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We Fact Up

Summary: We Fact Up was born out of the notion that before the internet existed people would have to actually try and work things out for themselves when asked a question. Like, “why did the CIA put batteries into cats during the 1960’s” or “how long would you survive in space for”. Hosted by Dave Zwolenski and Matthew "Redd" Peterson come with us as we embark on a journey to understand life's hidden mysteries, one stupid conversation at a time. No fact will ever be the same.

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 Ep 49: During WWII, why did the Germans fly so many kites? (with Maude Garrett) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:20

If the Nazis knew how to do one thing, it's kill lots of people. But if they knew how to do two things, the other would be fly kites. This week the delightful Maude Garrett of 'Geek Bomb' (and a thousand other places) joins us to discuss making out with her co-host and how far Redd and Dave need to go to get more fans. 

 Ep 48: Why were Cornflakes invented? (with Ben Birchall) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:16

As you take a bite out of that big ol’ bowl of corn flakes, you might want to listen to this ep at the same time. Your morning breakfast ritual will never be the same. With special gust Ben Birchall from the Ingredipedia podcast!

 Ep 47: What was the Great Emu War of 1932 about? (with Murray from Flight of the Conchords) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:26

Well, we told you it was gonna happen and it's finall here!! It’s Rhys Darby week on 'We Fact Up'! He’s been in 'Flight of the Conchords', 'Hunt For The Wilderpeople', 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and now he’s reached the pinnacle of his career by coming on our show. Listen as Rhys helps us figure out what The Great Emu War of 1932 was all about. What a legend!

 Ep 46: How do headhunters shrink heads? (with Christian Hull) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:30

It's often said that in life there are two types of people - the influenced and the influencer. We found one of the best influencers in the business, Christian Hull, to help us boil this one down to size. 

 Ep 45: What was the Great Balloon Hoax of 1844? (with Sophie Kneebone) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:10

Sure, there have been some GOOD balloon hoaxes over the years, but what about the GREAT one? We dive head first into this question, as well as Redd's schnoz, to pull out an excessively long nostril-hair of truth.

 Ep 44: Why was Winston Churchill prescribed unlimited alcohol? (with Ryan Shelton) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:27

He's a comedian/writer/producer/performer/actor? and now he can add podcaster to his resume - the hilarious Ryan Shelton is here to amuse, bemuse and confuse you as we wade through the mess that those blasted Nazi's left behind and try to uncover the truth about Churchill's drinking requirements.

 Ep 43: Why does God hate forks? (with Cam Neill) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:06

In what is definitely our most sacrilegious episode yet, we dissect God’s predilection to arancini balls, how he was the original Oprah and missing his own son’s crucifixion cause he was in the ‘can’. Welcome to the church of We Fact Up. If you’re religious in any way, shape or form, maybe sit this one out. You may end up in hell purely by association.

 Ep 42: How do we know monkeys love porn? (with Michelle Nussey) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:06

What better way to find out if Monkey’s love Porn than to get resident animal expert and zoo-worker Michelle Nussey on the show to talk Monkey butts and juice privileges.

 Ep 41: Why would a group of people bite each other's eyelashes off? (with Matt Saraceni) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:43

Guess who’s in the hot seat this week – it’s Matt Saraceni come to reclaim his reptilian crown. In this one we talk PokemonGO, why Redd can never go too deep and how to live forever! Seriously, don’t miss this one, you will regret it.

 Ep 40: Why are cows fed magnets? (with Reb Mery) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:11

In our latest episode we’re joined by Reb Mery who explains why she’s a Reb and not a Bec and how she broke a girl’s arm when she was a kid purely to prove, ah, something. Plus the gang try doing impersonations and... well... you'll see.

 Ep 39: Why do classical statues of men always have small penises? (with Dan Anstey) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:34:14

This weeks episode is brought to you by male insecurity! We discuss why old statues of blokes have small doodles and the inner workings of Penis Tetris. Special guest Dan Anstey whose excessive use of sound effects made Dave Zwolenski lose his mind.

 Ep 38: Why did NZ Farmer's pants explode in the 1930s? (with Tegan Higginbotham) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:39

This week the delightful Tegan Marie Higginbotham from “Whose Line Is It Anyway” tries to help us figure out why New Zealander’s pants would spontaneously explode. Also we start some shit with Cal Wilson that will most likely end very badly for us. Sorry Cal.

 Ep 37: Why are frogs getting married in Bangladesh? (with Deano) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:15

This week we're joined by 25% of the Nova Melbourne Breakfast team, Deano Thomas, to discuss Bangladeshi wedding rituals and the inevitable demise of the human race due to its own stupidity. Lot of fun.

 Ep 36: Why did the British use semen as ink? (with Millar Jukes) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:06

Well, we can safely say we covered all the relevant current affairs in this one – from the occupy protests to Article 50 of the Brexit saga we went very deep and came out very sore. Sometimes we actually amaze ourselves with our problem solving abilities. With special guest the musical genius MILLAR JUKES! Warning: EXPLICIT CONTENT!

 Ep 35: Where does the term 'Kettle of Fish' originate? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:53

As etymology goes this one's about as weird as any of them, but what's weirder is Dave's "moments of fitness inspiration" in the toilets. Plus we create a new saying "to take a shit in Adelaide". Find out what it means in our latest ep.

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