Facts schmacts

07/07/2023

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30/04/2023

Hear the episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000601271912

30/04/2023

Check out a preview of our next episode available now on our Patreon. Part 2 of Bad Science - Universe 25/Behavioural Sink (Sync?) a fascinating albeit flawed experiment examining the growth and subsequent decline of populations.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/bad-science-part-82009951?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

30/04/2023

We are looking for someone to unseat Matt as Trivia champ. The lads from “Milk The Podcast” made a valiant effort, but alas they were unsuccessful. Think you have what it takes? Let’s see if you can guess this one. Be sure to shoot us a message if you want to come on the show and dethrone this trivia tyrant.

Which television series finale attracted the most viewers in the United States?

25/04/2023

History is rife with half baked ideas, poor decisions and pseudo science... wait a minute.. that sounds like the perfect synopsis of this here podcast. I digress, Where were we... right the Stanford Prison Experiment. Join us Listener as Matt deconstructs the infamous experiment with special guest "The Scientist" (it's actually just Kev)

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13/04/2023

Join us Listener as we explore a German true crime mystery from the annals of history. Warning this one is a bit on the brutal side.

‎Show Facts Schmacts, Ep Hinterkaifek Murders - A German True Crime Murder Mystery - Apr 11, 2023

01/04/2023

Dear Listener,

“We” hope you enjoy our April Fools day special edition of Facts Schmacts this week where “we” go back in time to a Cold War Air Force base the UK to investigate strange lights and unidentified objects in the woods. Check ya on Apple, Spotify and Google, or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

#1980’s

16/03/2023

Think you're a sucker because you gave those fake reps your banking info? well.. You are, but check out this con game in our episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000601271912

15/03/2023

Would it surprise you to know that the Germany Army gave their soldiers methamphetamine to keep them "alert" during their blitzkrieg march across Europe and North Africa during WW2? We didn't think so, but here we are with a tall tale of one soldier in particular Aimo Allan Koivunen, a Finnish soldier who fought with the Axis forces against the Russians on the Eastern Front who may have done a tad bit too much...

We don't condone drug abuse or genocidal armies, but this is one wild story. Be sure to like & subscribe on your podcast platform of choice, it helps us grow and we appreciate it.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385

21/02/2023

Join us Listener, as Matt tells a truly puzzling story of one of the richest men in the world who mysterioulsy vanished from a plane travelling over the English Channel in July 1928, also Kev delivers the lamest closing fact but stands by it.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000599456385

15/02/2023

Exclusive to our Patreon, and available to you for a limited time we present the tale of the Headless Valley... and make a pretty solid argument for if I do say so myself. Be sure to subscribe while you're there as it helps us out.
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Official Post from Facts Scmacts

14/02/2023

Nobody asked for it and we have delivered! What is the deal with all these U.A.P.'s (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon)? Are they Chinese spy balloons? U.F.O.'s (Unidentified Flying Object)? Perhaps it's the balloon your Auntie gave you on your birthday, but your jerk cousin Derek was jealous because he didn't get a balloon so he took yours and then let it go, and then it floated away? It wasn't even your birthday Derek, I haven't forgot...I digress. Join us listener as we attempt to lay out a timeline and then speculate wildly about the latest News story that we are woefully unqualified to provide any useful information about.

If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it!

31/01/2023

Typically when something is named after you you're either a great inventor, or you died gruesomely... Blast off with us as we delve into the tale of a Soviet rocket disaster in the latest episode of Facts Schmacts and find out which rule applies! https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/dfde9e79-6522-47fb-80f8-5e3925be51bb/stream.mp3

16/12/2022

Trivia with our pals from MILK - The Podcast? Hell yea! Available today!!

12/12/2022

In the most "on brand" way we seem to have mixed up the files on the Patreon. We advertised the "Korvina Hiking Party", but what was there was the "Mary Celeste". It's fixed now!! so if you listened to it before, you now get a 2 for 1 early access. Big thanks to Lanno for letting us know!

09/12/2022

Ever wonder what to do with that extra $3/month? Join our Patreon and get early access to a bunch of new episodes, and bonus content. We appreciate all the help we can get!! Here's a free sample of an early access episode!! https://www.patreon.com/posts/early-access-wtf-75690099?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

08/12/2022

Our newest episode is out! Did you know that there is a "true" tale behind this? I always thought it was just a cheesy movie... anyhow come check it out, we need the downloads! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000589314763

20/10/2022

Just in time for Halloween! Season 2's premier episode is out now on all major streaming services! Be sure to subscribe and leave a like and review (a good one of course)!

10/10/2022

We put the late in latest episode with our current offer to you, our Listener. Join us to hear what Matt has to share about the Punic Wars as we return to Rome for our Season 1 finale!

Be sure to like, share and subscribe to help us grow!

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01/09/2022

Dear Listener, our latest episode combines all of our classic Facts Schmacts tropes, there’s booze, disaster, drunkenness and untimely deaths. Join us to hear the tale of the “Dublin Whisky Fire - Whisky oh No No”

17/08/2022

No big deal, but we’re still crushing it!! Helps us reach #1 by leaving a review and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts!!

13/08/2022

After a brief hiatus to enjoy some Canadian summer your pals Matt (Jim Atomic) and Kev (still working on a moniker) are back with a tale of historical gruesomeness unsurpassed by many. Join us listener as we tell the tale of one historical badass lady in our telling of the story of "St. Olga of Kiev - Hell Has No Fury Like a Woman Scorned" available anywhere you get Podcasts!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/571qqRxE0uVw5CNc3IdBtg?si=53f74fb2089c4d95

16/07/2022

Join us Listener for our latest episode as we discuss the truly unique and forgotten tale of "Garbo - The Spy Who Saved D-Day" Find out how a fascist hating motel owner took it upon himself to become the greatest double agent of the second world war!

01/07/2022

Our latest episode is out today! Join us Listener as we discuss the Roswell incident!

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000568453925

25/06/2022

Our latest episode is out! Check out this story of failure seconded only by the tale of Facts Schmacts itself…

What if we told you that Xerox was responsible for creating the modern day office PC? Would you think we were short on toner, or perhaps had a mental paper jam? Well listen up listener because we have a tale to tell! From Apple's Steve Jobs to Microsoft's Bill Gates we learn how these titans of tech copied the vision of a Xerox think tank group to bring us the modern tech world we know today.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/facts-schmacts/id1592839385?i=1000567656284

‎Show Facts Schmacts, Ep XEROX Copycats - The Blueprint to The Future - Jun 24, 2022

22/06/2022

I want to believe that he’s stayed hidden because he’s insecure…you do you samsquange, beauty is only skin deep.

I'm pretty.

22/06/2022

Our latest episode of This or That is out. The topic of this episode is either ”nuclear war” or “creepy pasta”. Listen to find out which topic piqued Matt’s (A.K.A. Jim Atomic) interest this week.

‎Show Facts Schmacts, Ep This or That - Nuclear War or Creepy Pasta - Jun 22, 2022

22/06/2022

Kev “researching” aliens, Bigfoot and nessy.

18/06/2022

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17/06/2022

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17/06/2022

Never a great feeling… that’s why we tend to buy in bulk

16/06/2022

16/06/2022

When we say we’re available everywhere we really mean it.

Be sure to subscribe, leave us a review or like somewhere and help us grow this monstrosity!

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Join hosts Matt & Kev as they take you on a thoroughly unrehearsed and poorly researched romp through History, Science & Culture. Available wherever fine Pod...

11/06/2022

Episode 2 of our first trilogy is available today anywhere you listen to Podcasts! It could reasonably be assumed that this is the definitive episode, but we think you should check out the whole thing just to be sure. Join us listener for our tale of the ubiquitous company known as Nintendo, you may have heard of them.

07/06/2022

We're back and as mediocre as ever! Join us listener as we explore the 8-bit console wars of the 80's in our first ever trilogy (Technically we did 3 Rome episodes, but they're like our version of Bond movies... there's much more to come) .

Now I know what you're thinking "a trilogy? that means that likely the third episode will bomb" and I just want to assure you right now that you're probably right.

This episode is available on all streaming services and also on our Patreon!

26/05/2022

Dear Listener,

It is with heavy hearts that we must once again step back from our regular release schedule. One of our dear friends and team member has suffered the sad and tragic loss of a family member.

When the time is right for our friend we will return and release the mediocre podcast goodness you’ve come to expect.

Until then We would like to ask that you take a moment and tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.

Thanks.

Matt, Kev & Adam.

20/05/2022

Have we got a banger of a mystery to ponder in this weeks offering to you, our listener. Join us as we explore the mysterious "Somerton Man - Mysterious Spy, or Just Some Guy? https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/a8c4a875-b00c-4e28-92df-486b18d182c1/stream.mp3

14/05/2022

Here's a companion piece to this weeks this or that. I don't often run, but when I do I like to emulate this as much as possible.

Steven Seagal doesn't run a lot. It wouldn't be in-keeping with his established lethargic style. Granted, Seagal is a bad MF: trifle with him and you should ...

13/05/2022

Our research and development division has discovered a way for us to increase podcasts while decreasing effort! We're pleased to introduce to you our listener a new bit called Facts Schmacts This or That. The premise is simple; one host presents the other host with 2 topics. One is chosen and that is the topic, or at least where we begin.

This is the first This or That episode and as such it has a bit of a wonky start, but we hope you give it a chance because we cover a lot in this episode.
https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/49c5ed2a-3e06-4d6a-8184-71c7981ebc94/stream.mp3

13/05/2022

Our latest episode is out! This one’s a little… different. It was one of our FIRST episodes ever recorded actually, but we’ve been timing the release for a special occasion… what occasion? We s**t the bed on editing this week

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Tl6kMwutp52E9At1l33w8?si=8OzGIwVEShm8wD29kDAWHQ