Fast Facts

We're back, ladies and gentlemen, and we're here to learn about the frozen treat we love to eat: ice cream. Learn the history of ice cream. Who were the inventors of ice cream? What was the first flavor of ice cream? Where does ice cream come from? And did ancient astronauts have anything at all to do with ice cream? Well my friend the answer to all of your questions and your questions questions are inside, and also maybe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's trivia; it's a list; it's my comeback episode from paternity break. Is there a better way to come back than to lay out some facts that sound unreal, but are in fact, true? I don't think so. That's why I recorded this little ditty. Because if I thought of someway better, then wouldn't I have done that instead? Think about it [insert listener name here]. I know you're better than that [insert listener name here]. Topics include sunflowers and other flora, Edger Allan Poe's secret stash of hidden hearts, and an ancient way early humans figured out the equator's circumference; if that kind of thing is important to you in a description. Music from (Ncrtnm). Song: Friction Available at: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Nctrnm My Socials Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cIgMjE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtworadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtworadio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/back2radio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/back2radio Website: https://www.back2radio.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The day the Earth stood still is more than the 1951 classic sci-fi warning of nuclear proliferation that started the meme that aliens won't want to play with us monkeys cause we're too violent. The day the Earth would standstill is actually an apocalyptic event that wouldn't require Gort or any army of robotic police officers to kick off. Forget the obvious literary device and the moral conundrum of the movie title; the literal notion of stopping the world would bring about an authentic and very total end to everything. In 5 minutes, let me explain to you just why and just how. . . . Music from (GlassBoy). Available at: freemusicarchive.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cIgMjE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtworadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtworadio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/back2radio Website: https://www.back2radio.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

HEY, LOOK, THIS GUY MADE A LIST! See, everyone cares. Lists are unequivocally the most popular content of my show, so why fight it? In this episode, you'll learn about advergames, a portmanteau combining advertisement and video games (You also just probably learned that portmanteau is the actual word for blended words that combine and retain both origin words' meanings). This style of games became a must for companies to keep up with new trends in media and as a way to avoid regulation from the FCC. The games on this list may be objectionable, but my show, my picks. I left out an honorable mention: all of the recent KFC games, especially the Colonel dating sim. If there are any games you wish were on the list, make sure to leave a comment! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listener Daryl reached out on a topic he wished to hear me take a stab at. Crabs becoming crabs! Last year, this meme was going around about how all things would eventually become crab, and myself, apparently being an actual crab and living under a million rocks, was oblivious of any such meme. So I did some research and got myself in a fizzy on just how many clickbaity articles and videos I found NOT ACTUALLY EXPLAINING A THING! So I did what I do and became the guy in the corner at the party nobody wants to talk to because every sentence I utter must start with "Well, aCtUaLlY" (just kidding, I also hate those people). No, I actually just did real research, found the meme's source, and just explaining the meme. I also sprinkle in some zoology in this episode to spice things up a notch. It's a quick and dirty listen, my friend. This is Fast Facts, after all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever wondered what the greatest pet would be? Are you basic and saying it's a dog or a cat? Well, listen up, and maybe you'll learn a thing or two. The answer is a baboon. Travel back to the 19th century and the tale of a disabled railway worker and his pet baboon that worked the tracks alongside his owner. Warm your heart knowing that this primate and man were best of friends, often being seen holding one another's hand. Hold back the tears learning how tuberculosis took away another angel from this world too early. Listen to the tale of signalman Jack right here in this episode of Fast Facts. Were on the sprint to forty, my friend, and every topic I've been struggling to make a fuller, more robust episode on, I'm throwing in the pot and doing it anyway. After all, this is a trivia show, and if you pay attention, you may learn which genus of the old world monkey a baboon is. Hint: it's Papio. O and I use Princess Diana as a transition. Because she's the only royal, I think anyone should care about besides the Queen because she campaigned for something honorable. We care about the Queen because she's living history. I really don't get the fascination with the royal family, but c'est la vie. P.S. I left a blooper in the middle of this because I made myself giggle, and I was smiling for a while. The bit just sounded weird having the tonality change without it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the latest installment on my road to 40 by April 19th, I cover the one and only Mansa Musa, potentially one of the wealthiest men to ever live. Did you think Crassus had a lot of gold when I did that episode on him? Well, this dude had a gold mine in his super long regal title! Maybe there is something to seizing the means of production. However, I wouldn't have a show to talk about whatever I wanted, especially if that want had to do with extravagantly wealthy individuals! So I think I'll pass on the marxism and learn up on those socials practices they're doing over in Europe. I'm sure there's an ism to those economic modes... ok, I'm ranting. Mali, empires, money, Africa, pilgrimage, dude king, that's what you'll learn here in this show today. I hope you enjoy and pick up a thing or two. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Did you know Weezer is categorized under emo music? I don't think that's right at all, or I clearly don't know what emo style is. Like isn't Kill Switch Engaged or Atreyu more appropriate? Also, I'm sorry for rambling about something this episode has nothing to do with, but it's my show, and I'll do what I want; so, not sorry, I suppose. In this episode, you won't hear nor learn anything about music. This episode right here is the first in my marathon sprint to reach forty episodes, and I thought hypothermia would make for a lovely starting point. Sometimes, the end makes for a great beginning; look at the Harold Pinter classic, Betrayal. Facts will come flying fast, so make sure you pay attention or listen again...especially to that beginning ad roll por favor; I have bills to pay. However, if you insist on spoiling the fun, I discuss the woman who defied death and survived when her core temperature reached well below average. Go back to that time a goose took down an airliner. There's even something about a miracle and a child in there towards the end. I hope you enjoy this episode and my totally not SEO optimized descriptions because, for the two of you that find these amusing, I do it for you

Nothing fancy this time like an homage to the great ABBA director Lasse Hallström; there's your fast fact, the guy that directed 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' is the same guy who's famous for directing the ABBA music videos. So no homage like I was saying, but still an address to you, the listener nonetheless. A sprint/episode dump is coming your way, so be prepared for a bunch of "5 minutes or so...." followed by some facts and preceded by the most backward word to pronounce in the English language /təˈdā/. I love ya peeps; thanks for being around for 1 whole year!

So maybe Crassus wasn't Scrooge McDuck rich, but honestly, who could be?! In this episode, you'll learn about a man from ancient Rome who tried to buy himself an empire. The funny thing about ancient history, we don't have many reliable sources to collaborate on surviving testimonies of events. This, in part, explains why we have so many myths and legends. So it stands to reason then that this once rich man Crassus would very well have his own legends and myths. That, my friends be what the crux of today's episode is on. I love history, and I hope you'll enjoy a quick dip with me into antiquity. At the least, you'll learn about how some dude died and how he became so filthy rich. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So, remember that one time at band camp? Yeah, this story ain't that at ALL. In this episode, I provide the SparkNotes version of the true story of a man bringing his buddies some beer. The only thing is, his buddies are halfway across the world and fighting a war...so maybe it is like that time at band camp; full disclosure, I've never seen the movie, so I have no idea. Sit back and listen as I regale for the legendary "Chick" Donohue about that time in '68 when he went to Vietnam to show his buddies that they're in his top 5 #TheThingsWeDidBeforeMySpace. Oh, and so you can walk away actually learning something, I took a moment to seriously simplify the Tet offensive (I always wanted to be a military historian, so that part was kind of for me, to be honest). Make sure to hit the follow button on Spotify and like Fast Facts everywhere else to get updates of every new episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

First and foremost, silly obscure joke titles are back baby! At least for this announcement on the state of Back 2 Radio. Don't worry Fast Facts isn't going anywhere, but I may need to upgrade the potato I use to record sooner rather than later. I didn't want to leave you high and dry without any trivia though so I sprinkled a fact in the announcement somewhere. While you're waiting on the new episode/ shows may I interest you in checking out some miniature paintings over on my Instagram at backtworadio? Quite a few Nurgle fans seem to enjoy the work, and who knows you may too.

Ever wondered who'd make for a great local leader? Ever think to look at your neighbor's pet? Because that's what a lot of people across the world have done when faced with corruption, to make a point, or if your from America like I am, cause "it'd be funny." The point is there are a ton of stories from around the world about crazy electoral candidates, and right here, I cover 6 of them (technically 7, but you'll have to listen to understand). In honor of our 500 listener milestone, this episode also comes with a chance for you to win some brand spanking new Fast Facts merch, but again you'll have to listen to find out how (hint: the contest is at the end, but you wouldn't want to miss out on all the other neat stuff would you?). That's it, stop reading you goof, and start listening as you came here to do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Looking for an easy way to follow through with your New Years' resolution? Well, look no further; this episode right here is the first step along your path to learning the entirety of the knowledge of man...Ok, that may be a smidgen of hyperbole there, but Fast Facts is a great place to expand your knowledge through a vast range of trivia. For instance, did you know that the famous picture of Nessie was merely a plastic toy submarine attached to some flotsam? Hit play and learn about this hoax and so many more; specifically, the 8 craziest hoaxes ever perpetrated. From a man burying giants in New York state to people faking UFO's for a TV reality series; in this episode of Fast Facts, I go over it all. Think you know all about That time America thought it was under attack from Martians? Think again, buddy. Don't think I'm your buddy? Well, maybe you're right, Pal, but I do know you're going to come out of this episode smarter than you were 16 minutes ago. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Have you ever heard that old saying, "Does the Pope keep secrets in the woods"? Well, of course, you haven't because it's a different S-word. But what if I told you he keeps them in a private underground bunker with over 53 miles worth of Human History? Well, that's also sort of a lie. What's found in the Vatican's/Pope's archives aren't necessarily meant to be secret; it's just not any joe off the street can visit this vast wealth of knowledge without reason, and that, my friend, is the topic of today's episode. I will walk you through the history of one of the oldest libraries' on the planet, the crazy conspiracies surrounding the archives, and my beliefs on why these crazy conspiracies exist. Surprise, it's because people are morons, but we do have fantastic imaginations. Inside this slice of compressed educational perfection, you will additionally find my ramblings and rants on what I was hoping to be an exciting discovery of the Occult. Click play and listen to this newest episode of Fast Facts, a Back2Radio, and Adam Diaz production. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another exciting episode of Fast Facts brought to you by the same person that wants to remind you that soylent green is people. In this here mp3 file, I go over the united states' presidents that sported facial hair while in office. But that's not all. To quench my insatiable curiosity, I found all of the facts that would make any pogonophile, you know, blush. Don't believe me? Well, I bet you didn't know that pogonophiles were lovers and students of the beard before you read that last sentence. Take the plunge, press play, and learn something interesting in a way only I could tell, right here on Fast Facts.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ever get that feeling that you've been somewhere before? You haven't, but you could swear on your Abuelita's impeccably organized sewing cookie jar that you have been (how weird is the word sewing)? Well, you are not alone! The matrix hasn't been perfected yet, and sometimes these glitches come through that we become aware of.... wait, that doesn't sound right. No, now I remember; it's one of the many multi-worlds/dimensions converging, and we're connecting with the events of our doppelgangers on infinity Earth. On second thought, no, that doesn't sound right either. You know what, I bet you that science can explain what Déjà vu is; those first few ideas make a living on a flat Earth seem reasonable. Come and get your piping hot episode of Fast Facts, where I talk about Deja vu, the Baader-Meinhouff phenomenon, and the Mandela effect. By listening, you will hopefully be provided the tools necessary to avoid the spectacle and groupthink of some grand supernatural forces. Remember, only you can use logic and the internet to not sound like an idiot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey, you cool cats and kittens! Wait for a second, that's not cool anymore. Either way, I am back with a brand spanking new episode of Fast Facts, and wouldn't you know, I kept to the tagline! As you may recall, my wife had major surgery done not so long ago, and taking care of her has been a top priority. With her back home and walking around again, I've rediscovered my mojo and started writing and reading again in my spare time. As a treat and a necessity to give you incredible listener you a new episode ASAP, I have compiled a list of fun trivia knowledge I picked up since I have been away from the brand. Including famous quotes that have been wrongly attributed to even more famous foods improperly credited to the wrong geographical regions! For shame! What to know what you'll learn today? Well, click the play button, you silly goose, you didn't click open my podcast to read, did you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I present to you the promised list of films that wouldn't even be worthy of a straight to DVD release. The absolute worst of the worst brought to you by audiences and critics alike. I also cover the Razzies to provide some knowledge on an organization that sole purpose is to shame Hollywood so that they'll do better. Learn about one of the most revered critics of the last half century, and enjoy a laugh or two at some of the absolutely insane premises for the worst movies of all time. Chapter Marker @ 11:05 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coming back after a short break because of my wife's surgery, I cover the history and orgins of gin. Just because, I also threw in the difference between a liquor and liqueur, because it can learn ya something smart about how vodka and gin are related. Did you think that's all you'd learn from listening to this bad boy? Well you'd be dead wrong! You'll also learn the contested orgin behind the use of spirit, where the proof system got its name, and a recipe or two! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of Fast Facts I get a little personal answering a listeners' question, and shout out another listener for showing some love. The meat of the episode however covers Jackie Chan and his most dangerous stunts. Mr Chan is well known for mostly doing his own work on screen, only recently in his older age utilizing stunt doubles for more physically demanding scenes. Even still Jackie Chan will go down as maybe one of the greatest stunt actors in history, and at the very least of our generation. So listen and learn about the man from Hong Kong that has made himself into a Hollywood legend. Chapter Marker available at 8:04 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I cover the most expensive action movie sequences in cinema history. I go into detail as to what part of a films overall budget was used to pay for memorable and iconic scenes such as the Omaha beach landing in the 1998 blockbuster, 'Saving Private Ryan'. I also threw in some facts for you about Hollywood history, and what it took to make the "magic" happen. Listen now and become an authority on practical vs. CGI, trust me I have two degrees and a certificate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this fourth episode Adam covers some little known facts about one of the original Disney characters, Goofy. He also goes in depth about Walt Disney's business ventures in the Sierra Mountains near Donner Pass and how those activities lead to the iconic Goofy Holler that is still used in Disney and Pixar films to this day. Adam being a radio guy also just can't help but try and connect with you. By letting you in on why this cartoon character is so special to him, and reveals why he wants to learn more about Goofy with you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Fast Facts Adam covers a variety of language nuances that will definitely make you feel like "that guy". Ranging from the correct plural of a certain intelligent alien like cephalopod to official names for groups of varying animals in nature. Finishing out by letting you know a little bit about what makes him tick. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this second episode of Fast Facts Adam covers the history behind Pepsi Cola Company acquiring the 6th largest fleet of attack submarines the world has ever seen. They sadly didn't use them to take out their competition Coke, but the story is still quite fascinating none the less. Get learnt on what 3 Soviet Premieres, a US president and multiple historical events such as the "Kitchen Debate", the Bush administrations attempts to demilitarize the USSR, and Gorbachev's Glasnost have to do with Pepsi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first episode of Fast Facts Adam covers some interesting studies that involve our precious feline companions. Do we love them, or are they just manipulating our minds to make us think we do? Learn something quick and interesting as Adam goes over everything he's learned about cat mind control!