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Have you ever ran the "egg and spoon race" and wondered why it’s not an Olympic sport? Have you ever wondered exactly what weather the "all-weather" pitch was designed for? Have you ever wished that the Nursery Rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" had a happier ending? Then Playground Games: An Alternative Guide to the Games We Played as Children has the answers.

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!