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What's the Fact

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South African comedians Ryan Whittal and Warren Robertson try to pay off an ill-advised purchase of The Mona Lisa (yes the real one) by trying to remember trivia and their lives and faking it when they can't. It's the podcast where good facts are rewarded and lies are punished, but can they spot the difference.

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What's The Fact: AUDIO ONLY Episode 5: Scandinavia

Scandinavia is a region. In Europe. What could two South Africans know about it? Turns out, there are some pretty weird things in their brains. #Norway #Sweden #Denmark

Mar 11 2024
54 min

What's The Fact: AUDIO ONLY Episode 4: Mountains

Mountains have defined human history, their peaks separate cultures, prevent wars and fascinate adventurers. Warren and Ryan take a trip through the earth's history and i

Mar 4 2024
1 h 11 min

What's The Fact AUDIO ONLY: Episode 3: Dreams

Many people have studied dreams, and yet we still know so little about them. Society is nontheless filled with odd theories and twisted beliefs - perfect for Warren and R

Feb 26 2024
1 h 00 min

What's The Fact: Episode 52: Christmas 2: The Squeakquel

It's Christmas time again and to celebrate the relaunch of What's the fact in a brand new studio, Warren and Ryan are once again talking about all things Christmas - incl

Feb 19 2024
56 min

Whats the Fact Episode 51: Our Species

Humanity is odd. No doubt about it, but there is also something truly special about us that has made us the second most dominant species on the planet after bacteria. Thi

Nov 14 2023
59 min

What's the Fact Episode 50: Shakespeare

We know Shakespeare is something you thought you left behind at school, but history swirls about Shakespeare. From the contents of his plays to the times he was living in

Nov 7 2023
1 h 12 min

What's The Fact Episode 49: Rivers

Rivers have been at the heart of human civilisation ever since we crawled out of them millions of years ago. They determined where we built our cities, where our borders

Oct 17 2023
1 h 00 min

What's the Fact Episode 48: Cinema

The phrase classic movies means different things to different people, but to us it means films that have stood the test of time and are at least a bit old. These are the

Oct 11 2023
1 h 13 min

What's The Fact Episode 47: Time

Time. As one of the driving forces of much of the universe, it affects every aspect of human life. Warren and Ryan take a trip through time examining every aspect of this

Oct 3 2023
1 h 01 min

What's The Fact Episode 46: Art

Ryan Whittal and Warren Robertson get in touch with their creative sides and examine everything about art from its history to the people that make it. #Facts #Trivia #So

Sep 30 2023
1 h 18 min

What's The Fact Episode 45: Weapons

Weaponry and fighting have been a massive part of human culture since our first apelike ancestors learnt to chuck rocks. The money, time and dedication to killing each ot

Sep 25 2023
1 h 11 min

What's The Fact Episode 44: Mining

Along with farming, mining is one of those industries that have changed the way we live. Under fire for the damage it does to the environment, it remains vital to the suc

Sep 18 2023
52 min

What's The Fact Episode 43: Languages

Unlocking the world, one word at a time: Ryan and Warren look into what makes language unique from the words, to the influences and origins, while using words - mindblowi

Sep 12 2023
1 h 21 min

What's The Fact Episode 42: Chemistry

RyanWhittal and Warren Robertson geek out over chemistry, finding it both thrilling and beautiful, like a mad scientist's journey through vibrant colours and crystal form

Sep 5 2023
1 h 16 min

What's The Fact Episode 41: Gone Too Soon

History is full of stories of the people who peaked early and never made it to retirement. These are their stories and facts, and occasionally some lies. #Facts #Trivia

Aug 28 2023
1 h 33 min

What's The Fact Episode 40: Ancient Entertainment

For as long as humans have been on planet Earth, we have been in search of entertainment. Without podcasts and streaming channels some of the entertainment throughout his

Aug 21 2023
1 h 17 min

What's The Fact Episode 39: Controversial Science

Science should hold no controversy. Through rigorous testing and peer review studies are conducted to prove theorums and yet the modern internet is littered with argument

Aug 19 2023
1 h 24 min

What's The Fact Episode 38: Islands

From islands in the ocean to "Islands in the stream", Ryan Whittal and Warren Robertson are out of their "depth" and can't be "shore" the facts aren't lies "atoll". #Fac

Aug 14 2023
1 h 25 min

What's The Fact Episode 37: Religion

With Ryan Whittal a devout Christian and Warren Robertson an atheist, the lines become blurred as to what each considers to be a fact. Fortunately, they don't limit thems

Aug 13 2023
1 h 25 min

What's The Fact Episode 36: Greatest Failures

History remembers and celebrates the heroes, but this episode doesn't celebrate them. If you are feeling a little sad, join Warren Robertson and Ryan Whittal to discuss t

Jul 14 2023
1 h 32 min

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