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Just two best friends (Mal and Maddie) dabbling in speaking with superficial knowledge and understanding on our subjects, in other words: a smattering of facts.

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    • Aug 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 81: Barbie - A Brief History

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 51:17


    In this smattering of fact, we talk about the original Barbie, her creator, the legacy she left, and the controversy she created. You won't want to miss this brief history that will enhance your experience when watching the newest Barbie movie!

    Episode 80: The Adventures of Amelia Earhart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 78:20


    In this smattering, Mal tells us of the life and exciting adventures of the amazing Amelia Earhart... how she made history and her mysterious unsolved disappearance.

    Episode 79: The History of Toothpaste

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 64:09


    In this smattering, Maddie brings us an overview of the interesting history of toothpaste. You'll want to read your toothpaste label and maybe cut open the tube after this one!

    Episode 78: The Great Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 62:52


    In this smattering of facts, Mal takes us on a journey getting to know Michigan's Great Lakes... and the mysteries lurking deep beneath their surfaces.

    Episode 77: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Seuss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 64:27


    In this wubulous smattering of all things Suessical and learn of all things Soisical (you'll have to listen to find out). The story of the man behind the Dr. Seuss stories is a wild ride with many twists and turns.

    Episode 76: All About Cats!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 55:24


    We've brought you strange animal hybrids, corgis, other dog facts, and much more on the topic of animals... now we bring you a smattering about our feline friends: cats!

    Episode 75: Internet Trends We Forgot About

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 59:58


    In this smattering, Maddie takes us on a trip down memory lane, of course we get sidetracked and talk about our childhoods, but the nostalgia we felt was worth every second!

    Episode 74: How to Become a Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 56:08


    In this smattering, Mal tells us some of the most interesting ways that people have become millionaires... sometimes on purpose and sometimes as an accident. Maybe these stories will spark an idea of how you can become a millionaire!

    Episode 73: Code Talkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 51:18


    Maddie brings us a smatter of facts from history, and the incredible work of the Native American Code Talkers during (mainly) World War II. Their story isn't one that is well known, but it changed the course of history forever.

    Episode 72: Give Us Some Space...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 67:37


    In this smattering, Mal dives into outer space and how space travel is possible, how it affects the body, and how things are made.

    Episode 71: Strange Facts About the Human Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 47:18


    Maddie brings us a smattering on the strange and wonderful human body... which raises some questions about how these things were discovered.

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    Episode 70: The Expeditions of Ernest Shackleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 92:59


    Prepare yourself for an extra large smattering of facts brought to you this week by Mal, as we dive into the wild tale of Ernest Shackleton and his lifelong quest to conquer the South Pole. As a bonus, listen to the end to hear about the amazing cat who joined him on one of his attempts to reach the South Pole.

    Episode 69: The Big Eyes Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 44:08


    In this smattering of facts, Maddie tells us about the Big Eyes artist Margaret Keane, and her tumultuous relationship with a husband who took credit for her work for several years. You won't want to miss hearing the end of this saga of love, lies, and big eyes.

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    Episode 68: Titanic Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 48:35


    Well, folks, we finally did it... in this episode, we finally bring you a smattering of conspiracy theories about Titanic, and her ultimate demise. There are some pretty crazy ones. What does the phrase "No Pope," a book written decades before, or a grand murder plan have to do with any of this? You'll have to listen to find out!

    Episode 67: The Dark History of the Wizard of Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 50:01


    In this episode, Maddie brings us a smattering of the dark history of the Wizard of Oz. The story of how it came to be, the author, and eventually the 1939 beloved film, and the dark history of how the film came to be.

    Episode 66: The Experiments of Stanley Milgram

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 53:09


    In this episode, Mal brings us a smattering of facts about psychologist Stanley Milgram, and the social experiments he conducted to learn more about human nature... what they revealed and why he began them are interesting to say the least. You won't want to miss this true story about human psychological experimentation.

    Episode 65: Guinness World Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 56:48


    In this episode, Maddie bring us a smattering about Guinness World Records, how the book came to be, some of the strict and, at times, funny guidelines, and of course, a smattering of facts from the 2022 Guinness World Record book!

    Episode 64: Household Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 54:14


    How many of these household killers did you know about? Listen to this week's smattering to hear about the dark history behind things found in common household items... and what has happened since.

    Episode 63: Believe It or Not!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 60:50


    Maddie brings you a smattering about Ripley's Believe It or Not and the surprising origin story behind the books, museums, and shows. As a bonus, we brought you a smattering of facts from Guiness World Records... be on the lookout for more on that soon!

    Episode 62: The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 52:04


    On the this third Monday in January, we are honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by giving you a smattering of facts on the work that he did toward social injustice. Listen to find out about the impact that he made through his determination and perseverance and some fun facts about his life!

    Episode 61: The Tragedy of Pompeii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 57:02


    Maddie brings us a smattering about the lost city of Pompeii that was found almost two thousand years later. Find about more about the amazing history, graffiti, and discovery process by listening now!

    Episode 60: The Mystery of Atlantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 34:07


    We are ringing in the New Year by talking about another intriguing conspiracy theory, one swallowed by the depths of the ocean... Atlantis. Mal has brought us a smattering about the history behind this elusive place and why it has held the interest of so many people over the years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 59: The History of the Nutcracker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 49:17


    Maddie brings us to the ballet in the History of the Nutcracker, where she gives us a smattering of the history and how some of the problematic elements still exist to this day, along with some Nutcracker fun facts at the end! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 58: Strange and Amazing Animal Hybrids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 42:54


    From friendly house cats to lions, tigers, and cows, animal hybrids have been fascinating humans for years. In this episode, we talk about some of the most common and successful animal hybrids that exist today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 57: The Tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald with Josh Gingery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 74:27


    This smattering of facts is brought to you by second time guest and (maybe) SOF enthusiast Josh Gingery, where he tells the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald, from its building to its sinking. If you've never heard this story from the Great Lakes, this is one you won't want to miss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 56: The Scottish Clan System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 56:05


    Maddie brings a smattering about life in the Scottish Highlands and just how the clan system worked. And of course we couldn't help but talk a little about Outlander... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 55: Unexplainable Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 70:16


    Today we are learning about some of the most baffling and bizarre weather phenomena that has been recorded. Everything from a plague of locusts to horse lung raining down... it's a doozy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 54: The History of Thyme

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 41:40


    Yes, you read that right... the history of thyme. Like the herb. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 53: History of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 54:26


    Buckle up, folks, Mal is taking us on a journey through time as we learn about how our calendar and clocks developed into what they are today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 52: Dogs Gone Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 58:50


    You know Maddie's excited to talk about something when she forgets to introduce herself and tries to take Mal's line of the intro... and what more does Maddie get excited to talk about than all things dogs? Today's episode is full of fun facts about dogs and why they are the way they are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 51: The Soap Opera of Yore, Queen Elizabeth I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 53:30


    You thought Downton Abbey was juicy? Clearly, you don't know the twists and turns of the life of Queen Elizabeth I... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 50: We're BACK, But the Queen Is Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 77:12


    After a summer long break, we are finally back AND better than ever. And what better way to re-kick off than by talking about fun facts about our favorite Queen? (No, not Julie Andrews.) We also threw in a surprise list of fun facts, so this is a double episode for you enjoyment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 49: The Vernal Equinox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 71:29


    We are back and uhhhhh, yeah, we're back. This episode was a fun one, but our audio had quite a few issues, so bear that in mind when listening :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 48: Food Combos People Swear By

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 46:28


    Listen to this episode to hear about some of the best and potentially worst combinations of food that people actually enjoy eating... would you try some of these bizarre couplings? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 47: Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 48:26


    In this episode, we talk about the history behind the iconic day of love and how it's celebrated around the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 46: History and Culture of the Amish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 53:11


    In this episode, Mal gives us a smattering of facts about where the Amish came from, what they believe, and how they live their lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 45: Are You Stressed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 53:46


    If you answered “yes” to the title of this episode, then hit the play button and listen to learn about what stress is, how not to deal with it, and some useful tips on how to deal with it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 44: The History of Mummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 43:44


    Whoops! We got busy and definitely did not upload this on Halloween as planned, but you definitely don't want to miss out on this spooky smattering about mummies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 43: the Salem Witch Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 42:55


    Spooky season is well upon us, and this episode, we are talking about the Salem witch trials, and a brief history surrounding the hysteria around witches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 42: Famous Historical Events - Debunked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 44:41


    Ever heard the story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree? Or that Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas? Well, you may have been told a historical myth. Listen to this episode to hear the truth behind these two stories and from others! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 41: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 41:23


    The title says it all. Gogh listen to this episode to hear the heartbreaking and tragic smattering story of Vincent Van Gogh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 40: Area 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 38:32


    We promise we're not just a conspiracy theory podcast... but we had to talk about this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 39: Accidental Inventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 38:40


    Today we explore a list of accidental inventions that changed the world as we know it. How many of these brilliant mistakes did you know about? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 38: Shakespearean Insults

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 27:13


    Basically, we just yell Shakespearean insults back and forth in this episode. We had a lot of fun reading these ye olden insults, so give us a listen and let us know what insult was your favorite. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 37: Phrases Coined by Shakespeare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 43:38


    In today's episode, we review a list of phrases that Shakespeare is credited with creating. How many did you know? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 36: Is the Earth Hollow?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 42:23


    Today we pose a very interesting question: is the earth hollow? Take a listen to hear the theories and legends behind this crazy question. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 35: Performers Who Died Onstage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 58:50


    The life of a performer is exciting, sometimes daring, and sometimes deadly. In this episode, we cover some of the untimely deaths of onstage performers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 34: The Bermuda Triangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 47:38


    Today we are talking about the Devil's Triangle — the history, real life occurrences, the mystery, and theories surrounding this mysterious maritime mystery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 33: James Strang, the King of Beaver Island with Josh Gingery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 74:28


    This episode marks an exciting time in Smatter of Fact history: we have our first podcast guest appearance from the one and only Josh Gingery. Josh is one of our biggest fans and first listeners, and led the episode where he talks about the rise and fall of James Strang and Beaver Island in Michigan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

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    Episode 32: The History of the Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 39:18


    Join us in learning about the fascinating origins of the most famous games in the world. Mal dives into how they started, how they've changed, and dspells some common myths. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

    Episode 31: The History of Corgis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 27:23


    Today is all about the history and myth of corgis. There aren’t many dogs who are cuter, and Maddie loves them and wanted to share their fascinating facts with you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/malmaddie/support

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