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.
Episodes
24 episodes
Weird World of Sports
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...
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1:07:52
The Boston Molasses Flood
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 vibran...
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1:19:32
True or False?
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...
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45:57
This is Han Shot First All Over Again
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 Bu...
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38:12
Controversies and Bananas
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 an...
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56:33
Weird Cures and Even Weirder Tangents
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 ep...
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1:06:06
Everything is Medicine....Including Tangents
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 ...
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1:01:38
Hollywood Scandal: Roscoe Arbuckle
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 ...
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40:30
Adventures in Hollywoodland
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, pl...
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44:38
Pretty Grimm
You gotta hand it to the Germans--they really know how to scare small children into submission.Join us on a dark and snowy night as we visit two of our favorite Grimm's fairy tales....if you dare!!!! lolSeriously. It's pretty we...
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57:04
Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Being an inventor is hard. Being a marketer is probably also hard. Trying to keep your business relevant and always being on the cutting edge....I imagine that's also hard.So, we should go easy on some of these inventors and businesses ...
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1:14:33
Unreasonable Requests?
So, what do rock bands and death row inmates have in common, you're probably wondering?I know you were all wondering...This episode, we're going to find out. Hang out with us as we talk about some of the unusual requests made by...
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1:00:18
Weird Laws Still on the Books
Have you broken any laws today?Are you sure? I mean, like...really sure?There are a surprising number of odd restrictions, weird laws and outdated rules that still remain on the books in most states--and probably other countries...
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48:19
Bonus Within a Bonus!!
Hey, guys!So here's a little bonus episode for you....and it was actually already a bonus episode from my other podcast, SofaSpuds History! This is also a very special episode because it was the very first podcast appearanc...
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46:44
Famous Last Words
Did you ever think about what your last words might be? Some people might be inclined to plan ahead so that their last impact on the world might be memorable or profound. Some people prefer to make a funny exit; and there are others who use the...
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1:04:51
Sayings Two: Eclectic Bugaboo
Hey, folks!We're back again to explore the meanings and origins behind some common phrases and to ask certain, vital questions, like:Do you like your mutton hot or cold? Or old? lolHow about beating wives? is a thumb-sized s...
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58:48
The Tale of Pistol Pete
Today we take a look into the life of a truly badass gunslinger; the one and only Pistol Pete(Editor's note on the episode: Frank Eaton was born in the year 1860...I think we accidentally said 1980 or something...hopefully that doesn't caus...
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46:09
Cedar Key and The Amazing Pencil
Okay, guys, we promise this isn't boring. Well, actually, everyone's perception of boring is probably different, so I guess I can't really say that...but we promise that this isn't any more or less boring than any of our other episodes (?)<...
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53:48
The Nursery Rhymes are Dark Too!
Ok, folks, I know you like the dark stuff....so here's a little more.This episode, we discuss the dark origins and possible origins of some of our most well-known nursery rhymes. Will we find some hidden meanings behind the seemingly in...
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46:30
How Dark Do You Like Your Fairy Tales?
If you're anything like Skip and Linette, you like 'em really dark. Or, actually, you are fascinated to find out that the cute little stories you grew up with may not be exactly what you thought you were.Join us for our latest episode, ...
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53:51
Common Sayings, Explained
Language is such an interesting thing. Not only are the words we use important to understanding each other, but our use of idioms and time-tested sayings can say a lot about our history and the ways we communicate ideas.Join Linette and...
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42:03
Yogi Berra
Hey, folks!Welcome back! Our subject for today is the late great Yogi Berra. This was a really surprising one for me (Linette) because over the course of our research and our conversation, I learned so much about this guy and g...
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