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Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things Hardcover – November 24, 2020

by Josh Clark (Author), Chuck Bryant (Author)
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From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew.

Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious―curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood.

As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics.

The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time―featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions―including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost.

Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (…except maybe jackhammers).

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Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant are the duo behind the award-winning tri-weekly podcast "Stuff You Should Know." The pair have been working together on the show since it began in 2008, and it has gone on to become one of the most downloaded podcasts in history. They are currently based in Atlanta.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flatiron Books (November 24, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250268508
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250268501
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.59 x 1.04 x 9.46 inches
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    NILS PARKER is an editor and writer. He he has worked closely with a variety of authors on the conceptualization and creation of numerous bestselling books in the humor, memoir, inspirational self-help and business spaces--including Tucker Max's genre-defining fratire series, James Altucher's seminal work CHOOSE YOURSELF, Ryan Holiday's THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY and EGO IS THE ENEMY, Lewis Howes' THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS, GloZell Green's IS YOU OKAY?, and many others. All told, his books have more then three million copies in print. Currently, he is a partner in the creative advisory firm, Brass Check, and splits time between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, California with his wife and their beagle.

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    Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant is the co-host of the Stuff You Should Know podcast and host of the Movie Crush podcast. Stuff You Should Know is one of the most popular shows in history and has allowed Chuck to spend much of his adult life researching, writing and talking about some of the most interesting topics on planet Earth. When he's not working, he enjoys reading hardcover books, camping, playing guitar and singing in his old man band and spending time with his wife Emilie, daughter Ruby and whatever combination of cats and dogs they have at any given moment.

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    Josh Clark has been writing since childhood, but An Incomplete Compendium is his first book. In 2008, he transitioned from writing for a living to speaking when he started making podcasts, including the long-running Stuff You Should Know and his ten-part series The End of the World. He’s enjoyed being back to writing.

    When he’s not working, Josh likes to do things that have nothing to do with deadlines or computers – riding bikes with his wife Umi and their daughter with four legs, Momo; working outdoors, digging and chopping and the like; and mixing up world-class cocktails.

    Josh’s home is wherever Umi and Momo are, mostly between Florida’s Space Coast and Atlanta.

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GREAT book! Well-written, cool illustrations, and lots of fun subtext. If you are a fan of the podcast, you will hear Josh’s and Chuck’s voices as you read. Such a fun and interesting book! Great to read and end, or to just pick up for 15 minutes to read one of the fun topics. Really cool book to keep out, visitors love flipping through it. Beautiful quality. The cover, the pages which have a soft almost newspaper-like texture, the careful print and illustrations... High quality all the way! Thanks for the awesomeness, Chuck and Josh!!!
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Jessica M
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is GREAT!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022
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I'm a huge fan of the Stuff You Should Know podcast amd finally got around to getting a copy. It's awesome! It reads just like the podcast plays. Each chapter is like an episode of the show, so you don't have to read it from front to back. If you see a chapter you really want to read first, you can, and the rest of the book will still make sense. My 11 year old even loved this book. Our 2 favorite chapters were the Murphy Bed and How to Get Lost and Stay Lost. If you like the book, check out the podcast, too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lol...
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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An amusing but actually quite educational book. Even though I was raised USCG and already know what to do if my car is sinking underwater. I've gifted several copies, with happy results. Recommended.
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Copper Torch
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew?
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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I love the podcast....it's a nightly routine for four of us at our house.

But the book, so much to say! First, I love it*. Did you know Andy Warhol was shot by an anti-men crusader? That Frank Lloyd's Wright wife and stepkids were murdered along with workers? Me neither! I thought of myself as up on pop culture but lots of details here I never knew. I mean, because of these guys we celebrate DB Cooper Jump Day. We have a list of band names. We love their podcast and the way this book brings details to light in an airy yet deep way.

*There's just one thing that bugs me, and it's really no ones fault. It's just the podcast is made perfect by their OT remarks, the little tangents they get into. Sometimes just a word or phrase that one of them pops up with that fits in with the material but makes you laugh out loud. Can't really do that in a book. So they kept the general idea by footnoting those remarks. Little words or phrases in footnotes. It doesn't work the same. I can't just read, I have to constantly stop and look done at the footnote and go back to where I was. It becomes annoying. But I love it anyway.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, you DO want this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
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GREAT book! Well-written, cool illustrations, and lots of fun subtext. If you are a fan of the podcast, you will hear Josh’s and Chuck’s voices as you read. Such a fun and interesting book! Great to read and end, or to just pick up for 15 minutes to read one of the fun topics. Really cool book to keep out, visitors love flipping through it. Beautiful quality. The cover, the pages which have a soft almost newspaper-like texture, the careful print and illustrations... High quality all the way! Thanks for the awesomeness, Chuck and Josh!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, you DO want this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021
GREAT book! Well-written, cool illustrations, and lots of fun subtext. If you are a fan of the podcast, you will hear Josh’s and Chuck’s voices as you read. Such a fun and interesting book! Great to read and end, or to just pick up for 15 minutes to read one of the fun topics. Really cool book to keep out, visitors love flipping through it. Beautiful quality. The cover, the pages which have a soft almost newspaper-like texture, the careful print and illustrations... High quality all the way! Thanks for the awesomeness, Chuck and Josh!!!
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Rob Kirk
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, yes, useful, I'm trying to make it applicable
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022
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I like this style of books, there are so many interesting things in life that are simply taken for granted. The authors are witty, I've never listened to their podcast, and the book is funny. But take it as a light read, a distraction to life's real challenging topics, and just enjoy the read.. not really looking for a real lesson on life.
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R. Meza-MacDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Josh and Chuck
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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I've listened to SYSK podcast for over 2 years and HAD to buy this book last year when it came out. I love all of the things I never knew I needed to know. After listening to their podcast for so long, I read the stories and dorky puns in their voices. Good gift for any SYSK lovers, or anyone who likes trivia or random knowledge.
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SolomanTiger
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, buy now
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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Every part of this book is exactly what I wanted. Facts and Stories told in a witty, laid back manner. More than enough content to justify the selling price.

I bought the Hardcover version and the book is of great quality, the paper stock, binding, everything.

Definitely buy this for anyone you know who likes either the podcast or any type of educational entertainment. My significant other and I enjoy some quiet reading time and with this book I kept stopping every few minutes wanting to discuss what I had just read.

I'm telling you, absolutely phenomenal, great job Josh and Chuck.
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Reverend
5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing to happen in 2020!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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SO AWESOME! Well worth the wait! I'm so excited to have this in my hands finally! It's better than I expected, very high quality inside and out. Beautiful hand drawn illustrations, heavy paper and I love the extras in the back.

I'm almost halfway through. Now 8 really want to get the audio version read by Josh and Chuck so I can just follow along with them.

Now we just need another visit to Las Vegas or somewhere close so we can see you again in person and now get a book signed!

Keep up the amazing work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing to happen in 2020!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
SO AWESOME! Well worth the wait! I'm so excited to have this in my hands finally! It's better than I expected, very high quality inside and out. Beautiful hand drawn illustrations, heavy paper and I love the extras in the back.

I'm almost halfway through. Now 8 really want to get the audio version read by Josh and Chuck so I can just follow along with them.

Now we just need another visit to Las Vegas or somewhere close so we can see you again in person and now get a book signed!

Keep up the amazing work!
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Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a book...what else can I say!
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2023
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We love the podcast of SYSK and we enjoyed this book. Easy and quick to read.
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Jason Jacques
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2023
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Full of interesting bits and bobs
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5.0 out of 5 stars snabb leverand
Reviewed in Sweden on March 17, 2023
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Lokesh Goyal
5.0 out of 5 stars A good read on many topics
Reviewed in India on April 4, 2021
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A friend referred this to me and it definitely gives good details on many interesting topics.
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Olivia Peric
5.0 out of 5 stars Their dream come true!
Reviewed in Germany on December 30, 2020
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Have you ever read a text and already knew how the person who sent it would sound like if they had read it aloud? That's how you'll feel with the book. I'm a fairly new SYSK fan and stumbled over the podcast by accident almost a year ago. Of course it's different to read about a topic than hearing Josh and Chuck doing their thing, so you shouldn't start reading the book with the idea that it's going to be JUST LIKE SYSK EPISODES. However, I've had good laughs and everything was as informative as ever. Plus, with every purchase of their book you'll help Josh and Chuck make their dream come true by having a (I think New York Times) bestselling book. Be the change you want to see in the world!
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