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Your Brain on Facts

Moxie LaBoucheyourbrainonfacts.com
Host Moxie LaBouche brings you a weekly half-hour of things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. Topics range from the history of nursing to the Balinese funeral rite David Bowie requested, from the origin of the Vulcan salute to the theft of Canada's strategic maple syrup reserve. This is your brain on facts. yourbrainonfacts.com
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Episodes

Anana Bonanza (ep. 148)

Alternative title - The P-pop Spectacular. Whether you call it anana, pineapple, or King Pine, it's been a long, strange trip for this fascinating multi-fruit. Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202129 minEp. 148

ExcommuniCATion (ep. 147)

Voted on by the supporters at patreon.com/yourbrainonfacts. Whether its snails in your garden, homicidal hogs, or cats hunting on the Sabbath, sometimes, if you can't kick them out of your town, kick them out of your religion. Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 202132 minEp. 147

Over, Under, Around, & Through (ep. 146)

Staying home this past year has been rough, but it's got nothing on the lives of people who woke up to a wall running through the middle of their city. Hear some of their amazing escapes! Guest quote readers: CJ from Been Through Some S***, Maddox from Break a Wish, Torey from Hutchinstruttin, and Aric from Play It By Ear. The real hot air balloon Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or ...

Mar 09, 202134 minEp. 146

That's Lore, Folks: Shape-shifters, with Worst Foot Forward

From Irish selkies to Japanese kitsune, from Navajo skin-walkers to Ethiopian werehyenas, there doesn't seem to be a culture in the world that doesn't have at least one shape-shifter in its folklore or mythology. Special guests: Worst Foot Forward Pink river dolphins Linfamy Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 202138 minEp. 145

Scientific Serendipity

Come up to the lab and see what's on the slab...cuz it's not what I was trying to make! But, you know what, we can make this work. Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202132 minEp. 144

Upcycle Spectacular #1

What do you get when you mix baseball mud, a dead outlaw, drinking snacks, and a harrowing survival story? Today's episode! Enjoy this clip show to pad out the schedule while I wait to hear back from the Guinness World Record people. More details inside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 202135 min

You Probably Think This Song Is About You (ep. 143)

Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! You can know a song by heart, by do you REALLY know where it comes from? Check out these strange and surprising origins of popular songs. Mentioned in the show: Dan Rather with REM, literal video for Total Eclipse of the Heart Guest quote readers: Bill from The Big Impact, Bill from The Slipshod Pod, Alex from USUK. Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, Dan Liebovitz, Steve Adams, Bobby Richards, Read the full script....

Feb 02, 202134 minEp. 143

Papa Had a Rolling Stone

Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Voted on by our Patreon, we present an episode on weird things your body could be doing ... right now... and you don't even know about it! Close-up of kidney stone Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 202136 minEp. 141

Distraction Data Dump 2 (ep. 141)

We knew things weren't going to be quiet before the inauguration, but damn, man. Hence, I declare a revisit of Distraction Day. Here's an episode of some of the best bits that were originally on the Patreon (the greatest hits that weren't too weird, gross, or swear-y, anyway). Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Music by Kevin MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202147 minEp. 141

Blue Plate Special (ep.140)

Need some light reading in a heavy world? Good thing there's the YBOF book! A wise man once asked "Where is the blue food?" but that's burying the lead when it comes to food and color. Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, Freedom Trail Studio Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202139 minEp. 140

It's My Party (ep. 139)

Didn't get what you wanted this holiday season? Good thing there's the YBOF book! Baller balls, extravagant evenings, riotous receptions, and sinful shindigs, join us for a trip through some of history's greatest parties. Guest voices: Shawn from Stories of Yore and Yours and Drew from Reel Feels. Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, Dyalla, Emily Sprague, Jesse Gallagher, SYBS, Joel Cummins. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about yo...

Jan 05, 202134 minEp. 137

Greatest Hits - You Gonna Eat That?

ORDER THE YBOF BOOK! One man's holiday feast is another man's traumatic experience. With special guests Where Does It Go? Hear about kiviaq, hakarl, cheating for meat, molded salads, catepillar mushrooms, cazu marzu, and balut. Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202031 min

US vs UK Christmas

What's a Christmas cracker? Why are there so many Hallmark movies? Join myself and Mike from Genuine ChitChat as we compare and contrast (and hold each other accountable for what our countries do for Christmas). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 20201 hr 17 min

Greatest Hits - The Jews Who Wrote Christmas

You know Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, but did you know this song, and the poem it was based on, were both written by Jews? You won't believe how many classic Christmas songs were! Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 202033 min

Greatest Hits - Christmas Spirits and (and Other Monsters)

You've probably heard about the Austrian Christmas demon Krampus, but what about Befana, the Italian Christmas witch? In what country do you need reservations for Xmas dinner at KFC? Where do people wish you happy holidays with a specific request for presents? Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202029 min

The Years (plural) Without A Christmas (ep. 138)

Having a Covid Christmas sucks, but we'll make it through. And hey, at least we're not making our turkey out of spam, and hanging decorations won't get you a $20,000 fine or sent away for "re-education." Guest readers: Zack from Wasteland Active Radio; David from Don’t Assume; Paul from Varmints; Adam from Odd Dad Out; Bill from Big Impact Radio; Mike from Genuine Chitchat. Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, E's Jammy Jams, Aaron Kenny, MK2. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie ...

Dec 22, 202040 minEp. 138

Only 80's Kids Will Fear This (ep. 137)

Got a clever kid in the family this holiday season? Get them a copy of the YBOF book! Growing up in the 1980's made it seem like you would eventually burst into flame, be given free drugs, or be snatched by a stranger. The reality? Not so much. Guest voices (in no particular order): Connor and Luke - No Highway Option ; Jake – Hearts Against Balance ; Chris – Play Comics Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod, Audionautix, Chris Haugen, Unicorn Heads, Dan Lebowitz, Tabletop Audio. Read the full...

Dec 15, 202040 minEp. 137

Big Brass Banned (ep. 136)

Got a clever kid in the family this holiday season? Get them a copy of the YBOF book! We all have music styles and instruments we don't like, but rarely are we in an actionable position to do anything about them, unlike the stories in today's episode. 01:00 Bagpipes 06:45 Glass armonica 15:15 Harmonium 22:11 Sax 31:21 Drums 34:20 Rehearsal room Guest voices: (in no set order) Zach - Wasteland Active Radio; Matt - The Campaign; Andrew - 1999; Thomas - Physical Attraction; Drew - Misery Machine. M...

Dec 08, 202042 minEp. 136

Do Not Adjust Your TV (Greatest Hits)

Got your copy of the YBOF book? The greatest hits of broadcast signal hijacking. Topics include: Cold War era, Southern Television (video), Zombies (video), Naughty fun, and Max Headroom (video). Support the show Music by Kevin MacLeod Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202034 min

Thanks-myth-ing (ep. 135)

"The Indians taught the pilgrims to farm and the pilgrims invited them to Thanksgiving, with cranberry and pumpkin pie." -every elementary school text book. Boy were we sold a bill of goods! Ferret fact from fiction in this episode voted on by our patrons. Presidential voices by Old Nerds Drinking podcast. Have you had a chance to review the YBOF book? I'm hoping we can average one a week. Talk to your fellow Brainiacs on FB or Reddit. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit,...

Nov 24, 202040 minEp. 135

The Hills are Alive (ep. 134)

...with ants! By popular demand, we scratch the very surface of the surprising and diverse world of the ant. Talk to your fellow Brainiacs on FB or Reddit. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Music by Kevin MacLeod Have you had a chance to review the YBOF book? I'm hoping we can average one a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202038 minEp. 134

High Spirits (ep. 133)

From Vietnamese snake wine to vodka made from milk, corn beer with spit in it and whisky made from pee, mankind will make liquor with or out of just about anything! Talk to your fellow Brainiacs on FB or Reddit. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Music by Kevin MacLeod Have you had a chance to review the YBOF book? I'm hoping we can average one a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 202037 minEp. 133

Distraction Day Data Dump (ep. 132)

Today is the most stressful election day in the lives of many, so I declare it instead to be...Distraction Day. To that end, here's an extra-long episode of some of the best bits that were originally on the Patreon (the greatest hits that weren't too weird, gross, or swear-y, anyway). Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Music by Kevin MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 132

This is Halloween listener special (ep. 131)

Have you had a chance to review the YBOF book? I'm hoping we can average one a week. ♪♫This is Halloween! This is Halloween!♫♪ Supporters on our Patreon and fans in our FB group chose the topics for today's episode: 01:35 sorting Dracula fact from fiction 07:49 how horror stars got their stars 20:01 when did clowns become scary 23:29 the history behind zombies 28:38 movie monster fast facts! Mentioned in the show: Overly Sarcastic's Frankenstein run-down Cutting Class podcast on Christopher Lee ...

Oct 27, 202038 minEp. 131

You Can Ring Nobel (ep. 130)

Why do we give them, who gets one, and, more importantly, who doesn't? Sponsors: Podcorn, Libysn (code: moxie), Pigeon (code: moxie) Have you had a chance to review the YBOF book? Someone posted a bad review :( and I'd love to get the average back up. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Music by Kevin MacLeod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202041 minEp. 13

Never Surrender, with Garbled Twistory (ep. 129)

"Why didn't the slaves revolt?" They did. A lot. We just weren't taught about it. Here's a humble start at fixing that. 04:56 Stono Rebellion 11:35 New York plot 15:56 Black Seminole 22:45 Nat Turner - Garbled Twistory 27:40 German Coast Uprising 32:50 Occupation of Alcatraz promo: Everything Everywhere Did you get a chance to leave a review for the YBOF book? Someone just posted a bad review :( and I'd love to get the average back up. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit,...

Oct 13, 202043 minEp. 129

Earth, Wind & Stupidity (ep. 128)

We just can't have nice things....like forests. Hear the stupid causes of some of modern history's most destructive wildfires and find out why putting out fires is actually making things worse. Did you get a chance to leave a review for the YBOF book? Someone just posted a bad review :( and I'd love to get the average back up. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 202033 minEp. 128

Having the Last Word (ep. 127)

From the profound to the prophetic, from the ironic to the ignominious, from founding fathers to TV stars, we look into the final utterances of the famous and infamous alike. Did you get a chance to leave a review for the YBOF book? We're trying to get 100 reviews in the first year! Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202034 minEp. 127

It's the Little Things (ep. 126)

Did you get a chance to leave a review for the YBOF book? We're trying to get 100 in the first year! For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost. Guest voice: Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6621-trouble-with-tribals License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202035 minEp. 126

Been Caught Stealing (ep. 125)

Did you get a chance to leave a review for the YBOF book? 00:45 Mona Lisa 06:50 Bob Ross 11:50 Rosalind Franklin 18:00 Charles Ponzi 24:50 R. Lee Ermy Music by Kevin MacLeod and TrackTribe. Read the full script. Reach out and touch Moxie on FB, Twit, the 'Gram or email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202033 minEp. 125
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