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Join hosts Matt & Kev for a thoroughly unrehearsed and poorly researched romp through History, Science, and Culture.

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    Bad Science Part 2: Universe 25/Behavioural Sink

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 56:03


    Dear Listener Imagine if you will, a utopia. All your needs satiated, food, clean water, mating partners, all the trap free cheese you can eat, no predatory cats skulking about fixing to make you their next offering to their gods. What more could you ask for? Well, turns out that this utopia isn't all it's cracked up to be. Join us as Matt takes us down from the highs of our imagined rat paradise and into the the reality that is Universe 25.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.comJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://osmedia.design#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#universe25 #behaviouralsink #sink #sync #doesntmatter #sociology #weirdexperiemnts #doomed #scienceexperiments Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Bad Science Part 1: The Stanford Prison Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 70:26


    History is rife with half baked ideas, poor decisions and pseudo science... wait a minute.. that sounds like the perfect synopsis of this here podcast. I digress, Where were we... right the Stanford Prison Experiment. Join us Listener as Matt deconstructs the infamous experiment with special guest "The Scientist" (it's actually just Kev)If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.comJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://osmedia.design#podcast #Stanford #experiments #sociology #history #comedy #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learningSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Hinterkaifek Murders - A German True Crime Murder Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 47:42


    Does Matt ever find anything happy in history to report? No, the answer is just no. Facts Schmacts history episodes, and true crime is often a downer, and this story takes the apfelkuchen (that's a German "apple cake"). Join us Listener as we tell the tale of Hinterkaifeck family that was brutally murdered under mysterious and gruesome circumstances.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.comJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#truecrime #murder #mystery #german #germany #germantruecrime #deutch #deSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Rendalsham Forest Incident - We "Milk" The UFO Teet Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 44:32


    Ready for us to "Milk" the UFO genre for the "Special Fools" April Fools day episode? We sure are! We really can't get enough of this stuff and there's something in particular that tickles our fancy about this one. Come and join us Listener as "we" discuss a cold war conundrum of the third kind.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!Check out these "Special Fools" from today's episode at their Podcast "Milk" https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/milk/id1611066920see our website https://www.factsschmacts.comJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#UFO #aliens #coldwar #airforce #80s #eighties #mystery #aliens #UAP #milk #crossoverSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    World War 2's Breaking Bad Army - A Schitzkreig Blitzkreig

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 48:58


    Just when you thought the Germany Army from 1939-45 couldn't get any more insane Matt sheds a bit of light on the fuel that drove them on their ruthless and sadistic march across Europe. In particular we look at the tale Aimo Allan Koivunen, a Finnish soldier who fought with the Axis forces against the Russians on the Eastern Front.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#WW2 #worldwar2 #finland #drugs #meth #pervitol #germany #soviet #russian #easternfront #snowpatrol #drugoverdose #extremesurvival #continuationwar Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Marie Antoinette & The Diamond Necklace Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 55:09


    Think you're gullible because you gave those guys that pretended to be Amazon associates access to your banking info? Well you might be, but you're certainly not the first. Join us Listener, as Matt tells us the tale of one of the biggest con jobs on history, and hear how eerily in sync we are when selecting topics... it's getting uncomfortable. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learninga#france #marieantoinette #truecrime #con #conjob #heist #historic #french #revolution #1700'sSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

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    Alfred Loewenstein - The Man Who Fell To Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 50:26


    On July 4, 1928, Alfred Loewenstein boarded his private plane at the Croydon Airport in England with 7 passengers. Hours later the plane lands in Belgium with 6 passengers. What happened to the millionaire businessman? This is a history mystery right up the Facts Schmacts alley. Join us Listener, as we speculate and make wild assumptions to one of the strangest disappearances in history.Fokker images - https://www.google.com/search?q=Fokker+F.VII&client=firefox-b-d&sxsrf=AJOqlzXfjg5yFc-5MpeMrNnCawaMgxnD2Q:1675391957814&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin7oS0qfj8AhXDjIkEHcfXCFIQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1262&bih=1298&dpr=1If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#millionaire #airplane #disappearance #mystery #historySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    U.F.O. Balloons 2023 - Full of Hot Air With Matt & Kev

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 47:29


    Nobody asked for it and we have delivered! What is the deal with all these U.A.P.'s (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon)? Are they Chinese spy balloons? U.F.O.'s (Unidentified Flying Object)? Perhaps it's the balloon your Auntie gave you on your birthday, but your jerk cousin Derek was jealous because he didn't get a balloon so he took yours and then let it go, and then it floated away? It wasn't even your birthday Derek, I haven't forgot...I digress. Join us listener as we attempt to lay out a timeline and then speculate wildly about the latest News story that we are woefully unqualified to provide any useful information about.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learninga#UFO #UAP #spyballoon #balloon #f22 #f16 #norad #aliens #ww3 #february #shotdown #hotairballoon #alieninvasionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Nedelin Incident - In Russia Rocket Launches You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 55:31


    It's the Cold War and the world teeters on a nuclear apocalypse. There is an arms race between America and the United States, who can build it bigger, better and faster. Your stockpile is your only security. Blast off with us as we explore The Nedelin Incident in all it's gory glory.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#russia #nuclear #coldwar #ussr #rocket #rocketdisaster #explosion #rocketsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    U.S.S. Indianapolis - Worst Maritime Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 57:31


    What an absolute awful experience this was... and the story this week is pretty brutal also... The U.S.S. Indianapolis is a historic and famous US Navy boat that sailed some of the most important missions of WW2, but those missions aren't what it's remembered for. Considered the worst maritime disaster in American history the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is a series of nightmares upon nightmares. It's seriously messed up.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#navy #worldwar2 #ww2 #wwii #indianapolis #nauticaldisaster #shipwreck #shark #sharkattack #podcast #history #indiepodcast #facts #secondworldwar #sinkingships #disasterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Korovina Hiking Group - From Russia with WTF?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 36:58


    Ok, if there is one thing you take away from this Podcast... Never, and I repeat NEVER join a russian hiking club. This episode calls back to similar themes from our "Dyatlov Pass - From Russia With Yeti's".... A group of hikers dying of mysterious circumstances in quick succession. I for one am certain it's a Yeti... with chemical weapons.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#russia #hiking #dyatlov #dyatlovpass #strange #diaster #hiking #mountaineering #climbers #survival #soviet #ussr #chemicalweaponsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Mary Celeste - Ghost Ship or Heinous Piracy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 45:57


    A ship is found adrift & abandoned (these words also sum up our Podcast) what happened to the crew? Did the abandon ship? Ghosts? Murderous piracy? The Rapture? Aliens? Bigfoot? Russians? I don't know but that should be enough theories to get some decent keywords in... is anyone reading these? If you are drop by our Facebook, shout us out on twitter and tell us your theory, links below!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#navy #sailing #mystery #disappearance Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    FS Trivia!- With "Special" Guests Milk The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 53:47


    Max & Lanno join us in a competition of wit where they take on Matt in a contest to the death... of their dignity. Join us as Kev develops his first version of a trivia show!Check out Max & Lanno at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milk/id1611066920If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#crossover #trivia #games #gameshow #facts #triviagameSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Mothman - It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's....Uh-Oh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 58:06


    Get your fly swatter and turn on the bug zappers... Matt tells us the true tale that inspired the classic movie, "Mothman"!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#halloween #scary #witches #spooky #ghoststories #history #mothman #urbanlegends Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Salem Witch Trials - And Tribulations of a Medicore Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 66:09


    It's our season 2 premier! It's about a month late, but just in time for Halloween! If you're looking for a spooky story about witches then you have come to the right place! The only thing scarier than a hysterical theocratic mock court is our podcast metrics. Join us Listener as we travel back to colonial times (kind of?... I dunno it was a long time ago anyhow... I digress...) as we tell the tale of the Salem Witch Trials!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#halloween #scary #witches #spooky #ghoststories #historySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Punic Wars - Puny Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 69:14


    The first of a series of the Punic wars, or the 4th of a series on Rome? Who knows, but either way this is our first season's finale. What a year it's been eh Listener? Thanks for joining us through the good, the bad, and the ugly.We're hoping to refine our craft for season 2 (it can only get better right?) and hope you'll join us!So without further ado, lets see what Matt has to say about the epic battles between Rome & Carthage!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at - www.redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donationsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning#punicwars #punic #ancienthistory #warSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Dublin Warehouse Fire- Whiskey Oh No No

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 22:13


    A flaming river of whisky you say? Booze and mayhem has always been a trope of this here podcast, as well as untimely deaths! Join us listener, as we tell a tale that combines all of our podcast staples in one story!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    St. Olga of Kiev - Hell Has No Fury Like a Woman Scorned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 38:03


    Dear Listener,We would like to apologize for our brief absence. It's summer time here in the great white north of Canada, and as such there is much cottaging and outdoor activities to do! Now that iPlease join us for the tale St. Olga of Kiev! This bad ass lady of the middle ages MAY OR MAY NOT be the source of the old saying "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" Listen up to find why and how she became the most feared Ukrainian woman in ancient Russia.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#history #gruesome #kiev #russia #ukraine # feminism #scornSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Garbo - The Spy Who Saved D-Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 59:27


    Join us Listener as we tell the tale of one of the most effective double agents of the Second World War. Listen as Matt weaves the tale of a lowly motel owner who took it upon him self to foil the fascists and help turn the tide of the biggest amphibious invasion in history. This is one you don't want to miss!An article outlining D-Day with maps to visualize why Germany expected the allies to attack by the straight of Dover https://www.vox.com/2014/6/6/5786508/d-day-in-five-mapsSo we couldn't find the actual study about dogs not being able to distinguish twins (which it turns out is not true anyhow) but here's the guy who did the study https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Romanes#Published_worksand here's an article debunking it https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21698282/If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#history #WW2 #Dday #Germany #conspiracy #spy #espianogeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Roswell - I Want to Believe That Matt is Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 53:58


    One of our favourite topics, aliens! Matt (AKA Jim Atomic) Tells the tale we know from pop culture juxtaposed against the (Allegedly) true story of the 1947 Roswell alien incident. Strap on your tinfoil hat dear Listener and buckle up as we take on this classic conspiracy theory!Here's the Milk Episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/22-lager/id1611066920?i=1000566611458If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#history #ufo #alien #roswell #conspiracy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    XEROX Copycats - The Blueprint to The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 51:07


    What if we told you that Xerox was responsible for creating the modern day office PC? Would you think we were short on toner, or perhaps had a mental paper jam? Well listen up listener because we have a tale to tell! From Apple's Steve Jobs to Microsoft's Bill Gates we learn how these titans of tech copied the vision of a Xerox think tank group to bring us the modern tech world we know today. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#apple #stevejobs #microsoft #historySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    This or That - Nuclear War or Creepy Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 17:18


    Join us Listener for our latest instalment of Facts Schmacts This or That. Today's topics lean to the macabre side, but which one is the show actually about? You'll have to listen to find out! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    8 Bit Wars, 2 Bit Podcast - EP III Tetris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 79:38


    The third and final act of our first ever trilogy. We explore the sordid and profitable tale of one of the most addictive games in all of history. With a mass appeal to a wide demographic Tetris fever swept the late 80's gaming scene like a tidal wave. Join us as we discuss the Russian oddity TetrisIf you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    8 Bit Wars, 2 Bit Podcast-Episode II Nintendo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 49:26


    Ahh the sequel, generally in our opinion the best of the trilogy. The Empire Strikes Back was far more epic in scope than A New Hope. Alas, what we have here is probably more akin to The Phantom Menace. Regardless we hope that you enjoy our latest offering to you our listener. Join us as we discuss the surprisingly long and fortuitous tale of Nintendo. A company that revolutionized the home gaming entertainment market and has continued to entertain for 40 years. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    8 Bit Wars, 2 Bit Podcast - Episode 1 'Atari'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 49:29


    Ahh the ol' trilogy. The only definitive thing you can say about a trilogy is that one of these episodes will bomb. Nevertheless we try our hand at delivering to you, our listener, an epic saga of our modern era. We tell the tale of the 8-bit console wars of the 80's ( I bet you can guess who wins ). Join us for the first episode as we explore the Atari!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Somerton Man - Mysterious Spy, or Just Some Guy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 49:20


    A body is discovered near Somerton in Australia. Who is he? What killed him? What does the code he have mean? Where is my other shoe? Can dogs look up? Join us listener as we tell the tale of Somerton Man.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    This or That - Dogs or Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 41:26


    Our research and development division has discovered a way for us to increase podcasts while decreasing effort! We're pleased to introduce to you our listener a new bit called Facts Schmacts This or That. The premise is simple; one host presents the other host with 2 topics. One is chosen and that is the topic, or at least where we begin.This is the first This or That episode and as such it has a bit of a wonky start, but we hope you give it a chance because we cover a lot in this episode.Here is Steven Segal running https://youtu.be/nkskuSXqUD0And here is Tom Cruise https://youtu.be/3aloOiE3B1IIf you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://factsschmacts.xyz/Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Great Escape - As Told by a Mediocore Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 68:14


    So there's something... different about this episode. It's actually one of our FIRST episodes, but we've been waiting for the right time to release it. Let us know if you notice anything off in this one. Also, forgive the sound quality, this was prior to us working with our Sound Wizard Adam Miner of Adam Miner Music!!Its dubya dubya 2 and there's something brewing in Stalag Luft 3, a german POW camp for allied airmen. Join us listener as we tell the tale of one of the most harrowing and epic escape attempts by Allied airmen during WW2...or at least join us as we ATTEMPT to tell the tale.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://factsschmacts.xyz/Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.com#worldwar2 #ww2 #escape #POW #history #warSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Rome 3, or 2.5? - Commodus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 50:38


    (Correction: 1492 Columbus sailed… just trust us) Join us Listener as we "rome" the streets of Rome again, Matt takes us back to the time of Commodus (you know the guy from Gladiator who eventually played the Joker...Joaquin Phoenix, ya that guy) Sadly this story wasn't as cool, but alas here we are. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Escape From Alcatraz? - A Legendary Escape Tale From a Not so Legendary Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 53:13


    This is the tale of the infamous Alcatraz prison. Legend has it that this prison Island is as inescapable as a drunk ex at the bar, but there is also the tale of three prisoners who pulled off an ingenious escape. Did they survive? We think so. Did Matt watch the Clint Eastwood movie "Escape From Alcatraz" and then just give us the Cole's notes version of the plot..probably, but it's Facts Schmacts and we had some fun with it anyhow. We hope you enjoy our latest offering to you our intrepid Listener. If you want more escape tales join our Patreon and hear the tale of "The Great Escape" exclusively on Patreon.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Apocalypse Later - Harold Camping & The Mayan Calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 62:10


    End of times, Doomsday, Armageddon, the Apocalypse, getting stuck small talking with an acquentince in the grocery store. There's a lot of different names for The Rapture that will bring about the end of the world as prophesied in the Bible's Book of Revelations, but when will that happen? Join our Patreon if you really want to know, but I digress. Harold Camping had an idea of what date the world would end, and we talk about the fun math that led him there... twice, or was it three times? ( I wasn't paying much attention to be honest) Join us Listener for this first episode of what is sure to be a recurring series.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWhy do we sound so good now? We got a sound guy! https://www.adamminermusic.comWebsite Design by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Betty & Barney Hill - Close Encounters of The Questionable Kind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 57:43


    Betty and Barney Hill were driving home from Canada (greatest country ever!) one night when they claim to have been abducted by aliens. Their story has been told many times before, but never by such spaced out hosts. Join us, listener, as we take a "deep" dive into their story.Also in this episode we have some fun guitar facts, A strange take on Mario, Bigfoot (or Bigfeets plural?) and of course, g-g-g-ghosts!If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!see our website https://factsschmacts.xyzJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive content, early access to episodes & AD free listening https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmacts#UFO #Aliens #history #science #culture #closeencounters #ghosts #popculture #mario #guitarsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Fermi Paradox - Intelligent Life in This Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 82:04


    Famed physicist Enrico Fermi once famously proposed "If there's intelligent life in the universe, where the hell is everyone?" or something like that. Facts Schmacts' Matt & Kev are joined by their good friends Max & Lanno from Australia's finest podcast "Milk" as they attempt to unravel The Fermi Paradox.Hear more Milk here! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/milk/id1611066920Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsThanks for listening#ufo #aliens #space #earth #extraterrestrial #lifeonotherplanets Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    "Count" Carl Tanzler - The Corpse Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 66:15


    Every now and again I ask myself "has Facts Schmacts hit rock bottom?", and then before I can truly answer that Matt tells a tale that takes us to new low. Join us, listener, for our most macabre story ever. As an added incentive to listen, there's even a bonus song by our illustriously pale, ner do well narrator!Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Havana Syndrome - Sonic Conspiracy, or Schmact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 60:39


    Kev & Matt return with a conundrum of a syndrome. With it's roots in Soviet Russia, sonic microwave weapons (Mazers...mmmmzap!) are not new, but is that what's causing the myriad of symptoms reported by western diplomats?Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Subliminal Messages - Penises Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 9:28


    Do you also see penises everywhere? We're .. uh... asking for a friend.. Subliminal messages Facts or Schmacts? Listen to find out!Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Dyatlov Pass - From Russia With Yetis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 65:35


    What caused the mysterious and brutal deaths of 9 Russian hikers in 1959? Was it an avalanche, aliens, soviet weapons tests....a yeti? We take a look at this mysterious incident and put in our two cents (you may want change back after) [please excuse our technical accident on this episode, the wrong mic was selected!]Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactshiking, Russia, Soviet Union, Mystery, History, Avalanche, Yeti, UFO, Aliens, Expedition, Mountains, Radiation, Nuclear, Secret WeaponsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Historical True or False - or Schmact?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 47:41


    The second offering in the series we call "Matt goes on a surprise vacation" Facts Schmacts takes a look at historical fact or fiction!Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Conspiracy Theories- We Put The C in Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 55:16


    Grab your tinfoil hat and join us, Listener, as we look at some of our all time favourite conspiracy theories.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    SL1 - A Nuclear Diaster You've Probably Never Heard Of.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 57:11


    We pride ourselves here at Facts Schmacts on finding some strange and obscure tales. We would like to think this is a story you may not have heard before. We can assuredly say you have never heard it with this much lack of detail!Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Balloon Fest '86 - Existential Identity Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 12:28


    One time I had an identity crisis, so I dyed my hair and got some piercings, tried to be more "edgy". I just looked like fat Eminem. When Cincinnati had an identity crisis they decided to release 1.5 million balloons....You literally can't make up something this stupid.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Rome II - Julius Caesar Is a d-bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 73:17


    In a triumphant return to the streets of Rome Facts Schmacts tells a tale of one heck of a d-bag. Like really, just a bully.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    FFS Cpl Wojtek - A Polish War Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 13:12


    This is by far Kev's fave episode. In fact he can BEARly contain his glee. The KOALAty of Matt's narrative offering is second to none with this weeks Fast Facts Schmacts.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The 1968 Golden Globe Race- Sinking Hopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 67:41


    No, we're not talking about the awards show. This is the tale of a race to sail around the Earth and one mans desperate effort to save a sinking business... Which is something we here at Facts Schmacts can relate to.Also check this video to see what the heck Matt's talking about..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WRgikuVZpQJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    FFS Matt Told a Lie & The Time Travelling Boomerang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 8:58


    Yup in just under 9 minutes we manage to confuse even ourselves. In the episode we touch on time travel, and sadly I must inform you.... There's no way to get your 9 minutes back.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Cadaver Synod: Weekend at Formosus'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 39:17


    We've all held a grudge at one point or another, but I doubt any of us have been willing to go as far as Pope Stephen VI to settle the score. Buckle up, as you may be shocked to learn that this is a weird one.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

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    FFS: The Phantom of Heilbronn: The Phantom Menace of DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 7:30


    Here's a quick head scratcher for ya folks! Find out how an innocent factory worker was at one point one of the most wanted fugitives in Europe... It's nice to feel wanted, but not like this.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://www.orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    D.B. Cooper-Skydiving with Mr. Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 59:44


    What a guy, I mean... that is one heck of a heist. We here at Facts Schmacts tell the tale of one bad mama jama who went by the alias 'D.B. Cooper' You've no doubt heard of him, but not with so many interruptions.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    Robert Liston-A Tale of the Fastest Limb Remover of the Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 8:13


    The fastest bone saw of the civil war era as told on the fastest podcast of the modern era.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Dancing Plague: We Can Dance Whether we Want to or Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 55:48


    Put on your dancing shoes and join us for the bizarre tale of the dancing plague that swept through Strasbourg in the year 1518.Whether you're with hat or without, thanks for listening.Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

    The Christmas Truce of 1914 - A Brief Reprieve From War In a Brief Fast Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 11:01


    Not even a global conflict can stand in the way of a fine Christmas game of soccer between European nations. Seriously what's the deal with soccer over there? This is our second episode of Fast Facts Schmacts. Hope you enjoy!!Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FactsschmactsFollow us on Twitter @factschmactpodFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmactsor buy us a coffee here! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factsschmactsWebsite by https://orbitalsyntax.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/factsschmacts/donations

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