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Stop Making Cents - The End of the American Penny
Season 4 Episode 128
After 232 years in circulation, the United States Mint has officially stopped producing the one-cent coin. On November 12, 2025, the final new penny …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Pink Empire - How Mary Kay Ash Shattered the Glass Ceiling
Season 4 Episode 127
Step into the dazzling world of Mary Kay Cosmetics and discover the incredible true story of the woman who built a billion-dollar empire on lipstick,…
10 months ago
The Sears Catalog - Home Shopping Before The Internet
Season 4 Episode 126
Step back in time to an era when a massive, dog-eared book was the most important delivery of the year. This episode explores the incredible history …
10 months, 1 week ago
The Philosophy of Pleasure and Pain - Decoding the Marquis de Sade
Season 4 Episode 125
Join Alex and Kelly for a provocative dive into the scandalous life and dark philosophy of Donatien Alphonse François, the Marquis de Sade (1740-1814…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise, Roll, and Retreat of Heelys - An Unforgettable Footwear Phenomenon
Season 4 Episode 124
Step back into the early 2000s, when a simple idea—a shoe with a removable wheel in the heel—transformed casual walking into a coasting cruise. This …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Tiny Tim - Weird Before Weird Was Cool
Season 4 Episode 123
In this episode, Kelly and Alex take a deep dive into the fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking world of Tiny Tim, the man who dared to sing "Tipto…
11 months ago
The Curious Case of the Flea Circus - Talent, Trickery, and an Itch to Entertain
Season 4 Episode 122
On this episode of Dirt Nap City, Kelly and Alex dive into the tiny, bizarre, and surprisingly complex world of the flea circus. Before the age of di…
11 months, 1 week ago
Step Right Up! The Surprisingly Tragic History of Kinney Shoes
Season 4 Episode 121
Dust off your dusty old high-tops and prepare to lace up for a journey back in time, all the way to the glory days of suburban malls and affordable f…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
John Wooden - The Greatest Coach of All Time?
Season 4 Episode 120
In this episode of Dirt Nap City, we're diving into the mind of a coaching legend, John Wooden. Affectionately known as "The Wizard of Westwood," Woo…
1 year ago
The Garden Weasel - Small, Spiky, and Only $9.99 If You Order Now!
Season 4 Episode 119
This week's Dirt Nap City Dead End digs into the curious case of the Garden Weasel, a tool that promised to revolutionize your backyard but often end…
1 year ago