Fun facts and sidetracks
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<p>Into random facts? This could be the podcast for you. Good mates Al & Marty take a fun look at all sorts of pop culture stories they remember or have discovered. The goal is aways to bring you interesting trivia and have a laugh while they're at it. From music to movies and TV, to things that might have happened two hundred years ago or two days ago. There's plenty to dig into, and even more funny sidetracks to explore.</p><p><br></p>
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Publishing Since
4/23/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 4, 2026
Evel Knievel and Crazy Band Riders
If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: funfactsandsidetracks@gmail.com or leave us a comment online at our social pages on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening and never be afraid to get sidetracked. The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia...
May 14, 2026
Frampton's Lost Guitar and Fun Biology Facts
If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: funfactsandsidetracks@gmail.com or leave us a comment online at our social pages on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening and never be afraid to get sidetracked. The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia...
April 29, 2026
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Band Name Origins, Final Recordings, Shell’s Unlikely Beginnings, and Salty Language Al and Marty, hosts of Fun Facts and Sidetracks, broadcast from their studio in a converted oil tanker and cover off music trivia, company history, the origins of word and lots more. They explain where several bands got their names (including Radiohead, Motörhead, Simple Minds, Roxette, The Rolling Stones, The Pretenders, Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Jet, Panic! at the Disco, Death Cab for Cutie, Fl...
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- What is Fun facts and sidetracks?
<p>Into random facts? This could be the podcast for you. Good mates Al & Marty take a fun look at all sorts of pop culture stories they remember or have discovered. The goal is aways to bring you interesting trivia and have a laugh while they're at it. From music to movies and TV, to things that might have happened two hundred years ago or two days ago. There's plenty to dig into, and even more funny sidetracks to explore.</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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