Fun Facts of The Day

Summary

The Rod Ryan Show — Fun Facts of The Day

Date: June 4, 2026
Podcast: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM)
Episode Theme:
This segment delivers quirky, unexpected trivia designed to give listeners a chuckle and arm them with conversation starters. The hosts banter about obscure historical incidents, odd laws, and surprising celebrity connections, keeping the tone upbeat and playful.

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Key Discussion Points & Fun Facts

Introduction: Setting the Tone

• The segment opens with the signature “Fun Fact of the Day” jingle, with playful commentary about recutting it in the style of the Oak Ridge Boys.
  • [00:12] Fun Fact Host: "The fun fact of the day. We make you look smart in front of your buddies."
  • [00:22] Storyteller: "I should really go in and recut that. Like Oak Ridge boys hit like bring. It's the fun fact of the day."
• Light teasing follows about a regular listener, Hal, who is apparently passionate about the Oak Ridge Boys.
  • [00:42] Listener: "Hal is so mad right now. He's like, what is wrong with y’all?"
  • [00:46] Storyteller: "He loves the Oak Ridge boys. Sorry. Big fan."

Fun Fact #1: The Boy Jones and Queen Victoria’s Underwear

• [01:01] Storyteller:
  • Travels back to 1838, sharing the bizarre story of a 14-year-old known as "the Boy Jones", who broke into Buckingham Palace and stole Queen Victoria’s underwear.
  • Quote: "A 14 year old boy nicknamed the Boy Jones. He broke into Buckingham palace and stole Queen Victoria's underwear."
  • The host jokes about not having enough time for the full story, hinting at more absurd trivia to come.

Fun Fact #2: Attempted Legislation Against Farting in Malawi

• [01:32] Storyteller:
  • Highlights a failed 2011 attempt to make public flatulence illegal in Malawi.
  • Quote: "In 2011, there was an unsuccessful attempt to make farting in public illegal in the African country of Malawi."
  • Banter ensues with the hosts making classic “it wasn’t me” jokes, poking fun at the idea of enforcing such a law.
  • [01:47] Fun Fact Host: "That is fun."
  • [02:05] Storyteller & Listener:
    • "It wasn't me. I don't smell it."
    • "Must be you. Doesn't smell over here."

Fun Fact #3: Tickle Me Elmo Inventor and the Unabomber Investigation

• [02:08] Storyteller:
  • Reveals the surprising fact that the inventor of Tickle Me Elmo was, for a time, suspected to be the Unabomber by the FBI.
  • Quote: "The inventor of Tickle Me Elmo was a Unabomber suspect. The FBI actually talked with him over a six month period due to many coincidences... He wasn't cleared until Ted Kaczynski was arrested." (02:08–02:40)
  • The hosts express amazement at this "neat" bit of trivia.
  • [02:25] Fun Fact Host: "That's neat."

Segment Wrap-Up

• The jingle closes the segment, bringing the energy back up and inviting listeners to share these fun facts.
  • [02:40] Fun Fact Host: "It's the fun fact of the day. We make you look smart in front of your buddies."

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:22] Storyteller (on the jingle): "I should really go in and recut that. Like Oak Ridge boys hit like bring. It's the fun fact of the day."
• [01:01] Storyteller (about the Boy Jones): "He broke into Buckingham palace and stole Queen Victoria's underwear."
• [01:32] Storyteller (on Malawi law): "There was an unsuccessful attempt to make farting in public illegal in the African country of Malawi."
• [02:08] Storyteller (Tickle Me Elmo/Unabomber story): "The FBI actually talked with him over a six month period... He wasn't cleared until Ted Kaczynski was arrested."

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Timed Highlight Guide

• 00:12–00:22: Opening jingle and playful commentary
• 00:42–00:49: Oak Ridge Boys banter with Listener Hal
• 01:01–01:31: The Boy Jones/Queen Victoria fact
• 01:32–02:08: Malawi farting law story; in-studio jokes
• 02:08–02:40: Tickle Me Elmo inventor and Unabomber suspicion

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Summary

In this June 4, 2026 episode of The Rod Ryan Show’s “Fun Facts of the Day,” the hosts entertain with trivia that ranges from the scandalous antics of 19th-century London, attempts at legislating bodily functions in Africa, to the intersection of beloved children’s toys and infamous criminal investigations. The segment’s light-hearted, irreverent tone is punctuated by quick quips, friendly listener shoutouts, and lively back-and-forth, creating an energetic atmosphere perfect for morning radio.

Transcript

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[Fun Fact Host]

The fun fact of the day. We make you look smart in front of your buddies. It's the fun fact of the day. I

[Storyteller]

should really go in and recut that. Like Oak Ridge boys hit like bring. It's the fun fact of the day. There was that. There was that crazy Oakridge boy guy, that. Giddy up.

[Listener]

Hal is so mad right now. He's like, what is wrong with y'? All? Cuz

[Storyteller]

he loves the Oak Ridge boys. Sorry. Big fan.

[Listener]

Big fan. Sorry.

[Storyteller]

Do better in the. Do better on Wall street yesterday. And I won't make fun of your Oak Ridge boys. Okay, I'll do better yesterday. What a horrible day yesterday. Oh,

[Fun Fact Host]

jeez. You look pretty too.

[Storyteller]

I brought in some fun facts for you gu. Guys gotta go back. Back back to 1838. A 14 year old boy nicknamed the Boy Jones. He broke into into Buckingham palace and stole Queen Victoria's underwear. Wow. That's where that started. Yeah. All right. I don't have time for stories. I. I had a story. I don't have time.

[Listener]

Okay.

[Storyteller]

You can thank the wizard for no story. In 2011, there was an unsuccessful attempt to make farting in public illegal in the African country of Malwai.

[Fun Fact Host]

That is fun.

[Storyteller]

Malawi. Hurts pretty bad around there. Wanted to arrest you for farting. Come on. They gotta do that. How you gotta do that? All you gotta do is say, pull the old. It wasn't me.

[Listener]

It was the dog.

[Storyteller]

It wasn't me. I don't smell

[Listener]

it.

[Storyteller]

Must be you. Doesn't smell. Over here. Finally, the inventor of Tickle Me Elmo was a Unabomber suspect.

[Fun Fact Host]

That's

[Storyteller]

neat. The FBI actually talked with him over a six month period due to many coincidences that linked him to the Unabomber. He wasn't cleared until Ted Kaczynski was arrested.

[Fun Fact Host]

It's the fun fact of the day. We make you look smart in front of your buddies. It's the fun fact of the day.