Friends Who Fact

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Jason gives us some deep-cut facts about Ukraine to get to know the country and celebrate their history! Then, Weslie delves deep into the history of them dooms-day hideyholes that were all the rage in the cold war. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Kayi teaches us about the history of Jogging, from its New Zealand roots to Weslie's favorite pastime. Then, Jason explores the surprisingly convoluted history of everyone's least favorite writing utensil: The Pencil. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Weslie teaches us about the history of telling time, from the sundial to that lil gadget you got in your pocket. Next, Sean explores why the heck we hate tank tops so much. Spoiler alert: Frat Bros. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Weslie teaches us about the history of them beans that wake you up in the AM and Kayci explores why the treadmill is so torturous. Hint: it was made to be. YAY! Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Sean discovers whether or not vampires are real and Jason delves deep into the most 80s thing to ever happen: Hands Across America! Settle down, listen in, and get fact! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi all! Welcome to Friends Who Fact, the podcast where a group of dum-dums fact each other until they get a weeee bit smarter! Today, Kayci gives us a history lesson on the Insanity Plea and Weslie helps us with some floral gift knowledge! Settle down, listen in, and get fact! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

WOAH!!! It's season 2!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!? In today's ep, we talk about the history of crossword puzzles and Wordle... don't worry... and the most isolated island in the world! Also, we get a bit of 50 shades action on ... cause why not? Tune in, get fact, leave satisfied and hopefully smarter. It's Friends Who Fact!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

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Ever wondered where pinball machines come from? Are you convinced that saying “Happy Holidays” is just a way for us to be “politically correct.” Well, we got some earlobe entertainment just for you! Jump in and get fact in our final full episode before the holidays! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Sup Pals! Today, we got 2 brand spankin' new facties for ya! First, Kayci gives us the history of WHY Thanksgiving is on a Thursday (We got FDR to blame for it, of course). Then, Jason smacks us in the face with some cold hard truths about L.A.'s beautiful Griffith Park and the notoriety of Griffith J. Griffith, for whom it was named after. Tune in, Make Friends, Get Fact! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi Y'all! Ready to Get Fact by Weslie and Kayci??? I thought so! Today, Kayci brings in some facts about Hawaii. Look, you know the place for the sandy beaches, palm trees, and luaus, but often people forget to mention the most iconic creatures on the Hawaiian islands. That's right. The Chickens. Thankfully, Kayci drops some knowledge about why there are so many dang chickens on Hawaii and where they came from! Then, Weslie takes us to Japan, where there are more businesses older than 200 years old than any other country. That's right! These old businesses are called "Shinise" and some have been open for longer than 1000 years! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Episode 26 is a wild ride, lemme tell ya! First, we take a journey down the rabbit hole that is Jason's psyche with a series of stream-of-consciousness facting. Then, Sean teaches us about his new, outdated music hobby, record collecting! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

OKAY! HEEERRREEE we go! Today, we get 2 new facts from your friends Sean and Kayci! What about? Well the super volcano under Yellowstone National Park and the Singer-songwriter Connie Converse of course! Do y'all read the episode title at all? C'mon now! Tune in, Get Fact, Make Friends. We love ya! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

WOWZA! What a treat! Miss Kayci is shaking things up today. Rather than bringing in a fact, we play a fun game of Wikipedia Roulette, where she facts us based on a random Wikipedia page! Then, it's Weslie's turn to fact us on the hardcore ladies of the Wild Wild West, what life was like for them, and how they impacted our American culture. Also! We have a fact request straight from the mouth of one of our listeners, Nathan! Tune in, have fun, get fact! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram @Friendswhofact! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hey Pals! Welcome to Episode 23 of Friends Who Fact, the comedy/educational podcast co-hosted by 4 friends (Weslie Lechner, Jason Mazzotta, Sean Rivas, Kayci Zukowski) dedicated to learning more about the world. Every week, each host brings in 1 fact, from any area of learning big or small, and teaches us about something new. Then you can fact your friends with your new knowledge! This week we are facted by Weslie on the non-magical but super pricey Truffle-shroom and by Jason on what the hell those dreams we have are all about! Jump in! Love Ya! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi All! Welcome to Friends Who Fact! The place where dummies like us teach dummies like you thinks that you may have never realized you needed to know about! Today, get ready to be fact'd nice a good by Jason with some info about everyones favorite non-bear bears, KOALAS! Then Sean shares the wild and wonderous origin stories to some of the English Language's most popular expressions! Be sure to like and subscribe! Also, find us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod !! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Sooooo we're talking about what's important today. Video Games. Look: why are they so addictive? Why are they so cool? We don't know because this fact actually just sticks to the history of their creation/rise in popularity. But still! It'll be cool to listen to! Also, in this ep Kayci teaches us about oral hygiene and how your great great grandmother probably stunk to high heaven. But that's okay, because most everyone did... especially in their mouth-parts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hey Buddies! Today's ep is sure to boil your blood and not just because everyone's favorite, Jason, is out this episode. It just so happens that both Weslie and Kayci's facts this week are meant to inspire activism, or just conversation, about some injustices in this world. We're not joking here peeps! First, Kayci digs into the history of Tampons... and we shouldn't be surprised that their creation, commodification, and current design kinda leave women guessing about what they're putting in their bodies. That's right! To this day we are unsure if they are helping or hurting more BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TELL US EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE MADE OUT OF OR HOW THEY ARE MADE OR WHAT CHEMICALS THEY HAVE IN WHAT QUANTITIES!!!! AAAAHHH! OK. Next, we got Weslie's fact about the history of Plastic... which... Well you'll have to listen to because we're done typing in all caps and getting angry. ENJOY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hey Fact-up Friends! Look, you know the drill here. We have 2 fresh new facts here for your listening pleasure today! First, we got Weslie's fun fact about the history of every second-hand shopaholic's favorite locale, Flea Markets! Then Jason gives us some spooky deets on how ouija boards became a household... uh... creepy board game? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

HEY! 18! Episode 18! WOW! COOL! THIS IS A RECORD. FOR US! Sorry... got excited there... But hey! You should be too! Cuz episode 18 is a fact-tastic episode if we do say so ourselves! It's Lady's Night! AKA Sean and Jason are facting us. First, Jason breaks down the history and wacko rules of Soccer AKA Football (he gets into why we in the US call it something different than the rest of the world, too). This is a real treat for all y'all Ted Lasso fans who are lost AF. Then, Sean tackles that crazy feeling that makes us all go... have I been here before? Or am I losing my mind? That' right! Deja Vu! And guess what? People actually have some solid research into it! So jump in, hang with us, and listen to episode 18! WOW! EPISODE 18!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi Friends! This week we've got a Sean & Weslie fact-ing sesh for ya! First, Weslie discusses the history of Fake News, which has been around a lot longer than you think -- turns out it isn't just a political buzzword. Next, Sean gets to the truth behind that Johnny Depp pirate trope... do they have peg legs? Hooks for Hands? Parrots? As always, follow us on Instagram @Friendswhofactpod, and be sure to like and subscribe!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

omg! What the fact! Jason is gone! For this week! BUT OSCAR IS HERE! YAY! While everyone's favorite is out of town, our #1 fan and Kayci's husband, Oscar, is filling in! He supplies us with mini-facts throughout the episode while Kayci teaches us about why there are so many lesbians that drive Subarus! Then, Sean spills the beans on how coffee (see what I did there?) makes our lives better! As always, follow us on Instagram @Friendswhofactpod, and be sure to like and subscribe!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Weelllllccommmmeeee back friends!!! Do you read these? If so, leave us a 5-star rating and mention these wonderful descriptions in your review... or follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFact and slide into our DMs. What? You think this is a clever ploy to boost our follower count and ratings?? We would never... Anyway... In epi 15, we are fact'd by our good friends Jason and Kayci. For his fact, Jason bravely tackles the age-old question head-on, "Why are there so many conspiracy theories about the Denver Airport?!" Then, Kayci facts us about How Vaccines Are Made! Timely, right? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Sup Friends! We can call you that now, right? “Friends”? Today we get some learnin' straight from the noggins of Weslie and Sean! First we have Sean's fact, which is a full history of human stanky-stank. Thanks right, he facts us about people's cleanliness practices throughout our time in earth. Lemme tell ya, it's not great. Then, Weslie comes in and teaches us about the flying shovel-mouthed water birds we all know and love… Pelicans!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

LET'S GET HISTORICAL! Today both Kayci and Weslie take us back to ancient times with their facts. First, Weslie teaches all of us dummies about how we (humans) went from wild crazy cave-peeps and hunter-gatherers to sedentary lazy couch potatoes. The transformation took millennia... now can she teach us how to go back? Then, we got some fancy factoids about some not-so-fancy footwear from Kayci. That's right, we get the history lesson we've always wanted/needed... the history of Thongs... I mean flip-flops. Tune in, enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe and follow us on insta at @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi Friends! In today's episode, we fact you up with some knowledge about the history of medieval time's most fashionably funny peeps and the complex way dolphins see with mouth noises! Sounds sweet, right? As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Sup Dummies??? Today we got some good ol' facts for ya straight from the noggins of Weslie and Jason! First, Weslie teaches us about theories on Extraterrestrial Life, which, naturally, devolves into a discussion about sperm. Then, Jason schools us on the history of Garden Gnomes… which somehow also involved sperm? Who knew? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Red Riding Hood. You know her. You love her. But where the heck did she come from? In this ep Kayci facts is real good with the history of her favorite fairy tale. After that, it's Sean's turn to teach us about your fluffy best friend. How did scary AF wolves become your yappy useless cuddle buddy? It's time to find out!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

What's up you rascals?! It's episode 9 time! Today Kayci chit-chats about the type of investments you probably do not have... hedge funds! What makes these super fancy pants funds so lucrative for the utlra-rich? Listen and find out! Then, stick around to hear Jason fact us about the loud boomies that scare our puppies, but look reaaalllly pretty: Fireworks. Look... you're gonna be hearing them every night for the next 2 months, so might as well learn about them. P.s. if you do have a hedge fund how about sending some moolah our way? Waddayasay? As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hey Buddies! Today we are starting a NEW FORMAT!! WUT WUT!! That's right, in an effort to cut down on runtime, but still leave room for all the facts fun, we are now only doing 2 facts per episode! In this ep, Weslie teaches us about the history of witchcraft and wizardry before Salem and Sean tries his best to remember his fact about memory... Let's see how that goes. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Can you believe we are on episode 7?! Today, we get deep and factual about injecting your face with bacteria byproducts, what the heck mutual funds, how Marvel took over the world, and why the heck we eat so much. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

woooooooo!!! In this week's lil' pod, we chit-chat about creatures that will definitely outlive you, the history of that song everyone's all riled up about, saving for your old old days, and why you didn't get approved for that AMEX. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

We're back, folx! This week, we're here to fact your earlobes with some learnin' about why Americans speak the way we do, the history of the fight for free potties, why some countries drive differently than others, and how chess, like everything else, is a product of colonialism! As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

READY TO RUUUUMMMBLEEE?!?! It's episode 4 time! Get Fact hard, fast, and lose today with some knowledge about them dishes up in space, the history of collectible handwriting, the origin story of that COVID hobby that left us a little bruised, and how to ask a dead body how old it is without offending it. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hey friends! Ready for your hump-day fact session? Today the friends fact each other good with knowledge about the matter that the eye cannot see, the little-known experiments evil food scientists have been subjecting us to, why America is metrically challenged, and why Sean feels bad about murder. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Ready to get fact reeeaaalll good? In today's epi we chit chat about Ponzi's very very illegal schemes, mud-chewing demons that are super duper cute but deadly, the mini cabbages that make you farty, and why naps make you feel on top of the world. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Wowee Zowee! It's episode 1 time -- Our first full episode of fact-ing each other! In this epi, we discuss how Luddites are more than just angry octogenarians that don't wanna go on Face-place, learn why the moon is in the sky, dissect the complex social intricacies of your favorite ficus, and get to the bottom of what The Chicks' song, "Gaslighter," means. As always, we do our research, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do your own fact-checking. We're dummies, remember? Want more facts all up in your ear-holes? Be sure to subscribe, rate us, and follow us on Instagram @FriendsWhoFactPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

Hi Friends! Welcome to Friends Who Fact! Do you feel uneducated? Like you have lived your life on this great big planet and have no idea how anything works? This is the exact sentiment that made us create this podcast. "Friends Who Fact!" is a comedy/educational podcast co-hosted by 4 friends (Weslie Lechner, Jason Mazzotta, Sean Rivas, Kayci Zukowski) dedicated to learning more about the world. Every week, each host brings in 1 fact, from any area of learning big or small, and teaches us about something new. Then you can fact your friends with your new knowledge! In this episode, you will meet our lovely co-hosts through short personal facts! Sounds fun right? Let the Fact-ing begin! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support