Factoid Podcast

We answer more of your burning questions, including: Which kind of turkeys are the tastiest? Who decided Peggy was a good nickname for Margaret? Why do men think about the Roman Empire so much? Thanks to everyone who wrote in!

Chris hunts down the truth about a legendary cryptid in Wisconsin. Payton discovers a dangerous sport where competitors pursue a cheese wheel down a steep hill. They also discuss a frying pan allegedly forged in 30,000° heat. Our next Listener Episode is on Cyber Monday, so send your questions to ⁠whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com⁠ .

We get a bit spookier today in our Halloween-themed episode! Payton warns us about phrogging and the people who may secretly live undetected in your home. Chris tries to understand why we're all afraid of clowns while grappling with the fact that he himself exhibits many clownlike behaviors. They also discuss the lethal dose of candy corn and a soda-based serial killer.

Chris dives into the real and fictional backstories of everyone's favorite animatronic mouse. Payton realizes humanity has been telling the same jokes for 5,000 years. We also discuss film festival standing ovations that somehow last for twenty minutes. "The Story of Chuck E. Cheese" Ebook: https://issuu.com/chuckecheeses/docs/the_story_of_chuck_e?e=11869875%2F7768485 Mentioned Artic...

Payton is so hungry that he could eat a horse, but can't find anyone who can legally sell him horsemeat. Chris breaks down the social hierarchy behind who waves first when two Jeeps cross paths. They also discuss the upcoming shift in McDonald's drink-filling policy.

Chris discovers a surprisingly effective way to send large amounts of data. Payton contemplates if we can truly know what it's like to be a bat. They also discuss a perpetual stew that's been cooking for 50 years. Jeff Geerling's Pigeon Data Transfer Experiment

Payton considers adding a chicken to his video production workflow. Chris discovers why so many people accidentally grew the wrong peppers this year. We also discuss the Heinz Remix sauce vending machine. Video of Payton testing a chicken's stabilization capabilities

Chris learns how to warp straight to the credits of Super Mario World with a series of carefully-timed button presses. Payton's obsession with a video game about Japanese lawyers actually teaches him about injustices in the Japanese legal system. They also discuss how bulls and bears became the mascots of Wall Street.

Payton hires a goat to take care of a poison ivy infestation. Chris invents a new way to get more customers for your garage sale. He also steps into the world of bartering.

Chris discovers the real reason why everyone began to despise Nickelback. Payton teaches us how to use asbestos to impress your friends at a dinner party. We also discuss how the entire population of South Korea just got slightly younger. Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at  whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com .

Today we tackle topics that you wanted to know more about, including: Why are killer whales attacking boats all of a sudden? Why do we know so little about the mating habits of eels? Why can't you wear white after Labor Day? Why do so many English words have silent letters? Thanks to everyone who wrote in!

Chris gives a cautionary tale about how a competitive spirit can lead to drunken plane rides down the streets of New York. Payton learns the true origin of vampires and how to preoccupy one with tedious labor. We also give a warning to anyone planning a trip to Paris. We have a special episode airing on July 10th where we'll discuss topics submitted by our listeners! Send your topic suggestion...

Payton discovers a new accent forming in the research stations at the South Pole. Chris teaches us about the world's fastest typists who provide captions for live TV. He also shares a PSA for the seven people who buy Coke at Dunkin' Donuts. We have a special episode airing on July 10th where we'll discuss topics submitted by our listeners! Send your topic suggestions to whatsyours@fact...

Chris runs through the ridiculous rules for the world's most grueling ultramarathon. Payton tells the apocryphal tale of how a former North Korean dictator shot 38 under par on his first round of golf. We also discuss Bo Jackson's recent bout with the hiccups. We have a special episode airing on July 10th where we'll discuss topics submitted by our listeners! Send your topic suggestion...

Payton tells the story of a machine that gave one man a 30-year monopoly on television laugh tracks. Chris takes us underwater to the cables that have connected the world for much longer than you would think. We also discuss new software that can hear what you're typing, but not very well. Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at  whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com . Further Reading Payton&...

Chris uncovers the black market that disposes of China's out-of-control dead pig population. Payton heads down to the ballpark with his trusty 9-volt to discuss Philadelphia's history of throwing batteries at athletes. We also discuss copyright law in the clown industry. Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at  whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com . Further Reading Clown Egg Registry Dea...

No matter how hard we try, we can't stop talking about soda! Payton tries his first Dr. Pepper and learns the strange way Utah takes its soft drinks. Chris recounts the tale of Coca-Cola's desperate attempts to raise the price of their bottles above five cents.

Chris dives into a community known for illegal cross-country racing. Payton discovers how a tech company uses lava lamps in order to keep your data safe. We also speculate on the commercial availability of flying cars. Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com . Further Reading Honda Commercial Ed Bolian's Book About His Cannonball Run Ed's Cannonball R...

Grab a bag of Cheetos and listen to this episode all about vending machines! Payton teaches us about the burgeoning market of crow vending machines. Chris gets into the slugbusting scene and explores the history of hacking vending machines. Plus, we learn about fish who trade stocks and commit credit card fraud. Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com .

Payton learns a new cooking technique. Chris uncovers disputed baseball legends through the lens of The Sandlot . Want to share a factoid of your own? Email us at whatsyours@factoidpodcast.com .

Welcome to the Factoid Podcast! Join Chris Umphryes and Payton Gessel as they share all of their useless knowledge with you every other Monday.