Smatter of Fact

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...

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.

Yes, you read that right... the history of thyme. Like the herb.

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.

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.

You thought Downton Abbey was juicy? Clearly, you don’t know the twists and turns of the life of Queen Elizabeth I...

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.

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 :)

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?

In this episode, we talk about the history behind the iconic day of love and how it’s celebrated around the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The title says it all. Gogh listen to this episode to hear the heartbreaking and tragic smattering story of Vincent Van Gogh.

We promise we’re not just a conspiracy theory podcast... but we had to talk about this one.

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?

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.

In today’s episode, we review a list of phrases that Shakespeare is credited with creating. How many did you know?

Today we pose a very interesting question: is the earth hollow? Take a listen to hear the theories and legends behind this crazy question.

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.

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 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.

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.