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HumorThis is a Comedy/History podcast; where the hosts Joe and Alex are given a new mystery topic accompanied by facts related to that topic. However, not all the facts are real, so its up to Joe and Alex to determine which ones are true and which ones are false. In the end the totals are tallied up to see whether our hosts where able to find the truth from a sea of falsities.
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- Allegendly Facts About Scoops (00:52:24)
History isn’t always what it seems—and this week, our hosts dive into the foggy world of early 20th-century events to separate truth from tall tale. They're handed 5 "facts" about the 1900s, but not all of them are real. Can they sniff out the fakes?Topics include:- The mysterious fake armistice that had newspapers celebrating peace... days too early.- Did FDR really lose the vice presidency to Warren G. Harding?- Plus, three more historical curveballs that will test their knowledge and instincts.Expect wild theories, sharp debates, and a few surprises as we unravel the myths and moments that shaped the modern world. Play along and see if you can spot the imposters before they do!Subscribe for weekly episodes where history gets a twist—and facts aren’t always what they seem.
- Allegendly Facts About Operation Greylord Part 2 (01:28:36)
Welcome back to The Allegendly Podcast, the podcast where truth plays hide-and-seek and our hosts are on the hunt. Each episode, we tackle a random theme with five tantalizing “facts", but here’s the twist: not all of them are real. It’s up to our hosts to sniff out the truth, call out the fakes, and maybe even surprise themselves along the way.This week’s episode dives into the murky depths of Operation Greylord, one of the most explosive judicial corruption investigations in U.S. history. We’re zooming in on the undercover years of Terrence Hake, who posed as a shady private defense attorney in Chicago’s Cook County courts. Bribes, wiretaps, fake cases, and courtroom betrayals—this chapter of Greylord is as cinematic as it is controversial.Five “facts” are on the table:- Did Hake really pay off judges with marked bills?- Was a racetrack meeting the key to cracking the case?- Did one courtroom have a hidden microphone planted by the FBI?- Was a fake defendant created just to test a corrupt judge?- Did Hake’s cover nearly get blown by a real mob enforcer?Tune in as our hosts debate, dissect, and decide what’s real, what’s fake, and what’s just too wild to be true.Truth is stranger than fiction—but only if you can spot it.Subscribe, like, and drop your guesses in the comments. Did you spot the fakes before the hosts did?
- Allegendly Facts About Operation Greylord (01:09:57)
This week on The Allegendly Podcast, our two sharp-witted hosts dive into one of the most explosive corruption investigations in American legal history: Operation Greylord.They’re handed five jaw-dropping “facts” about the undercover sting that exposed rampant bribery and misconduct in Chicago’s court system during the 1980s. From judges taking cash in chambers to FBI agents posing as crooked lawyers, the hosts must separate truth from trickery—but with twists this wild, even the real stories sound fake.Will they sniff out the lies or fall for the fiction?Which fact involves a judge risking his career to go undercover?Did a defense attorney really pay bribes while secretly working for the FBI?Tune in for courtroom drama, undercover intrigue, and a few laughs as our hosts try to crack the case. Subscribe and play along—can you spot the fakes before they do?#GreylordOperation #TrueCrimePodcast #FactOrFiction #LegalDrama #FBISting #CorruptionUncovered #PodcastChallenge
- Allegendly Facts About US Political Scandals Part 5 (01:01:50)
Two hosts. Five “facts.” One mission: separate historical truth from outrageous fiction.This week, we dive into the dusty archives of 19th-century politics, where scandal was just as juicy—but way less televised. From alleged duels over dinner menus to bribery schemes involving barrels of whiskey, not everything you're about to hear is real. But some of it absolutely is.Can our hosts sniff out the truth behind these bizarre political tales? Or will they fall for a well-crafted lie from the past?Expect:- Wild accusations from long-dead congressmen- A scandal involving a goat (maybe)- The origin story of a political insult that still stings today- And a fact so absurd, it has to be true… right?Play along and test your BS detector; can you spot the fakes before they do?Subscribe, comment, and let us know which “fact” fooled you the hardest.
- Allegendly Facts About Frances Poisonous Black Mass Conspiracy (01:11:37)
Prepare to dive into the shadowy corridors of 17th-century France, where whispers of poison, power, and betrayal swirled beneath the gilded reign of King Louis XIV. In this episode, our hosts unravel five tantalizing “facts” about the infamous underground poison ring that rocked the royal court—but here’s the twist: not all of them are true.Was there really a secret network of fortune tellers and alchemists selling deadly potions to aristocrats?Did a royal mistress orchestrate a string of high-profile assassinations?Were trials held in secret, with victims buried in unmarked graves?Each host must separate historical truth from delicious deception. Some facts are ripped straight from the archives... others are pure fabrication. Can you spot the fakes before they do?Subscribe and play along—because in the world of Allegendly, history isn’t always what it seems.
- Allegendly Facts About US Political Scandals: The Real Housewives of the White House (00:57:17)
This week’s episode dives into the scandal-soaked salons of early American politics; where gossip was currency and the First Lady’s reputation could make or break a presidency. Our hosts are handed 5 juicy “facts” about Andrew Jackson’s wife, the Petticoat Affair, and the drama swirling around John Eaton’s marriage… but not all of them are true.Did Rachel Jackson’s past nearly derail her husband’s political career? Was the White House really torn apart by a social snub? And how did one woman’s wardrobe choices ignite a national controversy?It’s a game of historical truth or tantalizing fiction, as our hosts try to untangle the rumors, rivalries, and reputations that shaped the early 1800s. Expect fiery debates, wild guesses, and a few scandalous surprises.Think you can spot the lie in the lace? Drop your guesses in the comments!#PetticoatAffair #AndrewJackson #HistoryPodcast #FactOrFiction #FirstLadyDrama #RachelJackson #JohnEaton #PoliticalScandal #PodcastMystery
- Allegendly Facts About Political Scandals: The Ohio Gang (01:10:18)
Buckle up for part two of our political scandals series, where corruption wears a pinstripe suit and history smells faintly of bootleg bourbon. This week, we unravel the scandalous saga of the Ohio Gang, the political crew that turned Washington D.C. into their playground of privilege and profit.Our hosts are handed 5 tantalizing "facts" about this infamous circle... but not all of them are legit. Did a member stash bribes in cigar boxes? Was there really a poker game inside the White House? And who’s responsible for a bathtub rumor that just won’t die?From shady oil deals to absurd cover-ups, it’s a wild ride through early 20th-century political drama, with our hosts trying to tell historical truth from deliciously deceptive fiction.Think you can out-hustle the conmen? Drop your guesses below!
- Allegendly Facts About the Real Life American Hustle (01:10:22)
Welcome to the first installment of our “Conspiracies” episodes and we’re kicking it off with a tale as tangled as a money-laundering scheme in 1970s polyester. This week’s theme? The real-life American hustle.Our hosts are handed 5 twisty facts, but not all of them are legit. Was there really a government sting operation that got too friendly with the mob? Did a politician moonlight as a con artist? And what iconic Hollywood moment might’ve been ripped straight from a sketchy FBI memo?From shady deals to glam disguises, our hosts chase truth through the smoky haze of ambition and scandal. It’s part game, part history, and all intrigue and yes, someone will get it totally wrong.Think you know your cons from your cover-ups? Play along in the comments!#AmericanHustle #HistoryPodcast #ConspiracyTheories #FactOrFiction #RealLifeScams #FBIFiles #PoliticalDrama #PodcastMystery
- Allegendly Facts About King Ferdinand the VII (01:14:28)
Dive into the baffling world of Ferdinand VII of Spain, where history gets a twist and nothing is quite what it seems. In this episode, our hosts are handed a mix of truths and tantalizing lies—from scandalous romantic escapades to peculiar anatomical burdens no monarch's biography should have to carry.Can you separate the regal facts from royal fiction? Was Ferdinand really that unlucky in love… or just creatively misrepresented? Expect dramatic storytelling, suspect sources, and a dash of historical chaos. Whether you’re a trivia addict or a casual skeptic, this episode might just crown you king of discernment.Subscribe and decide: Is that fact... or farce?
- Allegendly Facts About Candy (01:06:35)
This week’s episode is a sugar coated mystery of epic proportions! Our hosts are served 5 candy coated “facts”… but some of them are as fake as a zero-calorie jawbreaker.Did lollipops start with a name that sounds more like a livestock feed? Are robots really licking their way to flavor science with candy tech? Did a certain sweet treat doom entire military units? And what in the name of nougat does John Candy have to do with any of this?From bizarre histories to confectionary conspiracies, it’s a cavity-inducing game of Fact or Fiction. Tune in as our hosts unwrap each claim and try to chew through the lies before the sugar crash hits.Ready to play the game? Leave your guesses in the comments!
- Allegendly Facts About Ancient Drugs (01:15:37)
This week, we’re going back way back to a time before the Common Era, when the world’s relationship with mind-altering substances was just getting started. Our hosts are handed 5 wild facts about ancient drug use… but not all of them are true.Did the philosopher Pliny really drop knowledge on herbal highs? Was cannabis actually a war tactic in ancient China? And did someone really write the first-ever how-to guide on drug use thousands of years before Wikipedia?Tune in as our hosts debate, deduce, and occasionally derail into ancient weirdness, all in the pursuit of truth (or at least a strong guess).Can you separate the truth from the trip?
- Allegendly Facts About The Mid 20th Century (00:59:06)
Step back into the smoky haze of jukebox joints and presidential podiums — this week, our hosts dive into the chaotic charm of the mid-20th century! But here's the twist: five "facts" are on the table... and not all of them are true.Was Harry Truman really that blunt? Did Chuck Berry actually invent “Johnny B. Goode”? And could your favorite silver screen star have been hiding a name less glamorous than you’d expect?It’s part history, part mystery, and all-around chaos as our hosts try to separate mid-century myth from truth. Tune in for wild theories, hilariously bad guesses, and just enough real history to fool your smartest friend.🕵️♂️ Can you spot the lie before they do? Drop your guesses in the comments!
- Allegendly Facts About Uncommon Words (00:37:30)
In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, our hosts dive headfirst into the obscure world of bizarre vocabulary. From “quomodocunquize” to “zugzwang,” they’ll be presented with a lineup of wild words and definitions—but only some are legit. The others? Total fabrications. It’s a high-stakes guessing game that blends etymology with deception, and you’re invited to play along.Can you tell which of these linguistic oddities are real—and which are straight-up nonsense?🎙️ Tune in, test your word game, and maybe even walk away with a few brain-breaking terms to flex at your next dinner party.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes filled with facts, fibs, and plenty of friendly chaos.
- Allegendly Facts About The Sultans of the Ottoman Empire (01:00:09)
Step into the opulent halls of the Ottoman Empire, where power was won, lost, and sometimes stolen. In this episode, our podcasters face a thrilling challenge—five facts about the legendary Sultans, but not all are true! From shocking betrayals to ruthless conquests, they must decipher which stories are history and which are myth. Did an Ottoman Sultan really execute his brothers in cold blood? Was the empire's brutality exaggerated, or was it worse than we imagined?Prepare for an intense mix of intrigue, deception, and the untold truths of one of history’s most powerful dynasties. Will our hosts outsmart history, or fall for the lies? Tune in to find out
- Allegendly Facts About Old-Timey Entertainment (00:37:34)
Before binge-watching and scrolling endlessly, people had some very creative ways to entertain themselves. But here’s the twist—not everything we say is true!In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we dive into forgotten pastimes, from scouring TV guides like treasure maps to enjoying a nice picnic… in a graveyard. And don’t forget the Horror Magic Shows, where illusionists blurred the line between reality and nightmare. But can you figure out which historical amusements actually happened and which ones we completely made up?Test your trivia skills, challenge your instincts, and rediscover the strange ways people kept boredom at bay. Some will sound absurd, others might surprise you—but can you tell fact from fiction?🎭 Drop your guesses in the comments! Which activity shocked you? Which one do you think we invented?
- Allegendly Facts About Terrible Things Found in Old Newspapers (01:09:00)
Extra! Extra! Read all about it—or maybe don’t. In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we dig deep into the dusty archives of history to uncover the most bizarre, horrifying, and downright ridiculous stories ever printed in old newspapers. From scandalous ads to baffling crime reports, some of these headlines are so bad they seem unreal—and that’s because some of them are!Can you separate genuine historical disasters from the outrageous hoaxes we’ve thrown in the mix? Test your instincts, laugh at humanity’s past mistakes, and uncover the truth (or deception) hidden in the ink-stained pages of history.Comment below—what’s the most shocking headline? Which one HAD to be fake
- Allegendly Presents Top 10 Lists (00:57:27)
In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, our two fearless hosts take on the ultimate challenge—evaluating lists of 10 things with unfiltered takes, witty banter, and maybe a little existential dread. 🤔From "Top 10 Weirdest German Words" to "10 Weirdest McGuffins in Movies ", nothing is off-limits! Will they agree? Will they argue? Will they spiral into a debate about whether pineapple belongs on pizza? Tune in and find out!💬 Drop your own rankings in the comments! What’s a top 10 list you think they should tackle next? 👀🎧 Listen now and join the chaos!#Podcast #Top10 #Debate #FunnyLists
- Allegendly Facts About State Names (01:07:46)
Ever wondered how states got their names? Some origins seem logical, others downright bizarre—but here’s the twist: not all of them are real!In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we’re diving into the wild, weird, and questionable history behind state names. Did one state really get its name from a misunderstood translation? Is there a hidden naming conspiracy in U.S. history? We’ve mixed in a few fabrications—can YOU separate fact from fiction?Test your trivia skills, challenge your instincts, and see if you can uncover the truth behind America’s state names. Some will leave you shocked, others laughing—either way, you won’t look at a map the same way again!🗺️ Comment your best guesses! Which state fact seems suspicious? Which one blew your mind?
- Allegendly Facts About B-List Museums (00:44:41)
Step into the world of obscure, wacky, and downright terrible museums! In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, our hosts take you on a bizarre tour of questionable exhibits and laughably bad attractions. But here’s the twist—not all the jaw-dropping facts are true! Can you separate the real oddities from the fabricated fakes?From a museum dedicated to belly button lint to an attraction that claims to house the world’s most haunted potato, nothing is off-limits in this chaotic guessing game of truth and deception.Think you’ve got what it takes to spot the lies? Play along and see if you can outsmart the hosts!🔍 Vote in the comments to tell us which "facts" you think are real and which ones we totally made up.🔔 Don’t miss more wild and hilarious episodes—subscribe for your weekly dose of quirky chaos!
- Allegendly Presents Art Critics for an Episode Part 2 (00:54:06)
Ever seen artwork so hilariously awful it makes your soul cringe? In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we dive into the most awkward, baffling, and unintentionally funny pieces of art the internet has to offer. From bizarre anatomy fails to ambitious works that went terribly wrong, we critique them all—while asking the tough questions: What were they thinking? Is there hidden genius beneath the chaos? And should some pieces remain locked in the vault forever?Join Joe and Alex as they roast, analyze, and attempt (keyword: attempt) to find the artistic merit in these cringe-inducing creations. Can bad art still be good? Let’s find out!🎨 Got a piece you think belongs in the Hall of Cringe? Drop a link in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more art critiques, creative deep dives, and absolute chaos.
- Allegendly Presents: Art Critiques for an Episode (00:50:23)
Join Alex and Joe as they unleash their witty charm and unfiltered critiques on some of the world's most intriguing—and perplexing—artworks! From iconic masterpieces that leave you awestruck to baffling creations that make you say, “Wait…what?”, these hosts spare no brushstroke in their hilariously sharp commentary.Whether it's debating the moodiness of a dark Renaissance portrait, deciphering the meaning behind modern art's infamous “blue squiggle,” or pondering if that abstract sculpture is actually a misplaced chair, this podcast is an artistic rollercoaster of laughs, insights, and the occasional “Seriously, what were they thinking?”👀 Tune in for belly laughs, banter, and maybe even a newfound appreciation (or confusion) for art. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join the fun!
- Allegendly Facts About Eccentric People's Eccentric Meals (00:49:51)
Unravel the Truth Behind Bizarre Meals.🍴✨ In this episode, we delve into the weird and whimsical world of eccentric historical figures and their outrageous eating habits.But here's the twist—not everything you hear in this episode is true! We've sprinkled in a few fabrications alongside the facts, and it's up to YOU, our astute audience, to figure out which stories are real, and which are as fake as a chocolate teapot. 🕵️♀️🍫Think you can separate the plausible from the preposterous? Dive into the history, the mystery, and the deliciously absurd. Drop your guesses in the comments, and let the battle of wits begin!🎙️ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more truth-twisting tales!
- Allegendly Facts About Crazy Deaths (01:03:23)
In this spine-tingling episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we uncover tales of some of the strangest, most unbelievable deaths in history. From fatal fashion choices to a dog dropping out of the sky, we’re sharing stories that will have you gasping, laughing, and scratching your head. But here’s the challenge—can you tell which wild stories are real and which ones are figments of our imagination?Get ready to test your detective skills as we dive into the outrageous and outlandish. Some are absolutely true, and others? Pure creative chaos. Think you can unravel the mystery of fact vs. fiction? Tune in and let’s find out!🕵️♀️ Sound off in the comments: Which story shocked you the most? Which one do you think we invented?
- Allegendly Facts About Thomas Jefferson's Obsession with Mastodons (00:51:25)
Step into the curious world of Thomas Jefferson, where politics and paleontology collide! 🦴🗽 Did you know the third U.S. president was fascinated by mastodons, those prehistoric giants that once roamed America? Here's the twist: not every fact we present about Jefferson's mastodon mania is true. 🤔In this episode, we dive into Jefferson's fossil-fueled frenzy, exploring everything from his alleged fossil collection to the letters he sent to leading naturalists of his time. Some facts are rooted in historical truth, while others are pure imagination—can you separate the fact from the fiction? Test your historical wits and see if you can sniff out the tall tales from the presidential truths.🎧 Join us on this fossil-filled journey into the mind of Thomas Jefferson! Be sure to leave a comment with your guesses—real or fake? Let the guessing game begin! 🦣💡
- Allegenldy Facts About Terrible Inventions (00:53:03)
In this episode of The Allegendly Podcast, we're diving into the world of the weirdest, wildest, and downright worst inventions ever attempted. We explore the creative chaos that shaped some terrible ideas. But here’s the twist—can you tell which bizarre inventions are real and which ones we totally made up?Join us as we blur the line between fact and fiction, challenging your knowledge and sense of reality. Think you’ve got what it takes to separate the true flops from the fake flops? Tune in, laugh out loud, and play along with this hilarious and thought-provoking episode!💡 Drop your guesses in the comments! Which invention made you do a double take?