{"podcast":{"title":"Timesuck with Dan Cummins","slug":"timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288","podcast_index_feed_id":494288,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/Llc7KL2K","website_url":"https://www.badmagicproductions.com/pages/timesuck-podcast-2024","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5b7d8c77-15ba-4eff-a999-2e725db21db5/f1640d4a-efcb-4562-9028-f1653c34bd1d/3000x3000/timesuck-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Dan Cummins","episode_count":609,"summary":"Jump down new rabbit holes with Timesuck, the weekly podcast that takes you on a fascinating and bizarre journey through history’s darkest corners, most shocking conspiracies, and wildest true stories. Hosted by acclaimed standup comedian and storyteller Dan Cummins, each episode blends dark humor with deep research to uncover hidden truths about infamous historical figures, unsolved mysteries, notorious serial killers, and more. If you crave the weird, the wild, and the unexpected, Timesuck is your next obsession! And check out the Short Sucks, a new series of 40-60 minute episodes two Fridays a month. These bite-sized stories are perfect for when you want a quick dose of Timesuck (or need more addictive content to consume while you’re waiting for your next Timesuck!)","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T08:21:49.572627+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288"},"episode":{"title":"Short Suck 61: Why Are Nordic People So.... Happy?","slug":"short-suck-61-why-are-nordic-people-so-happy","published_at":"2026-07-10T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288/short-suck-61-why-are-nordic-people-so-happy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288","url":"https://www.badmagicproductions.com/pages/timesuck-podcast-2024","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/stitcher.simplecastaudio.com/7286a6df-ea82-4a20-ae25-154bacb66b05/episodes/b1f61f04-9cd7-48b2-929f-9a979d23520e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=7286a6df-ea82-4a20-ae25-154bacb66b05&awEpisodeId=b1f61f04-9cd7-48b2-929f-9a979d23520e&feed=Llc7KL2K","summary":"For over a decade, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden have consistently ranked among the happiest nations on Earth—but why? We dig into the research behind the World Happiness Report, separate fact from political myth, and explore whether strong social safety nets, low governmental corruption, public trust, and the Nordic model of government really do create happier lives. Along the way, we also examine the decades of propaganda, misconceptions, and ideological battles that have shaped how many Americans think about Scandinavia—and ask what lessons, if any, the United States should take from the world's happiest people. Fuck yeah, bro.","meta_description":"For over a decade, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden have consistently ranked among the happiest nations on Earth—but why? We dig into the res…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3912,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288/episodes/short-suck-61-why-are-nordic-people-so-happy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/timesuck-with-dan-cummins-494288/short-suck-61-why-are-nordic-people-so-happy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}