On the Potcast: Recent Episodes
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Inspired by archaic use of magazines while doing one’s business in the bathroom, we decided to give people a more modern way to kill time. The series is a short episode format containing a potpurri of subjects, stories, and anecdotes to entertain and educate folks while they’ve got nothing better to do.
Legend, and a Wyoming writer, tells of a ghost ship that appeared on the North Platte River bearing bad news to those who witnessed it.
Located in Florence, Colorado, ADX Florence, also known as Supermax holds the most dangerous criminals in the country. Learn about the prison in this week's episode.
You may be familiar with the song Lisztomania, but did you know that it's inspired by the obsession over a 19th-century pianist, Franz Liszt? Learn more about the mania in this week's episode!
In an episode of " How Do You Think of These Things? ", Katie discusses the THOUSANDS of miles whales travel in a given year.
Carl Higdon went on a hunting trip in October 1974 in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest. He remembers putting an elk in his gun's sight, pulling the trigger, and then being woken up 3 miles away in his truck, hours later, by police. Hear all about his story on this week's episode.
In this week's episode, Katie explores two ways the brain can show up differently in different people: Anendophasia and aphantasia.
Most of the residents in Coober Pedy, Australia, live underground in homes dug into the rock. Learn all about this desert town in this week's episode.
In Buckinghamshire, England, during WWII, some of the most important work of the war was happening, but no one knew about it until decades later.
In 1816, much of the world did not have a summer season. This was caused by a number of different factors, including volcanic sulphur in the air and the Little Ice Age.
In March 1974, the Betz family found a metal sphere on their property that started behaving erratically when they brought it into their home. Is it just a simple ball bearing or something more intriguing? Learn more on this week's episode.
Astronomer Williamina Fleming not only helped develop a new system to classify stars, she discovered the first known white dwarf star, AND the Horsehead Nebula.
Do you know the history of the barber pole includes surgery? Learn more on this week's episode!
When Tonda Dickerson won $10 million in the lottery, she thought this money would make her life so much better, but unfortunately, it did the opposite.
On December 9th, 2019, 47 people were on New Zealand's White Island Volcano when it erupted, resulting in many casualties and extreme burns and injuries to the survivors.
In this week's episode, Liz explains the weird process of freezing a body or brain in the hopes that one day technology will bring you back.
The story of Amelia Earhart is getting some new theories after government documents were declassified around her crash.
Are you the prankster or the fool on April Fools Day? Or like Katie, do you just forget about it and are surprised each year? Listen to this week's episode and learn all about the origin of the holiday and how it's celebrated around the world.
Did you know that EVERY baseball played in an MLB game has to be coated in a specific mud? Learn all about it in this week's episode, brought to you by sports pro Katie.
In this week's episode, learn all about the invasive Apple Snail, and the only thing that Katie takes away is that Liz will eat a softball-sized snail.
On this week's episode, we'll tell you about a man who had a 3-foot-long tamping iron penetrate his skull, which led to drastic changes in neuroscience.
Happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! On this week's episode, Liz will tell you about some of the oldest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the States.
What started off as a normal flight from England ended with the pilot being sucked halfway out of the cockpit after the windshield blew off. Hear all about the miracle of British Airways flight 5390 on this week's episode.
The Ides of March served as an ominous deadline for the Roman general Julius Caesar. On this week's episode, Liz will walk us through the downfall of Caesar, and Katie will squirm as it closely mirrors today's reality.
Have you ever had a moment where something weird happens with your body and you ask someone about it, hoping to have a shared experience, and you get immediately shut down and told you're weird? No, just me? Cool...... Listen to this week's episode and learn if you are a percentage of the population that experiences these bodily phenomena.
Lindsey Vonn has had an amazing career of wins and unfortunate accidents. In this week's episode, Liz will walk you through each and every one.
If you've been living under a rock like we have, here is the overview of the upcoming Artemis space missions! Moon here we come!
In this week's episode, you enter into a verbal contract with On The Potcast as Liz shares our secrets on how to make millions of dollars on the interwebs, all with a fireplace, some marbles, or a perfectly timed photo of you turned meme.
Do you like to wake up early or stay up late (or are you like Katie and you're a mid-day sloth)? Turns out, it's probably your genetics that make you this way! Listen to this week's episode to learn about the night owl gene.
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton! Learn about the legend in this week's episode from one of her biggest fans, Liz.
Have you ever been watching an old black and white movie and wondered whether people spoke differently way back when? Listen to this week's episode and learn a little bit of elocution from Katie and Liz.
If you love T. Swift as much as Liz, you've probably been DYING to know the story behind The Fate Of Ophelia. And if you're like Katie and you're living under a rock, we have the story that dates back to Shakespeare.
In 1962, a French geologist became the accidental father of chronobiology (the study of our body's internal clock) by living hundreds of feet in a cold, dark, damp cave for months on end... and he did that a few times.
On Christmas Eve 1996, a Learjet disappeared near Dorchester, New Hampshire and led to a search that lasted almost three years.
It's the holiday season, and if you're not sick of it yet, your holiday radio is on in full swing. On this week's episode, we'll tell you some little-known facts about some holiday song classics!
Do you decorate your Christmas tree with tinsel? Have you ever wondered what its origins are? Probably not, but we're going to tell you anyway. Learn all about the history of tinsel in this week's episode.
Cities and civilizations have been lost all across time and the world. Some have been verified and even discovered. Many are still just tall tales. Listen to this week's episode to learn about a few of the most infamous.
In the 1930s, Eleanor Jarman was one of the "most dangerous women alive" and went on a crime spree in Chicago. Eleanor escaped prison and disappeared.
In the 1960s, the CIA had a cat and a dream of spying on the enemy. After a $20 million investment, they were ready to launch Operation Acoustic Kitty.
Did you know that up until the 1970s X-ray technology was being used for shoe sales? That's right! Step right up and place your foot into the Foot-O-Scope to get your shoe fit with a side of radiation.
Peter Stumpp: werewolf, serial killer, or religious martyr? You decide in this week's episode.
In the late 1800s, many members of the Brown family contracted tuberculosis. Through a series of events, one member of the Brown family was thought to be a vampire. Bram Stoker heard this story and dreamt up Dracula.
James M. Huston Jr was a pilot who was shot down during World War 2. James Leininger is a boy born in 1998 in Louisiana. What brings these two together besides a first name? Listen to this week's episode and find out!
In September of 1900, a hurricane devastated the city of Galveston and killed 6,000-12,000 people.
In the 1950s, the CIA started experimenting on the vulnerable and even some unsuspecting individuals with LSD. Did it start the hippie counterculture? We may never know.
Frane Selak was either one of the most unlucky, yet somehow luckiest people in the entire world. Or he's just one heck of a storyteller. Listen to Frane's traumatic life on this week's episode!
There is a reason Brussels sprouts have a bad rap. Because up until the 1990s, they were legitimately bad. Enter science, and a new Brussels sprout was created!
Cruise ships, love them or hate them, there are some incredible stories that surround these sea beasts, including James Grimes, who fell off a cruise ship in 2022 and lived to tell the story after treading water for more than 18 hours.
Imagine you're in 1800s London. It's been a day, and all you want is a little bit of ice cream to feel better about yourself. And BAM, you end up with tuberculosis.
An unlikely friendship is the topic of this week's episode involving big spiders and tiny frogs.
Astronaut John Young had a long history of space flights, but the most notable was Apollo 16, involving a hot mic and some flatulence.
This is the tumultuous story of Centralia, Pennsylvania, and all the town has been through to lead to only 5 people living there currently.
A man shows up in Ireland claiming the name Peter Bergmann. He has a mysterious purple plastic bag and no backstory. Listen to the unsolved mystery of this man on this week's episode.
Christmas in July is a sales tactic, a real holiday, or something only summer camps and swim teams participate in? Find out on this week's episode!
Tariffs got you down? Try tariff engineering! That action figure you have it's not a doll, it's a non-human toy! Learn more on this week's episode about tariff engineering.
Spy technology that has been used since World War I and is still used today. Need we say more? On this week's episode, learn about short-wave radio communications.
Have you ever received an email from a Nigerian prince claiming that if you give him $500 to get his money from a frozen account, he'll send you $5,000 back? You can thank Bertha Heyman for that scam, and it all started in the 1800s.
On February 3rd, 1959 Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Buddy Holly boarded a plane during a winter music tour that ended up crashing and killing all three men. On this week's episode, we'll tell you all about the lead-up to the crash and what was implemented after due to the accident.
Across the world, there have been documented instances of dogs participating in riots and protecting the demonstrators. In this week's episode, learn all about riot dogs!
Mascots: love them or hate them? Lovable or creepy? Either way, we'll give you the history of mascots and a few fun facts in this week's episode.
What do ballpoint pens, memory foam, and scratch-resistant lenses have to do with one another? Find out in this week's episode!
In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking from her grandparents' house to her parents' house when a murderous driver picked her up. On this week's episode, listen to the incredible story of Mary's survival.
This week's episode is a listener-requested topic on whether orcas eat moose. To find out the answer and settle a bet, listen to this week's episode!
Thanks to the USDA, in the late 1940s, in urban areas, mostly male trees were planted to reduce the nuisance of seeds from female trees, however, that could have led to a dramatic increase in seasonal allergies.
Lawn Chair Larry was born to do one thing: float high in the sky. Listen to this week's fever dream involving weather balloons, a BB gun, beef jerky, and a lawn chair.
On our second papal episode, Liz talks us through the process by which a new pope is elected.
In memory of Pope Francis, this week we tell you a little bit about the pope that you might not know and some facts about popes of the past.
On this week's episode, Liz tells you about the different kinds of toilets you can experience around the world.
This week's episode is about a purple dye so exclusive it was worth 3x its weight than gold.... and it was made from snail mucus! Learn all about Tyrian purple.
On June 28th, 1997 Howard (age 88) and Lela (age 83) Howard left their home to go to a festival that was only 15 miles away in a neighboring town. This week's episode tells their story and how that led to the song "The Way."
For all of our golf fans out there, beware: Katie is teaching us more about golf... specifically a tax loophole that was invented because of the Masters golf tournament.
If your birthday is coming up... maybe await a few weeks to listen to this episode. This week's topic is about the phenomenon that birthdays and death dates are usually within a few calendar days of each other.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this week's episode, our resident red head and Irish descendent tells us all about where the wonderful holiday came from.
Did you know that part of the shoreline in San Francisco that is land used to be water? On this week's episode, Liz explains how California's landscape physically changed because of the gold rush.
If you live in a major city across the country, chances are you've seen advertisements for Shen Yun, a Chinese dancing spectacle. However, the layers go much deeper than that. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about the organization that was banned from performing in China.
Happy Black History Month! On this week's episode, we're telling you about Hercules Posey, who was the main chef for President George Washington.
In the 1970's a children's picture book led to the hunt for treasure in the form of a bejeweled golden hare, but scandal was close behind. Listen to this week's episode to learn all about the adventure!
Have you ever noticed that all phone numbers in movies start with the digits 555? On this week's episode, we'll explain how that started!
Have you ever tried to attend a Denver Broncos game only to find out you need to put a second mortgage on your house to afford the tickets? This week's episode will teach you about the tumultuous history of the Broncos and why it's so challenging to attend a game.
Point Nemo is one of the most remote places on Earth and is the farthest point away from land. Learn about this mysterious setting in this week's episode.
For almost two decades, 39,000 threatening letters were sent to the people of Circleville, Ohio. And to this day, no one knows who was actually sending these letters. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about this sinister mystery!
Are you a golfer? Do you dream of hitting a hole-in-one but are terrified of the consequences? We've got good news for you! Listen to this week's episode and learn about hole-in-one insurance.
It's that time of year again to start fresh. And what better way to start fresh than to smash a pomegranate on your front porch, or bang bread on the walls? Whatever your New Year's tradition is we hope you go into a wonderful new year.
You know Dasher, and Dance, and Prancer, and Vixen? Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen? But do you know the history behind your favorite reindeer of all? Learn about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in this week's episode!
Alfred Packer was leading a group of people from Southern Colorado to Breckenridge looking for the promise of gold in those hills. Along the way he got hungry and his crew looked mighty delicious.
Do you decorate your Christmas tree with tinsel? Have you ever wondered what its origins are? Probably not, but we're going to tell you anyway. Learn all about the history of tinsel in this week's episode.
You've heard of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, but have you heard of the Loveland Frog? Learn all about this mythical creature hailing from Loveland, Ohio in this week's episode.
Happy Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what the rest of the country is eating on Thanksgiving and what you could be missing out on? Check out this week's episode to learn the weird food cultures of the U.S.
John King became the youngest pirate in history. Was his pirate-hood long? Was he vicious? Listen to this week's episode to learn about nine-year-old John.
Did you know that the same weird dream you're having is probably one of the most common dreams of people in your country? Listen to this week's episode to learn about the most prolific dreams in each country.
The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition began in 1914 and didn't accomplish any of the crew's original goals, but survived an incredible ordeal.
Did you know before we carved pumpkins on Halloween, turnips were used instead? Learn about this and the other origins of Halloween on this week's episode.
The Tower of London has an extremely bloody history. So it makes sense that there would be ghosts and other entities floating around the halls of the castle. Learn about the most prolific in this week's episode.
In Noble, Georgia, Brent Marsh took over his family's crematory business, got in over his head, and led the community into a horrifying scandal.
Nellie Bly was a pioneering woman journalist who was widely known for her time undercover at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island.
If you've spent time in Denver there is a high possibility that you've either spent time in Cheesman Park or at least driven by it. But did you know that it has a haunted past?
Do you remember something differently than it actually exists? Does Mr. Monopoly actually have a monocle? Learn all about the Mandela Effect in this week's episode.
It's our 100th episode and we're so grateful to all of our listeners! So for this week's episode, we thought we'd tackle the theme head-on and tell you poop fun facts or funny stories.
Scientists recently found 35 jars of preserved cherries in the basement of Mount Vernon that haven't seen the light of day since the era of George Washington.
In 1975, the Lutz family bought what they thought was their dream home until they started experiencing paranormal activity in the house... or so they claimed.
What do The Beatles and CT scans have in common? Turns out a lot more than you probably thought!
This is the fourth episode of The RUndown where we talk to different people about different things. This week our friend Danae talks about her sober journey.
Who else remembers the original run of The Teletubbies? This week we do a deep dive into what led to the show, the show, and the controversies surrounding the characters.
Justina Ford was the state of Colorado's first Black Femail doctor. She dedicated her life to helping the underserved communities of Colorado.
What is tantra? How about tantric sex? Where did it come from and what is the meaning behind it? Liz will mostly explain it (sort of) in this week's episode.
On July 13th, 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had an assassination attempt on his life. Unfortunately, the U.S. has a long history of assassinations and attempts on presidents and presidential candidates. This week's episode is a brief summary of all of them.
In 1801 Thomas Howell and Thomas Griffith were the keepers of the Smalls Lighthouse. Griffith ends up dying which leads to a horrific scenario for Howell. Learn all about why not to become a lighthouse keeper in today's episode.
In 1801 Thomas Howell and Thomas Griffith were the keepers of the Smalls Lighthouse. Griffith ends up dying which leads to a horrific scenario for Howell. Learn all about why not to become a lighthouse keeper in today's episode.
Truth or Consequences: a city in New Mexico, or your conscience? Find out which we're talking about in this week's episode!
Not only is this whiskey obscenely priced... it also has a heist connected to it! Tune in today to learn about Pappy Van Winkle.
What do glitter and atomic bombs have in common? More than you think! Put on your tinfoil hats, it's time for another conspiracy!
Did you know that about 35% of the world's population drives on the left side of the road? All the facts you didn't know you needed on today's episode about left-hand drive.
Cats with too many toes, cute or gross? Also, why? Learn all of that and more on this week's episode!
Scientists discovered a colossal snake fossil in India and have just started analyzing the discovery. Could this be the largest snake fossil found yet? Find out on today's episode!
Have you seen "This Man" in your dreams? For a few months, thousands of people reported seeing one particular man in their dreams. Was it real? Find out on today's episode.
Did you know men are 4 times more likely than women to get struck by lightning? Why you might ask? Listen, and learn on today's episode!
Lake Lanier in Georgia has a storied past. The lake was once the thriving city of Oscarville. What happened and turned it into the water ghost town it is today? Find out on this week's episode.
What do trucks and frozen chicken have to do with each other? Apparently, everything starting in the 1960s.
We all have our favorite celebrity whether that be a musician, actor, writer, artist, etc. But most of us know where that relationship begins and ends. Today we're talking about Celebrity Worship Syndrome.
Summiting Mt. Everest is one of the most challenging undertaking a person can do in their life. However, the number of people summiting each year have created an issue that has to be tackled, the amount of excrement on the mountain.
Alcohol and caffeine, what could go wrong? A few college dudes experimented with this combo in the late 2000s to early 2010s and as Liz puts it, it burned fast and bright. Tune in for today's episode to hear about the fast rise and fall of Four Loko.
In 1962 the U.S. Government devised a false-flag operation to harm U.S. soldiers and Cuban civilians and begin conflict with Cuba.
Dragons are real and they are ruining some spring breakers beach vacations. Today's episode is all about the Blue Dragon.
Pucker up! We have a special guest Dr. Maggie Spresser to fill you in about what other places you can put coffee.
If you've seen a popular movie in the past 70 years, chances are you've heard the Wilhelm scream.
Remember in 2015 when our biggest concern was whether a dress was white and gold or blue and black? We miss those days too. But today we explain why you perceive it the way you do.
Today we're talking about the Mt. Olympus of Mars! Olympus Mons which is the largest volcano in the solar system!
For Black History Month this year, we are excited to tell you the story of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire.
The Greenland Shark: deep divers, big bodies, and the oldest vertebrates in the world... but how old are they? Listen and find out!
Welcome to our very first edition of The Rundown! Our first-ever guest is on to discuss whether our perception of Italian food is spot on or way off. Thanks for joining us, Lavi!
It's 2024 and it's an election year. That means there are going to be a lot of claims thrown back and forth between candidates true or not. Today we're talking about libel and the Salus-Grady libel law.
If you aren't from Arizona, you probably don't know about the legend of the Red Ghost. You also probably didn't know there were wild camels in Arizona at one point. Learn all about these tonight!
Taphophobia is the fear of being buried alive. However, some people in the 1960s thought it might be fun to do just that.
We're on the cusp of Martin Luther King Jr Day and a lot is known about King as he was an important figure during the civil rights era in the U.S. However, some people, including King's family, argue that it was not James Earl Ray who assassinated him.
Happy New Year! To kick off the year Liz tries to explain the connection between the New Year's baby and Father Time to an already exhausted and worn out Katie.
What happened in the world today? It is most likely more than what happened on April 11, 1954, a day researchers call the most boring day of the century.
At a back-to-school party in 1973, the first hip-hop song was created and the music world was changed forever. We celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and how it was created.
This question has plagued Katie since she was a child. Are there more stars in the Universe or grains of sand on Earth? Today we have an answer for you.
A turn-of-the-century fashion statement turned into an essential weapon of self-defense for many women. This week's episode is about the hat pin panic.
Learn about Lake Baikal! It's a massive lake in Russia that is 400 miles long and one mile deep and comprises about one-fifth of the world's fresh water.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you listening to our potcast! Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving.
Fake banana flavoring, you either love it or you hate it. But where did it come from and why does it taste like it does?
An uncracked wartime code led the U.S. to many important victories in battle thanks to the Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII.
The James Webb Telescope has potentially found a molecule on a faraway planet that could mean life.
We're wrapping up Spooky Season with a special episode about the terrible events surrounding the Poltergeist series and other horror movies.
A recent video of "Bigfoot" has surfaced in Durango, Colorado. Is this video real, we don't know. However, we wanted to look into the history of Bigfoot.
It's the start of the spooky season! The Queen Mary has a historied past of civilian and military passengers however today we're talking about it's haunted history.
Have you ever picked up a word or phrase after spending too much time with a friend? That's what is happening in the Antarctic with scientists who are accidentally creating a new accent.
Agent 355: Spy, mystery, enigma. Who is it? Did they actually exist? Was it all made up? Listen to today's episode and stay just as confused as you were at the beginning of the episode.
Today's episode comes from the ever-questioning brain of Katie: does one earthquake cause other earthquakes? Find out in today's episode!
They're small, muscular, and make funny noises. That's right, we're talking about Pugs today!
Thank you so much for supporting us through 50 episodes of On The Potcast! In honor of this milestone, today's episode is all about the history of the toilet.
Here we are in part 2 of this episode, who lives and dies after Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashes in the Andes Mountains. Listen to the loss and the triumph of the people who passed and the people who survived.
On October 13, 1972, 45 passengers and crew members including 19 members of the Old Christians Club rugby team crashed into the arctic environment of the Andes mountains. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
An oarfish appeared in the waters of Tokyo in late June. Why does this matter? What is an oarfish? Listen to today's episode to find out.
Ten hikers started summiting Kholat Syakhl, but only one survived. The death of the nine people is shrouded in mystery and is yet to be solved.
The recent discovery of the uncorrupted body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster led us here at On The Potcast to learn more about what it takes to become a saint. And we bet you didn't know about this one!
A deviant 6-year-old turned criminal mastermind stole $70 million worth of priceless art from the Paris Museum of Modern Art. Here is the story of Vjeran Tomic.
Remember when Dr. Evil from Austin Powers wanted sharks with laser beams attached to their heads? Well, the U.S. military now uses missiles with blades attached to them. Coincidence? I think not.
Following up on an episode we promised, here it is: The Museum of Broken Relationships. Wander through memory lane of people's failed relationships, and discover some shocking items.
Scientists have discovered new mysterious cosmic threads near the Milky Way's black hole. And that's about as far as we understand about this episode. Tune in and try to understand deep space with us!
In 1961 Barney and Betty Hill were driving to their home in New Hampshire from Niagara Falls. They claim to have been abducted by a UFO on this trip home. This was one of the very first documented cases of alien abduction.
Former U.S. Intelligence official David Grusch has recently confirmed that the U.S. has "retrieved intact and partially intact craft of non-human origin," (The Debrief).
Weeds: the bane of Liz's existence. But also a helpful plant! Learn all about weeds in today's episode.
A new study from the University of Georgia is predicting a rise in life expectancy to 150 years old. Would you like to live that long? Liz would not. Learn more in today's episode!
A shove that was heard around the world. On November 19, 2004, Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons started "the most infamous brawl in NBA history." Today's episode is all about Malice at the Palace.
Is it going to be a hot summer? What is the best day to spend outside? Will there be a lot of snow in six months? These are all questions that the Farmers' Almanac can answer!
Heidi Fleiss has had an incredible life that began with being a Madame in Hollywood. She has also owned a laundromat, collected Macaws, and managed a regional airport. Learn more about the Hollywood Madame on today's episode.
The day rock and roll music (almost) died at Red Rocks Amphitheater, June 10, 1971. A rowdy crowd is there to see Jethro Tull and things get out of hand.
What do the Delorean, a Bic Pen, and Oreos have in common? Find out on today's episode about acknowledging our failures and moving forward from them.
A major earthquake in San Francisco on the morning of April 18th, 1906 caused extensive damage across the city but it was the fires that were caused by the earthquake that did the most destruction.
Kitum Cave is located in Mount Elgon National Park in Kenya, sounds ordinary right? Until multiple people got mysteriously sick from visiting this cave.
What do a bottle of maple syrup, a floppy disk, and the sound of a camera shutter all have in common? Find out on today's episode!
If you like slow songs, we've got the song for you! As Slow As Possible composed by John Cage is a song that has lasted as quickly as 20 minutes and is also currently being played in a performance that will end in the year 2640.
Since 2016, U.S. Intelligence officials have been struck quickly with a mysterious illness called Havana Syndrome. The U.S. government has just come out with an explanation of what it's not... but no one still knows what's causing it.
Born in 1869 in Ireland, Mary Mallon was about to become a hugely influential person to the science industry. You may know her as Typhoid Mary.
Happy Belated Birthday Yellowstone National Park! In honor of this occasion, we wanted to tell you some fun facts about the National Parks.
The Olympics were held outside of Europe for the first time ever. St. Loius was the proud host of the 1904 Olympics... but with a few hiccups along the way.
Happy almost Valentine's Day! Whether you're in it for the chocolate and candy, or the love, take a listen to this week's episode all about how this holiday started.
Happy Black History Month! Today we're excited to tell you about the life of Hercules Posey, who was the cook for President George Washington and helped shape the country's food as we know it.
In 2010 buried treasure moved from a childhood fantasy to reality when then 80-year-old Forrest Fenn buried a chest with items worth an estimated $2 million in the Rocky Mountains. Here is the tumultuous story of that treasure.
The Praying Mantis: it eats its prey and predators and has crazy eyes among other cool things. Learn more about this mysterious creature in today's episode.
What is time? Is it real? In today's episode, we won't answer either of those questions, but we will tell you how it's measured with the atomic clock and with help of Elvis.
Has a song ever caught you and you can't help but dance? Well, what if you couldn't stop dancing? This week's episode is about the dancing plague of the 1500s.
Have you ever known anyone who has been in the right place at the right time, or wrong time, in many instances in their lifetime? Meet Jim Leavelle!
Ever heard of the Loch Ness Monster? Well, its distant relative could be living in Lake Champlain. It could be a 5-foot-long fish or a 180-foot creature, we may never know!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! Santa Clause is coming to town and you better be asleep by the time he gets to your house. But don't worry NORAD is on top of it!
P.S. From Liz: I'd like to apologize for my less-than-enthusiastic attitude during the recording of this episode. I experienced a lack of self-control only moments before recording and found myself eating WAY too much ramen. The ramen was, indeed, delicious but it left me in an agitated state of digestive discomfort. Christmas is a very magical and special time of the year, intended to bring joy, peace, and love to those who partake in the festivities. My mismanaged appetite led me to behave much like The Grinch, with my stomach growing 3 times its size, instead of my heart. I hope everyone can forgive my actions and rest assured that while I can't promise to not overeat again, I will practice self-control before future recordings. Thank you - Liz On The Naughty List
Spontaneous human combustion: is it real? Why does it happen? Don't listen to this episode while eating or if you just ate, it's nasty. Thanks, Liz.
Do you know why you never button the bottom button of a suit jacket? Today we're talking about social rules we follow because of historical traditions.
The mystery continues behind the infamous story of DB Cooper. Did he survive? Is he still alive today? Will we ever know the person behind the legend?
Happy Thanksgiving! Spongebob, Spiderman, Santa Clause, we all have our favorite part of this Thanksgiving tradition.
NASA is planning another mission to the Moon. In honor of that, we wanted to tell you some facts about the Apollo moon mission that you might not know!
An earthquake on All Saints Day of 1755 leads to a horrible tragedy for the city of Lisbon.
Happy Halloween! Today's episode is all about spooky experiences and ghost stories of the Stanley Hotel. Do you believe in ghosts?
You might recognize the name Stanely from the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. But we bet there are a lot of things you don't know about this man. This is part one of a two-part episode!
Aliens? Solid gold monuments? It's all possible (or not) with the presidential book of secrets, which may or may not exist. Tune in for this week's episode!
What do you get when a rich widow decides to build an extravagant and over-the-top house that doesn't make sense to anyone except her? You get episode 5.
Topsy's life was anything but tranquil. In fact, it was turbulent. Tune in for today's tale about Topsy the elephant.
What do Tom Petty, The Eurythmics, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, and The Eagles all have in common? You're about to find out!
Do you know what a hoodoo is? Don't feel bad, neither did we! Discover exactly what it is and learn about a beautiful geological point that gives Colorful Colorado a whole new meaning.
Thanks for listening to the first episode of On The Potcast. Today we are talking about the Greek historical figure Mithridates.