PODCAST · comedy

Old Wives Tales and Wild Lies

by Mark Payne

OLD WIVES AND WILD LIESThis would be a podcast about “old wives tales, superstitions passed from generation to generation, or just plain sayings that are entertaining.Subjects to cover:Old wives' tales aretraditional, often superstitious beliefs or advice passed down through generations, typically lacking scientific evidence, such as "cold weather causes colds". Often used to teach lessons, predict futures, or offer folk remedies, they originate from oral storytelling and are generally considered myths, though some may contain minor truths. Here are common types of old wives' tales categorized by theme:Health and Body MythsCold/Wet Hair: Going outside with wet hair causes a cold. (False: Colds are caused by viruses, not temperature).Cracking Knuckles:Causes arthritis. (False: It does not cause arthritis).Swimming After Eating: Yo