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On the PotcastEP 63- Hat Pin PanicA 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.
2023-12-0412 minOn the PotcastEP 63- Hat Pin PanicA 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.
2023-12-0412 minOn the PotcastEP 62- Lake BaikalLearn 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.
2023-11-2708 minOn the PotcastEP 62- Lake BaikalLearn 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.
2023-11-2708 minOn the PotcastEP 61- Thanksgiving Fun FactsHappy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you listening to our potcast! Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving.
2023-11-2014 minOn the PotcastEP 61- Thanksgiving Fun FactsHappy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for you listening to our potcast! Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving.
2023-11-2014 minOn the PotcastEP 60- Fake Banana FlavoringFake banana flavoring, you either love it or you hate it. But where did it come from and why does it taste like it does?
2023-11-1309 minOn the PotcastEP 60- Fake Banana FlavoringFake banana flavoring, you either love it or you hate it. But where did it come from and why does it taste like it does?
2023-11-1309 minOn the PotcastEP 59- Code TalkersAn uncracked wartime code led the U.S. to many important victories in battle thanks to the Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII.
2023-11-0613 minOn the PotcastEP 59- Code TalkersAn uncracked wartime code led the U.S. to many important victories in battle thanks to the Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII.
2023-11-0613 minOn the PotcastEP 58- Life on another planet?The James Webb Telescope has potentially found a molecule on a faraway planet that could mean life.
2023-10-3009 minOn the PotcastEP 58- Life on another planet?The James Webb Telescope has potentially found a molecule on a faraway planet that could mean life.
2023-10-3009 minOn the PotcastEP 57- PoltergeistWe're wrapping up Spooky Season with a special episode about the terrible events surrounding the Poltergeist series and other horror movies.
2023-10-2319 minOn the PotcastEP 57- PoltergeistWe're wrapping up Spooky Season with a special episode about the terrible events surrounding the Poltergeist series and other horror movies.
2023-10-2319 minOn the PotcastEP 56- Bigfoot in ColoradoA 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.
2023-10-1613 minOn the PotcastEP 56- Bigfoot in ColoradoA 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.
2023-10-1613 minOn the PotcastEP 55- Haunted Queen MaryIt'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.
2023-10-0915 minOn the PotcastEP 55- Haunted Queen MaryIt'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.
2023-10-0915 minOn the PotcastEP 54- Antarctic AccentHave 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.
2023-10-0210 minOn the PotcastEP 54- Antarctic AccentHave 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.
2023-10-0210 minOn the PotcastEP 53- Agent 355Agent 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.
2023-09-2510 minOn the PotcastEP 53- Agent 355Agent 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.
2023-09-2510 minOn the PotcastEP 52- Fault Lines and EarthquakesToday's episode comes from the ever-questioning brain of Katie: does one earthquake cause other earthquakes? Find out in today's episode!
2023-09-1811 minOn the PotcastEP 52- Fault Lines and EarthquakesToday's episode comes from the ever-questioning brain of Katie: does one earthquake cause other earthquakes? Find out in today's episode!
2023-09-1811 minOn the PotcastEP 51- PugsThey're small, muscular, and make funny noises. That's right, we're talking about Pugs today!
2023-09-1111 minOn the PotcastEP 51- PugsThey're small, muscular, and make funny noises. That's right, we're talking about Pugs today!
2023-09-1111 minOn the PotcastEP 50- Toilet HistoryThank 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.
2023-09-0411 minOn the PotcastEP 50- Toilet HistoryThank 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.
2023-09-0411 minOn the PotcastEP 49- Part 2: The Miracle of the AndesHere 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.
2023-08-2815 minOn the PotcastEP 49- Part 2: The Miracle of the AndesHere 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.
2023-08-2815 minOn the PotcastEP 48- Andes Flight DisasterOn 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.
2023-08-2112 minOn the PotcastEP 48- Andes Flight DisasterOn 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.
2023-08-2112 minOn the PotcastEP 47- OarfishAn 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.
2023-08-1409 minOn the PotcastEP 47- OarfishAn 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.
2023-08-1409 minOn the PotcastEP 46- Dyatlov PassTen 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.
2023-08-0715 minOn the PotcastEP 46- Dyatlov PassTen 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.
2023-08-0715 minOn the PotcastEP 45- Saint LiquifactionThe 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!
2023-07-3113 minOn the PotcastEP 45- Saint LiquifactionThe 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!
2023-07-3113 minOn the PotcastEP 44- Paris Art HeistA 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.
2023-07-2416 minOn the PotcastEP 44- Paris Art HeistA 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.
2023-07-2416 minOn the PotcastEP 43- U.S. Weapon TechnologyRemember 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.
2023-07-1710 minOn the PotcastEP 43- U.S. Weapon TechnologyRemember 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.
2023-07-1710 minOn the PotcastEP 42- The Museum of Broken RelationshipsFollowing 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.
2023-07-1010 minOn the PotcastEP 42- The Museum of Broken RelationshipsFollowing 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.
2023-07-1010 minOn the PotcastEP 41- Mysterious Cosmic ThreadsScientists 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!
2023-07-0307 minOn the PotcastEP 41- Mysterious Cosmic ThreadsScientists 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!
2023-07-0307 minOn the PotcastEP 40- First Documented Alien AbductionIn 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.
2023-06-2611 minOn the PotcastEP 40- First Documented Alien AbductionIn 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.
2023-06-2611 minOn the PotcastEP 39- Government official confirms alien craftFormer 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).
2023-06-1911 minOn the PotcastEP 39- Government official confirms alien craftFormer 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).
2023-06-1911 minOn the PotcastEP 38- WeedsWeeds: the bane of Liz's existence. But also a helpful plant! Learn all about weeds in today's episode.
2023-06-1211 minOn the PotcastEP 38- WeedsWeeds: the bane of Liz's existence. But also a helpful plant! Learn all about weeds in today's episode.
2023-06-1211 minOn the PotcastEP 37- Life ExpectancyA 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!
2023-06-0511 minOn the PotcastEP 37- Life ExpectancyA 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!
2023-06-0511 minOn the PotcastEP 36- Malice at the PalaceA 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.
2023-05-2913 minOn the PotcastEP 36- Malice at the PalaceA 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.
2023-05-2913 minOn the PotcastEP 35- Farmers’ AlmanacIs 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!
2023-05-2211 minOn the PotcastEP 35- Farmers’ AlmanacIs 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!
2023-05-2211 minOn the PotcastEP 34- Heidi FleissHeidi 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.
2023-05-1511 minOn the PotcastEP 34- Heidi FleissHeidi 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.
2023-05-1511 minOn the PotcastEP 33- Red Rocks RiotThe 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.
2023-05-0812 minOn the PotcastEP 33- Red Rocks RiotThe 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.
2023-05-0812 minOn the PotcastEP 32- Museum of FailureWhat 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.
2023-05-0114 minOn the PotcastEP 32- Museum of FailureWhat 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.
2023-05-0114 minOn the PotcastEP 31- San Francisco Earthquake of 1906A 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.
2023-04-1711 minOn the PotcastEP 31- San Francisco Earthquake of 1906A 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.
2023-04-1711 minOn the PotcastEP 30- Kitum CaveKitum Cave is located in Mount Elgon National Park in Kenya, sounds ordinary right? Until multiple people got mysteriously sick from visiting this cave.
2023-04-1012 minOn the PotcastEP 30- Kitum CaveKitum Cave is located in Mount Elgon National Park in Kenya, sounds ordinary right? Until multiple people got mysteriously sick from visiting this cave.
2023-04-1012 minOn the PotcastEP 29- SkeuomorphismWhat 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!
2023-04-0310 minOn the PotcastEP 29- SkeuomorphismWhat 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!
2023-04-0310 minOn the PotcastEP 28- As Slow As PossibleIf 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.
2023-03-2712 minOn the PotcastEP 28- As Slow As PossibleIf 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.
2023-03-2712 minOn the PotcastEP 27- Havana SyndromeSince 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.
2023-03-2011 minOn the PotcastEP 27- Havana SyndromeSince 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.
2023-03-2011 minOn the PotcastEp 26: Typhoid MaryBorn 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.
2023-03-1313 minOn the PotcastEp 26: Typhoid MaryBorn 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.
2023-03-1313 minOn the PotcastEP 25- National Park Fun FactsHappy Belated Birthday Yellowstone National Park! In honor of this occasion, we wanted to tell you some fun facts about the National Parks.
2023-03-0610 minOn the PotcastEP 25- National Park Fun FactsHappy Belated Birthday Yellowstone National Park! In honor of this occasion, we wanted to tell you some fun facts about the National Parks.
2023-03-0610 minOn the PotcastEP 24: 1904 OlympicsThe 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.
2023-02-2712 minOn the PotcastEP 24: 1904 OlympicsThe 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.
2023-02-2712 minOn the PotcastEP 23: Valentine’s Day OriginHappy 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.
2023-02-1313 minOn the PotcastEP 23: Valentine’s Day OriginHappy 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.
2023-02-1313 minOn the PotcastEP 22: Hercules PoseyHappy 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.
2023-02-0608 minOn the PotcastEP 22: Hercules PoseyHappy 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.
2023-02-0608 minOn the PotcastEP 21- Forrest Fenn TreasureIn 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.
2023-01-3013 minOn the PotcastEP 21- Forrest Fenn TreasureIn 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.
2023-01-3013 minOn the PotcastEP 20- Praying MantisThe 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.
2023-01-2312 minOn the PotcastEP 20- Praying MantisThe 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.
2023-01-2312 minOn the PotcastEP 19: The Atomic ClockWhat 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.
2023-01-1612 minOn the PotcastEP 19: The Atomic ClockWhat 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.
2023-01-1612 minOn the PotcastEP 18- Dancing PlagueHas 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.
2023-01-0911 minOn the PotcastEP 18- Dancing PlagueHas 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.
2023-01-0911 minOn the PotcastEP 17: Jim LeavelleHave 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!
2023-01-0207 minOn the PotcastEP 17: Jim LeavelleHave 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!
2023-01-0207 minOn the PotcastEP 16- Champ the Lake MonsterEver 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!
2022-12-2612 minOn the PotcastEP 16- Champ the Lake MonsterEver 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!
2022-12-2612 minOn the PotcastEP 15: NORAD Track SantaHappy 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 t...2022-12-1911 minOn the PotcastEP 15: NORAD Track SantaHappy 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 t...2022-12-1911 minOn the PotcastEP 14: Spontaneous Human CombustionSpontaneous 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.
2022-12-1212 minOn the PotcastEP 14: Spontaneous Human CombustionSpontaneous 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.
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