On the Potcast
Inspired by archaic use of magazines while doing one’s business in the bathroom, we decided to give people a more modern way to kill time. The series is a short episode format containing a potpurri of subjects, stories, and anecdotes to entertain and educate folks while they’ve got nothing better to do.
Episodes
Monday Jan 13, 2025
EP 117- Circleville Letters
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
For almost two decades, 39,000 threatening letters were sent to the people of Circleville, Ohio. And to this day, no one knows who was actually sending these letters. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about this sinister mystery!
Monday Jan 06, 2025
EP 116- Hole In One Insurance
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Are you a golfer? Do you dream of hitting a hole-in-one but are terrified of the consequences? We've got good news for you! Listen to this week's episode and learn about hole-in-one insurance.
Monday Dec 30, 2024
EP 115- New Year's Eve Traditions
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
It's that time of year again to start fresh. And what better way to start fresh than to smash a pomegranate on your front porch, or bang bread on the walls? Whatever your New Year's tradition is we hope you go into a wonderful new year.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
EP 114- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
You know Dasher, and Dance, and Prancer, and Vixen? Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen? But do you know the history behind your favorite reindeer of all? Learn about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in this week's episode!
Monday Dec 16, 2024
EP 113- Alfred Packer
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Alfred Packer was leading a group of people from Southern Colorado to Breckenridge looking for the promise of gold in those hills. Along the way he got hungry and his crew looked mighty delicious.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
EP 112- Christmas Tree Tinsel
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Do you decorate your Christmas tree with tinsel? Have you ever wondered what its origins are? Probably not, but we're going to tell you anyway. Learn all about the history of tinsel in this week's episode.
Monday Dec 02, 2024
EP 111- Loveland Frog
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
You've heard of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, but have you heard of the Loveland Frog? Learn all about this mythical creature hailing from Loveland, Ohio in this week's episode.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
EP 110- Thanksgiving Food Maps
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! Ever wondered what the rest of the country is eating on Thanksgiving and what you could be missing out on? Check out this week's episode to learn the weird food cultures of the U.S.
Monday Nov 18, 2024
EP 109- Youngest Pirate
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
John King became the youngest pirate in history. Was his pirate-hood long? Was he vicious? Listen to this week's episode to learn about nine-year-old John.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
EP 108- Most Prolific Dreams
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Did you know that the same weird dream you're having is probably one of the most common dreams of people in your country? Listen to this week's episode to learn about the most prolific dreams in each country.