Best Crazy Interesting Fact Podcasts (2025)

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The Definitive Guide to Groundskeeper Willie with Michael Swaim 1:56:21

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20d ago1:56:21

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This Groundskeeper Willie video’s going to have it ALL - the length and girth of a Dan Carlin history podcast, the tightly-scripted humor of a VH1 Behind the Music OR BETTER, that’s just an entry-level promise, and of course we’ll learn a ton of fun facts by cataloging and explaining every single joke or reference Willie’s ever made in an ADD-fuele…

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Ukraine; & the bear next door. 42:39

1M ago42:39

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Here is the continuation of the 2 part series on Ukraine in the last 100+ years; trying to see the overall picture and understand why Ukraine has become such an important headline in the last few years. If you haven't yet, please listen to part 1.

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Ukraine; from about 1910 to World War II. 45:08

2M ago45:08

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It seems that Ukraine rarely made the news until about 2013-14 when Russia invaded Crimea and somehow the Bidens were involved in a scandal. I knew of it, because my mother's family all trace their lineage to the Ukraine as recently as the 1920s. I do not go into any of that here - we're going back to the beginning of the 20th century, when Ukraine…

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How One Simpsons Joke Made Bill Oakley Famous 30 years Later | Simpsons Taught Me Everything 52:40

2M ago52:40

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This episode of STME features the one and only Bill Oakley, legendary Simpsons writer, co-creator of Mission Hill, and originator of the Simpsons "Steamed Hams" joke which spiraled into an internet phenomenon and later the namesake of his newfound food influencer career. We talk Simpsons, Mission Hill, The Mullets, and of course, burgers.…

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14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:02:27

3M ago1:02:27

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This week on The Simpson's Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim sits down with Robert Brockway of Cracked fame to unpack14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style.

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A Master of Scams and Cons Reacts to Marge vs. The Monorail (featuring Brian Brushwood) | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

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Michael Swaim brings in Brian Brushwood (Scam School/Scam Nation, Modern Rogue), a magician and his expert witness in scams, for episode three of The Simpsons Taught Me Podcast to delve more into the musical con man influence behind the classic Simpsons episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also debate whether the end result determines if someone w…

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The Simpsons Reference That Unlocked Buddy Hackett's Best Joke | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 49:15

4M ago49:15

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On episode two of the Simpsons Taught Me Everything Podcast, Michael Swaim is joined by fellow comedy writer, Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers), to continue to delve into more Music Man references from the Conan O'Brien written episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also dissect Buddy Hackett's famous duck joke that he told on the Tonight Show with…

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The Sex-Crazed Con Man Who Inspired Conan's Monorail Episode | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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Each and every week, Michael Swaim & his guests are going to zoom way, way too far in on a single Simpsons bit and unpack it for a month's worth of jokes, Simpsons games, and education.

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FALSE FLAG? Will M*rders Outside Embassy Drag Us Into WAR With Iran? | Nightly Offensive 2:18:12

4M ago2:18:12

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Right as negotiations are falling apart with Iran, wouldn’t you know it - a pro-Palestine EXTREMIST kills someone outside of the Israeli embassy while screaming “Free Palestine”. Is this too convenient - an act that will allow the media to pose opposition to Israel as “terrorism”.. Or was this a generally unhinged leftist who decided to take matter…

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Introducing: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:00

4M ago1:00

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Everything Michael Swaim knows about the world, he learned from The Simpsons—and now, he's passing on all that useless information to you. On Simpsons Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim takes a single joke from The Simpsons and pulls the thread of its origins, unraveling bits of history, pop culture, and otherwise random trivia we never knew we ne…

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BETRAYAL? Bongino and Kash FLIP: Say Epstein “K*LLED Himself” | Nightly Offensive 2:05:43

4M ago2:05:43

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Another day, another fell for it again award.. Remember when everyone thought if we had Kash Patel, Dan Bongino, and other le BASED Patriots, that we could take back the government? Well, so much for that.. Now we have Kash and Bongino saying that Epstein really killed himself? How gullible must they think we are? We are back again for another epis…

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WTF: Con Inc. Has INSANE CRASHOUT Over “WOKE RIGHT” | Guest: Gerard Michaels 2:18:20

4M ago2:18:20

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You would think by the way Dave Rubin and James Lindsay are reacting that Arby’s had posted a WW2 symbol.. Or that Ye (FKA Kanye West) had dropped a song called.. Oh wait, that one actually happened. Anyway, the battle of the Woke Right RAGES on.. The only question is, what casualties will the battle leave in it’s wake? Gerard Michaels joins us for…

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Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge 48:16

5M ago48:16

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Its effect was little in the rest of the world. Vietnam was the larger story at the time, and the horror of the Cambodian Killing Fields a sidenote in coverage.

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Jordan Peterson EXPOSED as CON ARTIST in HUMILIATING Interview | Guests: AusPill and Sarah Stock 2:02:36

5M ago2:02:36

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Sometimes, you have to wonder - are James Lindsay and Jordan Peterson being completely serious? Is anyone falling for the damage control tactics anymore? Possibly - but the decline of The Daily Wire might indicate otherwise. Also - more violence against White people c…

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White Mom Calls Black Autistic Toddler SLUR, EVIL or JUSTIFIED? | Guests: Mersh and Royce of ROTC 2:01:06

5M ago2:01:06

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: After a kerfuffle of sorts between a white Mom, her son, and a black family, a GiveSendGo has skyrocketed to $60,000 to protect the Mom and her son from possible repercussions - were her actions justified or just another case of white RACISM? Mersh and Royce of ROTC j…

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Witnessing The COMPLETE COLLAPSE of American Society | Guests: Gavin McInnes and Anthony Cumia 1:35:57

5M ago1:35:57

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Here in America - things seem to only be getting worse by the day, and declining rapidly.. But thankfully, we have just the people in studio who can FIX all of our problems.. Gavin McInnes and Anthony Cumia join us for a special episode of NIGHTLY OFFENSIVE on RIFT TV…

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Total Indian TAKEOVER: Has The WEST Completely FALLEN? | Guest: Josh Denny 2:08:33

5M ago2:08:33

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: The Canadian elections were just held - and it looks like the country is on a path to become even browner than it previously was. Is it completely over for white people in western countries? Speaking of browns - one congressman introduced articles to impeach Trump. Bu…

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Korean War; the war and its legacy 35:43

5M ago35:43

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This is part 2 of the two part series on the Korean War. Thanks for listening.

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Mocking GOD? Conservative Satire “Comedy” Site Mocks Christianity and Pope | Guest: Pastor Joel Webbon 2:26:46

5M ago2:26:46

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: On the heels of Jordan B. Peterson running interference for the Daily Wire, another scuffle has emerged between Christians and non-Christians. This time, it’s regarding Christ is King - yet again - and mocking the death of the Pope right after Easter MAYBE wasn’t in g…

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The Korean War; the background 37:01

5M ago37:01

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If you have listened before, you know how this goes. This episode looks at the history of the Korean peninsula and what happened leading up to the Korean War in 1950.

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MASSACRE at FSU: Who was Actually RESPONSIBLE? | Slightly Offensive 1:12:21

5M ago1:12:21

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Five people were killed and four injured in a mass shooting at Florida State University, yet the identity of the shooter—no name, no photo, no race—remains hidden from the public. In this episode, Elijah and the crew examine why critical details are being withheld and…

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Texas MURDERER Karmelo Anthony Gets $800K House with GOFUNDME MONEY? | Slightly Offensive 2:03:40

5M ago2:03:40

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➤ FOLLOW OUR NEW YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostSeriousTV ➤ DESCRIPTION: Since the murder of Austin Metcalf, Karmelo Anthony has raised close to HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.. Along with throngs of black people on X voicing their support for the violent act against the Texas student. You wouldn’t believe what Karmelo’s family is doing with the m…

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Greek Civil War: 1st conflict of the Cold War 54:42

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We're following the trajectory of the Cold War; after the end of the very hot World War II, the beginning of the Cold War was playing out in countries and regions around the world, seemingly all at the same time. As usual, I found that I knew very little about happened in Greece during the late 1940s. Thanks for listening.…

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The Cold War begins 43:42

6M ago43:42

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This is episode 2 talking about post-war Europe and the early days of the Cold War in Germany and specifically Berlin. Listen to the first episode for greater context and come back for more!

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#40 - Norah | April 8, 2025 9:25

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This episode is all about Norah!By 10 Facts About Today

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The Cold War; post war recovery 39:49

6M ago39:49

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The Cold War - a long, drawn out conflict between competing ideologies and world views. We start to look at the years immediately following VE -Victory Europe. There are iconic images of sailors celebrating in New York, and soldiers kissing girls in the streets of London; but for much of Europe, it would take years to get to a point of celebration.…

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The Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184 6:05

1+ y ago6:05

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Buckle up, history enthusiasts! Today on Did That Really Happen?, we're taking a plunge into the murky depths of medieval sanitation – literally – to explore the Erfurt Latrine Disaster of 1184. This unbelievable event is equal parts shocking, tragic, comical, and a testament to the precariousness of life in the Middle Ages.…

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The Free-Falling Flight Attendant 6:48

1+ y ago6:48

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We all love a good story of how someone seemingly defies the odds and survives an incredible accident. But today’s story seems impossible. Did a flight attendant free fall for over 30,000 feet after a jetliner exploded in the air? And, did she actually survive? Let’s find out!

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The Dancing Plague of 1518 9:25

1+ y ago9:25

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While dancing may seem commonplace these days, it’s actually caused quite a bit of controversy through the ages. From some religious groups seeing it as a vulgar display of human depravity, to wild and uncontrollable dancing hitting towns and villages like a plague. In fact, such a “dancing plague” allegedly hit Europe in 1518. But did it really ha…

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The Crazy Olympic Marathon of 1904 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

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The Olympic Games are considered the greatest display of athleticism in the world, reaching back to the time of the ancient Greeks. But there was one year when an Olympic event almost turned deadly for multiple athletes. Did people almost die in the men’s Olympic Marathon back in 1904? Let’s find out!…

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When Pepsi Had a Navy 5:44

1+ y ago5:44

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Military might is one major factor that greatly influences global politics, but did you know that there are some claims that Pepsi once had the world’s 6th largest navy? And it was all thanks to one country’s obsession with the North Carolina-born soda. But did it really happen? Let’s find out!

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The King Who Was Mad At The Sea 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

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Did Xerxes I actually punish the sea for destroying a bridge? Let's find out!

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The Sacred Chickens of Rome 8:19

2y ago8:19

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The Roman Empire is known for its size, politics, and military might. But did the mighty Romans leave many of their important decisions to religiously significant chickens? Let’s find out!

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Nazi SS; war to the end 57:30

2y ago57:30

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This episode has some disturbing descriptions. I began researching for this podcast about 2 1/2 years ago. I could not have imagined in 2021 that we would have witnessed the recent attack on Israel now. This episode seems like it might be poorly timed, but I think it is more important than ever to be aware of what the SS did to jewish people in Eur…

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The Nazi SS; eugenics 49:06

2y ago49:06

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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." If you have not listened to part 1 of this series, I recommend doing that first. The purpose of the series is to understand the police state that Nazi Germany became and to see the difference between the SS, the SA, the SD, the Ordnungs Polizei and the Gestapo, if there is a distincti…

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The Nazi SS; origins 47:39

2y ago47:39

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We all know about World War 2, and the Holocaust. We have watched movies and have a picture of what happened. But in this episode, I wanted to explore the evolution of what happened, the logistics of who the Schutzstaffel men were. And to examine the differences between the SS, the SD, the Gestapo, etc. This episode sets up for the beginning of the…

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A Confederate Spy in DC 9:00

2+ y ago9:00

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In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the legend of Rose Greenhow: a DC socialite who used her charm and connections to spy for the Confederacy during the US Civil War. Did a young widow become one of the most important spies for the Confederacy? Let’s find out!

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The Great State of Franklin 9:10

2+ y ago9:10

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In today’s episode, we’ll discuss how a small rebellion in Western North Carolina almost ended with the 14th state in the union being named after Benjamin Franklin. Did the mountain folk in a portion of Western North Carolina form a rebellion that almost got them their own state? Let’s find out!

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The Curious Case of Lincoln's Paternity 9:48

2+ y ago9:48

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Greetings, listeners, and welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of Did That Really Happen, where we explore strange, interesting, and vague moments in history in an effort to separate fact from fiction! In today’s episode, we’re tackling the issue of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Was the 16th president actually born in Western North Carolina instead of his fam…

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A Soldier Never Surrenders 10:00

2+ y ago10:00

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In today’s episode, we'll talk about how one of the last Japanese soldiers from World War II didn’t lay down his arms until nearly 30 years after Japan surrendered. Did Hiroo Onoda really keep fighting World War II until 1974? Let’s find out!