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Friends, Facts & Fiction

Friends, Facts & Fiction

By Friends, Facts & Fiction

It's a podcast where three (sometimes more) friends talk about facts and fictions from the past, present, and maybe the future?? Probably not the future... but either way you'll laugh, and hopefully feel a little smarter afterwards. Probably not though...
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Season 5 Episode 3: Frankenstein!

Friends, Facts & FictionMay 13, 2022

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This Doesn't Sound Right, But I Guess It IS?

This Doesn't Sound Right, But I Guess It IS?

Drew gives us a bunch of fun/weird facts. Listen in!

Feb 25, 202453:52
Season 6 Episode 4: From Deities, to Diet, to Dynasty; An American Breakfast Cereal Tale Pt.2

Season 6 Episode 4: From Deities, to Diet, to Dynasty; An American Breakfast Cereal Tale Pt.2

The conclusion to the bizarre history of the graham cracker, and Kellogg's cereal dynasty!

Jan 12, 202444:59
Season 6 Episode 4: From Deities, to Diet, to Dynasty; An American Breakfast Cereal Tale Pt. 1

Season 6 Episode 4: From Deities, to Diet, to Dynasty; An American Breakfast Cereal Tale Pt. 1

For the first half of this two parter, Grant dives into the bizarre history of graham crackers, and Kellogg's cereal. Tuck in and grab a bowl of frosted flakes before we ruin them for you!

Dec 12, 202359:17
Season 6 Episode 4: The Life of Phil Hartman

Season 6 Episode 4: The Life of Phil Hartman

Today it is the surprising life of an unsung hero of comedy, Phil Hartman. The graphic designer, writer, actor, and comedian had some really surprising and impressive credits while juggling a chaotic personal life. We had a great time appreciating this impressive person, and hope you fools do too!


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Nov 10, 202348:07
Piggly Wiggly Baybay!

Piggly Wiggly Baybay!

This week we discuss a very well, or should be, well known grocery store.....Piggly Wiggly. If you like piggles or wiggles, you should definitely tune in and get a good laugh and hopefully a bit of the unknown.

Sep 12, 202301:11:32
Season 6 Episode 2: Steeplechase 2nd year

Season 6 Episode 2: Steeplechase 2nd year

On this episode we discuss Justin and Drew's trip to Steeplechase. Get ready for some weird real life interviews and such!!!!

Jul 23, 202344:20
Season 6 Episode 1: Pride!

Season 6 Episode 1: Pride!

This week we get a late start on PRIDE but we did it! Special guest Julie Francis joins us to jump into all the fun!

Jul 01, 202301:42:36
Season 5 Tweener 2: Cartel Hippos

Season 5 Tweener 2: Cartel Hippos

Join us for our second tweener of the season. One this episode we discuss Cartel Hippos, effects of vanity pets and other funnies.

Jun 14, 202326:47
The Real Cocaine Bear (Tweener for Season 6)

The Real Cocaine Bear (Tweener for Season 6)

We talk some shizz about our lives and read about the REAL Cocaine Bear! It's almost as funny as the movie... Full episodes for Season 6 coming soon!

Apr 28, 202329:20
Medical Industry Issues

Medical Industry Issues

On our final episode of Season 5 we get into some of the major issues in the medical industry and give some personal thoughts on how we feel about the current state of health care in America and around the world. SEASON 6 SOON!

Mar 22, 202301:21:15
Season 5 Episode 21: Drugs Vs Drugs

Season 5 Episode 21: Drugs Vs Drugs

On this episode Drew explains some of the best and worst implemented medicines and or procedures by doctors. This one's a good ole knee slapper.....so Check It Out!

Jan 26, 202350:07
Season 5 Episode 20: Intro to Medicine

Season 5 Episode 20: Intro to Medicine

Grant jumps in head first on this week's medicine deep dive!

Dec 21, 202201:26:46
Season 5 Episode 19: McKamey Manor

Season 5 Episode 19: McKamey Manor

Drew jumps into one of the scariest "haunted tours" in the world. Tune in......If YOU DARE!!!!

Nov 21, 202244:10
Season 5 Episode 18: The History of EMT's

Season 5 Episode 18: The History of EMT's

This week Grant dives into the history of EMT's with the help from special guest Lee Bramlett.

Oct 11, 202201:16:56
Season 5 Episode 17: Diamonds by Sam

Season 5 Episode 17: Diamonds by Sam

This week we're joined by Sam Capasso as a guest host to explain some diamonds and such!

Sep 25, 202249:07
Season 5 Episode 16: Aftermath and Affects of the Gold Rush

Season 5 Episode 16: Aftermath and Affects of the Gold Rush

This week Justin ends our discussion on the Gold Rush! It's a head raiser.........so, get ready and listen in.

Sep 20, 202201:06:04
Season 5 Episode 15: Death of a Dream

Season 5 Episode 15: Death of a Dream

This week Drew dives into the height of the Gold Rush!

Sep 05, 202201:05:43
Season 5 Episode 14: Gold Rush pt.1//Three Idiots Changed the World

Season 5 Episode 14: Gold Rush pt.1//Three Idiots Changed the World

Grant starts us off on our venture into the Gold Rush this week!

Aug 22, 202257:23
Season 5 Episode 13: Art Heist Adventures!

Season 5 Episode 13: Art Heist Adventures!

Listen this week as Grant takes us on a journey on one of the biggest art heists in history......that is still ongoing!

Jul 30, 202201:06:54
Season 5 Episode 12: The Many Murders of Michael Malloy

Season 5 Episode 12: The Many Murders of Michael Malloy

Drew dives into a man that wouldn't die!

Jul 22, 202252:14
Season 5 Episode 11: Comedy Tweener

Season 5 Episode 11: Comedy Tweener

This week we are joined by Grace Higgs in Justin's absence. We have a little comedy history setup for you guys! 

Jul 16, 202255:41
Season 5 Episode 10: Black Mobsters

Season 5 Episode 10: Black Mobsters

This week Justin dives into some of the most notorious black mobsters. You're definitely going to want to hear this one!

Jul 09, 202250:43
Season 5 Episode 9: Post Prohibition

Season 5 Episode 9: Post Prohibition

This week Grant takes us on a trip down the road of post prohibition!

Jun 24, 202201:24:31
Season 5 Episode 8: Gansters & Dranks!

Season 5 Episode 8: Gansters & Dranks!

This week Justin enlightens us all on some very big players during the height of prohibition! 

Jun 17, 202257:25
Season 5 Episode 7: Pre Prohibition

Season 5 Episode 7: Pre Prohibition

This week Drew starts us off on our deep dive into prohibition, with pre-prohibition!

Jun 11, 202201:08:31
Season 5 Episode 6: Catch us on the In-between!

Season 5 Episode 6: Catch us on the In-between!

This week we have another fun in between episode due to some outstanding personal issues. Enjoy!

Jun 03, 202239:44
Season 5 Episode 5: Emergency laughs!

Season 5 Episode 5: Emergency laughs!

This week Justin pulled together some of his favorite funny times from our log of talks and such!

May 27, 202236:04
Season 5 Episode 4: Steeplechase!

Season 5 Episode 4: Steeplechase!

This week Justin got the pleasure of going to The Annual Iroquois Steeplechase and getting some great interviews! Tune in for the fun

May 20, 202246:59
Season 5 Episode 3: Frankenstein!

Season 5 Episode 3: Frankenstein!

This week Justin gives us some incite into the wild world of Frankenstein! You'll want to join in!

May 13, 202244:12
Season 5 Episode 2: The Shipwreck that Fueled A Country

Season 5 Episode 2: The Shipwreck that Fueled A Country

Grant takes us a very awesome journey about something that is rarely discussed. Tune in and find out!

May 06, 202201:01:36
Season 5 Episode 1: Fireworks and Such!

Season 5 Episode 1: Fireworks and Such!

This week we talk about some crazy fireworks stories and Drew goes over the history of said boom booms! 

Apr 29, 202245:03
Season 4/5 Tweener #3: Southern Sayings

Season 4/5 Tweener #3: Southern Sayings

This week Grant kick's us off with some southern sayings the U.S. w/ special guest Grace Higgs!

Apr 22, 202201:02:43
Season 4/5 Tweener 2: Sleepwalking Fun

Season 4/5 Tweener 2: Sleepwalking Fun

Drew goes into some interesting info on sleepwalkers!

Apr 15, 202246:39
Season 4/5 Tweener #1: Al Capone

Season 4/5 Tweener #1: Al Capone

This tweeter Justin let's us in on some Al Capone facts!

Apr 08, 202241:45
Season 4 Episode 18: Keeping up with the di Statio's

Season 4 Episode 18: Keeping up with the di Statio's

This week Grant gives us a lesson on a flood of molasses that made a big bang!

Apr 01, 202201:17:29
Season 4 Episode 17: The Beaver Wars

Season 4 Episode 17: The Beaver Wars

Drew informs us on a very hairy situation in from Canada all the way west of the Mississippi River!

Mar 25, 202250:41
Season 4 Episode 16: Betty Davis

Season 4 Episode 16: Betty Davis

Justin edutains us this week on the incredible story and life of Betty Davis! It's a funktastic journey! Join us 

Mar 18, 202245:11
Season 4 Episode 15: New Australia

Season 4 Episode 15: New Australia

Grant gives us an inside look at New Australia! What is that you may ask?.....Listen & Funker it out!

Mar 11, 202201:01:48
Season 4 Episode 14: The Super Freak

Season 4 Episode 14: The Super Freak

This week Drew drops some hot facts on Mr. Rick James himself! It's a celebration Bitches!

Mar 04, 202249:47
Season 4 Episode 13: The Founding Fathers of Food

Season 4 Episode 13: The Founding Fathers of Food

Justin has prepared a very tasty episode for you guys this week! Who may these influential chefs be?! Listen in and enjoy! 

Feb 25, 202246:15
Season 4 Episode 12: Johnny Appleseed!!!!!

Season 4 Episode 12: Johnny Appleseed!!!!!

Grant educates us this week on the man, the myth, the legend........Johnny Appleseed!

Feb 18, 202249:34
Season 4 Episode 11: The Toxin Trio

Season 4 Episode 11: The Toxin Trio

This week Drew learns us up on some creep toxin carrying critters!

Feb 11, 202240:24
Season 4 Episode 10: Robert Smalls

Season 4 Episode 10: Robert Smalls

This week Justin takes us on the journey of the life of Robert Smalls. 

Feb 04, 202233:25
Season 4 Episode 9: Centralia, PA

Season 4 Episode 9: Centralia, PA

If you don't know anything about Centralia, PA, you should check this episode out fo' show! It gets a bit hot, so buckle up!

Jan 28, 202201:00:40
Season 4 Episode 8: Flying Panda Penis

Season 4 Episode 8: Flying Panda Penis

One of these things is not like the other! Join this week for the critter corner!

Jan 22, 202242:46
Season 4 Episode 7: Underwater Black Towns

Season 4 Episode 7: Underwater Black Towns

This week Justin gives us some incite on a very looked over subject. Buried....by water...Black cities!

Jan 15, 202259:12
Season 4 Episode 6: Cleavland Rocks!

Season 4 Episode 6: Cleavland Rocks!

Oh, the silliness we dive into this week! We discuss Cleveland, Ohio and some fun stories behind the weird city. Did you catch the purposeful spelling in the title?

Dec 17, 202158:35
Season 4 Episode 5: The Mantis Shrimp

Season 4 Episode 5: The Mantis Shrimp

Snap, Crackle & Pop! This week we learn about the infamous Mantis Shrimp!

Dec 10, 202146:24
Season 4 Episode 3: The Great Emu Wars

Season 4 Episode 3: The Great Emu Wars

This week is a hell of a ride! We look into Australia's majestic Emu!

Nov 28, 202148:46
Season 4 Episode 2: The Geenland Shark

Season 4 Episode 2: The Geenland Shark

This week we go into the subject of the Greenland Shark! It's a whale of a tale and stuff-n-such or something.....Listen to it!

Nov 19, 202152:43