Always Wondered

On this week's episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions.  But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor.  The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

On this week's upcoming episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions.  But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor.  The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down.  Spoiler alert:  they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil.  Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors?  How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making?  Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice.  Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about. 

On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down.  Spoiler alert:  they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil.  Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors?  How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making?  Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice.  Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about. 

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly.  Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships?  And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z.  Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb.  Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly.  Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships?  And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z.  Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb.  Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

We've all heard the phrase:  Three Sheets to the Wind.  But where did it come from?  On this episode, we explore the origin.  And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry!  Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers?  We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery.  Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes.  Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

We've all heard the phrase:  Three Sheets to the Wind.  But where did it come from?  On this episode, we explore the origin.  And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry!  Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers?  We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery.  Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes.  Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

Always Wondered Podcast

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you!  Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be.  Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast.  The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister!  Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you!  Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be.  Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast.  The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister!  Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.