End of times, Doomsday, Armageddon, the Apocalypse, getting stuck small talking with an acquentince in the grocery store. There's a lot of different names for The Rapture that will bring about the end of the world as prophesied in the Bible's Book of Revelations, but when will that happen? Join our Patreon if you really want to know, but I digress. Harold Camping had an idea of what date the world would end, and we talk about the fun math that led him there... twice, or was it three times? ( I w...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1
Betty and Barney Hill were driving home from Canada (greatest country ever!) one night when they claim to have been abducted by aliens. Their story has been told many times before, but never by such spaced out hosts. Join us, listener, as we take a "deep" dive into their story. Also in this episode we have some fun guitar facts, A strange take on Mario, Bigfoot (or Bigfeets plural?) and of course, g-g-g-ghosts! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps u...
Apr 15, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Famed physicist Enrico Fermi once famously proposed "If there's intelligent life in the universe, where the hell is everyone?" or something like that. Facts Schmacts' Matt & Kev are joined by their good friends Max & Lanno from Australia's finest podcast "Milk" as they attempt to unravel The Fermi Paradox. Hear more Milk here! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/milk/id1611066920 If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and ...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Every now and again I ask myself "has Facts Schmacts hit rock bottom?", and then before I can truly answer that Matt tells a tale that takes us to new low. Join us, listener, for our most macabre story ever. As an added incentive to listen, there's even a bonus song by our illustriously pale, ner do well narrator! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join u...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Kev & Matt return with a conundrum of a syndrome. With it's roots in Soviet Russia, sonic microwave weapons (Mazers...mmmmzap!) are not new, but is that what's causing the myriad of symptoms reported by western diplomats? If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod ...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 28Ep. 1
Do you also see penises everywhere? We're .. uh... asking for a friend.. Subliminal messages Facts or Schmacts? Listen to find out! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/ Help us out by donating or subs...
Mar 02, 2022•9 min
What caused the mysterious and brutal deaths of 9 Russian hikers in 1959? Was it an avalanche, aliens, soviet weapons tests....a yeti? We take a look at this mysterious incident and put in our two cents (you may want change back after) [please excuse our technical accident on this episode, the wrong mic was selected!] If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Jo...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The second offering in the series we call "Matt goes on a surprise vacation" Facts Schmacts takes a look at historical fact or fiction! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/ Help us out by donating or ...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 1
Grab your tinfoil hat and join us, Listener, as we look at some of our all time favourite conspiracy theories. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/ Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreo...
Feb 11, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We pride ourselves here at Facts Schmacts on finding some strange and obscure tales. We would like to think this is a story you may not have heard before. We can assuredly say you have never heard it with this much lack of detail! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmac...
Feb 05, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 23
One time I had an identity crisis, so I dyed my hair and got some piercings, tried to be more "edgy". I just looked like fat Eminem. When Cincinnati had an identity crisis they decided to release 1.5 million balloons....You literally can't make up something this stupid. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factss...
Feb 02, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In a triumphant return to the streets of Rome Facts Schmacts tells a tale of one heck of a d-bag. Like really, just a bully. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/ Help us out by donating or subscribing...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This is by far Kev's fave episode. In fact he can BEARly contain his glee. The KOALAty of Matt's narrative offering is second to none with this weeks Fast Facts Schmacts. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_sc...
Jan 26, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 21
No, we're not talking about the awards show. This is the tale of a race to sail around the Earth and one mans desperate effort to save a sinking business... Which is something we here at Facts Schmacts can relate to. Also check this video to see what the heck Matt's talking about.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WRgikuVZpQ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Yup in just under 9 minutes we manage to confuse even ourselves. In the episode we touch on time travel, and sadly I must inform you.... There's no way to get your 9 minutes back. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com...
Jan 19, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We've all held a grudge at one point or another, but I doubt any of us have been willing to go as far as Pope Stephen VI to settle the score. Buckle up, as you may be shocked to learn that this is a weird one. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Insta...
Jan 14, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Here's a quick head scratcher for ya folks! Find out how an innocent factory worker was at one point one of the most wanted fugitives in Europe... It's nice to feel wanted, but not like this. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.i...
Jan 12, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What a guy, I mean... that is one heck of a heist. We here at Facts Schmacts tell the tale of one bad mama jama who went by the alias 'D.B. Cooper' You've no doubt heard of him, but not with so many interruptions. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on I...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
The fastest bone saw of the civil war era as told on the fastest podcast of the modern era. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/facts_schmacts/ Help us out by donating or subscribing to our Patreon for exclusive con...
Jan 05, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for the bizarre tale of the dancing plague that swept through Strasbourg in the year 1518.Whether you're with hat or without, thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagr...
Dec 31, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Not even a global conflict can stand in the way of a fine Christmas game of soccer between European nations. Seriously what's the deal with soccer over there? This is our second episode of Fast Facts Schmacts. Hope you enjoy!! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod...
Dec 29, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Who knew the origin story of Ole St. Nick was so... Strange and twisted... Matt knew, and he's sharing it with you, our listener. Don't let the kids listen to this one...Also check us out on our brand spanking new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/factsschmacts. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Fo...
Dec 24, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Say Fast Facts Schmacts five time fast and by the time you finish saying it this episode should be wrapping up. Yes, in a desperate attempt to increase our weekly metrics we have added FFS a micro podcast (just when you thought we couldn't put any LESS effort into the show). These collections of short tales are perfect for your morning shower, dump, or commute (but not all 3 ok?). Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we...
Dec 22, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
At the height of the cold war, a man who we envision as either Kurt Russell or Patrick Swayze made a desperate play to save his town from isolation. In a Facts Schmacts first, no one dies in this story? I KNOW! I didn't believe it either. It's practically a Christmas miracle! (also, episode 10!?!?) If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook ht...
Dec 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Just for a change of pace, we decided to tell a tale so uplifting and positive.... oh wait... Yup, Just finished the show... It's more misery... I have to stop trying to write these ahead of time... Why is history such a bummer? If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactp...
Dec 10, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A cautionary tale of lax standards and poor decisions, much like our podcast. 4 nuclear cores were produced during the Manhattan Project. We know the story of the the first three, but what about the fourth? Sit back and listen as Matt meanders his way through the tale of "The Demon Core"... The worst kind of metal. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join ...
Dec 04, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Alfred Hitchcock look out Matt has a mystery from the past that's sure to make you go....hmmm....as in "hmmm they'll let anyone have a podcast these days". Enjoy episode 7 and be sure to follow us on Facebook and twitter @FactSchmactPod. Also check out our website at factschmact.xyz. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.faceb...
Nov 26, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
EESH 6 episodes deep and we're already in sequel territory.. Just like Hollywood I suppose we must be out of original ideas. Happy to say this Podcast IS safe for pets this week, so take the ear muffs off of ol' Fluffy and have a listen! In fact (or schmact) you may even learn something new about that pet of yours! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join ...
Nov 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Oh boy... Hold on to your horses. This episodes goes down a rabbit hole....perhaps a horse hole is more accurate. What the hell am I talking about you ask? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follow us on Twitter @factschmactpod Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fa...
Nov 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
There are few tales as fraught with disaster, tragedy, mistakes and calamity as the tale of The Battle of May Island. Seconded only by this podcast in scope of error, May Island was one the most costly and unnecessary blunders of the British Navy during WWI If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, and give us a review. It really helps us get discovered, and we really appreciate it! see our website https://www.factsschmacts.xyz Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Factsschmacts Follo...
Nov 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
