<![CDATA[Zander’s Facts: Zander's Facts Podcast]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/s/zanders-facts-podcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vutN!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5c4d2478-3eb1-45d3-8f56-7a06721277ba_1280x1280.pngZander’s Facts: Zander's Facts Podcasthttps://www.zandersfacts.com/s/zanders-facts-podcastSubstackSat, 11 Apr 2026 04:04:48 GMT<![CDATA[Ending the year with soccer love]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/ending-the-year-with-soccer-lovehttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/ending-the-year-with-soccer-loveSat, 21 Dec 2024 18:00:38 GMTWhat better way to close out 2024 than by celebrating with some festive fixtures?

On this edition of Zander’s Facts, Zander welcomes Zander’s Facts soccer guru Emma Adams to break down the biggest headlines in the sport. The two take a look at the state of the Premier League, discuss the best of the UEFA Champions League, and explain why they’re both galvanized over the current makeup of the U.S. Men’s National Team and England.

Enjoy this soccer spectacle from Zander’s Facts to wind down another year of facts!

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]]><![CDATA[142. The Zander's Facts 2024 Election Preview]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/142-the-zanders-facts-2024-electionhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/142-the-zanders-facts-2024-electionSun, 03 Nov 2024 14:02:01 GMTIn an election unlike any other, the conclusion is within sight. Will Kamala Harris or Donald Trump be elected the next President of the United States?

On this edition of Zander’s Facts, Zander previews Tuesday’s elections in the United States, including a breakdown of the key races in Congress that could decide which party controls the House of Representatives and the Senate. Plus, Zander details everything you need to know about the momentous presidential race, including making a prediction on who will win the election.

In an election desperate for factual information, Zander’s Facts has all the facts you need in anticipation of Election Day.

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]]><![CDATA[141. The Factual 2024-25 NBA Season Preview]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/141-the-factual-2024-25-nba-seasonhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/141-the-factual-2024-25-nba-seasonTue, 22 Oct 2024 12:02:26 GMTProfessional basketball will soon be back on our television screens, and the number of teams that have a realistic chance of winning the championship is higher than ever.

Zander is joined by Zander's Facts NBA analyst Hill Billy on this episode of Zander's Facts as the two preview the latest season of the NBA. Get the facts on all 30 teams and discover who the basketball facts gang has winning it all at the end of the season.

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]]><![CDATA[140. The Best of the DNC]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/140-the-best-of-the-dnchttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/140-the-best-of-the-dncSun, 25 Aug 2024 12:01:37 GMTJust like it's a brand new era at Zander's Facts, it feels like a brand era in the Democratic Party.

To launch the revamped Zander's Facts, we're going through the best moments of last week's Democratic National Convention. From a Joe Biden sendoff and Barack Obama hand gesture to a Coach Tim Walz football pun and a Kamala Harris new way forward, get Zander's thoughts on how Democrats grasped the national stage and showed off their political playbook with just over two months until Election Day.

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]]><![CDATA[139. The Summer of Soccer (pt. 1) begins]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/139-the-summer-of-soccer-pt-1-beginshttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/139-the-summer-of-soccer-pt-1-beginsWed, 12 Jun 2024 18:30:37 GMTSummer has unofficially arrived, and that means it’s time for soccer to shine. This summer, the UEFA European Championships and CONMEBOL Copa América take the stage for the Summer of Soccer.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander is joined by Zander’s Facts soccer guru Emma Adams to preview both major international men’s soccer tournaments taking place this summer. The two preview every nation competing over the next month and make their predictions for who will achieve ultimate continental glory on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Summer of Soccer Preview timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome to the Podcast

3:09 - Summer of Soccer Preview

4:21 - EUROs Preview

6:31 - Group A

15:24 - Group B

24:50 - Group C

36:38 - Group D

48:40 - Group E

58:06 - Group F

1:06:58 - Knockout Rounds

1:19:22 - Copa America Preview

1:21:25 - Group A

1:30:09 - Group B

1:36:30 - Group C

1:49:01 - Group D

1:55:14 - Knockout Rounds

2:06:00 - Wrapping up the Podcast

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]]><![CDATA[138. A Factastic Finals Preview]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/138-a-factastic-finals-previewhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/138-a-factastic-finals-previewWed, 05 Jun 2024 09:02:02 GMTThe National Basketball Association’s season is winding down to a close, but before we say goodbye to professional basketball for a while, we get to crown a champion.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander is joined by Zander’s Facts senior NBA analyst Hill Billy to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. The two bring out the Facts in a Factastic preview and make their predictions for who will capture the sport’s ultimate prize. (9:47)

Plus, Zander marks a return to the podcast with a quick peek at the big story involving a certain U.S. presidential candidate. (You know what we’re talking about.) (3:16)

Enjoy the Facts, they’re back!

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]]><![CDATA[137. Factually previewing professional basketball's postseason]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/137-factually-previewing-professionalhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/137-factually-previewing-professionalThu, 18 Apr 2024 01:08:03 GMTThe NBA Playoffs are upon us, and there’s only one place you can find the certified Facts you need before the games tip off.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander is joined by Zander’s Facts senior NBA analyst Hill Billy to break down professional basketball’s postseason. The two discuss all 20 of the teams that qualified for the Playoffs and Play-In Tournament, while also making their predictions for each round of the Playoffs.

Plus, you won’t want to miss who Zander and Hill Billy each believe will win the NBA Finals. Let’s just say that Facts are usually shared when championship predictions are made on the Zander’s Facts Podcast.

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]]><![CDATA[The Zander is alive and well Podcast Update]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/the-zander-is-alive-and-well-podcasthttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/the-zander-is-alive-and-well-podcastWed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:32 GMTThe Zander’s Facts Podcast has returned! After a few weeks break, Zander is back over the airwaves to explain the extended absence and what is in store for the podcast. Rest assured, the Zander’s Facts Podcast is going nowhere.

In this podcast update, Zander also recaps the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments, including his correct prediction of UConn winning the men’s National Championship, and the women’s championship game garnering more viewers than the men’s championship game for the first time ever.

A brand new episode of the Zander’s Facts Podcast is coming next week, make sure to tune in!

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]]><![CDATA[136. Revealing the most factual 2024 March Madness bracket]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/136-revealing-the-most-factual-2024https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/136-revealing-the-most-factual-2024Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:01:11 GMTSince the calendar currently reads March, that surely means Madness will soon ensue.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander and his brother Andrew exclusively unveil their men’s college basketball tournament brackets. The two break down their picks for every matchup in the tourney and reveal their predictions for who will win the National Championship.

If you’ve been searching for March Madness Facts before the tournament tips off on Thursday, you’ve come to the right podcast!

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]]><![CDATA[135. The State of our Union is not sleepy]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/135-the-state-of-our-union-is-nothttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/135-the-state-of-our-union-is-notThu, 14 Mar 2024 03:15:31 GMTPresident Joe Biden gave his annual State of the Union address last week, and those expecting a lethargic performance might have been perplexed.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander relives some of the most pertinent moments from Biden’s speech and discusses what impact it could have on the 2024 presidential election. (3:02)

Plus, Zander previews College Basketball’s conference tournament week, including predicting the winners of each of the six power conference tournaments, as the NCAA Tournament is just one week away. (52:16)

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]]><![CDATA[134. An American grocery giant]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/134-an-american-grocery-gianthttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/134-an-american-grocery-giantThu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:36 GMTTwo of the United States’ largest grocery store chains have announced their intent to merge, which could result in more negatives than positives.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the proposed Albertsons-Kroger deal and why the federal government is attempting to stop it. Plus, Zander finds out how supermarkets have gotten to this point, how big the two companies have become, and what this merger of grocery store titans could mean for shoppers and workers.

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]]><![CDATA[ZF Flashback: Welcome to a presidential election year]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-welcome-to-a-presidentialhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-welcome-to-a-presidentialWed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:31 GMTWhile we don’t have a new episode of the Zander’s Facts Podcast for you this week, we’ll still share some Facts that won’t leave you heartbroken. Zander goes back to Episode 129 of the podcast this week from January when he previewed the 2024 presidential primary elections.

From Episode 129: “2024 is a presidential election year, and that means it’s time to talk about the Iowa Caucuses.

On this week’s edition of the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the road to the White House as the presidential primary season begins. With the Iowa Caucuses taking place this Monday, Zander previews what to expect, details how the presidential nomination process works, takes a look at the candidates, and finds out how often Iowa predicts who will become a major party’s presidential nominee.”

The Zander’s Facts Podcast returns with a brand new episode next week!

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]]><![CDATA[ZF Flashback: Bringing back the Basketball Facts]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-bringing-back-the-basketballhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-bringing-back-the-basketballWed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:57 GMTThere’s no a new episode of the Zander’s Facts Podcast this week, but we’ve got some facts that should hold you over for another seven days. This week, Zander goes back to Episode 121 of the podcast from October when Zander’s Facts senior NBA analyst Hill Billy joined the pod to preview the NBA season. Take this rare opportunity to find out where Zander and Hill Billy hit the mark and where they shot some bricks.

From Episode 121: “Is it basketball season already? The pros are already back at it, and that means it’s time to bring out the facts!

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander is joined by Zander’s Facts NBA analyst Hill Billy to preview the 2023-2024 NBA season. The two break down all 30 teams, including who will contend for a championship, discuss the inaugural In-Season Tournament, and predict who will emerge victorious at the end of the season.”

The Zander’s Facts Podcast returns with a brand new episode next week!

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]]><![CDATA[133. Checking up on the Pro Basketball Facts]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/133-checking-up-on-the-pro-basketballhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/133-checking-up-on-the-pro-basketballWed, 14 Feb 2024 10:01:54 GMTWith football season now complete, all eyes turn to a remarkable basketball season.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander welcomes a common podcast guest, Zander’s Facts senior NBA analyst Hill Billy, to provide an update on the NBA season. Hill Billy breaks down the top storylines in the league, including his good and bad surprises of the season so far, and dishes out the Facts you’ll only find on Zander’s Facts.

To get the lowdown on what’s been going on in the NBA these last few months, you’ll want to check out this episode of Zander’s Facts.

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]]><![CDATA[132. Previewing the biggest football game of the year]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/132-previewing-the-biggest-footballhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/132-previewing-the-biggest-footballThu, 08 Feb 2024 03:00:36 GMTThere’s perhaps no bigger event in America this year than what will be taking place on Sunday night.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander breaks down Super Bowl LVIII, including the matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, the facts you need to know, and ultimately gives his fact-filled prediction for who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy. You won’t find this compilation of football facts anywhere else!

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]]><![CDATA[131. An immigration tussle that necessitates Facts]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/131-an-immigration-tussle-that-necessitateshttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/131-an-immigration-tussle-that-necessitatesWed, 31 Jan 2024 10:01:13 GMTAs the fight surrounding immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border heats up, make sure to stick with the Facts to stay cool.

On this week’s episode of the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at everything you need to know surrounding the current situation at the southern border. Zander takes a look at the policies of past administrations, what the Biden Administration has been doing, and a potential immigration bill that could pass through Congress.

Plus, Zander focuses in on the current standoff between the state of Texas and the federal government, and what could happen next.

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]]><![CDATA[ZF Flashback: College Football needs some serious help]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-college-football-needshttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-college-football-needsWed, 24 Jan 2024 16:00:27 GMTWe don’t have a new episode of the podcast for y’all this week, but we’ve got some facts that shouldn’t spoil your massive appetite for them. This week, Zander goes back to Episode 125 of the pod from December in the aftermath of the College Football Playoff selection to explain why the selection committee made a big-time mistake.

From Episode 125: “The College Football Playoff selection committee may have chosen their four teams for this year’s Playoff, but they didn’t make the right decision.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander goes on a 70-minute diatribe on why Florida State should have been included in the hunt for college football’s National Championship. Plus, Zander explains how the committee’s decision to exclude the Seminoles from the Playoff doesn’t just affect this college football season, but why it’s a major warning sign for the future of college sports.”

The Zander’s Facts Podcast returns with a brand new episode next week!

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]]><![CDATA[130. Should the economic vibes be so negative?]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/130-should-the-economic-vibes-behttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/130-should-the-economic-vibes-beWed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:54 GMTHave you heard somebody say that the economy is terrible right now? You probably have, but does the data really show bad signs for the economy?

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the current economic picture at the beginning of 2024 and determines whether all the negative sentiment is valid. Plus, Zander looks at why there was no economic recession in 2023, despite the predictions from many economists, and tries to find out whether there will be a downturn this coming year.

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]]><![CDATA[129. Welcome to a presidential election year]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/129-welcome-to-a-presidential-electionhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/129-welcome-to-a-presidential-electionThu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:22 GMT2024 is a presidential election year, and that means it’s time to talk about the Iowa Caucuses.

On this week’s edition of the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the road to the White House as the presidential primary season begins. With the Iowa Caucuses taking place this Monday, Zander previews what to expect, details how the presidential nomination process works, takes a look at the candidates, and finds out how often Iowa predicts who will become a major party’s presidential nominee. (8:14)

But first, Zander recaps Monday’s College Football National Championship and discusses some major CFB news. (2:16)

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]]><![CDATA[ZF Flashback: The right-wing plan to ravage American democracy]]>https://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-the-right-wing-planhttps://www.zandersfacts.com/p/zf-flashback-the-right-wing-planWed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:30 GMTThere’s no new episode of the podcast this week, but here are some important facts that you need to know about. This week, Zander travels back to Episode 119 of the pod from October when he took a look at ‘Project 2025’ originating straight from the Heritage Foundation.

From Episode 119: “While chaos resumes among Republicans in the House of Representatives, some conservatives have already outlined what another GOP presidential term would look like.

This week on the Zander’s Facts Podcast, Zander takes a look at the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project 2025’. Zander examines what the plan entails for the federal government, how it originated out of the modern conservative movement, and why it is worryingly authoritarian.”

The Zander’s Facts Podcast returns with a brand new episode next week, a preview of the Iowa Caucuses!

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