Fun Facts of The Day

Summary

The Rod Ryan Show – Fun Facts of The Day

Date: June 18, 2026
Main Theme:
This episode of "Fun Facts of The Day" delivers quirky and amusing trivia for listeners to enjoy and share. The hosts, Rod Ryan and the Fun Fact Host, exchange lighthearted banter and insights, making for an entertaining segment that mixes pop culture, history, and a touch of personal nostalgia.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Robocall Deluge

• Topic: The overwhelming frequency of robocalls in the U.S.
• Discussion:
  • Americans receive a staggering 2.6 billion robocalls every month.
  • Rod Ryan jokes about his phone going off constantly, drawing empathy from any listener annoyed by unwanted calls.
• Quote:

  “Americans are collectively getting 2.6 billion robocalls every month out of hand. My phone’s going off all the time.” – Rob Ryan (01:39)

2. The Tale of Two Stings

• Topic: The legal rights to the name "Sting."
• Discussion:
  • The singer Sting (of The Police) does not own the trademark to the name "Sting"; it’s registered by the pro wrestler Sting.
  • The hosts have fun with the confusion around the name, emphasizing the oddity and legal arrangement between the two famous Stings.
  • Rod shares a personal anecdote about dressing up as wrestler Sting for Halloween—multiple times.
• Quotes:

  "Sting is the singer for the Police. He doesn’t own the rights to the name Sting. The registered owner with the US Patent Office is pro wrestler Sting." – Rob Ryan (02:21)
  “He’s got a little side deal for the singer Sting that he can use it. I was the wrestler Sting for Halloween. Twice.” – Rob Ryan (02:36)

3. National Guard Origins

• Topic: The surprising age of the National Guard.
• Discussion:
  • The National Guard started as a militia in Massachusetts in 1636.
  • This means the National Guard is 140 years older than the United States itself.
  • The hosts give a shoutout to National Guard members in recognition.
• Quotes:

  “The National Guard started as a militia in Massachusetts in 1636. National Guard 1636 means the National Guard is 140 years older than the United States. That’s neat. Shout out to our National Guard out there.” – Rob Ryan (03:09)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Banter about the singer Sting and mansplaining:

  “Don’t look at me like, hey, don’t mansplain things to me.” – Rob Ryan (02:13)

• Fun Fact Host wittily accepts Rod’s trivia setup:

  “That is fun.” – Fun Fact Host, in response to learning about Sting’s trademark situation (02:32)

• Personal nostalgia:

  “I was the wrestler Sting for Halloween. Twice.” – Rob Ryan (02:36)
  “Red Face, Sting and White.” – WGU Education Promoter, reminiscing about the costume (02:42)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:15] – Start of Fun Fact Segment
  Jingle kicks off the trivia fun.

• [01:39] – Robocall Fact
  Rob Ryan discusses the absurd robocall numbers.

• [02:11] – Sting Name Rights & Halloween Anecdote
  Explainer on the Sting name, playful banter, and personal story.

• [03:09] – National Guard Origin Fact
  Historical trivia about the National Guard’s founding.

• [03:31] – Fun Fact Segment Outro
  Segment closes with the signature jingle.

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Episode Summary

In this lively installment, Rod Ryan and his co-host bring listeners three fascinating facts designed to amuse and “make you look smart in front of your buddies.” Topics range from the irritation of endless spam calls, to trademark curiosity involving two famous "Stings," to the historical surprise of the National Guard predating America. The chemistry between the hosts, light teasing, and doses of nostalgia make the facts both memorable and shareable—perfect for listeners seeking quick knowledge with a side of laughs.

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Transcript

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[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.

[Rob Ryan]

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[Fun Fact Host]

Okay.

[Rob Ryan]

You just call from your bed. I love being all snuggled in. I brought in some new fun facts for you guys today. I'm telling you, I'm getting about half of these. Americans are collectively getting 2.6 billion robocalls every month out of hand. My phone's going off all the time. It's probably ringing right now. I'm not. I have it off. Sting, the singer of the Police. You know Sting?

[Fun Fact Host]

Yeah, Mo.

[Rob Ryan]

Don't look at me like, hey, don't mansplain things to me.

[Fun Fact Host]

I mean, I don't know if his real name is Sting or not, but

[Rob Ryan]

not Gordon Sumner, something like that.

[Fun Fact Host]

Yeah, I've heard of him.

[Rob Ryan]

Sting is the singer for the Police. He doesn't own the rights to the name Sting. The registered owner with the US Patent Office is pro wrestler Sting.

[Fun Fact Host]

That is fun.

[Rob Ryan]

He's got a little side deal for the singer Sting that he can use it. I was the wrestler Sting for Halloween. Twice.

[WGU Education Promoter]

Red Face, Sting and White.

[Rob Ryan]

He was your guy. Okay. The weird thing is Sting was using his name long before Wrestler Sting. The Police is way older. Oh, yeah, you know, way, way older. Speaking of. What's up, pal? No, no, no. I just fold you in a taco

[Fun Fact Host]

just because he talked.

[Rob Ryan]

I'm like, what's up, Hal? I like seeing him in the room with us. The National Guard started as a militia in Massachusetts in 1636. National Guard 1636 means the National Guard is 140 years older than the United States. That's neat. Shout out to our National Guard out there.

[Fun Fact Host]

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