Fast Facts

In this episode of Fast Facts, we dive into the rise and fall of the Microsoft Zune — the ambitious iPod competitor that arrived too late, fought the wrong battle, and somehow became a cult classic. From its surprising origins as a repurposed Toshiba player to the infamous “squirting” feature, the Zune’s story is packed with wild decisions, underrated innovations, and one of the most ironic downfa...

In this episode of Fast Facts, we dive into the strangest medical treatments in history—the bizarre cures, wild beliefs, and shocking practices people relied on long before germ theory and modern science. From trepanation (yes, drilling holes in the skull) to the humoral theory that blamed illness on “unbalanced fluids,” to the surprisingly widespread tradition of urine therapy , this episode unco...

Discover the real Napoleon behind the myths in this fast‑paced, fact‑packed episode of Fast Facts . This bite‑sized deep dive uncovers  rare, surprising, and little‑known truths  about one of history’s most influential and misunderstood leaders. Perfect for history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants a smarter scroll through the past. Napoleon wasn’t just a general; he was a reformer, a str...

Trying something a little different with this one. Still delivering the facts, but I'm dipping my toes into reporting a little this time. Let's take this journey together and learn a thing or two about vaccines and there place in American history.

Ever wanted something but knew you shouldn't, or rather couldn't? That's right: without time travel, nostalgia will always remain in the rearview mirror and forever out of our grasp. Such is the way of things... but that doesn't mean we can't talk about some cool ish from the 90's now, does it? Quiero hablar de un perro.

Ever notice how most snail shells coil to the right? Me neither, but it's true, and it makes sex hard for those born with a left-coiling shell. Why should we care about snail sex? I don't know, but someone asked me about it, so I made an episode and even added some SFX for your listening pleasure.

¿Yo yo yo, Que pasa, mi gente? Necesitaba dinero así que estoy de vuelta. I'm not going to lie; my Spanish is very rusty, so I'm not sure if I got the point across. But the episode is about chimpanzees, other furry friends, and the stonkiest place on earth: Wall Street. Please enjoy, and hey, feel free to leave a comment. It's a feature.

It's a bird, a plane, wait, no, it's a new episode of Fast Facts! And oh my, what an extensive list it has. In this episode, whether you like it or not, you will learn about gadgets. You'll learn some names, and by god, you'll fall in love. Ok, maybe not the last part.

In this episode, we'll learn about a remarkable horse who helped her fellow Marines at the Battle of Vegas Hill.

Whale, let's dive into another exciting episode of Fast Facts. What's the porpoise of life? The mammal of it all. Now that I'm done polishing off the dad jokes, let's discuss the bite-sized discourse you're about to listen to. Whale falls are something that happens sometimes. We only recently discovered them and only recently-er??? began to study them. If you are willing, I am...

What's better than a list? A new list episode of Fast Facts after a several-month hiatus, of course! Today you're going to get learnt about some obscure atomic-age weaponry and projects that will make you wonder what credentials one must have had to be a scientist back in the day; because it sure doesn't feel like a big brain was a requirement for some reason.

This episode was filmed in front of a live audience. Come and learn what those three people on twitch did on the night of September 28th between 10:30 to midnight. Don't let anybody fool you into thinking that Adam Diaz isn't a good alibi. The show is on coffee for this one. Learn all you ever could have possibly wanted about coffee. In fact, the only thing I didn't cover was how to pour the perfe...

We're back, ladies and gentlemen, and we're here to learn about the frozen treat we love to eat: ice cream. Learn the history of ice cream. Who were the inventors of ice cream? What was the first flavor of ice cream? Where does ice cream come from? And did ancient astronauts have anything at all to do with ice cream? Well my friend the answer to all of your questions and your questions questions a...

It's trivia; it's a list; it's my comeback episode from paternity break. Is there a better way to come back than to lay out some facts that sound unreal, but are in fact, true? I don't think so. That's why I recorded this little ditty. Because if I thought of someway better, then wouldn't I have done that instead? Think about it [insert listener name here]. I know you're better than that [insert l...

The day the Earth stood still is more than the 1951 classic sci-fi warning of nuclear proliferation that started the meme that aliens won't want to play with us monkeys cause we're too violent. The day the Earth would standstill is actually an apocalyptic event that wouldn't require Gort or any army of robotic police officers to kick off. Forget the obvious literary device and the moral conundrum...

HEY, LOOK, THIS GUY MADE A LIST! See, everyone cares. Lists are unequivocally the most popular content of my show, so why fight it? In this episode, you'll learn about advergames, a portmanteau combining advertisement and video games (You also just probably learned that portmanteau is the actual word for blended words that combine and retain both origin words' meanings). This style of games became...

Listener Daryl reached out on a topic he wished to hear me take a stab at. Crabs becoming crabs! Last year, this meme was going around about how all things would eventually become crab, and myself, apparently being an actual crab and living under a million rocks, was oblivious of any such meme. So I did some research and got myself in a fizzy on just how many clickbaity articles and videos I found...

Have you ever wondered what the greatest pet would be? Are you basic and saying it's a dog or a cat? Well, listen up, and maybe you'll learn a thing or two. The answer is a baboon. Travel back to the 19th century and the tale of a disabled railway worker and his pet baboon that worked the tracks alongside his owner. Warm your heart knowing that this primate and man were best of friends, often bein...

On the latest installment on my road to 40 by April 19th, I cover the one and only Mansa Musa, potentially one of the wealthiest men to ever live. Did you think Crassus had a lot of gold when I did that episode on him? Well, this dude had a gold mine in his super long regal title! Maybe there is something to seizing the means of production. However, I wouldn't have a show to talk about whatever I...

Did you know Weezer is categorized under emo music? I don't think that's right at all, or I clearly don't know what emo style is. Like isn't Kill Switch Engaged or Atreyu more appropriate? Also, I'm sorry for rambling about something this episode has nothing to do with, but it's my show, and I'll do what I want; so, not sorry, I suppose. In this episode, you won't hear nor learn anything about mus...

Nothing fancy this time like an homage to the great ABBA director Lasse Hallström ; there's your fast fact, the guy that directed 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' is the same guy who's famous for directing the ABBA music videos. So no homage like I was saying, but still an address to you, the listener nonetheless. A sprint/episode dump is coming your way, so be prepared for a bunch of "5 minutes or s...

So maybe Crassus wasn't Scrooge McDuck rich, but honestly, who could be?! In this episode, you'll learn about a man from ancient Rome who tried to buy himself an empire. The funny thing about ancient history, we don't have many reliable sources to collaborate on surviving testimonies of events. This, in part, explains why we have so many myths and legends. So it stands to reason then that this onc...

So, remember that one time at band camp? Yeah, this story ain't that at ALL. In this episode, I provide the SparkNotes version of the true story of a man bringing his buddies some beer. The only thing is, his buddies are halfway across the world and fighting a war...so maybe it is like that time at band camp; full disclosure, I've never seen the movie, so I have no idea. Sit back and listen as I r...

First and foremost, silly obscure joke titles are back baby! At least for this announcement on the state of Back 2 Radio. Don't worry Fast Facts isn't going anywhere, but I may need to upgrade the potato I use to record sooner rather than later. I didn't want to leave you high and dry without any trivia though so I sprinkled a fact in the announcement somewhere. While you're waiting on the new epi...

Ever wondered who'd make for a great local leader? Ever think to look at your neighbor's pet? Because that's what a lot of people across the world have done when faced with corruption, to make a point, or if your from America like I am, cause "it'd be funny." The point is there are a ton of stories from around the world about crazy electoral candidates, and right here, I cover 6 of them (technical...