Always Wondered

On this episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not purple?  Or Chartreuse?  Or glow-in-the-dark neon green?  Learn all the surprising fashion facts!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we explore why movie trailers go before the movie, even though their name literally screams "I go last!"  We'll dive head first into the cinematic chaos.   Also - hear the wild story of how the song "Yankee Doodle" started as the ultimate insult but somehow became one of our most enduring patriotic classics.  Plus - why are blue jeans blue?  Why not purple?  Or Chartreuse?  Or glow-in-the-dark neon green?  Learn all the surprising fashion facts!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus - why do we say P.U. when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this upcoming episode, we look at the weirdest thing that the Post Office ever allowed people to mail.  And when you hear the answer, you're going to say "wait, what??"  Also - do our pets actually dream...or are those moans and paw twitches strictly for our own amusement?  Plus: why do we say 'P.U.' when something stinks?  Is it an acronym...or just another way to spell "gag me with a spoon?"  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've always wondered about.  

On this episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, hear about the time that extra-terrestrials may have actually given us a shout-out!  Was it a cosmic prank, or maybe just an intergalactic butt dial?  We're looking to the skies for the strange tale of the "Wow Signal."  Also, exactly how true are the Old Wives' Tales?  Are they pearls of wisdom, or just something our grandmothers said to make us behave?  Plus - where did the phrase "take 40 winks" come from?  We've got the story behind this sleepy little saying.  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we tackle the condiment confusion over our favorite tomato sauce.  Is it "Ketchup" or "Catsup"?  We've got all the saucy details.  Also, why does breaking a mirror mean seven years' bad luck?  Plus - learn the origin of the phrase "take it with a grain of salt".  Hear the entire salty story, as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

In this episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

In this upcoming episode, we explore Deja Vu, the creepy feeling of "been there, done that."   We'll explain why it happens.  Also, hear the story of the song you can't escape - "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt."  Was he a real guy?  And why is everyone still shouting his name?  Plus, learn the origin of the phrase "like a chicken with its head cut off", and the strange saga of one chicken who took things a bit too far!  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze.  One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull.  We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping.  There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out.  Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we explore the cold hard facts about Brain Freeze.  One minute you're enjoying your favorite ice cream, and the next feels like a railroad spike is being driven into your skull.  We'll tell you why it happens and how best to avoid it, also the custom of clapping.  There were once other ways to show appreciation, but somehow smacking your hands together won out.  Plus, what's the origin of the phrase "feeling under the weather"? What does calling in sick have to do with the seven-day forecast?  Get all the curious details as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween!  Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples!  The traditions are weird, their origins are even weirder.  So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we celebrate our most spine-tingling holiday - Halloween!  Hear all about the costumes, the candy, the creepy houses, and why you're dunking your face in a tub of apples!  The traditions are weird - the origins are even weirder.  So grab your plastic pumpkin bucket and join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, it's the origin of the Potato Chip.  If it hadn't been for one angry chef, this snack may never have been created!  Also - sharpen your Number 2 Pencils to hear the surprisingly snobby story of why most pencils are colored yellow.  Plus - learn how the slackers of the barnyard led to the phrase "till the cows come home".  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.  

On this episode, it's the origin of the Potato Chip.  If it hadn't been for one angry chef, this snack may never have been created!  Also - sharpen your Number 2 Pencils to hear the surprisingly snobby story of why most pencils are colored yellow.  Plus - learn how the slackers of the barnyard led to the phrase "till the cows come home".  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.  

On this episode, we explore why we dream.  What exactly do those nightly movies in our brain mean?  Also - what were the first words ever uttered when man invented brand new ways to communicate?  From print to broadcasting to the internet, you'd think they'd be profound, right?  Well, think again!  Plus - what's the origin of the phrase "waiting for the other shoe to drop"?  How did falling footwear come to mean bad news?  Hear all about it as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

On this episode, we explore why we dream.  What exactly do those nightly movies in our brain mean?  Also - what were the first words ever uttered when man invented brand new ways to communicate?  From print to broadcasting to the internet, you'd think they'd be profound, right?  Well, think again!  Plus - what's the origin of the phrase "waiting for the other shoe to drop"?  How did falling footwear come to mean bad news?  Hear all about it as host Rick Peterson answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.

The baseball postseason is here, so in this episode, we explore the origin of the Seventh Inning Stretch.  How did standing, stretching, and singing about peanuts and Cracker Jack ever become a thing?  Also, what makes horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and rabbits' feet so lucky?  We're talkin' good luck charms.  Plus - if you're on social media, you've probably suffered from FOMO.  But where did this Fear Of Missing Out come from?  We have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

The baseball postseason is here, so on this upcoming episode, we explore the origin of the Seventh Inning Stretch.  How did standing, stretching, and singing about peanuts and Cracker Jack ever become a thing?  Also, what makes horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and rabbits' feet so lucky?  We're talkin' good luck charms.  Plus - if you're on social media, you've probably suffered from FOMO.  But where did this Fear Of Missing Out come from?  We have the details.  So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we're exploring the custom of shaking hands. Spoiler alert: it's
more than just a way to spread cold germs! Also, do bad things really happen in
threes? Is it coincidence...or a cruel cosmic prank? Plus, where did the phrase
"get your ducks in a row" come from? We'll try to waddle our way to the truth.
So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always
Wondered about.

On this upcoming episode, we're exploring the custom of shaking hands. Spoiler alert: it's
more than just a way to spread cold germs! Also, do bad things really happen in
threes? Is it coincidence...or a cruel cosmic prank? Plus, where did the phrase
"get your ducks in a row" come from? We'll try to waddle our way to the truth.
So join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always
Wondered about.

On this episode, we're counting the days - literally!  We explore why there are seven days in a week - and how those days got their names.  Also, why did mankind ever start rhyming?  Turns out, it wasn't just for fun - it served a purpose.  Plus, what was the worst TV Show ever?  Hear the story of a network prime time show so bad that they pulled the plug midway through its first episode!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this upcoming episode, we're counting the days - literally!  We explore why there are seven days in a week - and how those days got their names.  Also, why did mankind ever start rhyming?  Turns out, it wasn't just for fun - it served a purpose.  Plus, what was the worst TV Show ever?  Hear the story of a network prime time show so bad that they pulled the plug midway through its first episode!  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about. 

On this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and exploring the origin of beer.  It started as an accident, and humanity kept repeating it for the next 7,000 years!  Also, we look at the surprisingly predictable world of random numbers.  Turns out, they're not so random after all.  Plus, where did the term "Charley Horse" come from?  Who is this Charley, and why does he enjoy inflicting so much pain?  Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've Always Wondered about.