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

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

A Pedantic of Podcasters 14.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! In today's episode, we explore weird animal names, twerking umpires, and learn just how portable a thousand of anything is Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Poddy McPodface 30.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Welcome to our latest episode of random fun. We hope you enjoy this one. I think we're keeping the trivia train rolling! Let us know if you like this current format. Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to come and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and give us a rating. We'd love it! Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

Le Ver Vert va Vers le Verre du Verre Vert 16.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Don't worry, folks....you didn't stumble upon a different show..it's us, just with a brief French interlude (lol) Join us for another random adventure and keep your wits about you--it gets pretty silly in here today! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, if you please And, as always, enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

The Brain, the Flamingo Park, and Other Things 02.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! It's random trivia day again (so soon!!) as we volley various general knowledge subjects at each other and have a bit of fun in the process. If you like what you hear, please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and please come and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts. Tell your friends and family, too! We'd love to have more listeners (who wouldn&apo...

Did you know?? 19.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! We're on our trivia kick again! Isn't it great?? Come and join us for some random knowledge...see if you learn anything along the way! Shoot us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, if you will Enjoy the show! Linette and Skip

The Cocoanut Grove Fire 05.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today is a sad one, but we feel one that needs to be discussed. We're going to be talking about the fire at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub. It was a horrific night and a terrible tragedy, but we gained a lot of safety regulations and medical advancements from it, so there's that. Please enjoy the show, and send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com. Also, come a...

Celebrity War Heroes 21.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today we're hanging out and talking about World War II, specifically Hollywood actors and other celebrities who served and some who became war heroes Sometimes it does really seem like we know the people we see on our screens--and to get a little bit of their backstory is always really interesting. A couple of these stories may truly surprise you! If you like what...

B.S. or True: Part Three Million or Something 07.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! It seems we just couldn't get enough of the B.S! So, we just had to give you another installment. Join us as we go through some more facts (or fiction) and get to the real truth of the matter! Shoutout in this episode to my other podcast, Sofa Spuds History. If you love history, and especially the weird stories from history, check us out. We'd love to have yo...

B.S. or True, Part Two (or 2a?) 24.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! This is a bit of a long one, so we cut it into two parts ultimately...we're here to revisit facts that might sound like b.s. but are actually true. some are more on the true-ish side...but, hey...we're here to have fun Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com (yeah, if you listen closely, I DID misspell it a little bit at the end of the episode...sorry. lol)...

We Podcast Just as Good as We Talk 10.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today, we're going to go over some of the interesting backstories behind some of our favorite songs--or, at least some songs we all know This is the kind of thing we just love--it's an opportunity for us to learn something new about something we have been familiar with for a long time, and also a great opportunity for us to share it with all of you! Please, s...

Bored on the Road? Check These Out! 24.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Today, we're going to be talking about interesting or quirky roadside attractions--though you won't hear a lot about the world's biggest potato chip here--that's for another show, for sure. We're going to be talking about some cool little hidden (or maybe not hidden) gems on the roadside. Let us know what you think. Send us an email at mocciave...

Weird World of Sports 10.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! Come and join us for a fun one! Today we're talking about some of the weird sports and sporting competitions around the world (really mostly Finland and England--hey, it's not my fault Finland and England like odd things. Also, can totally relate) Have you ever wanted to get a free phone just because you threw yours across a field? How about chasing a wheel o...

The Boston Molasses Flood 27.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Hey, Folks! Today we have a sad story from the North End of Boston.  On January 15, 1919, a molasses tank in the North End neighborhood of Boston burst open, creating a destructive wave of molasses and debris that crippled the vibrant neighborhood. We're going to talk a little about the background of the area, the construction of the tank, and the disaster and aftermath. Plea...

True or False? 13.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Okay, folks, this is a super casual one. You're going to hear a bunch of random trivia and--I'll warn you--a whole bunch of tangents (but you like those, don't you?) Today, my dad is bringing some random facts to the table and testing my general knowledge...I think I did pretty well, but you can be the judge! How much of these facts did you already know? Thank you s...

This is Han Shot First All Over Again 30.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Hey, folks! You know what they always say, come for the tangents, stay for the history lessons. They always say that, right? Well, they will someday. Join us this week as we talk about the Alexander Hamilton/Aaron Burr duel...and about ten other things. Before you go, check out the link to the Got Milk commercial we talked about in the episode. Gotta love those fun facts! https://...

Controversies and Bananas 16.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, folks! Today we're going to talk about something near and dear to our hearts....and you'll get a peek at one of Linette's obsessions (There are many. lol). Today we're going to talk a little bit about Harry Chapin and his music, specifically two songs that mean a lot to both Skip and Linette. Our main focus today will be the real life story behind...

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