
In this episode, why do we get butterflies in our stomach? No one invited them, so what’s actually going on in there? Also - hear the strange story of the “Twin Jims”. Two guys and a...


Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!
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Signup to Generate a PitchAlways Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"?
Recent episodes include "Always Wondered - Why Do We Get Butterflies In Our Stomach?" (30 October 2026, 12 minutes), "Always Wondered - Episode 83 Preview" (28 October 2026, 2 minutes), and "Always Wondered - Why Do We PAY Money to Get Scared?" (23 October 2026, 12 minutes).
Always Wondered publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 7 minutes across 160 episodes.
Booking probability for Always Wondered is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Always Wondered requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Always Wondered's contact route on record: verified email.
Always Wondered is an education podcast with 160 episodes published.
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In this episode, why do we get butterflies in our stomach? No one invited them, so what’s actually going on in there? Also - hear the strange story of the “Twin Jims”. Two guys and a...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode, why do we get butterflies in our stomach? No one invited them, so what’s actually going on in there? Also - hear the strange story of the “Twin Jims”. Two...

In this episode of Always Wondered, we solve some of the weird mysteries of Halloween. Like - why do we enjoy scaring ourselves? We pay good money just to be frightened half to death! We’ll...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode, we solve some of the weird mysteries of Halloween. Like - why do we enjoy scaring ourselves? We pay good money just to be frightened half to death! We’ll explain...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, why do men and women constantly battle over the thermostat? We’ll explain why the sexes seem to have a completely different concept of...

In this episode, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people didn’t resolve their...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, can you really object at a wedding? Is that an actual thing… or just a plot device dreamed up by Hollywood? Also - we travel back to a time when people...

Always Wondered
In this week’s episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode, we ask why humans have a protruding nose? Practically no other creature does. So was it millions of years of evolutionary engineering, or did we just need a convenient place to prop...

In this episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were convinced that...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, who invented the Donut? How did these pastries ever wind up with a hole in the middle? We have the answer. Also - hear about the time when people were...

In this episode, why do songs get stuck in our heads? What causes those earworms to book extended stays inside our brains? We’ll explain why it happens. Also - hear the story of the strangest...

Episode #77
In this upcoming episode, why do songs get stuck in our heads? What causes those earworms to book extended stays inside our brains? We’ll explain why it happens. Also - hear the story of the...

Always Wondered
In this episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that claims a...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode of Always Wondered, learn why we cross our fingers for luck. How did twisting our hands into little pretzels become a way for us to cheat fate? Also - hear the strange theory that...

Episode #75
In this episode, we explore why we blush. We’ll break down the science to explain the reason your face turns the color of a fire truck every time you do something the least bit embarrassing. Also...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode, we explore why we blush. We’ll break down the science to explain the reason your face turns the color of a fire truck every time you do something the least bit embarrassing...

In this episode, we explore why there are 60 minutes in an hour. Why not 50? Or 100? We’ve got the minute-by-minute details. Also - if you thought the American people never agreed on...

Always Wondered
In this upcoming episode, we explore why there are 60 minutes in an hour. Why not 50? Or 100? We’ve got the minute-by-minute details. Also - if you thought the American people never agreed...

In this episode, explore why creepy crawly things make our skin crawl. Is it evolution? Culture? Or are we just a bunch of wimps? Also - hear one of the strangest unsolved mysteries to come out...
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