Episode 17 - Cheese Rolling, Extreme Ironing, and Other Peculiar Sports

Join Lily and Buster as they uncover the quirky origins of events like cheese rolling and extreme ironing, exploring their cultural significance and the unique communities they form. From crafting custom ironing boards to debating the oddest sports missing from Wikipedia, this lighthearted look at bizarre competitions also includes Buster's wild idea for "duck-call karaoke".

Published OnMarch 12, 2025

Chapters (4)

Introduction
Origins of Bizarre Sports
The Pull of the Peculiar
Trivia Twists and Gaps

About the podcast

What the Fact?! is your bite-sized blast of bizarre trivia, hosted by the polished Lily Vogue and the folksy Buster McGillicuddy. In under 10 minutes, they’ll serve up mind-blowing facts, quick laughs, and plenty of “did you know?” moments—perfect for curious minds on the go. Tune in, geek out, and share the weirdness! A production of the AI Learning Lab and the AI Salon! (theSalon.ai)

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