Fun facts and sidetracks

• Ep3 Costello, Carrie and the Crazy Piano Pushbike

  In this episode, Marty and Al dive into the fascinating world of famous songs that were initially turned down by well-known artists, revealing surprising backstories behind hits from Kylie Minogue, John Denver, Aerosmith, and Tina Turner. They explore quirky celebrity pseudonyms, bizarre historical coincidences, and fun facts about the British royal family. The duo also shares a hilarious personal anecdote about a musical bike performance at the 1988 Brisbane Expo. Tune in for a mix of music trivia, royal insights, and laugh-out-loud moments.00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter01:09 The One That Got Away: Iconic Songs Rejected by Artists02:36 Unexpected Song Origins and Artist Stories08:31 Celebrity Hotel Aliases10:42 Crazy Coincidences in History15:44 Random Facts and Trivia16:54 Reflecting on Elvis and Austin Powers17:32 The Story of the Traveling Wilburys19:08 Fast Facts About Royalty22:58 Bicycle Fun Facts and History26:47 The Mobile Piano Player at Expo 8833:11 Wrapping Up with Final ThoughtsIf you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] or leave us a comment online at our social pages on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening and never be afraid to get sidetracked. The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia and so many more.

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• Music, martial arts and toy mayhem

  If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] or leave us a comment online at our social pages on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening and never be afraid to get sidetracked. The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia and so many more.

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• Twists of Fate and Ten Pound Poms

  Al and Marty chat about all sorts of fun facts and take a few side roads along the way. The ones that got awayThe boys discuss songs that were passed on by famous artists. We all know who ultimately made these songs a hit but who were they offered to first? Call me, Toxic, Umbrella, Physical, We built this city, Don’t you forget about me and Golden Years. Ten Pound PomsA fun discussion about the scheme initiated by the Australian Government in 1945 after the Second World War to increase our population. The Ten Pound Poms were British citizens who migrated with assisted passage to Australia on chartered ships and aircraft. Paying the princely sum of ten pounds for adults and free travel for kids.As a Ten Pound  Pom himself, Marty recalls his family’s adventure of making the big move from London to Brisbane in the sixties. And we chat through a list of famous Aussies from the fields of sport, music and public life who we’re glad also made the trip to this wide brown land. Dangerous toysWe discuss dodgy and dangerous toys from our childhood. Especially Click Clacks and the Slip ‘N Slide.  Of course, Marty has a cracking story to share about some highly dangerous fun from when he was knocking around in The Gap as a kid. Random facts that changed historyThese events prove that the truth really is stranger than fiction. You can’t help but wonder how things might have been if they hadn’t happened.Bill Murray becomes a stand-up comedian.A key moment in the Titanic disaster.The man who survived two atomic bomb blasts.Elanor Rigby’s grave. Random fun factsThe Night's Watch cloaksLemons and limesA T-Rex with feathers?Say ‘Prunes’A crazy Pulp Fiction factApparently Quentin Tarantino’s favourite Bewitched scene. Here’s the link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cFkXSgfjg If you have a fun fact you’d like us to share, send us an email to: [email protected] or leave us a comment online at our social pages on Facebook or Instagram Thanks for listening and never be afraid to get sidetracked. The boring disclaimer: We do try to double-check all of the facts we talk about. If something isn’t quite correct, we humbly apologise. Credit to our many sources including, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, Tim from Kicking Harold, Mental Floss, Wikipedia and so many more.

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