Fun facts and sidetracks

• Muhammad Ali to the Mandela Affect

  Exploring the Wonders of Japan & Diving into Iconic Pop Culture MemoriesIn this engaging episode of Fun Facts and Sidetracks, Marty and Al  discuss Marty's recent trip to Japan. They  celebrate their podcast's ninth birthday and delve into nostalgic pop culture, recalling old shows like HR PufnStuf and Banana Splits. They discuss the Mandela Effect, revealing misremembered movie quotes, and share fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from the Rocky franchise's music selection. The episode wraps up with an entertaining story of a bar incident involving undercover cops and a detailed retelling of the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.00:00 Welcome to Fun Facts and Sidetracks00:31 Mart's Adventures in Japan02:06 Podcast Milestone: Ninth Birthday02:23 Listener Feedback and Nostalgia05:14 The Mandela Effect Explained09:21 Rocky and the Eye of the Tiger14:48 A Crazy Bar Story20:12 Unbelievable Coincidences21:00 Listener Requests: Muhammad Ali21:27 The Legend of Muhammad Ali23:34 Ali's Iconic Fights25:31 Ali's Legacy and Personal Life36:14 Debbie Harry's Surprising Shopping Trip37:49 Wrapping Up and Listener EngagementIf you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] 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 and so many more.

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• Music regrets and a gig to forget

  Music regrets and a gig to forget: From Court Cases to Space ElevatorsIn this episode of 'Fun Facts and Sidetracks,' hosts Marty and Al explore the controversial world of music plagiarism, discussing famous cases such as George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' vs. The Chiffons' 'He's So Fine', Vanilla Ice vs. Queen and David Bowie, and many others. The episode delves into the nuances of creativity, subconscious influences, and some downright weird aspects of music litigation.The boys then shift to share fascinating facts about the history of flight, from the first hot air balloons to the rapid progression from the Wright brothers' first flight to the moon landing, and even talk about future concepts like Japan's space elevator. As usual Mart has a hilarious stories about a gig he’d rather forget and the  lively English-style pub parties at his home in suburban Brisbane.  00:00 Welcome to Fun Facts and Sidetracks00:27 Exploring Famous Plagiarism Cases in Music01:07 The George Harrison vs. The Chiffons Case04:09 Vanilla Ice and the Under Pressure Controversy04:46 John Fogarty Sued for Sounding Like Himself05:40 Blurred Lines and Marvin Gaye's Legacy06:58 The Rolling Stones vs. The Verve07:52 Ghostbusters and Huey Lewis09:43 The Beatles and Chuck Berry11:38 A Regrettable Job Experience17:57 Fun Facts About Flight19:42 Man Lands on the Moon: A Giant Leap in 66 Years20:32 The International Space Station: Orbiting Every 90 Minutes21:28 NASA's Countdown: Inspired by a Silent Movie22:29 Bert Hinkler Museum: A Tribute to Aviation26:25 Space Elevator: The Future of Space Travel30:26 Growing Up as a 10 Pound Pom in Australia32:26 Building Bars and Boxing Day Parties37:15 Conclusion If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] 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 and so many more.

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• Baby, Baby to Babysitters

  Fun Facts and Sidetracks: The Ones That Got Away, Surprising Celebrity Babysitters and Stolen InventionsIn this episode of 'Fun Facts and Sidetracks,' Al and Marty discuss famous songs that were initially intended for other artists, including tracks by The Supremes, Kylie Minogue, Seal, and Kenny Loggins. They delve into amusing and surprising stories about celebrity babysitters such as Alice Cooper babysitting Keanu Reeves and Cher babysitting Anthony from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Additionally, the episode explores intriguing facts about famous buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China, and uncovers the true origins of well-known inventions, revealing famous figures like Thomas Edison who capitalized on others' innovations. The hosts wrap up with a discussion on LEGO and other noteworthy inventions.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:55 The Ones That Got Away: Iconic Songs Rejected by Artists09:12 Celebrity Babysitters: Unexpected Connections15:56 Hollywood Connections: Keifer Sutherland and Gwyneth Paltrow16:57 Builder's Journey: From Music to Construction18:07 Famous Buildings Around the World22:38 Lego: The Ultimate Building Block25:32 Famous Inventions and Their True Origins32:06 Wrapping Up: From Supremes to Eiffel TowerIf you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] 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 and so many more.

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• Sharks, Shakespeare and a Shotty

  If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] 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 and so many more.

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• Rescued recordings and kooky kids tv

  If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] 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 and so many more.

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