The Mocciaverse
If you are a lover of general knowledge, delight in interesting or strange stories from the past, or are simply curious about the origins of common sayings or everyday words, this podcast may just be your new favorite hangout.Join Skip and Linette, a father and daughter with way too much trivia jammed in their brains and a love for all things interesting, as they explore history, trivia and general knowledge--with a healthy dose of groan-worthy dad jokes thrown in for good measure.
Werewolf? There Wolf
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Hey folks!
Some apologies up front on this one--we had a little bit of audio trouble here and there on Skip's side...not sure if it was an internet issue or a Zoom issue or what, but you'll hear a little bit of crackling and missed words here and there. I did my best to clean it up; I hope it's not too distracting.
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Enjoy the show!
Linette...
Meet Me at My Father's Moustache
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to another week of fun!
Today is a fun one. We covered weird and interesting pub names, alternative sources of energy, redundant phrases, cool stuff in Japan, and a few coincidences sprinkled in for good measure!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
If Powerful Whales Could Run, Would They Run to Heaven?
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Hey, folks!
Welcome back for another week of randomness. First off, I wanted to say up front that there is a little bit of scratchy audio toward the end of the episode. Apparently, my (Linette) microphone was about to quit for the day, and we miraculously finished the recording before it did, but it was having its last gasp in the last 20 minutes or so. I did my best to clean up the scratchiness, so I hope it's not too distracting.
Barring, that, though, this turned out to be...
9 out of 10 Dentists Recommend Cotton Candy
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to another week of random facts!
If you've ever felt guilty about eating too much cotton candy, fear not! There were at least two dentists that thought it was pretty great! Also, Viagra is good for plants....and all of your social media is watching you...but don't worry about that!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Bedumbening or Besmartening
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Hey, folks!
Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will at least learn a new word today (or maybe have the confidence to make up some new words...because we love that!)
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
This One is Only For the Cool People
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Hey, folks!
If you're cool enough to have listened to this one, congratulations! You are now a cucumber sandwich with cream cheese!
Just kidding, folks. Of course, anyone can listen, and that will automatically make you cool
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Sucked into Jet Engine, Subsequent Encounter
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Hey,folks!
Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will be as entertained as we were as we go over a couple of Dad's favorite idioms, imagine our favorite movies and TV with completely different actors, and plenty of other wild bits of trivia
Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com, and if you're so inclined, come and rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts (give us a five if you love us).
And, as always, enjoy the show!
Linette...
It Always Comes Back to Butter
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Hey, folks!
This is definitely a random one, but, that's what you come here for, right?
I hope y'all like it!!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Operation Jello: Five Golden Toques Edition
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Hey, folks!
We made it through Christmas! Hope yours was a fun and pleasant holiday, if you celebrate! While you're waiting for the new year to start, why not hang with us and learn some random stuff?
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Papa, Can you Hear Me? (Nope)
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to another episode of The Mocciaverse! This time around, we had a little adventure. Lagging and internet problems made our Zoom recording session a little tricky (at best), and so if we sound a little hesitant at times, we were struggling to follow each other
It turns out, using captions helps quite a bit!
We've still got some cool stuff for you, though. And send us an email with your thoughts at mocciaverse@gmail.com and be sure to subscribe to us on Apple...
A Penny Saved is a Penny Table
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Hey, folks!
Here we are with another round of tangential adventure! Pull up a concrete chair and enjoy the show!
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Linette and Skip
Keep your Chin up, Woozle
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to another trivia and tangent packed episode!!
We've got lots today: boxing references, urban legends, idioms from other countries, and other random and weird facts
Come by and check us out on Apple Podcasts (give us a five star rating) and subscribe to us anywhere! Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com
Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Anemoia for Foot-Pasta and a Visit from Tom Lehrer
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Hey, folks!
More randomness coming your way....this time we're starting with a "boo", instead of a bang!
Let's learn about right-pawed dogs, Pepsi's silly forays into overly grand prizes, women still needing to prove their purity (what century are we in, again?) and just how much rare material is in your Iphone
With a special (to me) little interlude from the amazing Tom Lehrer
Come and visit us on Apple Podcasts and give us a good rating, and send us an email at mocciaverse...
If Superman Crashed in Idaho...
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to another week of randomness!
Honestly, I can't even remember all of the subjects we touched upon this week, and I'm the one who edits (and listens to it at least twice!! lol). I do know that both Superman and poop were involved (though, not related).
This episode has everything: Wombats, Oscar Wilde, The Olympics, concrete, vitamin D, Mozart (and, of course, another appearance by Benjamin Franklin).
I will say this, though: It was a good one. I hope you all enjoy...
Frozen Dead Guy Garlic Ice Cream, Anyone?
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Hey, folks!
Today we're talking about the outrageous prices people have paid for celebrity body parts (and other weird things), unusual festivals across the U.S.,bacterium that can survive radiation, and the usual random trivia facts you have all come to know and love....
you love us, right? Hello? anyone?
LoL
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How to Effectively Hide a Zebra
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Hey, folks!
We're here with another round of randomness, for your listening pleasure.
If you've ever wondered how to successfully distress a table, turn urine into gold, or, as the title suggests, effectively hide a zebra--you've come to the right place!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Fish, Fears, and Fotography
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Hey, folks!
Yes, I know photography isn't spelled with an "F", but I was going for cute here.
Join us for facts about fish, fears and...yes, photography. But we also touch on the Olympics, Paul Revere, and take you on a couple of very amusing tangents
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Enjoy the Show!!
Linette and Skip
In which Scotland hopefully forgives us...
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Hey, folks!
Now, one part of this episode may very well make any Scottish listeners a little mad at us, but stick around a while and you'll get to hear my dad totally trick me into walking straight into a dad joke.
It's worth it. Really.
Enjoy the show!
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Linette and Skip
Summer Time and the Trivia is Easy
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Hey, folks!
Welcome back for another trivia-filled episode!
This one is a little shorter, as we're working on tweaking our format a little, so please let us know what you think!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Ice and Fire
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Here we are again, folks, with some more random trivia!
Are we still in the middle of an ice age?
Did World War II ever end?
Can a town be on fire for 63 years?
I guess you'll have to listen to find out!
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
A Pedantic of Podcasters
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Hey, folks!
In today's episode, we explore weird animal names, twerking umpires, and learn just how portable a thousand of anything is
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Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Poddy McPodface
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Hey, folks!
Welcome to our latest episode of random fun.
We hope you enjoy this one. I think we're keeping the trivia train rolling!
Let us know if you like this current format. Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to come and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and give us a rating. We'd love it!
Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Le Ver Vert va Vers le Verre du Verre Vert
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Don't worry, folks....you didn't stumble upon a different show..it's us, just with a brief French interlude (lol)
Join us for another random adventure and keep your wits about you--it gets pretty silly in here today!
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And, as always, enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
The Brain, the Flamingo Park, and Other Things
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Hey, folks!
It's random trivia day again (so soon!!) as we volley various general knowledge subjects at each other and have a bit of fun in the process.
If you like what you hear, please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and please come and subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts. Tell your friends and family, too! We'd love to have more listeners (who wouldn't? lol)
Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Did you know??
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Hey, folks!
We're on our trivia kick again! Isn't it great??
Come and join us for some random knowledge...see if you learn anything along the way!
Shoot us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and rate and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, if you will
Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
The Cocoanut Grove Fire
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Hey, folks!
Today is a sad one, but we feel one that needs to be discussed.
We're going to be talking about the fire at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub. It was a horrific night and a terrible tragedy, but we gained a lot of safety regulations and medical advancements from it, so there's that.
Please enjoy the show, and send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com. Also, come and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and give us a rating if you're feeling generous
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Celebrity War Heroes
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Hey, folks!
Today we're hanging out and talking about World War II, specifically Hollywood actors and other celebrities who served and some who became war heroes
Sometimes it does really seem like we know the people we see on our screens--and to get a little bit of their backstory is always really interesting.
A couple of these stories may truly surprise you!
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B.S. or True: Part Three Million or Something
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Hey, folks!
It seems we just couldn't get enough of the B.S! So, we just had to give you another installment.
Join us as we go through some more facts (or fiction) and get to the real truth of the matter!
Shoutout in this episode to my other podcast, Sofa Spuds History. If you love history, and especially the weird stories from history, check us out. We'd love to have you!
Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe and...
B.S. or True, Part Two (or 2a?)
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Hey, folks!
This is a bit of a long one, so we cut it into two parts ultimately...we're here to revisit facts that might sound like b.s. but are actually true.
some are more on the true-ish side...but, hey...we're here to have fun
Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com (yeah, if you listen closely, I DID misspell it a little bit at the end of the episode...sorry. lol) and be sure to subscribe and rate us on apple podcasts
<...We Podcast Just as Good as We Talk
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Hey, folks!
Today, we're going to go over some of the interesting backstories behind some of our favorite songs--or, at least some songs we all know
This is the kind of thing we just love--it's an opportunity for us to learn something new about something we have been familiar with for a long time, and also a great opportunity for us to share it with all of you!
Please, send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts if you get...
Bored on the Road? Check These Out!
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Hey, folks!
Today, we're going to be talking about interesting or quirky roadside attractions--though you won't hear a lot about the world's biggest potato chip here--that's for another show, for sure. We're going to be talking about some cool little hidden (or maybe not hidden) gems on the roadside.
Let us know what you think. Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts so we can get more visibility!
Enjoy the show!
Linette...
Weird World of Sports
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Hey, folks!
Come and join us for a fun one! Today we're talking about some of the weird sports and sporting competitions around the world (really mostly Finland and England--hey, it's not my fault Finland and England like odd things. Also, can totally relate)
Have you ever wanted to get a free phone just because you threw yours across a field? How about chasing a wheel of cheese down a steep hill? Or maybe you have a hankering for ironing your clothes on the side of a mountain? If...
The Boston Molasses Flood
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Hey, Folks!
Today we have a sad story from the North End of Boston.
On January 15, 1919, a molasses tank in the North End neighborhood of Boston burst open, creating a destructive wave of molasses and debris that crippled the vibrant neighborhood.
We're going to talk a little about the background of the area, the construction of the tank, and the disaster and aftermath.
Please feel free to send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Enjoy the show!
L...
True or False?
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Okay, folks, this is a super casual one. You're going to hear a bunch of random trivia and--I'll warn you--a whole bunch of tangents (but you like those, don't you?)
Today, my dad is bringing some random facts to the table and testing my general knowledge...I think I did pretty well, but you can be the judge! How much of these facts did you already know?
Thank you so much for listening. Please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and enjoy the show!!
Linette...
This is Han Shot First All Over Again
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Hey, folks!
You know what they always say, come for the tangents, stay for the history lessons.
They always say that, right?
Well, they will someday.
Join us this week as we talk about the Alexander Hamilton/Aaron Burr duel...and about ten other things.
Before you go, check out the link to the Got Milk commercial we talked about in the episode. Gotta love those fun facts!
https://youtu.be/OLSsswr6z9Y?si=nq8BvMSHAdG0cTDV
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Controversies and Bananas
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Welcome back, folks!
Today we're going to talk about something near and dear to our hearts....and you'll get a peek at one of Linette's obsessions (There are many. lol).
Today we're going to talk a little bit about Harry Chapin and his music, specifically two songs that mean a lot to both Skip and Linette.
Our main focus today will be the real life story behind Chapin's hit, 30,000 pounds of bananas, and some of the controversy (and our opinion) surrounding its release.
Before listening...
Weird Cures and Even Weirder Tangents
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OK, so maybe don't eat lunch while listening to this one...
Today we're going to talk about the things ancient and medieval doctors considered surefire cures. Some are gross--all are weird.
Join us in our mini medical series of episodes--if you like what you hear and want to hear more, rate us on Apple Podcasts or shoot us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com
Enjoy the show!
Linette and Skip
Everything is Medicine....Including Tangents
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Soda, mustard, even ketchup. It seems that pretty much everything used to be medicine in the olden days.
Today we're going to explore some products that used to be used as medicine. Some you'll know, but some of these may surprise you!
And, yes, this episode contains a lot of tangents. Sue us.
But not really. Don't do that
Send us an email instead at mocciaverse@gmail.com and let us know what you think...and leave your answers for the homework question. We'll shout yo...
Hollywood Scandal: Roscoe Arbuckle
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Most people knew him as "Fatty" Arbuckle. But he had a name, you know.
Today my special guest, Richard, and I will talk about silent film legend Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, and the scandal that ruined him and brought Hollywood excess and morality to the national conversation.
For better or for worse. Mostly worse.
Thank you for joining us again for these special episodes. Watch this space for our new show, Inglotious, coming (sorta) soon to a podcatcher near you!
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Adventures in Hollywoodland
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In this episode, we have a special guest!
Please welcome Richard to the show as we go over some of our favorite Hollywood trivia.
We hope you have fun, or at the very least learn something you didn't know.
***Also, please excuse the audio on this one. I had some serious technical issues with recording and spent the whole weekend trying to fix the problems. It does sound much better than it did, but there is still somewhat of an echo on my audio and for some r...
