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120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon
Travis sits down with Dave Arena about the fascinating history of Horn & Hardart, the legendary automat chain that revolutionized fast dining in the 20th century. From its origins in Philadelphia…
119 This Is GWAR | Scott Barber
If you've never heard of the band GWAR, please listen to this episode! If you know the band GWAR, you're probably already listening to this episode! For episode 119, I'm joined by Scott Barber,…
118 The Unsolved Disappearance of the Man Who Invented Motion Pictures | Paul Fischer
Louis Le Prince was the first person to create moving pictures—but just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared. Three and a half years later, Thomas Edison, Le…
117 Route 66: California | Scott Piotrowski
This is Part IV of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route…
116 Route 66: Oklahoma | Rhys Martin
This is Part III of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route…
115 Route 66: Kansas | Renee Charles
This is Part II of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route…
114 Route 66: History, Attractions, & Road Trip Essentials | Jim Hinckley
We're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials…
113 Regenerative Grazing: Farming Done Right! | Pete Huff
What if instead of our livestock and crops destroying our farm land, they actually improved the soil? That's the idea behind regenerative grazing and it is a big deal, even for non-farmers like us! …
112 The World's First Talking Dog! | Christina Hunger
I think every dog owner, myself included, has wanted their dog to talk at one time or another. Well buckle up because Christina has taught her dog to talk and you can too! In this episode I'm…
111 The Truth (& Lies) About How Baseball Happened | Thomas Gilbert
I'm admittedly not a massive baseball fan but I do enjoy a good origin story and some outrageous fiction. This episode has both! I'm joined by Tom Gilbert, author of the book, How Baseball…
110 The Art of LEGO | Nathan Sawaya
A few weeks ago I got to visit an art exhibit called The Art of the Brick and was blown away! I got to see recreations of famous art pieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and even a full…
109 A History of Howard Johnson's | Anthony Sammarco
If you remember the orange-roofed, twenty-eight flavored Howard Johnson's empire that stretched along roadways from coast to coast, you're gonna love this nostalgic and historical episode! If the…
108 A History of the World in 6 Glasses | Tom Standage
Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola! In this episode I'm joined by Tom Standage for a dive into the history of the world through the lens of what (and why) people were drinking at the…
107 This Fruit is Bananas! | Dan Koeppel
B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Have you ever wondered why there's only one variety of banana but a dozen or more varieties of apples at your grocery store? How about why bananas, grown across oceans, are half the…
106 Are Algorithms Turning us all into Bigots? | Dr Robert Elliott Smith
I love learning about new tech and how it can enhance our lives! But perhaps we are beginning to place too much confidence and reliance on things like AI and algorithms. In this episode I'm joined…
105 Behind the Scenes of "The Magnificent Seven" | Brian Hannan
I've started to develop quite a love for Western films lately and The Magnificent Seven is definitely among the top. But aside from being a great film, there is an incredible story behind The…
104 How to Wake Up Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming | Stef from HowToLucid.com
Lucid dreaming is the ability to CONTROL your dreams. A lucid dream feels like a normal dream but you're aware of the fact that it's a dream WHILE you're actually in the dream, meaning you can…
103 The Scrappy Origin Story of the Personal Computer | Sean Haas
Personal computers are everywhere! When was the last time you even saw a desk without a computer on it? But how did the personal computer rise up to become so ubiquitous and intertwined with our…
102 Adventures in Astronomy | Emily Levesque
Astronomy sounds like an awesome career choice — spend your nights sitting under the stars with a massive telescope finding new astronomical objects in the sky. But that's only the half of it,…
101 Becoming Santa: Inside the Harvard of Santa Schools | Tom and Holly Valent
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent. Tom and Holly are the deans of the Charles W.…
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