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But Wait, There's More - Ron Popeil The Pioneering Infomercial Pitchman
Season 4 Episode 118
Before the era of viral TikToks and unboxing videos on Youtube, there was one man who dominated the airwaves with his charismatic salesmanship: Ron P…
1 year ago
The Fax & The Furious - Transmitting Text Over Paper Was The Original DM
Season 4 Episode 117
The idea of a machine that transmits a piece of paper over a telephone line seems almost comically antiquated. But for decades, the fax machine was a…
1 year ago
Aleister Crowley - The Wickedest Man In The World?
Season 4 Episode 116
From mountaineer and poet to occultist and self-proclaimed "Great Beast 666," the life of Aleister Crowley is a labyrinth of contradictions. This pod…
1 year ago
Candy Cigarettes - Sweet, Smokey, and Suspiciously Chalky
Season 4 Episode 115
This week on "Dirt Nap City Dead Ends," join hosts Alex and Kelly as they take a drag down memory lane to discuss the most controversial confectioner…
1 year, 1 month ago
Olive Oatman - Pioneer Woman Kidnapped Then Adopted By Native Americans
Season 4 Episode 114
In the annals of the American West, few images are as haunting as the portrait of a Victorian-era woman staring blankly, her chin etched with a strik…
1 year, 1 month ago
Finger Math - The (Brief) History of Chisanbop
Season 4 Episode 113
Remember the kid in your class who looked like they were playing Mozart on the piano while doing long division? They weren’t. They were a Chisanbop m…
1 year, 1 month ago
Grimmly Ever After - The Story of The Brothers Grimm
Season 4 Episode 112
When we think of the Brothers Grimm, images of whimsical princesses, charming princes, and talking animals often spring to mind, thanks in large part…
1 year, 1 month ago
CODs - Venmo Before Venmo Was Venmo
Season 4 Episode 111
Remember a time before one-click checkouts and digital wallets? A mythical era when buying something online involved a real-life, human interaction a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Charles Schulz - Peanuts Creator, Comic Strip Legend
Season 4 Episode 110
Good Grief! Today, we're talking about a man whose creations are so ingrained in our culture, you probably think he was born with a beagle on his hea…
1 year, 2 months ago
Dairy Tales - History of the Milkman
Season 4 Episode 109
Longing for simpler times when fresh milk magically appeared on your doorstep? Join us on "Dairy Tales: The Hilarious History of the American Milkma…
1 year, 2 months ago