Sinopsis
How much would you know without the help of the internet? Each week listeners (you) send us in questions, we try to answer them without Googling, then we Google to see how close (usually not close) we were. A fact based comedy podcast that everyone can play! Hosted by Dave Zwolenski, Redd Peterson and James 'Martine' Blake, get ready to laugh like an idiot listening to three more idiots.
Episodios
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Why was the first chip intended as an insult?
21/02/2018 Duración: 37minSmiths, Lays, Pringles - all of them unwitting participants in the greatest insult ever bestowed upon a man, but who slinged this despicable chip insult (or chipsult if you will) and what was their reason to hurl such salty-insolence? Take a listen to find out. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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How did an Oregon man learn that cows made bad engines?
06/02/2018 Duración: 25minYou've heard of Horse Power, but what about Cow Power? That's right, a brave young Oregon fella found out the hard way that cows and engines don't mix, but just how did he find out? Take a listen. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Where did Abracadabra originate? - with Picture This Podcast
23/01/2018 Duración: 38minHocus Pocus, Zim Zalabim and Alakazam. All great words, but none of them compare in magic-comparison to the almighty abracadabra. Handed down from magician to magician over centuries, where does this all-mighty word come from and who the hell still uses it? Joined by the boys from the Picture This Podcast, listen as we pull more than a bunny and some doves out of our nonsensical butts. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Where did cats got your tongue originate?
10/01/2018 Duración: 33minEver choked on your own chit-chat or stumbled on a slippery sentence? It could be said that a cat has got your tongue, but why oh why did that cat take it from you and where has he been hiding it? Also, not kidding, we may have actually saved a listeners life in this episode. Disclaimer: Maybe kidding a little. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Hamish Blake - why did a cop in San Fran patrol with a ventriloquist dummy?
16/12/2017 Duración: 33minNot to be outdone by Andy, Hamish Blake joins us to tell us a little bit more about what the boys got up to on their international rock tour as well as helping us work out who the dummy really was in this puppetry fiasco. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Andy Lee - why is Donald Trump shrinking bears ears?
10/12/2017 Duración: 32minFresh off the back of the 'Cool Boys and the Front Man' Private Jet tour, and having only this week retired from radio, Andy Lee is clearly looking for a new gig, so it seemed only fair we run him through the gauntlet that is We Fact Up. Did he live up to expectations, you'll have to listen to find out. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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How did a goat called Bill become a war hero?
28/11/2017 Duración: 28minSome people say the humble Billy Goat is the bravest of all the farm animals. And those people would be us. Listen as we theorise over how General Bill. E. Goat made it to the top of the warpile and why Hitler probably wasn't a cool dude. Warning: Pun Heavy Episode! Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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What is Russia's dead hand?
13/11/2017 Duración: 28minTrump may have tiny hands, but Russia it seems have dead ones and they're not afraid to use them. But what exactly is their dead hand? Plus we introduce a Fast Fact round where we try and answer some of your most intriguing questions. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Josh Glanc - who was Yankee Doodle?
29/10/2017 Duración: 59minIt's a nursery rhyme and a marching song sung throughout schools right across America, but who was Yankee Doodle, why was he riding a pony and how come he has such an interest in pasta? Josh Glanc joins us to find out exactly why Yankee went to town. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Ryan Shelton revisited - with Ryan Shelton
16/10/2017 Duración: 39minThis week, due to circumstances out of our control, were unable to make a new episode for you, so instead we've delved into the archives and pulled out one of Australia's greatest comedians/actors/writers/performers/mans, Ryan Shelton, here to regale you with stories of Churchill's greatest nights out. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Christian Hull - what was the deadly Bradford Watermelon?
02/10/2017 Duración: 49minThe man whose laugh rivals that of Ricky Gervais, Christian Hull is in the studio and for the first time ever we have to beep out some of the content. Plus we use Google Home for the first time! Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Jack Post - where did hair of the dog originate?
19/09/2017 Duración: 44minThe man who pushes Hamish and Andy's buttons, Jack Post, is here to try and work out where 'Hair of the Dog' comes from. And not only this, but in a bold move that stunned the entire team, Jack changed the face of We Fact Upping forever. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Ed Kavalee - what do Henry Ford and Mary Had a Little Lamb have in common?
03/09/2017 Duración: 43minHave You Been Paying Attention? Well Ed Kavalee has and its time he used his knowledge for good, and whats more good than car manufacturers and nursery rhymes? Kick back as Ed regales us with stories of Batman collections, horse ejaculate and Hot Dogs from Big Brother. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Lewis Spears - why were potatoes illegal in France?
20/08/2017 Duración: 28minHe's the man who trolled Tom Tilley by telling him he loved his step-sister and now wants to be bashed by his fans! Comedic genius Lewis Spears is here to let France know that he knows that they know what's up. And he's also running a kickstarter campaign, so throw him some cashola. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Luke Kidgell - why can eating bagels get you in trouble with the police?
25/07/2017 Duración: 32minYou've heard of a cocaine bust, but what about a bagel bust? Luke Kidgell, the man who will never be owned, joins us to discuss why these perfect pastries are a headache for law enforcement. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Arj Barker - how did the Spanish donkey torture people?
24/07/2017 Duración: 21minKnown throughout the comedy scene in Australia and worldwide, Arj Barker is here to answer possibly the strangest question we've ever had - and it only gets stranger once that can of Donkey worms is open. Plus, we have some very big announcements to make! Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Nath Valvo - why was there a shortage of giants in Prussia?
10/07/2017 Duración: 38minNath Valvo stops in to discuss why his old MSN user name gets him horny, how CGI fantasies work and what exactly is a Prussia anyway? Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Damien Power - why do they call it a hat-trick?
21/06/2017 Duración: 33minThe game of cricket is a confusing affair. Ducks, Silly Mid Offs, Chinaman, the list goes on. But none of these terms are more intriguing than the origin of the 3 wicket hat-trick. Ok also maybe Chinaman. Enjoy. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Gill Cosgriff - What was the Kentucky meat shower?
29/05/2017 Duración: 35minIn a surprising turn for everyone on the 'We Fact Up' team, we actually have someone who voluntarily chose to return to the show - Gill Cosgriff. And what better way to reunite with an old friend than over a couple of buckets of raining flesh. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.
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Why did the Russians try and make chimps and humans have sex? - with Hannah Schuback
15/05/2017 Duración: 39minEveryone's favourite Factophile Hannah is back for one very special episode! It gets pretty raucous when the three of us start knattering on, but boy oh boy is it a fun ride. Get amongst it. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew (Redd) Peterson.