Foolish Wanderers Podcast

Foolish Wanderers
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Hello Wanderers! We are two friends from college that like to talk about random stuff, and sometimes get a little sidetracked. Come, join us on our journey! You might just learn something....

  1. NOV 21

    Ep. 144 What Was Happening in Oz?!

    Send us a text WHO GOES THERE?? Oh, it's you Wanderer!  Welcome back to another Foolish episode! Today, we are taking a trip to the fantabulous land of Oz! We are discussing some of the greatest mishaps that occurred during the filming of the original 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz". From toxic makeup to explosions on set, this film was definitely cursed.... So grab some friends, some shiny shoes, and join us on another adventure along the yellow brick road! Resources: https://www.slashfilm.com/852272/how-the-wizard-of-oz-changed-margaret-hamilton-and-her-stunt-double-forever/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-slow-demise-of-asbestos-the-carcinogen-that-gave-the-wizard-of-oz-snow https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/wizard-of-oz-appalling-stories?srsltid=AfmBOooCj_EhlAWArSwIboYsMhSBY_ZTLcADsr7NACcFlLP9j3OwWLFI https://www.thoughtco.com/tin-man-toxic-makeup-3975975 We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    28 min

  2. OCT 26

    Ep. 143 Kids are Creepy

    Send us a text Boo! Hello there Wanderers.... Welcome back to another episode of Spooktober 2025! Today we are talking about two (count um... 2!) Urban ledgends to prove that children are CREEPY!! So grab some candy corn, a ranch water and join us on another spooky adventure! B.E.K. Stories: https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2013/11/16-peoples-terrifying-encounters-with-the-black-eyed-kids/ Resources: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Green-Children-of-Woolpit/ https://www.amc.com/blogs/these-real-life-stories-of-creepy-kid-stuff-will-chill-you-to-the-bone--1010058 https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/legend-black-eyed-children-55705 https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legend We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    22 min

  3. OCT 16

    Ep. 142 The Pendle Witch Trials SPOOKTOBER 2025

    Send us a text Well, hello there Wanderers... Today, we are kicking off Spooktober 2025 with the tale of the Pendle Witch Trials! One of the most famous witch trials in British history, and the main witness was just 9 years old to boot!  So grab some apple cider, popcorn to munch, and join us as we head off on another Spooktober adventure! Resources: https://www.historyhit.com/what-were-the-pendle-witch-trials/ https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-pendle-witches/ https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Pendle-Witches/ https://www.historyhit.com/why-did-guy-fawkes-gunpowder-plot-fail/ https://looklikeajacobeanwitch.weebly.com/james-i.html https://carvercentercatalyst.com/614/school-news/student-work/the-infamous-alizon-device/ https://www.spookyisles.com/jennet-device/ We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    31 min

  4. SEP 21

    Ep. 141 Fordlandia

    Send us a text Hello Wanderers! Are you ready to take a trip to the Amazon?? I hope so, cause that's where we're going! What happens when a British guy steals a bunch of rubber tree saplings, plants them in Europe, and creates a monopoly on the majority of the planet's rubber supply? Well, a multi-millionaire from the auto industry decides to create a midwestern city in the middle of Brazil to grow his own rubber trees. That's what happens! So grab a snack, a supply of Quinine, and join us on another Foolish adventure! Resources: https://www.damninteresting.com/the-ruins-of-fordlandia/ https://edgeeffects.net/fordlandia/ https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/fordlandia/ https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-resources/popular-topics/brazilian-rubber-plantations https://bryandenton.com/new-gallery-1 https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/fordlandia We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    36 min

  5. AUG 29

    Ep. 140 A Return to McDonald's Land!

    Send us a text Well, Greetings Wanderers! To celebrate the special meal of McDonald's Land, we have decided to return to the fantastical land of McDonald's! Come with us as we rediscover the odd flora of the strange land, and the lore behind it! McDonald's Wiki Lore: https://mcdonalds.fandom.com/wiki/McDonaldland  We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    45 min

  6. JUL 24

    Ep. 139 American Brands Turned Korean Fashion

    Send us a text Well, hello Wanderer. Ready to go on a shopping spree?!  Today, we are taking a trip to South Korea to check out what some American brands turned fashion brands are selling! From Yale to JEEP, to my personal fave Kodak, there is truly something for everyone. So come on and join us for another Foolish Adventure! TikTok: trust.andy https://www.tiktok.com/@trust.andy/video/7523976222733307166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7524879073564231198https://www.tiktok.com/@trust.andy/video/7523987065084726559?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7524879073564231198Websites: https://en.mlb-korea.com/board/gallery/8/https://cnn-apparel.com/https://cnn-apparel.com/shop1/front/php/b/board_list.php?board_no=15https://insideretail.asia/2022/08/31/onetime-airline-pan-am-reimagined-in-south-korea-as-a-lifestyle-brand/https://jeepwear.co.kr/https://lockheedmartinapparel.co.kr/mission/mission3.htmlhttps://www.natgeostore.com.hk/https://www.kodak.com/en/consumer/product/lifestyle/apparel/apparel/We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    56 min

  7. JUN 30

    Ep.138 Strangest High School Mascots!

    Send us a text HelloOOoo Wanderers! We have returned, and have brought with us the tales of some of the strangest American High School Mascots!! Which are strangely mostly from Illinois.  From Pretzels to Criminals, this list has it all! So grab some popcorn, a crisp beverage and join us on yet another foolish adventure! Resources: https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/unusual-high-school-mascots-14969550#gid=ci0256b222b0002716&pid=hoopeston-cornjerkers https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/03/04/americas-14-strangest-mascots-in-high-school-sports https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomvellner/completely-bonkers-high-school-mascots We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    47 min

  8. FEB 25

    Ep 137. Random Recap

    Send us a text Hello there Wanderers! Welcome back to another Foolish Pod! Today we have compiled a list of random topics that have been on our minds recently. From an ancient Alien egg that was supposedly found in Antarctica, to the real meaning behind the word Abracadabra we sure have a random list of topics for today! So grab a sweet drink, a salty snack and join us as we dive in! Resources: Alien Egg: https://www.newsweek.com/egg-ufo-photos-flood-social-media-2019038 Abracadabra: https://www.magicianmasterclass.com/post/abracadabra#google_vignette https://guernseydonkey.com/more-than-just-a-funny-word-the-meaning-behind-and-origin-of-abracadabra/#:~:text=The%20letters%20of%20the%20word,an%20amulet%20around%20the%20neck. We would love to hear from you! You can text us from the link in the description! (Not Available Through YouTube) Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsg Email us at: fwplisteners@gmail.com

    58 min
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Hello Wanderers! We are two friends from college that like to talk about random stuff, and sometimes get a little sidetracked. Come, join us on our journey! You might just learn something....

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    Foolish Wanderers
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    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
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