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  • Balloon Fest '86 - Existential Identity Crisis

    One time I had an identity crisis, so I dyed my hair and got some piercings, tried to be more "edgy". I just looked like fat Eminem. When Cincinnati had an identity crisis they decided to release 1.5 million balloons....You literally can't make up something this stupid.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #Cincinnati #balloon #disaster #theeighties #80's #badideas #whatweretheythinking

    13 min
  • Rome II - Julius Caesar Is a d-bag

    In a triumphant return to the streets of Rome Facts Schmacts tells a tale of one heck of a d-bag. Like really, just a bully.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #rome #ceaser #julius #juliasceaser #roman #ancienthistory #war #seige

    1 hr 14 min
  • FFS Cpl Wojtek - A Polish War Hero

    This is by far Kev's fave episode. In fact he can BEARly contain his glee. The KOALAty of Matt's narrative offering is second to none with this weeks Fast Facts Schmacts.


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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #poland #polish #polisharmy #bear #armybear #mascot #bearmascot #ww2 #worldwar2

    14 min
  • The 1968 Golden Globe Race- Sinking Hopes

    No, we're not talking about the awards show. This is the tale of a race to sail around the Earth and one mans desperate effort to save a sinking business... Which is something we here at Facts Schmacts can relate to.

    Also check this video to see what the heck Matt's talking about..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WRgikuVZpQ

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #race #sailing #ocean #marathon #mystery

    1 hr 8 min
  • FFS Matt Told a Lie & The Time Travelling Boomerang

    Yup in just under 9 minutes we manage to confuse even ourselves. In the episode we touch on time travel, and sadly I must inform you.... There's no way to get your 9 minutes back.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #science #timetravel

    9 min
  • The Cadaver Synod: Weekend at Formosus'

    We've all held a grudge at one point or another, but I doubt any of us have been willing to go as far as Pope Stephen VI to settle the score. Buckle up, as you may be shocked to learn that this is a weird one.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #pope #catholic #catholicchurch #obscure #weirdhistory #macabre #macabrestories #cadaver

    40 min
  • FFS: The Phantom of Heilbronn: The Phantom Menace of DNA

    Here's a quick head scratcher for ya folks! Find out how an innocent factory worker was at one point one of the most wanted fugitives in Europe... It's nice to feel wanted, but not like this.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #dna #france #truecrime #murdermystery

    8 min
  • D.B. Cooper-Skydiving with Mr. Cooper

    What a guy, I mean... that is one heck of a heist. We here at Facts Schmacts tell the tale of one bad mama jama who went by the alias 'D.B. Cooper' You've no doubt heard of him, but not with so many interruptions.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning


    #dbcooper #heist #airplane #hijack #hijacking #ransom #mystery #money #parachute #dancooper #manofaction

    1 hr
  • Robert Liston-A Tale of the Fastest Limb Remover of the Civil War

    The fastest bone saw of the civil war era as told on the fastest podcast of the modern era.

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    #civilwar #doctor #surgeon #amputations #bonesaw #robertliston

    9 min
  • The Dancing Plague: We Can Dance Whether we Want to or Not

    Put on your dancing shoes and join us for the bizarre tale of the dancing plague that swept through Strasbourg in the year 1518.Whether you're with hat or without, thanks for listening.

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    #comedypodcast #historypodcast #sciencepodcast #canadianpodcast #comedy #history #science #popculture #strangetales #urbanlegends #funny #lighthearted #interesting #weird #weirdtales #learning

    #dancingplague #plague #masshysteria #dancing #crazy #crazystories #1500's

    56 min

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