Linette and Skip

The Mocciaverse

Education EN ↓ 60 episodes

If you are a lover of general knowledge, delight in interesting or strange stories from the past, or are simply curious about the origins of common sayings or everyday words, this podcast may just be your new favorite hangout. Join Skip and Linette, a father and daughter with way too much trivia jammed in their brains and a love for all things interesting, as they explore history, trivia and general knowledge--with a healthy dose of groan-worthy dad jokes thrown in for good measure.

Author

Linette and Skip

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Is Nicky Two Guns in the Phone Book? 29.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Right up front, I'd like to apologize for some of the audio issues you'll be hearing in this episode. We were having a hell of a time recording...and I cleaned it up as much as I could, but you can still hear the occasional static and interruption on Skip's end. Hopefully it isn't too distracting :) Please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com a...

Look What the Dingo's Done to My Song, Ma 15.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! We're back for another round of trivia and fun! Today we learned about invasive species, undead fish and the dangers of being the Pope, among other gems Please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come subscribe to us on all the podcast platforms! Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

The Lawn is Screaming 01.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome back! This week we're doing a slightly shorter one, but we think you're still sure to learn a little something (I know we did) Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe to us on all the podcast platforms, especially Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

For Christmas This Year: Bag O Glass!! 18.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! We've got a bit of a different one this week. We're focusing on the dangerous toys of the past....and some that are dangerous and still exist! ...and one that was WAYYYY too recent to be released to the public (IMO) Of course, we forgot to mention my very favorite....From Saturday Night Live, Bag O Glass! The perfect Christmas present! Be sure to send us an e...

You Do the Hoc es Enim Corpus Meum and You Turn Yourself Around 04.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail That's what it's all about! HEY! Hey, folks! Welcome to another random ride with us! We hope you enjoy these little tidbits (which contain almost no guinea pig meat)........and if you did, please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come like and subscribe to us on all the platforms! Enjoy the show! And May the Fourth be with you!! Linette and Skip

Werewolf? There Wolf 20.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey folks! Some apologies up front on this one--we had a little bit of audio trouble here and there on Skip's side...not sure if it was an internet issue or a Zoom issue or what, but you'll hear a little bit of crackling and missed words here and there. I did my best to clean it up; I hope it's not too distracting. Please leave us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com a...

Meet Me at My Father's Moustache 06.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to another week of fun!  Today is a fun one. We covered weird and interesting pub names, alternative sources of energy, redundant phrases, cool stuff in Japan, and a few coincidences sprinkled in for good measure! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come rate us on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

If Powerful Whales Could Run, Would They Run to Heaven? 23.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome back for another week of randomness. First off, I wanted to say up front that there is a little bit of scratchy audio toward the end of the episode. Apparently, my (Linette) microphone was about to quit for the day, and we miraculously finished the recording before it did, but it was having its last gasp in the last 20 minutes or so. I did my best to clean up t...

9 out of 10 Dentists Recommend Cotton Candy 09.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to another week of random facts! If you've ever felt guilty about eating too much cotton candy, fear not! There were at least two dentists that thought it was pretty great! Also, Viagra is good for plants....and all of your social media is watching you...but don't worry about that! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe and rate us on...

Bedumbening or Besmartening 23.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will at least learn a new word today (or maybe have the confidence to make up some new words...because we love that!) send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts! Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

This One is Only For the Cool People 09.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! If you're cool enough to have listened to this one, congratulations! You are now a cucumber sandwich with cream cheese! Just kidding, folks. Of course, anyone can listen, and that will automatically make you cool Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Sucked into Jet Engine, Subsequent Encounter 26.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey,folks! Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will be as entertained as we were as we go over a couple of Dad's favorite idioms, imagine our favorite movies and TV with completely different actors, and plenty of other wild bits of trivia Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com, and if you're so inclined, come and rate and subscribe to us on Appl...

It Always Comes Back to Butter 12.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! This is definitely a random one, but, that's what you come here for, right? I hope y'all like it!! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Operation Jello: Five Golden Toques Edition 29.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! We made it through Christmas! Hope yours was a fun and pleasant holiday, if you celebrate! While you're waiting for the new year to start, why not hang with us and learn some random stuff? Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Papa, Can you Hear Me? (Nope) 15.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to another episode of The Mocciaverse! This time around, we had a little adventure. Lagging and internet problems made our Zoom recording session a little tricky (at best), and so if we sound a little hesitant at times, we were struggling to follow each other It turns out, using captions helps quite a bit! We've still got some cool stuff for you, though. A...

A Penny Saved is a Penny Table 01.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Here we are with another round of tangential adventure! Pull up a concrete chair and enjoy the show! email us at mocciaverse@gmail.com Linette and Skip 

Keep your Chin up, Woozle 17.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to another trivia and tangent packed episode!! We've got lots today: boxing references, urban legends, idioms from other countries, and other random and weird facts Come by and check us out on Apple Podcasts (give us a five star rating) and subscribe to us anywhere! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Anemoia for Foot-Pasta and a Visit from Tom Lehrer 03.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! More randomness coming your way....this time we're starting with a "boo", instead of a bang! Let's learn about right-pawed dogs, Pepsi's silly forays into overly grand prizes, women still needing to prove their purity (what century are we in, again?) and just how much rare material is in your Iphone With a special (to me) little interlude from...

If Superman Crashed in Idaho... 19.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to another week of randomness! Honestly, I can't even remember all of the subjects we touched upon this week, and I'm the one who edits (and listens to it at least twice!! lol). I do know that both Superman and poop were involved (though, not related). This episode has everything: Wombats, Oscar Wilde, The Olympics, concrete, vitamin D, Mozart (and, o...

Frozen Dead Guy Garlic Ice Cream, Anyone? 06.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today we're talking about the outrageous prices people have paid for celebrity body parts (and other weird things), unusual festivals across the U.S.,bacterium that can survive radiation, and the usual random trivia facts you have all come to know and love.... you love us, right? Hello? anyone? LoL If you are listening and love us, please send us an email at mocci...

How to Effectively Hide a Zebra 22.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! We're here with another round of randomness, for your listening pleasure. If you've ever wondered how to successfully distress a table, turn urine into gold, or, as the title suggests, effectively hide a zebra--you've come to the right place! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and rate us on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the show! Linette and Ski...

Fish, Fears, and Fotography 08.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Yes, I know photography isn't spelled with an "F", but I was going for cute here. Join us for facts about fish, fears and...yes, photography. But we also touch on the Olympics, Paul Revere, and take you on a couple of very amusing tangents Make sure you email us at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the Show!! Linette and...

In which Scotland hopefully forgives us... 25.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Now, one part of this episode may very well make any Scottish listeners a little mad at us, but stick around a while and you'll get to hear my dad totally trick me into walking straight into a dad joke. It's worth it. Really. Enjoy the show! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and like and subscribe to us wherever you can, especially on Apple Podcasts L...

Summer Time and the Trivia is Easy 11.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome back for another trivia-filled episode! This one is a little shorter, as we're working on tweaking our format a little, so please let us know what you think! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come on over to Apple Podcasts to give us a rating and subscribe Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Ice and Fire 28.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Here we are again, folks, with some more random trivia! Are we still in the middle of an ice age? Did World War II ever end? Can a town be on fire for 63 years? I guess you'll have to listen to find out! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

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