The Mocciaverse
If you are a lover of general knowledge, delight in interesting or strange stories from the past, or are simply curious about the origins of common sayings or everyday words, this podcast may just be your new favorite hangout.
Join Skip and Linette, a father and daughter with way too much trivia jammed in their brains and a love for all things interesting, as they explore history, trivia and general knowledge--with a healthy dose of groan-worthy dad jokes thrown in for good measure.
Episodes
61 episodes
Eat Your Veggies...But Cook Them, Please!
Hey, folks!It looks like we have fixed our audio problem from the last couple of weeks; but this may have made our microphones a little more sensitive to background noise, so you may be hearing a little of that in this episode...bear wit...
Is Nicky Two Guns in the Phone Book?
Hey, folks!Right up front, I'd like to apologize for some of the audio issues you'll be hearing in this episode. We were having a hell of a time recording...and I cleaned it up as much as I could, but you can still hear the occasional st...
Look What the Dingo's Done to My Song, Ma
Hey, folks!We're back for another round of trivia and fun! Today we learned about invasive species, undead fish and the dangers of being the Pope, among other gemsPlease send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come subscribe...
The Lawn is Screaming
Hey, folks!Welcome back! This week we're doing a slightly shorter one, but we think you're still sure to learn a little something (I know we did)Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe to us on all the pod...
For Christmas This Year: Bag O Glass!!
Hey, folks!We've got a bit of a different one this week. We're focusing on the dangerous toys of the past....and some that are dangerous and still exist!...and one that was WAYYYY too recent to be released to the public (IMO)O...
You Do the Hoc es Enim Corpus Meum and You Turn Yourself Around
That's what it's all about! HEY!Hey, folks! Welcome to another random ride with us!We hope you enjoy these little tidbits (which contain almost no guinea pig meat)........and if you did, please send us an email at mocciaverse@gmai...
Werewolf? There Wolf
Hey folks!Some apologies up front on this one--we had a little bit of audio trouble here and there on Skip's side...not sure if it was an internet issue or a Zoom issue or what, but you'll hear a little bit of crackling and missed words ...
Meet Me at My Father's Moustache
Hey, folks!Welcome to another week of fun! Today is a fun one. We covered weird and interesting pub names, alternative sources of energy, redundant phrases, cool stuff in Japan, and a few coincidences sprinkled in for good me...
If Powerful Whales Could Run, Would They Run to Heaven?
Hey, folks!Welcome back for another week of randomness. First off, I wanted to say up front that there is a little bit of scratchy audio toward the end of the episode. Apparently, my (Linette) microphone was about to quit for the day, an...
9 out of 10 Dentists Recommend Cotton Candy
Hey, folks!Welcome to another week of random facts!If you've ever felt guilty about eating too much cotton candy, fear not! There were at least two dentists that thought it was pretty great! Also, Viagra is good for plants....and ...
Bedumbening or Besmartening
Hey, folks!Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will at least learn a new word today (or maybe have the confidence to make up some new words...because we love that!)send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com a...
This One is Only For the Cool People
Hey, folks!If you're cool enough to have listened to this one, congratulations! You are now a cucumber sandwich with cream cheese!Just kidding, folks. Of course, anyone can listen, and that will automatically make you coolS...
Sucked into Jet Engine, Subsequent Encounter
Hey,folks!Welcome back to another episode of randomness! We hope you will be as entertained as we were as we go over a couple of Dad's favorite idioms, imagine our favorite movies and TV with completely different actors, and plenty of ot...
It Always Comes Back to Butter
Hey, folks!This is definitely a random one, but, that's what you come here for, right?I hope y'all like it!!Send us an email at mocciaverse@gmail.com and come and subscribe and rate us on Apple PodcastsEnjoy the show...
Operation Jello: Five Golden Toques Edition
Hey, folks!We made it through Christmas! Hope yours was a fun and pleasant holiday, if you celebrate! While you're waiting for the new year to start, why not hang with us and learn some random stuff?Send us an email at mocciaverse...
Papa, Can you Hear Me? (Nope)
Hey, folks!Welcome to another episode of The Mocciaverse! This time around, we had a little adventure. Lagging and internet problems made our Zoom recording session a little tricky (at best), and so if we sound a little hesitant at times...
A Penny Saved is a Penny Table
Hey, folks!Here we are with another round of tangential adventure! Pull up a concrete chair and enjoy the show!email us at mocciaverse@gmail.comLinette and Skip
Keep your Chin up, Woozle
Hey, folks!Welcome to another trivia and tangent packed episode!!We've got lots today: boxing references, urban legends, idioms from other countries, and other random and weird factsCome by and check us out on Apple Podcast...
Anemoia for Foot-Pasta and a Visit from Tom Lehrer
Hey, folks!More randomness coming your way....this time we're starting with a "boo", instead of a bang!Let's learn about right-pawed dogs, Pepsi's silly forays into overly grand prizes, women still needing to prove their purity (w...
If Superman Crashed in Idaho...
Hey, folks!Welcome to another week of randomness!Honestly, I can't even remember all of the subjects we touched upon this week, and I'm the one who edits (and listens to it at least twice!! lol). I do know that both Superman and p...
Frozen Dead Guy Garlic Ice Cream, Anyone?
Hey, folks!Today we're talking about the outrageous prices people have paid for celebrity body parts (and other weird things), unusual festivals across the U.S.,bacterium that can survive radiation, and the usual random trivia facts you ...
How to Effectively Hide a Zebra
Hey, folks!We're here with another round of randomness, for your listening pleasure.If you've ever wondered how to successfully distress a table, turn urine into gold, or, as the title suggests, effectively hide a zebra--you've co...
Fish, Fears, and Fotography
Hey, folks!Yes, I know photography isn't spelled with an "F", but I was going for cute here.Join us for facts about fish, fears and...yes, photography. But we also touch on the Olympics, Paul Revere, and take you on a couple of ve...