Linette and Skip

The Mocciaverse

Education EN ↓ 69 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.

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Author

Linette and Skip

Category

Education

Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

Possession of a Stolen Tree--Where's the Tree? 02.11.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today, we're going back to our general knowledge schtick...a nice little break from focused stories. Let us know how you like it! You can send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe to us on any of the many podcast platforms Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Talkin' Bout Dylan Thomas.....Whoever He Was 19.10.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! This week we've decided to go back to our music nostalgia, and specifically to spotlight one of our favorites: Paul Simon. We do go into a few other artists here, but I wanted to definitely talk about Simon's influence on both of us, and how we felt about him as an artist. Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com or subscribe to us on all the platforms!! Enj...

This Podcast Brought to You by Acme....or Maybe Winston? 05.10.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Time to get on the nostalgia train again! Today we're talking about cartoons. How many of you remember those magical Saturday mornings, wrapped up in a blankie with your footie pajamas and a bowl of sugary cereal--watching animated animals beat each other up? So many of the cartoons that we've watched over the years have stayed in our memories...and bring us...

Carl Yastrzemski's Hair Status 21.09.2026

Send us Fan Mail According to Google AI: There are no recent news reports or public records indicating that Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski has gotten a haircut. Well, I guess Google isn't the most up to date source after all.... Hey, folks! Welcome to another nostalgia turn! Today we're talking about music, a rich source for us where nostalgia is concerned. I definitely smell a...

Baby's First Brass Knuckles 07.09.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today is a really fun one! We're spending some time this episode talking about all things nostalgia--and just a few of the things from our own childhoods that bring back that nice, fuzzy feeling... Like your first brass knuckles? LOL Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe to us on all the platforms Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Linette: The Best a Man can Get 24.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! So, we had a little bit more audio trouble on this one, but fear not; we're working on a solution and should be sounding much better by next episode! Stay tuned! In the meantime, send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe to us on all the platforms Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

How Barry Manilow Created Our Whole Culture....and Other Jingles 10.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! I guess the title is a little bit of a spoiler, but that's okay! Today, we're talking about jingles...and a little bit about how they shaped our culture...but why can I not get the JG Wentworth jingle out of my head??? Send us an email....and we'll maybe follow this up with an explanation Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Hitler's Moustache is a Catchy Title 27.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail I mean, it is...isn't it? LOL Hey, folks!  Welcome to another trivial delight! Today, we'll be touching on a number of interesting subjects (at least, they're interesting to us!) and having a little bit of fun. 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

Eat Your Veggies...But Cook Them, Please! 13.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! It looks like we have fixed our audio problem from the last couple of weeks; but this may have made our microphones a little more sensitive to background noise, so you may be hearing a little of that in this episode...bear with us as we work on this! So today we're talking about vegetables (and I promise it's a coincidence, given the recent fear of raw veggie...

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 

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