it did not find those systems, the computer virus remained inactive. This precision made Stuxnet extremely difficult to detect. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/stuxnet Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch this next: John McAfee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X93AiroHNYE&t=25s Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Secret Mall Apartment | They Hid in the Mall for Four Years
Jan 601:07:10Tap to summarizeIn the late 1990s, a strange housing experiment unfolded in Rhode Island. It was not advertised or permitted. It existed quietly inside a busy shopping mall. This hidden space, known as the secret mall apartment, was built by artist Michael Townsend. What began as an art protest turned into one of the most unusual living experiments ever documented. To protest the mall, Townsend and friends planned a short experiment. They challenged themselves to remain inside the mall in secret. The goal was to last ten days without detection. During this time, Townsend noticed a structural flaw. Two major mall buildings were never fully connected. Between them sat unused space. That gap sparked the idea for the secret mall apartment. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/secretmall Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch this next: American Dream → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45C66XNi4Ds&t=2028s Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Our Funniest Moments From 2025
Dec 3001:05:53Tap to summarizeThis episode is a full look back at one of the wildest years in the history of the show. Tim and Jaron revisit their favorite moments, hardest laughs, and most unhinged conversations from the past year, all in one highlight-packed episode. From accidental reveals and bizarre school assemblies to cursed AI conversations and legendary debates, this episode pulls together the clips listeners still quote. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, fan-favorite bits, and the moments that defined TILLN in 2025. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today! Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/support Episode link: https://tilln.com/2025 Support TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcast Watch this next: Batbombs → https://youtu.be/iiB_2gpWxQA?si=wzzv8GVj6c40u5ey Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rosie Ruiz | How to Win the Boston Marathon: Cheat
Apr 22, 202501:00:17Tap to summarizeIn 1980, Rosie Ruiz crossed the Boston Marathon finish line with a smile and a medal. She had just posted one of the fastest female marathon times ever. Cameras flashed. Reporters asked questions. But within days, the truth came out—Rosie Ruiz had cheated.This is the strange and unforgettable story of how Rosie Ruiz became a marathon “winner” without running the whole race.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/thirdwaveSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch the 1904 Olympic Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3hak9yao1M&ab_channel=ThingsILearnedLastNightText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Third Wave | Teacher Accidentally Starts a Fascist Cult
Apr 15, 202500:53:37Tap to summarizeRon Jones was a fun and popular history teacher at Cubberley High School. One day, a student asked him how people in Germany could follow someone like Hitler. Ron wanted to answer that question through a Social Experiment.He set simple rules. Students had to greet him in a special way, sit quietly, and ask questions using three words or fewer. Jones promised good grades if they followed his rules. The students quickly obeyed, and as quickly as they obeyed, the experiment got out of hand. Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/thirdwaveSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch the Mouse Utopia Experiment: https://youtu.be/GvhqqW2yoBI?si=BxHsAYnVEBryQDanText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dr. Bronner | This Man Turned Soap Into a Cult?
Apr 8, 202500:51:39Tap to summarizeSoap may seem like an everyday item, but Dr. Bronner showed us it can carry powerful messages. Using his soapbox—literally standing on it to speak to crowds—he shared important lessons about life and caring for the planet... Maybe... Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/bronnerSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch L Ron Hubbard: https://youtu.be/KbTq_hKkPGM?si=YN0jNO62TTb-6CCyText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How Vladimir Putin Took Power (and Never Let Go)
Apr 1, 202500:58:28Tap to summarizeMany people know Vladimir Putin as Russia's leader, but not everyone knows how he became so powerful. We must look at Vladimir Putin's journey to truly understand Russia today. This story shows how one person can change an entire country.No one knows what Putin plans next, but he has said clearly that he has no plans to step down or choose someone new. As long as he remains popular in Russia, he will likely stay in power, shaping Russia’s future. Vladimir Putin's rise shows how one person’s decisions can impact millions.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/putinSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch Remote Viewing: https://youtu.be/-R_1s_iLxEI?si=QSnLN1Tpdis_PPFpText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uri Geller | This Magician Fooled the CIA
Mar 25, 202500:54:00Tap to summarizeUri Geller was born in 1946 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He said he saw a strange, shiny disc in the sky as a child, and he believed this event gave him psychic powers. Soon, Uri began performing amazing acts like bending metal objects and reading people's minds. He quickly became known as the magician who could bend spoons with his thoughts.Uri Geller’s abilities caught the attention of the CIA. The U.S. government was interested in mind control and psychic powers during the Cold War. Uri was tested by scientists who wanted to see if his powers were real. Surprisingly, even the CIA was convinced by his tricks. They reported that Uri Geller truly had unusual abilities, growing his reputation as a magician.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/uriSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch Remote Viewing: https://youtu.be/-R_1s_iLxEI?si=QSnLN1Tpdis_PPFpText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Harold Von Braunhut | How This Man Scammed Kids With His Sea Monkeys
Mar 18, 202500:56:33Tap to summarizeHave you ever heard about the sea monkeys? You might think they're magical pets, but they're tiny shrimp! Harold Von Braunhut was the man behind this clever idea. He sold sea monkeys to children in comic books, making kids think these creatures could dance or play baseball.Sea monkeys are really just brine shrimp—very tiny and simple creatures. But Harold Von Braunhut knew kids would buy anything exciting. He advertised sea monkeys as pets that could learn tricks. Kids were amazed and quickly begged their parents to buy them.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/seamonkeysSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch Edward Bernays: https://youtu.be/KfsmtrXknlM?si=B5Xlelj6friJDQ0XText TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Neom | Saudi Arabia’s $1 TRILLION City
Mar 11, 202501:06:51Tap to summarizeThe world is changing, and so are cities. A new project in Saudi Arabia, Neom, is leading the way. This city of the future promises advanced technology, sustainable living, and a fresh way to think about urban life. At the heart of Neom is The Line, a revolutionary city design that challenges everything we know about building communities.Things I Learned Last Night is an educational comedy podcast where best friends Jaron Myers and Tim Stone talk about random topics and have fun all along the way. If you like learning, and laughing a whole lot while you do, then you’ll love TILLN. Watch or listen to this episode today!Become a Patron and Get Early Access to Ad-Free Episodes: https://tilln.com/supportEpisode link: https://tilln.com/neomSupport TILLN & Join The Mailing List: https://linktr.ee/tillnpodcastWatch BlackRock: https://youtu.be/pOdR6xdEAM0?si=6T7igbbfEhp6YUL-Text TILLN to 66866 to become a patron and gain access to ad-free episodes, the exclusive discord, and earn discounts on TILLN Merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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