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Ep. 34 - Gail Halvorsen, the First Candy Bomber
During a time when tensions were high and grudges were rampant, the city of Berlin had been caught in the crossfire of former allies now at odds. The newly established United States Airforce was…
Ep. 33 - The Composer's Forgotten Sister, Maria Anna Mozart
She was a true prodigy in every sense of the word. Her fingers flew over the black and white keys, nimble with grace surprising for such a young lady. The melody flowing from her hands matched her…
Ep. 32 - Eugene Allen, Butler of Presidents
In 2008, a newspaper man, named Wil Haygood, was on a mission to interview a very specific person. After spending a multitude of hours making calls and searching, he finally was able to make contact…
Ep. 31 - America's Favorite Cowboy, Gene Autry
While starting from humble origins, born on a small farm in a small town in Texas, this boy would go on to be not only a household name known for his warm voice, his upright character, and his…
Ep. 30 - Johan Cruyff, The Football Legend
Soccer, known as football in most parts of the world, has made its mark on the lives of many generations. Today more than 250 million people play the sport and it has been a unifying game in many…
Ep. 29 - The Mother of Science Fiction, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Mary, Mary, quite contraryHow does your garden grow?With silver bells and cockleshellsAnd pretty maids all in a row.Mary, Mary, not so waryOf hearts and darkness bleakWith spirits fraught, creatures…
DAT Anniversary Shenanigans
Enjoy hearing of how radio and podcasts came to be, as well as celebrate a full year of Dead Air Time Podcast with us in this off the rails…
Ep. 28 - The Feuding Cobblers, The Dassler Brothers
What do you get when you add a growing family shoe business, a difference of opinions, and a war together? Well you’d get the Dassler brothers, of course! Join us today as we discuss the development…
Ep. 27 - Socrates, Ancient Greek Philosopher
In our human experiences, we search for truth. We sometimes ask ourselves - Who am I? What do I know? While the introduction of technology changed how we approach these questions and perhaps search…
Ep. 26 - Sarah, Wife of Captain Kidd
Much of our modern culture has dramatized the time when pirates roamed the ocean. It is seen as a time of great adventure and lots of treasure. But where did this treasure come from? What did the…
Ep. 25 - The Robber Baron, John D. Rockefeller Sr.
There is a fine line between an opportunist and a manipulator. Both see a chance for growth, power, wealth. One intentionally deceives to control the actions of others, while the other simply…
Ep. 24 - Everyday Spies, The Culper Ring
The year is 1778. General Washington is trying to rally and strategize the best he can with an army full of inexperienced, yet passionate soldiers. If they are to succeed in gaining independence from…
Ep. 23 - Olive MacLeod, The Brave Adventurer Pt. 3
Olive held her breath as the group could finally see Fort Lamy. French soldiers were hustling about them, as the French hold of parts of Africa was breaking further and further each day. Ushered into…
Ep. 22 - Olive MacLeod, The Brave Adventurer Pt. 2
A young woman from a wealthy and noble background has left for Africa. She knows little of where she is heading, the culture she is going to be surrounded by, the language which the people there will…
Ep. 21 - Olive MacLeod, The Brave Adventurer
As you wander through the vast halls of Dunvegan Castle, you catch a glimpse of the green rolling hills of Scotland through the arched window. Your breath catches as the drizzling rain outside…
Ep. 20 - Sam Walton, The Walmart Creator
Satisfaction guaranteed, Rollback prices, and the yellow smiley face stickers- these are all famous icons of the Walmart store. But how did this prevalent company get its start? Today we’ll take a…
Ep. 19 - The Serial Poisoner, Giulia Tofana
She stepped into the shop, perfume bottles and cosmetic cases glittering in the dim light. Stepping forward, she approached the counter where behind an older woman accompanied by her young lady…
Ep. 18 - The Codebreaking Couple, The Friedman
Have you ever used Morse Code, written a hidden message in a note to a friend, or even spoken pig latin to keep a secret from some young kids? No matter the method, we all have information that we’d…
Ep. 17 - The Father of Our National Parks, John Muir
Imagine you are at the base of a mountain. It’s impressive rocks covered with a blanket of lush, green grass and peppered with tall, proud pines, oaks, maybe even sequoias. You take a deep inhale,…
Ep. 16 - Esther, The Hidden Queen
Have you ever experienced a moment in which doing something absolutely terrified you and yet you knew that you just had to do it anyway? During a time when women were typically thought to have very…
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