Episodios

  • Always Wondered - Where The Traditional "Seventh-Inning Stretch" Came From?
    Oct 3 2025

    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.

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    13 m
  • Always Wondered - EP 27 Preview
    Oct 1 2025

    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.

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    2 m
  • Always Wondered - Why do People Shake Hands?
    Sep 26 2025

    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.

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    12 m
  • Always Wondered - EP 26 Preview
    Sep 24 2025

    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.

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    2 m
  • Always Wondered - Why Are There 7 Days A Week?
    Sep 19 2025

    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.

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    13 m
  • Always Wondered - EP 25 Preview
    Sep 17 2025

    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.

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    2 m
  • Always Wondered - Where Did Beer Originate From?
    Sep 12 2025

    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.

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    11 m
  • Always Wondered - EP 24 Preview
    Sep 10 2025

    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.

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    1 m