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Fun facts and sidetracks

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’ve discovered.In this episode of "Fun Facts, Sidetracks," hosts Al and Marty delve into iconic albums produced under challenging circumstances, discussing Fleetwood Mac"s "Rumours" and Nirvana"s "In Utero." They also explore albums that achieved double diamond status, highlighting iconic albums by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and more.The boys discuss the making

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38:44

Muhammad Ali to the Mandela Affect

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/08/16

Exploring the Wonders of Japan & Diving into Iconic Pop Culture Memories In 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. ...

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38:09

Music regrets and a gig to forget

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/08/01

Music regrets and a gig to forget: From Court Cases to Space Elevators In 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 t...

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32:43

Baby, Baby to Babysitters

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2025/07/20

Fun Facts and Sidetracks: The Ones That Got Away, Surprising Celebrity Babysitters and Stolen Inventions In 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. Additio...

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37:24

Sharks, Shakespeare and a Shotty

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2025/07/03

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, Wikiped...

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33:23

Rescued recordings and kooky kids tv

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/06/22

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, Wikiped...

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35:31

Sci-Fi, Spinal Tap and Simpsons

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/06/07

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, Wikiped...

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33:44

Ep3 Costello, Carrie and the Crazy Piano Pushbike

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, Marty and Al dive into the fascinating world of famous songs that were initially turned down by well-known artists, revealing surprising backstories behind hits from Kylie Minogue, John Denver, Aerosmith, and Tina Turner. They explore quirky celebrity pseudonyms, bizarre historical coincidences, and fun facts about the British royal family. The duo also shares a hilarious personal anecdote about a musical bike performance at the 1988 Brisbane Expo. Tune in for a mix of music ...

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24:06

Music, martial arts and toy mayhem

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/05/07

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, Wikiped...

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39:41

Twists of Fate and Ten Pound Poms

Fun facts and sidetracks ·

2025/04/23

Al and Marty chat about all sorts of fun facts and take a few side roads along the way. The ones that got away The boys discuss songs that were passed on by famous artists. We all know who ultimately made these songs a hit but who were they offered to first? Call me, Toxic, Umbrella, Physical, We built this city, Don’t you forget about me and Golden Years. Ten Pound Poms A fun discussion about the scheme initiated by the Australian Government in 1945 after the Second World War to...

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