Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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.

    Always Wondered Podcast

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    11 mins
  • 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.

    Always Wondered Podcast

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    2 mins
  • Always Wondered - Bubble Wrap
    May 23 2025

    If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    11 mins
  • Always Wondered - EP 8 Preview
    May 21 2025

    If you think the best part of online shopping isn't the merchandise, but the Bubble Wrap, then this is the episode for you! Hear the strange story of how this plastic icon came to be. Also, we'll discuss why we clink our glasses whenever we toast. The tradition seems classy and sophisticated, but the back story is much more sinister! Plus, learn the origin of the simple phrase that's powerful enough to stop all debate dead in its tracks - It Is What It Is. Join host Rick Peterson as he answers more of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    1 min
  • Always Wondered - SLINKY
    May 16 2025

    Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

    The Always Wondered Podcast

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    11 mins
  • Always Wondered - EP 7 Preview
    May 14 2025

    Part of the world drives on the right, while the other drives on the left. It's probably just the Universe's way of telling us to stay home! But on this episode, we'll try to make sense of that confusing right/left driving divide. Plus, how did a simple metallic spring coil become one of the biggest-selling toys of all time? Hear the unusual origin story of the Slinky. Join host Rick Peterson for these topics and more as he answers some of the questions you've "Always Wondered" about.

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    2 mins
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