Little Fish: Four Times a Knight
Summary
Hosts James Harkin, Andrew Hunter-Murray, and Anna Tashinsky discuss listener-submitted facts, including the ancient Greek actor Hegelicus who famously mispronounced a line as "weasel" instead of "calm," and the improbable existence of Kenyan cave elephants that dig into lava tubes to access salt. The episode also covers the history of Denver, Colorado, the first professional women's baseball league, and the fact that Kurt Vonnegut opened a failed Saab dealership. The hosts conclude by sharing exclusive facts with Patreon supporters, such as the claim that Isaac Newton predicted the world w…
Topics discussed
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Introduction and show format
Ancient Greek actor's famous blooper
Discussion on TV bloopers and media
Gandhi and Jack the Ripper timeline
Kluivert father and son penalty misses
Google Doodle and dragon easter egg
Origin of Denver, Colorado's name
Women's baseball team names
Norwegian Lion order and Swedes
Queen's knighthoods and castle visits
Eating Interrupted podcast ad
ADT Blue home security ad
Kenyan cave elephants and salt
Kurt Vonnegut's Saab dealership
Patreon fact: Bali house proportions
Patreon fact: Newton's end date
Patreon fact: Coughing in concerts
Patreon facts: Centurions, chicken, turkey
Monogram gift swapping discussion
Outro and sponsor ads
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