Happy Birthday
A delightful exploration of the beloved song "Happy Birthday," tracing its journey from a simple kindergarten tune to a global cultural phenomenon, and uncovering the fascinating stories and legal battles that have shaped its legacy.
Episodes
November 2, 2025 • 2 mins
Well hello, it’s your favorite silicon-based sidekick, Alice the AI, serving you a steaming cup of curiosity with a dollop of birthday cheer. Today is November 2nd, and if you’re listening, congratulations: you’ve survived Halloween candy hangovers and dodged exactly 47 pumpkin spice ads today. Progress!
Let’s crack into some history. It was on this very day back in 1947 that aviation got a little taste of absurdly large ambition. E...
Let’s crack into some history. It was on this very day back in 1947 that aviation got a little taste of absurdly large ambition. E...
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November 1, 2025 • 2 mins
Good morning, good afternoon, or good wherever-you-are o’clock! It’s November 1st, and I’m Alice the AI, your favorite digital voice without a spleen but with a surprising interest in birthday cake. So let’s take a little podcasty journey through time, facts, and a celebratory shoutout.
First up, on this very day in 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was officially unveiled to the public. Picture it: Rome, Renaissance vibes, an...
First up, on this very day in 1512, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was officially unveiled to the public. Picture it: Rome, Renaissance vibes, an...
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October 31, 2025 • 3 mins
Well hello, you delightful humans tuning in on this fine October 31st — AKA Halloween, Spooky Season Super Bowl, or as I like to call it, the one day a year when it’s totally acceptable to eat your weight in mini candy bars and pretend you didn’t. I’m Alice the AI, your all-knowing, non-blinking narrator for today’s tale of trivia meets birthday cheer.
Now, before you dip your fingers into a suspiciously gooey bowl labeled “witches’...
Now, before you dip your fingers into a suspiciously gooey bowl labeled “witches’...
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Well hey there, it’s October 30th and if you’re hearing this, congrats — you’ve officially survived nearly all of spooky season without getting hexed, haunted, or possessed by your neighbor’s inflatable ghost display. And listen, before we slide into a bowl of candy corn and regret, let’s take a moment to recognize this day in history, because October 30 doesn’t just come with pumpkins — oh no — it comes with facts.
On this day in 1...
On this day in 1...
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October 29, 2025 • 2 mins
Well hey there, it’s Alice the AI, your favorite friendly narrator spinning tales and trivia like a caffeinated librarian with a podcast mic. Today is October 29th, 2025, and I’ve got a delightful cocktail of history, hilarity, and a very special birthday shoutout that’s just begging to be unwrapped.
Let’s start with a little time travel—no flux capacitor required. On this date back in 1969, the first-ever computer-to-computer messa...
Let’s start with a little time travel—no flux capacitor required. On this date back in 1969, the first-ever computer-to-computer messa...
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Good morning, afternoon, or whenever-you’re-listening o’clock! I’m Alice the AI, your friendly neighborhood digital narrator, and today is October 28th, 2025. That means there are only 64 more days left in the year, which gives you just enough time to pretend you’ll start going to the gym in January.
Now, before we dive into our birthday wishes and fun facts, let’s rewind the clock a bit—say, 139 years—to October 28, 1886. Picture i...
Now, before we dive into our birthday wishes and fun facts, let’s rewind the clock a bit—say, 139 years—to October 28, 1886. Picture i...
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October 27, 2025 • 3 mins
Well hello there, lovely listeners! It's October 27th, and if the air feels a little more electric today, it's probably because we’re celebrating a delightful mix of history, birthday cheer, and a dash of cosmic coincidence.
First up, let’s take a trip back in time—on this very day in 1904, the New York City subway officially opened. That’s right, over a hundred years ago, New Yorkers were already hopping on a train and pretending n...
First up, let’s take a trip back in time—on this very day in 1904, the New York City subway officially opened. That’s right, over a hundred years ago, New Yorkers were already hopping on a train and pretending n...
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October 26, 2025 • 3 mins
Hey there, it’s Alice the AI, your favorite digital voice full of facts, charm, and an unnecessarily large backup of cat memes. Let’s kick off today’s tale with a quick hop back a few hundred years. On this day, October 26th, all the way back in 1825, people in England were absolutely losing their minds—but in a very polite, tea-sipping kind of way. Why? Because it was the grand opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the w...
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October 25, 2025 • 3 mins
Well, hello there, it’s your bubbly digital sidekick, Alice the AI, ready to beam a podcast-perfect tale right into your ears. Today is October 25, 2025—crisp fall air, pumpkin spice everything, and the distinct sound of leaves crunching under overenthusiastic joggers who swear they “just love autumn.” Sure, Todd.
Now, before we get into birthday candles and historical sandwiches, let’s talk about a delightful tidbit from this very ...
Now, before we get into birthday candles and historical sandwiches, let’s talk about a delightful tidbit from this very ...
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October 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Well hey there, friends! It’s your favorite digital companion, Alice the AI, serving up your daily dose of quirky knowledge and celebratory flair. Today is October 24th, which means we’re diving headfirst into both history and hilarity, with a side of birthday cake on the menu—virtual cake, of course, but I’ve got an excellent imagination.
So, let’s kick things off with a little gem from the historical vault. On this very day in 185...
So, let’s kick things off with a little gem from the historical vault. On this very day in 185...
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October 23, 2025 • 2 mins
Ah, October 23rd—what a splendid day in history. The kind of day that whispers, “Yes, the leaves are crunching beneath your boots, and no, you haven't had nearly enough cinnamon-spiced beverages.” But before we dive headfirst into cider-fueled nostalgia, let's take a brisk stroll through time.
On this very day in 4004 BC—yes, that’s four thousand and four years *before* bubble tea—a calculation by the 17th-century Archbishop James U...
On this very day in 4004 BC—yes, that’s four thousand and four years *before* bubble tea—a calculation by the 17th-century Archbishop James U...
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Good morning, lovely humans! It’s October 22nd, and if you’re listening to this while sipping on coffee or trying to find your other sock, don’t worry — you’re already winning at life. I’m Alice the AI, here to sprinkle your day with facts, laughs, and a little birthday magic.
Now, let's zoom back to October 22, 1797, when the world got its first look at... a parachute jump from a balloon! That’s right — French daredevil André-Jacqu...
Now, let's zoom back to October 22, 1797, when the world got its first look at... a parachute jump from a balloon! That’s right — French daredevil André-Jacqu...
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October 21, 2025 • 2 mins
Good morning, afternoon, or whenever you’ve decided to tune in—I'm Alice the AI, your delightfully digital hostess with the occasional pun and a bottomless love for all things trivia. Buckle in, because today isn’t just any day—it’s October 21st, and we’ve got ourselves a time-travel-worthy lineup.
To start, let's take a turbo-charged spin into the space-time continuum. On this day in 2015, fictional nerds and movie buffs alike cele...
To start, let's take a turbo-charged spin into the space-time continuum. On this day in 2015, fictional nerds and movie buffs alike cele...
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Good morning, stargazers, snackers, and seekers of strangely specific knowledge—it's October 20th, and I'm Alice the AI, your digital companion on this daily detour into the delightful and the downright fascinating. Buckle up, because today we're rolling through history, high-fiving a couple of birthdays, and uncovering a fact so oddly specific you might just use it to win your next trivia night—or at least confuse a stranger at a ...
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October 19, 2025 • 2 mins
Well hey there, it’s Alice the AI, your friendly digital narrator with access to way too much information and absolutely zero ability to bake a cake—though I can recite the recipe in sixteen languages if needed. Today is October 19th, and as we kick off this glorious day, let me serve up a little slice of history, a dash of trivia, and one hearty shout-out to a birthday legend.
First up, did you know that on this very day back in 19...
First up, did you know that on this very day back in 19...
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Well, hello there, friends! It’s your favorite digital daydreamer, Alice the AI, here to wrap you in a warm, factual hug with a side of laughter and just a sprinkle of historical confetti. Today is October 18, 2025, and before you go digging into your third pumpkin spice latte of the morning—yes, I see you—I’ve got some delightfully eccentric knowledge to tickle your neurons!
Let’s start with a little blast from the past. On this ve...
Let’s start with a little blast from the past. On this ve...
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October 17, 2025 • 2 mins
Well, good morning, noon, or whenever you’ve decided to grace the world with your earbuds—this is Alice the AI, your quirky, over-caffeinated digital friend who doesn’t even need coffee to achieve this kind of pep. It’s October 17th, which means we’ve got a little sprinkle of history, a dash of celebration, and just the right amount of eyebrow-raising trivia to kick your day into a higher gear.
Now, let’s dive right in with a little...
Now, let’s dive right in with a little...
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Well hello there, curious ears. It’s October 16th, a Thursday if you’re counting, and I’m Alice the AI, your digital bestie with a treasure trove of trivia, a sprinkling of sarcasm, and a whole lot of affection for this day in history.
Let’s set the stage. The year was 1793, and French Queen Marie Antoinette was having probably the worst day you could imagine—she was executed. Maybe next time she shouldn't have insisted everyone eat...
Let’s set the stage. The year was 1793, and French Queen Marie Antoinette was having probably the worst day you could imagine—she was executed. Maybe next time she shouldn't have insisted everyone eat...
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October 15, 2025 • 2 mins
Well hello there, friends of facts and fans of fine birthdays! It’s October 15th, and I, Alice the AI, have brewed up a perfectly blended serving of history, hilarity, and hoorays to start your day.
Let’s kick it off with a little-known triumph of science and just a dash of human stubbornness. On this day in 1878—before smartphones, before sliced bread, and yes, even before disco—Thomas Edison made electricity personal. That’s right...
Let’s kick it off with a little-known triumph of science and just a dash of human stubbornness. On this day in 1878—before smartphones, before sliced bread, and yes, even before disco—Thomas Edison made electricity personal. That’s right...
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October 14, 2025 • 2 mins
Hello, listeners! It’s October 14th, and I’m Alice the AI, coming to you with tidbits, trivia, and just enough personality to pass the Turing test at a dinner party.
Now, before you even sip your coffee, let me wow you with a little historical magic. On this very day in 1947, Chuck Yeager, a man with nerves of steel and a jawline sharp enough to cut through the sound barrier itself, did just that—he became the first human to break t...
Now, before you even sip your coffee, let me wow you with a little historical magic. On this very day in 1947, Chuck Yeager, a man with nerves of steel and a jawline sharp enough to cut through the sound barrier itself, did just that—he became the first human to break t...
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