An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
Podcasting since 2019 • 414 episodes
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Latest Episodes
Reclaiming Your Mind in the Age of Outrage: Escaping the Algorithm’s Fun House
How much of what you see online is real—and how much is the algorithm’s illusion? Learn how to take back your attention, retrain your brain, and escape the digital funhouse.Your social-media feed isn’t random. It’s a reflection—wa...
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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6:47
The New Snake Oil: Outrage and Validation in the Digital World
Social Media, So-called News, Bots, Algorithms, and digital snake-oil salesmen—this episode of An Ounce exposes how misinformation spreads, why outrage sells, and how your clicks keep it alive.Bots aren’t the villains—they’re the ...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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11:37
Queen’s Hidden Genius: The Rock Star Who Helped NASA Map Pluto
Queen had two geniuses — and one helped NASA map Pluto.Everyone knows Freddie Mercury lit up the stage. Few know Brian May earned a PhD in astrophysics, built his own guitar from a fireplace mantle, and helped create NASA’s first 3-D ...
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6:12
Absurdity Becomes Truth: The Crazy Ideas Science Laughed At—Until Proven True
From sewer science to smart pills — how mocked “crazy” scientists changed the world when their absurd ideas turned out right.Some of history’s most ridiculous notions — handwashing, ulcers, even talking to machines — were once sci...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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8:25
The Eloquence Illusion: Truth in a Tuxedo
Why do we trust people who sound smart—even when they’re not? Discover the psychology behind smooth talk and confident nonsense.This episode of An Ounce unpacks The Eloquence Illusion—how polished words and perfect delivery can di...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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6:50