Smatter of Fact
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Just two best friends (Mal and Maddie) dabbling in speaking with superficial knowledge on our subjects, in other words: a smattering of facts.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Just two best friends (Mal and Maddie) dabbling in speaking with superficial knowledge on our subjects, in other words: a smattering of facts.
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/malmaddie
Episodes
Episode 81: Barbie - A Brief History
8/5/2023
In this smattering of fact, we talk about the original Barbie, her creator, the legacy she left, and the controversy she created. You won't want to miss this brief history that will enhance your experience when watching the newest Barbie movie!
Duration:00:51:17
Episode 80: The Adventures of Amelia Earhart
7/31/2023
In this smattering, Mal tells us of the life and exciting adventures of the amazing Amelia Earhart... how she made history and her mysterious unsolved disappearance.
Duration:01:18:20
Episode 79: The History of Toothpaste
6/27/2023
In this smattering, Maddie brings us an overview of the interesting history of toothpaste. You'll want to read your toothpaste label and maybe cut open the tube after this one!
Duration:01:04:09
Episode 78: The Great Lakes
6/10/2023
In this smattering of facts, Mal takes us on a journey getting to know Michigan's Great Lakes... and the mysteries lurking deep beneath their surfaces.
Duration:01:02:52
Episode 77: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Seuss
5/23/2023
In this wubulous smattering of all things Suessical and learn of all things Soisical (you'll have to listen to find out). The story of the man behind the Dr. Seuss stories is a wild ride with many twists and turns.
Duration:01:04:27
Episode 76: All About Cats!
5/17/2023
We've brought you strange animal hybrids, corgis, other dog facts, and much more on the topic of animals... now we bring you a smattering about our feline friends: cats!
Duration:00:55:24
Episode 75: Internet Trends We Forgot About
5/4/2023
In this smattering, Maddie takes us on a trip down memory lane, of course we get sidetracked and talk about our childhoods, but the nostalgia we felt was worth every second!
Duration:00:59:58
Episode 74: How to Become a Millionaire
4/28/2023
In this smattering, Mal tells us some of the most interesting ways that people have become millionaires... sometimes on purpose and sometimes as an accident. Maybe these stories will spark an idea of how you can become a millionaire!
Duration:00:56:08
Episode 73: Code Talkers
4/20/2023
Maddie brings us a smatter of facts from history, and the incredible work of the Native American Code Talkers during (mainly) World War II. Their story isn't one that is well known, but it changed the course of history forever.
Duration:00:51:18
Episode 72: Give Us Some Space...
4/13/2023
In this smattering, Mal dives into outer space and how space travel is possible, how it affects the body, and how things are made.
Duration:01:07:37
Episode 71: Strange Facts About the Human Body
4/6/2023
Maddie brings us a smattering on the strange and wonderful human body... which raises some questions about how these things were discovered.
Duration:00:47:18
Episode 70: The Expeditions of Ernest Shackleton
3/21/2023
Prepare yourself for an extra large smattering of facts brought to you this week by Mal, as we dive into the wild tale of Ernest Shackleton and his lifelong quest to conquer the South Pole. As a bonus, listen to the end to hear about the amazing cat who joined him on one of his attempts to reach the South Pole.
Duration:01:34:45
Episode 69: The Big Eyes Artist
3/9/2023
In this smattering of facts, Maddie tells us about the Big Eyes artist Margaret Keane, and her tumultuous relationship with a husband who took credit for her work for several years. You won't want to miss hearing the end of this saga of love, lies, and big eyes.
Duration:00:45:54
Episode 68: Titanic Conspiracy Theories
2/28/2023
Well, folks, we finally did it... in this episode, we finally bring you a smattering of conspiracy theories about Titanic, and her ultimate demise. There are some pretty crazy ones. What does the phrase "No Pope," a book written decades before, or a grand murder plan have to do with any of this? You'll have to listen to find out!
Duration:00:50:21
Episode 67: The Dark History of the Wizard of Oz
2/23/2023
In this episode, Maddie brings us a smattering of the dark history of the Wizard of Oz. The story of how it came to be, the author, and eventually the 1939 beloved film, and the dark history of how the film came to be.
Duration:00:51:47
Episode 66: The Experiments of Stanley Milgram
2/13/2023
In this episode, Mal brings us a smattering of facts about psychologist Stanley Milgram, and the social experiments he conducted to learn more about human nature... what they revealed and why he began them are interesting to say the least. You won't want to miss this true story about human psychological experimentation.
Duration:00:54:54
Episode 65: Guinness World Records
2/6/2023
In this episode, Maddie bring us a smattering about Guinness World Records, how the book came to be, some of the strict and, at times, funny guidelines, and of course, a smattering of facts from the 2022 Guinness World Record book!
Duration:00:58:34
Episode 64: Household Killers
2/2/2023
How many of these household killers did you know about? Listen to this week's smattering to hear about the dark history behind things found in common household items... and what has happened since.
Duration:00:56:00
Episode 63: Believe It or Not!
1/26/2023
Maddie brings you a smattering about Ripley's Believe It or Not and the surprising origin story behind the books, museums, and shows. As a bonus, we brought you a smattering of facts from Guiness World Records... be on the lookout for more on that soon!
Duration:01:02:36
Episode 62: The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
1/16/2023
On the this third Monday in January, we are honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by giving you a smattering of facts on the work that he did toward social injustice. Listen to find out about the impact that he made through his determination and perseverance and some fun facts about his life!
Duration:00:53:49