In the second part of our Action Park extravaganza, we continue to look at the absolute train wreck that Action Park was. The much loved water theme park, located in Vernon, New Jersey, was an infamous amusement and water park known for its extreme and often dangerous attractions. Opening in 1978 and operating through the mid-1990s, it gained a not…

Nestled in the verdant hills of Vernon, New Jersey, Action Park earned a notorious reputation as "The World's Most Dangerous Amusement Park" during its heyday from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. Founded by entrepreneur Gene Mulvihill, this unique amusement park offered visitors an unparalleled level of freedom and thrills, often at the expense of…

This week, we discuss the AWESOMENESS of the Samurai. And there's no discussing the Samurai without talking about the Shinobi, or as we in the western hemisphere know them - the Ninja. Join us for a rambling chat (only the way we can do rambly) about feudal Japan, the 47 Ronin (who we all know about from the Keanu Reeves movie) & Yasuke, who was th…

In the latest episode of INTEB's Believe It Or Don't (IDGAF), we dive into a whole new bunch of interesting facts that you won't believe are true. Some are fun, exciting, uplifting and one or two are a wee bit disturbing but hey, that's the human race for you! We're just a bunch of weird, bald apes doing shit. #lemon&lime #romans #divers #whales #s…

Sea-faring captain, pirate, honorary member of the Pawnee, Frontiersman and all around hard-to-kill, obstinate bastard. Ladies & Gentlemen, meet Hugh Glass - the true story behind the blockbuster movie, The Revenant. Honestly, if the story of Hugh Glass' entire life had been the narrative of that movie, people would've left movie theatres crying "b…

In The Origins Of Easter, we'll take you through some of the myths & traditions associated with the holiday. Have you ever wondered why Easter is a thing? And why now? Like, why this time of year? Where are its origins to be found? Turns out they’re to be found everywhere! Literally, everywhere! They form a belief system in every facet of every cul…

The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, was a period of intense scientific rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh in the late 19th century. Both men were eager to discover and name as many new dinosaur species as possible, and their rivalry turned into a bitter and often unethical competition. Th…

Embark on a journey through history with us on the latest episode of "I'm Not the Expert But", as we shine a light on the incredible life and legacy of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Delve into the courageous actions of this iconic woman, who defied the odds and risked everything to lead enslaved people to freedom. Join us as we explo…

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! ONLY RECORDED TODAY AT 1PM GMT! Have you ever wondered why you celebrate Valentine's Day? I mean, apart from the fact that you'll probably get the sh!te kicked out of you if you don't make an effort. Have you ever wondered why chocolates & roses are the go-to gift? And why do we send cards and sign "your secret Valentine"? Well…

In the history of bad ideas in sports, this ranks as one of the worst. There's probably a "worst ideas in sports" list somewhere on the internet and if TEN CENT BEER NIGHT isn't in the top ten of that list, I'd be surprised & alarmed in equal measure. "Suprised" because the author of that list doesn't think Ten Cent Beer Night is worthy enough (or …

In part 2 of The Ology of Earthquakes, we find out if Fukushima was a mere Diablo Canyon 2 (from The Simpsons) or if it came close to a Chernobyl-type scenario? (Hint - it was the latter). We discuss one of the worst disasters in recorded history; the 2004 tsunami that brought so much devastation to the countries surrounding the Indian Ocean - and …

Earthquakes are ever-present. There are a million or so quakes around the world every year, ranging from the most innocuous tremors to the catastrophic scenarios we all think of when we hear the term "earthquake". Join us as we dive into the science behind earthquakes in a very amateur fashion because hey(!), we're all about the amateur angle! This…

IT’S THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE! It’s festive and it’s fun and it’s festive again. But if you think it’s all festive fun & shit, all I’ll say is; “Yeah, you keep thinking that”. There’s some traditions waaaay worse than telling your kid that if they don’t behave, they’ll only get a lump of coal for Christmas. Have a listen to find out what they are…I gu…

J’ever hear a fact that stopped you dead in your tracks and an involuntary “WHAT!?” escaped your mouth without warning? Or heard something so unbelievable, so ludicrous that your very essence absolutely refused to believe it? Well, here’s a bunch of them..they might not all illicit the responses just mentioned but we guarantee, they will illicit a …

Sharks have been swimming in the oceans of the world for an estimated 450 million years - EVEN BEFORE TREES EXISTED! The Great White, probably the most famous shark of them all, has developed a very bad & somewhat undeserved reputation over the years. An amazing animal, it's one of nature's most incredible predators, but it's not alone. Not by a lo…

It's the end of season 1! Grab a cup of tea and enjoy our review of the best episodes from season 1. Alternatively, you can use the index below to jump to your favourite clip from certain episodes. 00:19 Ray Harryhausen 02:47 - Medusa's Shit Deal 06:15 -Immortal Jellyfish & Sci-fi Reality 09:34 - Ha Ha, April fools 11:57 - Very Superstitious 15:07 …

This week's episode is our Halloween special. Samhain is the original Halloween. All the things people love about Halloween originated in the Samhain Harvest Festival celebrated by the ancient Celts. Why do we dress up at Halloween? Why do we trick or treat? Why do we carve Jack O'Lanterns? And why carve them from pumpkins? Find out everything you …

"This week we're into blowing minds. The time has come to, once more dive into the internet and find some lesser known, yet crazy interesting facts that will Blow. Your. Mind. Well, we can't say it'll be your mind that gets blown but it might very well be. There's only one way to find out one way or the other... Get your ears around this. #INTEB #I…

To mark the day that many people around the world fear through superstitious or even religious beliefs, here's our very own Very Superstitious 2. A compilation of stories & superstitions from around the world to entertain, amuse & even distract you from a day that really doesn't hold any more power over you than any other day-of-the-week. But just …

In the final part of when Volcanoes Explode, tune in to hear Paul & Del discuss more insanely interesting facts about volcanoes in every corner of the world. We talk volcanoes, we talk calderas, we talk tectonics. glaciers, pyroclastic surges and we even talk about a pretty special, pretty old tree... There's also tons of stuff in here. Buckle up! …

From Mount St Helens to Krakatoa, When Volcanoes Explode its quite the fireworks display. In this episode we discuss some of the most famous eruptions in history and we delve into a bit of amateur volcanology (no, not Mr Spock)By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

We continue our whistle-stop tour of some of the world’s most extreme weather events, and take an in depth look into one of the most famous & unique storms on record.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

Ever get p*ssed off with the weather where you live? Ever wish you could go somewhere hotter, colder, wetter or windier? Well, some of the people in this week's episode probably did too. Everything you every wanted to know about extreme weather - THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS NOT TO BE MIST!(J'see what we did there)?…

In part two of our deep dive into the Celts, we look at the Roman conquest of Celtic Europe. We'll recount the stout resistance offered by the Celtic Clans Of Galicia, Gaul, Scotland & Ireland. And then there was the Icini rebellion lead by Boudicea against the Romans in England!We in Ireland, owe Boudicea a greater debt of gratitude than most peop…

Ever sit on the throne and wonder what we did before the advent of running water, lovely clean ceramics & handy flush cisterns? Today we take a walk through the history of toilets, try not to step in anything. We want to send a huge thank you to Andrew Kavanagh for passing us the link to one of the most astonishingly tragic facts we’ve ever read. W…

Gráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley) was one of Ireland's most incredible & historic characters that you've probably never heard about. Historians attempted to write her out of history but she's still remembered, her legend has endured.Have a listen to the astonishing story of one of Ireland's most unbelievable characters.…

Just in time for your two weeks away in the sun, here's an essential guide to all of the "harmless" hand gestures you use in everyday life, what they really mean & what you could actually be saying. Don't worry, we've got your back..By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

In this episode, we track the expansion of the Celts across ancient europe and take a look at their mythology & religious practices.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

Ever wanted to be a Pub Quiz God? ‘Course you did.Ever needed the temporary adulation of a pub full of drunks? 'Course you have.This Week, we've got you covered with some bizarre & quirky facts, guaranteed to impress your mates!By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

Pol puts Del in the hot-seat for a game of "What do these commonly misused words actually mean"? "I don't cover myself in glory" - Del.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to try everything they can think of, no matter how ridiculous, just to try and catch a break. That’s not now though. In the latest episode of I’m Not The Expert But… we’ll share all the things people did to avert disaster during the 1347 -1351 #Plague outbreak with you.…

This week, we take a deep dive into manned space exploration. Where have we been? How did we get there? where are we going next? And why?By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

In this episode, we celebrate Mans Best Friend and explore the origins of our faithful canine pets. You'll never look at your Dog the same way again.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

In this episode, we discover a troop of Panamanian Capuchin Monkeys who've reached a pretty impressive evolutionary milestone, and they're not alone!By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

This week, we take a fun & decidedly non-scientific look at DNA and discover some startling similarities across seemingly diverse species.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

This week, we explore the "divine" origins of two of the worlds favorite snacks, Chocolate & Popcorn. All hail the Chocolate & Popcorn Gods!By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

Are you superstitious? Yes? No? Are you sure? This week, Del and Pól explore some well known, and some pretty obscure superstitions. Wait until you hear about their origins too..By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

Just where did April fools Day come from and what shenanigans do we get up on April 1st. .By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

This week, Pól and Del dive into a unique species of Jellyfish who appear to have cracked the secret to immortality, and relfect on the similarities between the world we live in today & the world envisioned by classic Science fiction visionaries .By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

This week, we discuss the little known and shocking origin story of one of Greek Mythology’s most well known & much reviled characters, Medusa. Trigger Warning: this episode touches on issues of Sexual Violence and victim blaming. If this is something you feel may effect you, proceed with caution.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

This week, Del talks about Ray Harryhausen and the revolutionary film making techniques he mastered & techniques he helped establish. This is part one of double header.By Pól O’Muireadhaigh & Derek Joyce

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