Fact Around & Find Out is a weekly podcast about the things we all encounter everyday that you might not know the entire history behind. Some funny, some sad, some downright weird, but all factual.
Also-Host Bill West gives you a moment to reflect, a minute to relax & a few things to ponder as you wind up the week. All set to a very calming "vibe". We hope you enjoy.
Skin suits made of real people? Belts made of human Nipples? A mother's "love". Join Bill & Justin as they discuss the horrific deeds of Ed Gein.
Join Bill & Justin as they discuss the dark twists & turns of the life of who many beleive to be America's first serial killer.
Listen as Bill & Justin discuss the things that make some of your fellow human's skin crawl.
Also-Host Bill West gives you a moment to reflect, a minute to relax & a few things to ponder as you wind up the week. All set to a very calming "vibe". We hope you enjoy.
Bill & Justin break down the news of the week.
Happy Halloween from Bill & Justin at FAFO! The boys have 4 scary stories to help you kick of the beginning of Halloween weekend.
Join Bill & Justin as they explore 4 urban legends & attempt to figure out just how much truth is behind these tall tales.
Bill & Justin explain the origin stories behind 5 popular Halloween monsters.
CONTENT WARNING....These 4 stories contain content related to harm against children & women (amongst others) . Bill & Justin share 4 terrible tales of real life monsters who did the unthinkable.
A man attempts to walk across the ocean, Justin shares his own personal worm story, & we all play a round of trivia together.
Bill & Justin bring you the deeply disturbing, stomach turning conclusion of the The Donner Party.
What would it take for you to resort to eating another person? A family member. A friend. On this episode Bill & Justin explore just what drove the Donner family & their traveling companions to do just that.
The story only gets weirder. Bill & Justin bring you the conclusion to their telling of the story of Heaven's Gate.
Marshall Applewhite & Bonnie Lu Nettles were the charismatic leaders of the Heaven's Gate cult but what led to these two convincing 39 people to take their own lives? Find out as Bill & Justin explore Heaven's Gate.
Bill & Justin round up some of the wildest news stories of the last few weeks (and century) in the 10th installment of F.A.F.O. Shorts.
Pablo Escobar was possibly the largest drug kingpin of all time. How did he reach this status? Was this always his plan? As Bill would say, "How'd that work out for him?" Find out as the boys explore the life of Pablo Escobar.
Bill & Justin discuss the life & accomplishments of one of the greatest minds in history, Dr. Stephen Hawking.
Explore the good, the bad, and the....well you'll see....about Henry Ford. He revolutionized the automobile industry & had an affinity for nazi's. Bill & Justin try to sort it all out. Welcome to season 2 of Fact Around & Find Out.
F.A.F.O. Celebrates one year of the show. Bill & Justin discuss the high & lows from the past year & play messages from some of our favorite listeners. Many thanks for your support over the last 52 weeks. We look forward to what the next year holds.
Bill & Justing gear up for their 1 Year Anniversary show with some box wine, whiskey & a his & hers guillotine.
Jim Jones somewhow convinced almost 1ooo people to follow him to a South American "commune" & hang on his every word. Bill & Justin discuss exactly how that played out.
Justin sits down for a candid interview with Ken Stearns. Author, speaker, creator, & Host of The Jar Podcast. Justin reaches in a jar of 1,ooo's of questions at random & answers as honestly as he can. Tune in to learn more about the Host of Fact Around & Find Out. And a speacial thanks to Ken & his staff for being so kind & hardworking. Check out The Jar Podcast wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
Dogs don't let dogs drive drunk, Tuesdays are for the tacos, haunted mansions & cheese that will get you arrested or worse.....all on this weeks F.A.F.O Shorts with Bill & Justin.
Join us as we explore the final murders of Edmund Kemper.
Edmund Emil Kemper is one of the most "interesting" serial killers out there. He definitely is a head above the rest. Join Bill & Justin as they explore what makes Ed Kemper so unique.
A deep dive in to the theories surrounding the death of American writer, Edgar Allan Poe.
Join Justin as he explores the mystery of the ghost ship Mary Celeste found adrift in 1872.
Tom Rittenhouse helps us break down the ins & outs of Improv.
A quick wrap up of some strange stories from around the country this week (and one from the past).
Chickie Nuggies for adults. Brazen Bulls. Bombs on the inside. SOS's. What's not to want?
Need to get that mole checked out? Pee when you sneeze? Hariy palms? Find out what it might be on this weeks episode all about bizarre diseases.
The Benders weren't your typical frontier family in the late 1800's. Were they even "family" at all? What we do know is they could keep a secret. Join us as we explore the tale of the "Bloody Benders".
The conclusion to our two part series on Christopher Dorner.
Have you ever known someone that nothing is ever there fault? The world was just "out to get them". That is Christopher Dorner. Did the justice system fail him? Possibly, but certainly not enough to warrant what he does next.
Justin & Bill discuss the latest weird news headlines including no regret monkey theft, being not quite dead yet, kids with deep pockets & more.
Do you ever wish you could be someone else? Something else? What's stopping you? Just do it. Join us as we explore the life & antics of a man who did just that & in tuen became famously known as "The Impostor".
We all agree that a famine is a horrible thing to have occur. But what if it was manufactured? Man made to push a politacal agenda. Completely avoidable. Just when you thought Stallin couldn't get any worse, we explore the biggest little famine that was hardly discussed or reported. Until now.
Don't like the life you're living? Just assume a new identity, right? What could possibly go wrong? Let's find out together with the story of Frederic Bourdin.
When a steamboat captain takes a bribe the fates of thousands are forever changed.
A wrap up of our favorite lesser known stories from the year 2022.
From the phonograph to autotune, innovators have always pushed the boundaries of what we can do with both live & recorded music. On this episode we explore just that & the people who made it possible.
A happy New Year from Bill & Justin with a dash of listener mail.
We explore the history behind how folks celebrate the winter holidays & why. (And we drink bourbon while we do it.)
Your submitted stories, listener email recaps, & and all around good time with Bill & Justin on a laid back episode.
Does it ever feel as if the planet has it out for us? Like if it was truly done with our nonsense Mother Nature could just pull the plug on the human race? Join us as we explore 1o of the world's worst natural disasters to find out just how close we've come.
The conclusion of the messy story that is Waco. Bill & Justin are in studio together for the first time. They seem to both think it's David Koresh's fault.
What could go wrong when you mix extreme religious beliefs, guns, a cult leader, children, & a trigger happy government agency? Let's find out in Waco: Part 1.
Jerry Lee Lewis wrap up. More bizarre deaths. Listener emails & more.
Goodness, Gracious! Did Jerry Lee "The Killer" Lewis come by his nickname honestly? Find out in our two part series.