Adam Ruins Everything
Overview
Adam Conover takes viewers on an enlightening yet humorous journey, debunking common myths that permeate everyday life. Blending comedy with insightful historical and scientific facts, he tackles a variety of topics, revealing the truths behind popular beliefs. Each episode challenges assumptions, encouraging audiences to think critically about the world around them. With wit and charm, Conover makes complex information accessible and entertaining, ensuring that learning feels like a fun adventure rather than a lecture. Prepare to see the familiar in a whole new light as you join him in questioning the status quo.
Episodes
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1
Adam Ruins Giving
Adam reveals the negative impact of shoe companies that distribute free shoes, arguing that their efforts often do more harm than benefit. He also sha...
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Adam Ruins Security
Adam focuses on the issues surrounding security, arguing that airport security is an inefficient use of our time and resources, that medicine safety s...
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Adam Ruins Cars
Adam reveals some shocking revelations about car dealerships, uncovering how the term "jaywalking" was actually invented by automobile companies to sh...
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Adam Ruins Forensic Science
Adam reveals a chilling reality about the questionable techniques that are frequently relied upon as evidence in criminal trials. He brings to light t...
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Adam Ruins Restaurants
Adam discusses the reasons for moving away from the tipping tradition, demonstrating that even experts struggle to distinguish between different wines...
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Adam Ruins Hygiene
Adam shares that the word "halitosis" gained traction during a 1920s advertising campaign that employed harsh tactics to instill insecurity about bad ...
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Adam Ruins Voting
This episode delves into the complicated origins of the Electoral College, revealing that the Founding Fathers intentionally designed it to limit the ...
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Adam Ruins Work
Adam illustrates the toll that a 40-hour work week takes on employees, highlighting its detrimental effects on businesses as well. He delves into the ...
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Adam Ruins Summer Fun
Adam shares his belief that taking long vacations can actually diminish your intelligence, and he points out that the beloved character Mickey Mouse h...
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10
Adam Ruins Sex
In this episode, the discussion revolves around the reasons behind the prevalence of circumcision in the United States. It also sheds light on the rea...
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11
Adam Ruins Nutrition
Adam explains why vitamin supplements fail to enhance our health and debunks the myth of the so-called "balanced breakfast." He uncovers how much of t...
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12
Adam Ruins Death
In a surreal limbo, Adam goes through various unsuccessful efforts to achieve earthly immortality and exposes the exploitative practices of the Americ...
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13
Adam Ruins Hollywood
Stepping off the red carpet, Adam, alongside celebrity guests Rachel Bloom and Ariana Madix, reveals the lesser-known realities of Hollywood's shine a...
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14
Adam Ruins Football
Adam takes to the football field to demonstrate why playoff outcomes don't always reflect the true strength of a team. He delves into the myths surrou...
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15
Adam Ruins Weddings
The long-awaited wedding day of Emily and Murph has arrived, but Adam's unexpected revelation might dampen the celebration. He shares insights about h...
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16
Adam Ruins Malls
Adam points out that shopping malls were designed as tax havens for unscrupulous developers, outlet stores are deceptive, offering poorly made product...
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17
Adam Ruins Animals
Adam delves into the origins of purebred dogs, tracing their development as genetic anomalies born from the whims of bored Victorians. He also uncover...
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Adam Ruins Immigration
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19
Adam Ruins Housing
After being kicked out of his apartment, Adam embarks on a quest to find a new home, uncovering the tough truths of the real estate market along the w...
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20
Adam Ruins Drugs
Adam delves into the misunderstandings surrounding marijuana and reveals the harsh reality of the War on Drugs, highlighting its roots in racism and p...
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21
Adam Ruins Prison
After Emily finds herself behind bars, her cellmate shares a shocking truth: corporations profit from inmates, while the justice system fails to addre...
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22
Adam Ruins the Wild West
Adam discusses how prostitution, contrary to its negative perception, played a significant role in the settlement of the West. He goes on to debunk th...
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Adam Ruins the Internet
During an enchanting exploration of technology, Adam reveals that smartphones aren't the detrimental forces many believe them to be. He also uncovers ...
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24
Adam Ruins Justice
Once Adam secures Emily's release from prison, he and his sister Rhea delve into the intricacies of the justice system. They focus on the notorious Mc...
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25
Adam Ruins Christmas
Adam surprises his sister by revealing that the true story of St. Nick is much darker than she imagined, and that the contemporary image of Santa Clau...
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26
Adam Ruins Going Green
Adam encounters a passionate young father dedicated to combating climate change and making the world a better place. However, Adam’s presence disrup...
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Adam Ruins Having a Baby
Adam challenges the misconception surrounding pregnancy after the age of 35, discusses the pros and cons of breastfeeding compared to formula feeding,...
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Adam Ruins Weight Loss
Adam Conover takes a deep dive into the surprising reasons why low-fat diets might lead to weight gain and explains why meticulously counting calories...
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3
Adam Ruins the Hospital
Adam Conover dives into the issue of skyrocketing hospital expenses, revealing how they contribute to an unfair and unaffordable healthcare system. He...
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Adam Ruins Dating
Adam delves into the shortcomings of dating apps, revealing their inherent flaws while also exploring the concept of alpha males—and even wolves. He...
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5
Adam Ruins Art
Adam explores the essence of what defines great art, questioning why certain works, despite their actual quality, are celebrated by the public. He unc...
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Adam Ruins What We Learned in School
Adam reveals that Columbus wasn't the true discoverer of America, shares insights into why King Tut may not be as fascinating as people believe, and e...
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Adam Ruins College
Adam discusses the unlikelihood of becoming a dropout billionaire and highlights how skewed school rankings often fail to reflect actual educational q...
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8
Emily Ruins Adam
Emily steps in with the intention of undermining Adam, highlighting the gaps in his arguments. She challenges the belief that IQ tests accurately refl...
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Adam Ruins His Vacation
Adam Conover and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country adventure, uncovering surprising truths along the way. He shares that Mount Rushmore was con...
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Adam Ruins the Suburbs
Adam discusses how the notion of a perfect lawn is actually an unnatural creation, and he argues that suburban design is gradually detrimental to our ...
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11
Adam Ruins The Economy
Adam delves into the complexities of tax filing, attributing much of the confusion to lobbying efforts. He argues that the economic statistics we prio...
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Adam Ruins Conspiracy Theories
Adam Conover takes on the hoax surrounding the moon landing, sheds light on the Satanic Panic that gripped the 1980s, and shares tips on identifying a...
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Adam Ruins Spa Day
Expensive “detox” therapies often leave your wallet empty and might even be harmful. Meanwhile, the negative stigma surrounding MSG is largely unf...
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Adam Ruins Halloween
Adam explains why there's no reason to be afraid of strangers offering candy and discusses how the hysteria surrounding Orson Welles' War of the World...
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Adam Ruins Science
Using mice for testing often leads to wasted resources, as treatments that are effective in them frequently do not translate to humans. Limited fundin...
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Adam Ruins the Future
Adam discusses how the lack of regulation on food expiration dates contributes to waste, and he warns that relying solely on a 401(k) may not suffice ...
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Truth
Adam Conover challenges your perceptions of the American Revolution by revealing surprising truths about key figures like George Washington and the ex...
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18
The First Factsgiving
The Pilgrims didn’t share a meal with Native Americans; instead, they disturbed their burial sites! Contrary to popular belief, Pocahontas and John ...
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Mutually Assured Ruination
Adam discloses that the Cuban Missile Crisis was ignited by the United States. Meanwhile, a brave female politician confronts Joseph McCarthy. In an u...
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An Ancient History of Violence
Adam reveals that gladiators were actually prohibited from killing their rivals and recounts the tale of a fierce Celtic woman who managed to topple t...
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The Copernican Ruin-aissance
Adam reveals the true story of Copernicus, showing that he was actually backed by the Catholic Church rather than oppressed. He also dives into the fa...
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100 Years Ago Today
Adam explores the Panama Canal, highlighting how Teddy Roosevelt established a new nation to secure free land. Additionally, he uncovers the efforts o...
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Adam Ruins Guns
Adam delves into the complexities of the gun debate by examining scientific evidence regarding the impact of gun regulations. He argues that banning a...
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Adam Ruins Sleep
Adam argues that the mattress industry has long been a con, pointing out that budget school systems lead to exhausted teenagers. He also questions the...
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25
Adam Ruins Tech
Adam accesses his account to delve into the issues surrounding monopolistic tech giants, arguing that Amazon's dominance in online retail negatively i...
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Adam Ruins Flying
Adam soars into the air to explain why airline miles and credit card rewards are major scams. He delves into the outrageously sexist "golden age of fl...
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Adam Ruins a Plate of Nachos
Adam dives into some uncomfortable truths about our food system, revealing that the majority of avocados in the U.S. are brought in by Mexican drug ca...
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Adam Ruins a Sitcom
Adam confronts enduring television stereotypes, exploring issues like the racism associated with public pools, the "model minority" narrative affectin...
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Adam Ruins Games
Adam challenges the common belief linking video games to real-world violence and uncovers that Monopoly is actually based on an anti-capitalist educat...
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Adam Ruins Nature
Adam uncovers surprising truths about the natural world, discovering that Mount Everest is essentially a massive frozen excrement pile, natural disast...
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Adam Ruins America
Adam embraces his sense of freedom as he explores the reasons behind America's lack of greater social mobility. In his investigation, he reveals the s...
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Adam Ruins a Night Out
Adam and Emily get ready for an exciting night out as they uncover the marketing strategy that persuaded women to start shaving and the fashion trends...
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Adam Ruins Doing Good
Adam dismantles the efforts of the do-gooders, highlighting the negative impacts that Teach For America has on both students and educators. He goes on...
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Adam Ruins A Murder
Adam delves into the reasons behind the infrequent prosecution of drivers involved in fatal car accidents. He also analyzes the search policies utiliz...
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Adam Ruins Music
Adam shares insights with a music enthusiast about how white musicians in the early rock-and-roll era capitalized on plagiarism. He discusses the over...
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Adam Ruins Little Bugs
Adam shares with a woman preparing for a party the surprising advantages of spiders for humans, explains how insect fragments can be found in common f...
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Adam Ruins Cops
Adam exposes the troubling realities surrounding SWAT teams, discussing how school resource officers can inadvertently push kids towards a life of cri...
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12
Adam Ruins Himself
As Adam concludes the third season of the show, his insecurities come to the forefront, exposing the biases, inconsistencies, and errors from earlier ...
