Episodios

  • Always Wondered - Wedding Traditions
    Jun 20 2025

    On this week's episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions. But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor. The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness. 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 12 Preview
    Jun 18 2025

    On this week's upcoming episode, you're invited to the wedding of the ages, as we dive headfirst into the weird and wild origins of wedding traditions. But don't expect a podcast filled with love, romance, and a mile-long bridal registry at Amazon, because the wedding customs that we've followed for centuries are rooted in distrust, contractual obligations, and - yes - even body odor. The ceremony is about to begin, and we've saved you a front row seat for all the craziness. 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 - Rock, Paper, Scissors.
    Jun 13 2025

    On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    12 m
  • Always Wondered - EP 11 Preview
    Jun 11 2025

    On this episode, learn why dogs circle before they lie down. Spoiler alert: they're not auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Also, who invented Rock, Paper, Scissors? How did this simple childhood game become the go-to solution for avoiding real decision-making? Plus, we explore the origin of the phrase Break the Ice. Join host Rick Peterson as he dives deep into more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    2 m
  • Always Wondered - Monopoly
    Jun 6 2025

    On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? 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 10 Preview
    Jun 4 2025

    On this episode, we're rolling the dice on the shady back story of Monopoly. Who exactly invented this cardboard battleground of broken relationships? And if you've always wondered where the Alphabet came from, we'll decode its ancient history from A to Z. Plus, we'll discuss the Rule of Thumb. Is it really a rule, or just an oddly specific finger preference? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    2 m
  • Always Wondered - Three Sheets to the Wind
    May 30 2025

    We've all heard the phrase: Three Sheets to the Wind. But where did it come from? On this episode, we explore the origin. And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry! Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers? We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery. Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes. Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh? 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 9 Preview
    May 28 2025

    We've all heard the phrase: Three Sheets to the Wind. But where did it come from? On this episode, we explore the origin. And spoiler alert - it has nothing to do with laundry! Also, did you ever notice how your favorite cartoon characters only have four fingers? We'll get to the bottom of this animated four-fingered mystery. Plus, hear the curious case of Earlobes. Just why do we have these wobbly hunks of flesh? Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    2 m
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