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The Dying Lake and the Lion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 46:25


We're back and boy do we have an episode for you! Lauren tells the story of a mysterious lake--it didn't end well for many of its visitors. Next, Jared tells a heartwarming story. Nah, I'm just kinding. This one is dark as well. You won't want to miss this weeks episode of wild facts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

The spooky, creepy, and unexplained!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 65:14


This week, what happens when there's not enough food to go around? And, a Sasquatch and a spooky abandoned town. Lauren and Jared explore the dark side of human nature what lurks in the deep wilds of Alaska! You won't want to miss this!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Halloween in December REMASTER

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 52:39


Hey What the Facters! Are you ready for Halloween in December again, for the 3rd time, only in...October, you know...the month Halloween is in? Well, thanks to our busy schedules we decided to dig into the vault and bring back this fun episode just in time for the holidays! Don't worry, new programming is coming soon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Superstitions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 46:04


Hey what the facters! Ever wondered why you fear a black cat crossing your path (don't, cats are awesome!) or why your 12 friends never invite you to any gatherings?? Well this week's episode is for you!! So stay tuned and here's hoping you're at least a little stitious. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Family Feuds!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 68:46


This week on wwwtf, we discuss the legendary feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys, and is leather thicker than blood? These shoe heads certainly thought so. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Hollywood! Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 42:42


This week we continue our special on Hollywood by discussing the birth of the city itself! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Hollywood! Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 51:48


This week on WWWTFs, we focus on Hollywood! This week we learn all about the tragic life of Francis Farmer, a Hollywood star with very real struggles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

I Do What I Want! REMASTER

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 63:06


So the WWWTF crew got busy or procrastinated, or... something. We thought it would be fun to revisit one of our early episodes. So, here you go! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Silence is Golden

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 46:52


This week on WWWTF Silence is golden! And we spent some time... uh... measuring whose is bigger??? The founding fathers were wild! You won't want to miss this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

History's Worst Weapons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 60:35


Hey What the Facters! This week the team discusses the craziest most idiotic weapons history could come up with. Warning!! Animal lovers may not like what they hear as these weapons were not always the most humane. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Mob Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 72:45


This week on WWWTF we discuss classic mob stories. For our KC folks, we discuss the massacre that left the facade of Union Station marred. Out west we discuss the birth of the Flamingo hotel. These stories have enough murder and intrigue to go around! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Hysteria!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 75:50


Get your pitchforks ready and be prepared to join in the latest craze! This week Lauren and Jared explore the mystery of the Halifax Slasher, was he a demon from another realm or a desperate attempt for others to get fame and attention? And, did the sun dance over Portugal in 1917? You be the judge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

The Cult of Personality

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 67:03


Don't drink the punch! This week on WWWTF we explore the phenomenon of cults and their founders. We'll keep one close to home and travel east for the other. Stayed tuned! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Oh, So That's Why...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 51:20


What's up WTFers? This week Wild Wild What the Facts is coming at you with another live episode! We discuss a couple of stories that will have you saying "so that's why we have that." Be prepared to be both entertained and informed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

The Wide World of Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 64:17


Be prepared to curb your enthusiasm for this live episode as we discuss murder, intrigue, and pumpkin pants in this wild exploration of the world of sports. Did I mention this episode is live? It gets a bit wild so stay firmly on the edge of your seat! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Happy Father's Day!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 45:02


Happy Father's Day What the Facters! Today we celebrate Fathers across the world with a great father who inspired his daughter to push for a holiday and one of the wealthiest fathers in US history! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Dark Side of the Moon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 66:30


What's up What the Facters?? Do you believe in aliens? How do you explain the unexplained? This week we explore the very real tales of these ...close encounters? We share our thoughts, what are yours? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

More Than Meets the Eye (Hold My Beer!)

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 62:56


This week on WWWTF, we learn about some wild stories about 2 individuals are who definitely more than meets the eye. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

A Mother's Love (Tis Just a Flesh Wound)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 78:12


As we celebrate the mothers in our lives, we take a look back at some influential mothers throughout history. In true WWWTF fashion, Jared leads us down a dark road through Roman times and Lauren takes us closer to home with the tale of Mother Jones. You won't want to miss these stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Origin Stories: The Birth of A Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 59:27


This week Lauren and Jared share what inspired them to become the original What the Facters! Just a heads up, a duel is involved in both origin stories. We'll explore what happens when a sister loves a brother (not GoT), and finally answer the question of who shot first (not referring to Han). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Tales of the Macabre

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 73:10


This week we explore an unsolved mystery right here in KC! A lot of strange things happen in this story that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Then, ever wonder what happens to the folks that test all those awesome products you use every day? Well, we explore one such tale. Warning, these tales are NOT for the faint of heart and contain some NSFW details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Do YOU know the Muffin Man?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 50:48


This week on WWWTF, we delve into the dark history behind some of your favorite nursery rhymes--Mother Goose has some skeletons in her closet! Lauren finally tells us who the Muffin Man really is, or does she? Jared dives into the story behind the three blind mice and Alex ruins one of your favorite childhood songs to sing on the playground. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

A Salute to Asian History, Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 54:50


This one is radioactive! The gang discusses the under-represented member of the Manhattan project and travels to Hawaii but it's not much of a relaxing vacation. Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat in this continued dive into Asian history! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

A Salute to Asian History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 53:29


This week on WWWTF we return to Japan for a power struggle and back in San Francisco, there's a battle for an adequate education. It's another exciting episode you won't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

BA Humans!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 63:44


Hey what the facters! This week we get wild talking about some legitimate BA humans in history! First Jared takes us to feudal Japan, then Lauren tells us a true Mulan-style story. You won't want to miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 66:55


This week on WWWTFs, the crew has their humanity restored as the end of the world is averted and Canada makes Jared cry (in a good way)! Want to know how? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

A Woman Scorned

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 64:17


Hey What the Facters! This week on WWWTF we discuss the danger of overlooking female warriors and an exciting new cosmetic line! Well...its actually quite old but the effects are to die for! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Blame it on the Alcohol

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 54:35


Hey What the Factors! Join the crew as they discuss some wild alcohol stories pulled from the vault. We know you're probably thinking "I have plenty of those to go around," but you won't want to miss these shockers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Tanks!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 71:20


Hello, what the factors! and welcome to black history month! Before you say it, we know February is black history month but hey, why should the celebration of black history be left to only one month? For this episode the crew discusses the first African-American actress to win an oscar, Jared shares his disdain for Gone with the Wind, and the crew learns about the most badass tank division in WWII! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

The Presidential Bath Affair

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 53:34


It's President's Day and we'll celebrate by discussing one man's love of his bathtub--that's right--and another man's questionable pursuits for a partner. Want all the sorted details? Tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Will the Real St. Valentine Please Stand Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 73:46


Happy Valentine's Day What the Factors! Ever wonder where candy hearts got their start? Well look no further. Today WWWTF discusses the origins of Valentine's Day and the nebulous history of the benefactor himself. Plus, Jared can't help himself so some Nazis get firebombed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Just My Luck!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 61:32


Warning: One of these stories involves suicide. A link to the national suicide prevention hotline is below in the description. On today's episode, Lauren and Jared discuss two individuals who experienced terrible luck throughout their life. Get your listening devices ready. And avoid stepping on any cracks at all cost! https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 47:50


This episode has planes; it has trains and, well, there are no automobiles but you'll have to forgive us for that. This week the WWWTF crew introduces a new member of the team, they take flight with a real go-getter, and we jump into the wild west with a BANG! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

A Quick Update

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 2:22


Unfortunately, we have experienced some issues with the tracks on a few of our recorded episodes. Because of this, we will be re-recording this weekend and posting next Tuesday as normal. While we are a very new podcast, we still want to make sure that we put out the highest quality content for you. Thank for you understanding. We love you guys! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Micronations

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 38:48


Government getting you down? Just start your own country. That's what these people did to fight the power. This week we take a look at two micronations. We will take a deep dive into why and how they came to be, as well as their current statuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

There Goes the Neighborhood!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 59:15


In this week's episode, the team takes us on a journey to unique communities around the world. Hopefully they don't get too off topic along the way. You know that tends to happen from time to time. What was I just saying?.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

Halloween in December!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 52:24


This was the first topic we recorded. Unfortunately, we lost our original recording due to substantial human error. So, for your listening pleasure, Halloween 2.0! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

I Do What I Want!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 63:02


Today, we will cover two very different individuals who went against the grain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-wild-what-the-facts/message

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