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Jolt Cola - The OG Energy Drink
Season 4 Episode 98
Rewind to the 1980s: big hair, neon, and a burgeoning appetite for all things… energetic. In this episode, we plug into the electric history of Jolt …
1 year, 5 months ago
Rasputin - Hypnotic Healer or Mad Monk (who smelled like a goat)?
Season 4 Episode 97
This week we dive into the chaotic and captivating life of Grigori Rasputin with "Holy Moly, That's Rasputin!", an episode that tackles the Mad Monk …
1 year, 5 months ago
Wake Up Calls - In Bed With Strangers
Season 4 Episode 96
This week, we're diving headfirst into the bizarre and often bewildering world of hotel wake-up calls. Prepare for tales of missed alarms, phantom ri…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Wright Brothers - Pioneering Pilots Who Taught Us To Fly
Season 4 Episode 95
This week, we delve into the extraordinary lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, two unassuming bicycle mechanics who dared to dream of conquering the …
1 year, 5 months ago
Zeppelins - The Original Luxury Liners Of The Sky
Season 4 Episode 94
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one man's vision took to the skies, forever changing the landscape of aviation. This is the story of Count…
1 year, 6 months ago
Henry Ford - Automotive Pioneer With A Dark Side
Season 4 Episode 93
Henry Ford revolutionized the American landscape. His assembly line transformed manufacturing, bringing the automobile within reach of the common per…
1 year, 6 months ago
Sundials - Telling Time Before Clocks
Season 4 Episode 92
In this Dirt Nap City Dead End, Kelly and Alex delve into the fascinating history of the sundial, an ancient and ingenious technology that once serve…
1 year, 6 months ago
Mata Hari - Exotic Dancer, Spy & Original Social Media Influencer
Season 4 Episode 91
This week's episode of Dirt Nap City delves into the captivating and controversial life of Mata Hari, the exotic dancer and alleged spy whose name re…
1 year, 6 months ago
iPods - Thousands of Songs in Your Pocket
Season 4 Episode 90
This Dirt Nap City Dead End takes a nostalgic dive into the revolutionary world of the iPod. We'll journey back to a time before smartphones, when Ap…
1 year, 7 months ago
Vidal Sassoon - Original Style & Fashion Influencer
Season 4 Episode 89
It is said that Vidal Sassoon changed the world with a pair of scissors. After a rough childhood, Vidal Sassoon went on to become one of the biggest …
1 year, 7 months ago