Factoid Podcast

Chris finds a loophole for saving money on electric vehicles. Payton sets the record straight on the science behind hugs. They also discuss a prison guarded by geese.

Payton discovers the baggage associated with being named Kevin in Germany. Chris finds a map of New York’s best free toilets. They also discuss the merits of being considered unremarkable.

Chris learns about an extremely unfair football game. Payton reports on the state of the German soda industry. They also discuss how Spanish grocery stores became the newest dating craze.

Payton decides if competitive spreadsheets are greater than the =SUM of their parts. Chris debates if his love for golf is strong enough to make him tolerate running. They also discuss a secret cause of bad breath.

Chris learns how to hack old phones using a box of Captain Crunch cereal. Payton eats too many hot dogs and learns why they are considered patriotic in Australia. They also discuss the best ways to spend a $2 bill.

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Payton falls in love with Eurovision and learns how Chechnya censors music based on tempo. Chris tracks the progress of a music teacher trying to circumnavigate the globe. They also discuss fixing your car by burying it underground. Link to Lezginka music

Chris recounts the fight that led to a change in his favorite hot sauce. Payton finds a new alternative to Olympic Equestrian. They also discuss the etymology of Chips Ahoy! cookies.

Payton chronicles the annual race to deliver Supreme Court rulings. Chris finds the fanciest fake restaurant in London. They also discuss the snowboard's original (and much worse) name.

Chris participates in an all-you-can-eat shrimp contest and finds a man who eats junk food for entertainment. Payton learns about the British nobility and how they influenced the common sandwich. They also discuss hiring a hermit to live in your garden.

Payton chickens out of leaving a 3-star review and learns why that’s not a bad score in Japan. Chris discovers an unreliable ride-share alternative. They also discuss a South Park episode hidden inside a video game.

We recorded today’s episode while fishing! Chris investigates a 90-year-old record with a fishy past. Payton discovers the parasite behind crazy cat ladies. They also discuss why the Midwest smells like a wet dog.

Payton watches The Devil Wears Prada and searches for his signature scent. Chris’s dad meets a legendary theme park guest. They also discuss the best way to throw a Pringle.

Chris discovers a man who pretends to sue his friends. Payton takes shelter in his basement and wonders why his city never gets hit by tornadoes. They also discuss Target's advanced forensics division. You can listen to Buck's podcast episode about tornadogenesis here .

Payton begins to see hidden faces in everyday objects. Chris studies a baseball fan’s strategy for catching 12,000 game balls. They also discuss how to be a successful video game pacifist.

We're back with more of your questions, including: Why do we say adjectives in a very specific order? What is the meaning behind handing someone a white feather? What is the smallest crime I can commit on a cruise ship to be considered a pirate? Thanks to everyone who wrote in!

Payton tries his hand at music production and discovers a strangely widespread sound effect. Chris highlights a small business disrupting the food delivery industry. They also discuss a potato-based scoring metric for electric vehicle reviews.

Chris learns that eating Big Macs for 50 years may not be that bad for your health. Payton practices his dunking skills and realizes why Serbian basketball players are better off without it. They also discuss the time when Roman calendars occasionally had 13 months.

Payton searches for our biohacking future and finds it in an unlikely place. Chris learns practical (and impractical) ways to butcher poultry. They also discuss the accuracy of a Pokémon pedometer.

Chris breaks down the minimum income needed to fly in style. Payton schemes up the best way to spread human ashes at Disney. They also discuss movie awards only eligible to old people.

Payton discovers how prisoners learn financial management by playing Dungeons & Dragons. Chris marvels at the wild hand dexterity it takes to truly win a game of Tetris. They also discuss a phone that survived a 16,000 ft drop.

Chris explores how a popular nursery rhyme resulted in an Arizona tourist trap. Payton adjusts his body chemistry to make his armpits smell faintly of pancakes. They also discuss how to build a second brain.

Payton experiences firsthand how well humans can spot a snake in the wild. Chris discovers the lengths skydivers will go for the ultimate adrenaline rush. They also discuss one of General Electric’s bizarre business ventures. Enter our Factoid Christmas Giveaway at ⁠chrisandpayton.fun

Gather ’round the virtual fireplace and learn something new about Christmas! Chris learns why fruitcake has such a bad reputation. Payton traces the history of Batman’s inclusion in Jingle Bells parodies. They also discuss how poop plays a major role in Spanish Christmas traditions. Enter our Factoid Christmas Giveaway at chrisandpayton.fun

Payton learns about societal collapse through a lab rat experiment. Chris discovers a man recycling old copies of The DaVinci Code into new copies of 1984. They also discuss how a lady once bought a new car for 1,395 bananas.