Did you ever wonder about earwax, and exactly why you shouldn’t dig it out of your ear canal with a cotton swab? Or about the Nazis’ failed attempts to infiltrate American society during World War II, and the pretty boneheaded ways in which they were found out? Josh Clark and Charles W. “Chuck” Bryant, hosts of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, are here for you. Since 2008 it’s been their job to research and report on topics that range from the seemingly—and dreadfully—mundane (“How Moss Works”) to the bygone and faddish (“A Podcast on Zoot Suits? Yes”).
All the tour dates, Chicago included, will feature the same topic, which Bryant says he wants to keep a surprise. And though the pair will likely rehash some material each night (not unlike what happens during a stand-up comedy tour), Bryant feels confident that the natural back-and-forth of the podcast will remain intact. “Neither of us had done any stage work, so it feels new to us every night,” he says. “We’ve been able to keep it fresh.” v
Tue 10/6, 8 PM Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport 773-935-6875athenaeumtheatre.org $26
