Best Brady Carlson Podcasts (2024)

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Astronomy Week: Guillaume Le Gentil, The 18th Century Astronomer With the Worst Luck 3:06

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite shows about planets and stars and galaxies and the people who have studied them. In this episode from June 2021, French astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil tries to observe the transit of Venus in the 18th Century, only it doesn't go so well. Plus: Pringle, South Dakota is home to an enormous – and apparent…

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A Churchgoer In Spain Did “The Worst Art Restoration Project Of All Time” 3:25

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Today in 2012, the New York Times reported on what it called “probably the worst art restoration project of all time.” Thanks to an amateur artist, a fresco of Jesus in a church in northeastern Spain ended up looking quite different. Plus: a youngster in England wanted to help a local museum, so she donated her favorite rock to the collection. A To…

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The Sun Would Be Very Loud If You Could Hear In Space 3:29

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NASA's Parker Solar Probe has revealed some new details about our solar system’s top star, including that it’s very loud (!) Plus: starting today in Cumberland, Wisconsin, it’s Rutabaga Fest. The Sun: Extremely loud and incredibly hot (Astronomy.com) Cumberland, WI Rutabaga Festival Our backers on Patreon keep this show shining --- Support this pod…

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After His Legendary Basketball Career, Wilt Chamberlain Became A Pro Volleyball Player 3:01

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Today in 1936, the birthday of Wilt Chamberlain, a legend on the basketball court who, after retirement, took a detour into the world of professional volleyball. Plus: today in 1953, a story about a wife, a husband, a divorce and a life-size dummy. Remembering Wilt Chamberlain's Short-Lived but Momentous Volleyball Career (Inside Hook) Dummy Divorc…

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In Delaware, Drivers Can Auction Off Their License Plates For Big Bucks 3:13

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Today in 2018, a bidder in Delaware put up $410,000 for a license plate. It doesn't happen a lot, but there’s a whole subculture around license plates in the First State, and once in a while it can turn pretty lucrative. Plus: today in 1948, the birthday of Robert Plant, who says he once paid big bucks for a radio station to stop playing one of his…

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Long Before Photoshop, Photographers Knew How To “Photoshop” Photos 3:08

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For National Photography Day, a look at the many ways people in the pre-computer days could make photos look like something they weren't, for fun or for not so honorable reasons. Plus: back in 1971, American Airlines put out an ad showing off its in-flight piano bar. A Giant Visitor to New York City (Library of Congress) Faking It: Manipulated Phot…

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The Iowa State Fair Has A Husband Calling Contest 3:26

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If you find yourself at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, you may come across one of its most unusual attractions: the husband calling contest. We'll explain how it works. Plus: starting tomorrow in Lebanon, Indiana, it’s Augtoberfest. The Iowa State Fair Husband Calling Contest (Neatorama) Augtoberfest We’re calling on you to back our show on Pat…

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Ignacio Anaya García, The Inventor Of Nachos 3:01

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Today's the birthday in 1895 of an inventor with a huge legacy: Ignacio Anaya Garcia, the man who gave us nachos. Plus: starting tomorrow on Long Island, it’s the Laura Branigan “Spirit of Love” Memorial Gathering. Meet Ignacio Anaya García, the Man Who Invented Nachos, In Today’s Google Doodle (Fortune) Laura Branigan “Spirit of Love” Memorial Gat…

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In The Early 20th Century, Some Americans Thought Tipping Was Horrible 3:22

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People have feelings about tipping today, and that was true when tipping first came to the United States. But the people who opposed tipping had sometimes opposing reasons for their anti-tip stances. Plus: a new silver coin issued by Samoa features Wonder Woman. When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American (NPR’s The Salt) Samoa issues silver coi…

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The Grateful Dead Once Jammed With Live Crickets 3:01

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Today in 1975, a famous concert by the Grateful Dead at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. And if you look closely at the credits, you’ll see a peculiar listing that reads “Mickey Hart - percussion and crickets.” Plus: this week in Maine, it’s the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival. So many roads : the life and times of the Grateful Dead by Da…

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Scientists Are Teaching Batteries To Put Themselves Out If They Catch On Fire 3:01

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Researchers want to head off the small but serious risk of fire that comes with lithium ion batteries. A team at Clemson University may have found a way to teach the batteries how to put themselves out if they start burning. Plus: we have a new world record for “fastest time to slice a bell pepper.” Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the ris…

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George Sutton Made His Name Playing Billiards After Losing His Hands 3:14

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It's National Billiards and Pool Day, so we have the story of George H. Sutton, who became an accomplished billiards player after losing his hands. Plus: today in Scotland, day two of the 10-day Edinburgh Deaf Festival. HANDLESS' SUTTON, BILLIARD PLAYER, 68; Despite Handicap, Had Opposed Many Leading Professionals (New York Times) Edinburgh Deaf Fe…

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Two Countries Showed Up At The 1936 Olympics Flying Identical Flags 3:28

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During the 1936 Summer Games, Liechtenstein showed up flying its blue and red striped flag, only to find that Haiti was flying its flag, which had the same stripes and the same colors. Fortunately they found a solution. Plus: starting today in Indiana, it’s the Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival. flag of Liechtenstein (Britannica) flag of Haiti (Brit…

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Lynne Cox Made A Cold Swim From The US To The USSR During The Cold War 3:16

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Today in 1987, American swimmer Lynne Cox took to the freezing waters of the Bering Strait in a call for peace between the world’s superpowers. Plus: today in 2019, actor Danny Trejo, known for playing bad guys, had a real-life good guy moment. How an American swimmer helped thaw Cold War relations (Boston.com) Lynne Cox swims into communist territ…

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Gertrude Ederle Set A Record For Swimming The English Channel, And She Did It In A Thunderstorm 3:27

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Today in 1926, American Gertrude Ederle swam from France to England, a record-setting crossing of the English Channel she made in stormy weather! Plus: if you're celebrating International Clown Week, you might want to drop by Plainview, Nebraska, home to the Klown Doll Museum. The First Woman to Brave the English Channel (Outside) The Klown Doll Mu…

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There’s A Far-Off Planet Sometimes Called Earth’s Evil Twin 3:08

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Scientists have found that Exoplanet HD 189733b looks blue with white wispy clouds, but the similarities between that far-off world and this one stop right about there. Plus: starting this Friday in East Nashville, Tennessee, it’s the Tomato Art Fest. This Blue Alien Planet Is Not at All Earth-Like (Space.com) Rains of Terror on Exoplanet HD 189733…

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Olympians Week: The Original Olympic Flag Went Missing For Over 70 Years 3:10

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We’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the Games and those who have competed in them. In this episode from July 2021, the story of the original Olympic flag. It flew over the Games for in 1920 and then disappeared, and we didn’t find out what had happened to it for seven decades. Plus: a 3D printed robotic hand plays Super Mario Bros. …

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Olympians Week: Two Olympians Turned A Silver And A Bronze Into “Medals Of Friendship” 3:00

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We’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the Games and those who have competed in them. In this episode from July 2021, the story of two of those athletes, who ended up winning the only half-silver, half-bronze medals in Olympic history. Plus: the International Olympic Committee does enforce its trademark rights, which sometimes leads to…

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Olympians Week: Margaret Abbott Won Olympic Gold Even Though She Didn’t Know She Was In The Olympics 3:25

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We’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the Games and those who have competed in them. In this episode from October 2022, the story of Margaret Abbott. She became the first American woman to win an Olympic title, even though she didn’t know she was in the Olympics! Plus: Ruth Hamilton of British Columbia gets an unexpected visitor at ho…

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#24: Cork and Fizz's Hailey Bohlman: Ukrainian Wine Discovery and the Rise of Virtual Tasting Clubs 1:06:14

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Send us a Text Message. Cork & Fizz Links: Website: https://www.corkandfizz.com/ Private Tastings: https://www.corkandfizz.com/private-wine-tastings.html Podcast: https://www.corkandfizz.com/podcast.html Blog: https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog Instagram: @corkandfizz Ever wondered if Ukraine produces wine? Today, we’re joined by Hailey Bohlman, the …

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Olympians Week: “Eric The Eel” Won An Olympic Heat With The Slowest Time In The Field 3:07

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We’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the Games and those who have competed in them. In this episode from August 2021, swimmer Eric Moussambani of Equatorial Guinea makes a splash at the 2000 Summer Games despite finishing well behind the rest of the competitors in his event. Plus: Canadian high jumper Derek Drouin won a gold medal in…

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Olympians Week: The 1904 Men’s Marathon Was The Weirdest Olympic Race Ever 3:06

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We’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about the Games and those who have competed in them. In this episode from July 2021, a look at the men's marathon from the 1904 Games. You couldn't write a weirder race than this one. Running a marathon was never crazier or harder than during the 1904 St Louis Olympics (ABC Australia) 8 Unusual Facts Ab…

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William Rankin Fell Through A Thundercloud And Lived 3:30

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Today in 1959, Marine Corps pilot William Rankin passed through the middle of a thundercloud after having to eject from his plane. And despite the storm’s best efforts, he made it through in one piece. Plus: starting today in Tenino, Washington, it’s Oregon Trail Days. Meet the Marine who ‘rode the thunder’ and lived to tell the tale (Air Force Tim…

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Tom Stuker Used His Lifetime Airline Ticket To Travel More Than 24 Million Miles 3:06

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Summer travel comes and goes for most of us, but Tom Stuker, the "world's most frequent flyer," bought a lifetime plane ticket in 1990 and has been up in the air a lot since then. Plus: Monday in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, it’s the Rain Day Festival. New Jersey man dubbed ‘most traveled air passenger’ with nearly 24 million miles in the air (News12.…

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The Bee Gees And Peter Frampton Starred In A Sgt. Pepper Movie That Was A Glorious 70s Trainwreck 3:27

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Today in 1978, the American release date of what looked like a blockbuster movie musical: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," starring some of the biggest music and movie stars of the era. Yeah, it didn't go so well. Plus: the Apollo 11 astronauts had to fill out customs declarations when they came back from the moon!?! Beatles-Based Movie Is …

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The Ice Cream Cone Got The Spotlight At The 1904 World’s Fair, But That Isn’t When It Was Invented 3:25

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Today was the day in 1904 that a guy at the St. Louis World’s Fair took a pastry cone, put two scoops of ice cream inside, and changed the dessert world forever. Except that there are a bunch of ice cream cone origin stories from that World's Fair, and also, ice cream cones were around for more than a century before that. Plus: The US Postal Servic…

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Michigan’s Official State Vehicle Fleet Includes A Vintage Model T 3:23

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It’s a busy time of year for transportation workers, especially here in the Midwest. Michigan's official state vehicle fleet includes a vintage Ford Model T, and not just as a nod to the state's long history with automaking. Plus: starting today in Ohio, it’s the Dayton Air Show. Michigan DOT Still Has a Century-Old Ford Model T in Service (The Dri…

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It Took Researchers Twenty Years To Figure Out The Rosetta Stone 3:34

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Today's believed to be the day in 1799 when French troops in northern Egypt found the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked a huge amount of knowledge about the ancient world. Or at least it would after scholars spent like two decades figuring out what it said. Plus: Atchison, Kansas is in the middle of its annual Amelia Earhart Festival, celebrating the c…

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New York Once Built Artificial Reefs Out Of Old Ice Cream Trucks 3:02

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For National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, the story of how New York state once upcycled some ice cream trucks into artificial reefs around Long Island. Plus: this Saturday in Pennsylvania, it’s the Made In Bradford Celebration, in the hometown of the Zippo lighter. Sunken Ice Cream Trucks Were Used Create Artificial Reefs in NYC (Untapped New York) M…

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There Was Almost A Scary Sequel To “E.T.” 3:26

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This day in 1982 was the date at the top of a movie treatment for “E.T. 2: Nocturnal Fears." And as the title suggests, the sequel would have been a lot creepier than the first movie. Plus: starting tomorrow in Minnesota, it’s the Cosmos Space Festival. Why The ET Sequel Never Happened (ScreenRant) Cosmos Space Festival Keep our show playing throug…

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Embo, Scotland, Declared Itself Independent For A Day 3:01

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Today in 1988, the community of Embo, in the Scottish Highlands raised money for a community center by declaring independence from the rest of the UK… but just for one day. Plus: today in 2022, an odd moment in the world of real estate. And milk. Embo Community Centre Appeal (via Archive.org) B.C. real estate agent fined $20K after chugging milk in…

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William Walker, The Diver Who Saved Winchester Cathedral 3:21

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Today in 1912, high honors for William Walker, who saved the UK’s famous Winchester Cathedral from partial collapse through five years of foundation work… all of which he did underwater. Plus: this week in Aroostook County, Maine, it’s the Maine Potato Blossom Festival. Saving the Cathedral (BBC) Maine Potato Blossom Festival You can help shore up …

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Buckminster Fuller Proposed Putting A Big Dome Over Manhattan 3:26

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Today in 1895, the birthday of Buckminster Fuller, the “engineer, architect and futurist" who once proposed building a see-through dome over part of Manhattan to save energy and money. Plus: a community festival that’s actually in a bunch of communities. The 1960 Plan To Put A Dome Over Midtown Manhattan (Gothamist) This Was Buckminster Fuller’s Pl…

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Ina Koenig Saved A Kid Who Fell Into A Mine Shaft By Keeping His Head Above Water 3:04

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Around this time in 2012, a teacher in Germany saved a young student's life, literally keeping the three year old's head above water after falling into an abandoned mine shaft. Plus: starting tomorrow in Oklahoma, it’s the McLoud Blackberry Festival. Teacher jumps down mineshaft to save boy (The Local) The McLoud Blackberry Festival Want more stori…

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Bir Tawil Is Land Between Egypt And Sudan That Neither Country Wants 3:44

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Today in 1899, the signing of the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium, that established most of the border between Egypt and Sudan, but eventually led to a dispute over two stretches of land. Both countries want one stretch, and neither wants the other. Plus: this Friday in New Orleans, the running of the bulls! Well, sort of. This man is the latest in a se…

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#24: ARMOUR WINES, Tyler Armour: Unveiling Carbonic Maceration & Innovating Winemaking 55:28

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Send us a Text Message. ARMOUR WINES: Website: https://www.armourwines.com/ Wine Club: https://www.armourwines.com/contactus Instagram: @armourwines Ever wondered how sealing whole cluster grapes in a tank with CO2 can transform the winemaking process? Join us as we chat with Tyler Armour, the mastermind behind Armour Wines, who passionately unveil…

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In A Letter From Ancient Babylon, A Teenager Complains To His Mom About Clothes 3:04

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On this National Fashion Day, we have a letter from 3,800 years ago that shows some things never change, like teenagers nagging their parents for a fancier set of clothes. Plus: an artist in Japan designs a pair of jeans that look like they're hanging out unzipped... because that's something someone needs, apparently? Reading Ancient Mail (JSTOR) J…

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Taco Bell Once Trolled America By Claiming It Had Bought The Liberty Bell 3:28

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Today in 1776, it's said that the Liberty Bell rang out in Philadelphia for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. More than two centuries later, a fast food giant put out fake ads claiming that it had acquired the Liberty Bell to help pay off the national debt. Plus: today in 1978, Def Leppard played its first-ever concert, i…

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Alvin Straight Couldn’t Drive To See His Ailing Brother, So He Took A Road Trip On A Lawn Mower 3:28

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Today in 1994, the start of a very unusual road trip: Alvin Straight drove 240 miles by lawn mower. Plus: next week in Wausau, Wisconsin, it’s the Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest. Brotherly Love Powers a Lawn Mower Trek (New York Times) Taste 'n Glow Balloon Fest Ride with us as a backer on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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BONUS: Brady Douglas talks The Battle of Icons: Drake vs. Taylor Swift & SABRINA CARPENTER! 29:52

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Send us a Text Message. Will Sabrina Carpenter take Taylor Swift's Crown?? On this episode of the Bung Pod, we’re thrilled to have Brady Douglas from Beer League Golf joining us to spill the secrets of his newfound fame. From tasting a 2001 Shingleback Shiraz to the elegance of Grand Cru Bordeaux from the '90s, we explore the lush world of aged win…

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The Washington Monument That Was Built Before The Washington Monument 3:27

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Today in 1827, the people of Boonsboro, Maryland marked Independence Day by trying to build a stone monument to George Washington in a single day. It was a Washington Monument way before the opening of the Washington Monument in DC. Plus: today in Michigan, it's the Berrien Springs Pickle Festival. The Little-Known Story of the First Washington Mon…

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Ford Once Tried To Turn A Station Wagon Into A “Pushbutton Camper” 3:04

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Today in 1958, the Washington Post reported on a way to transform a Ford station wagon into a full-service campsite with the push of a button. Plus: this weekend in Congham, Norfolk, England, the World Snail Racing Championships. The 1959 Ford Country Squire Camper, the Pushbutton Dream Camper That Never Was (Auto Evolution) SNAIL RACING WORLD CHAM…

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#23 Beer League Golf's Brady Douglas: Wine Tasting and Hilarious Reviews 1:06:40

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Send us a Text Message. BEER LEAGUE GOLF Website: https://www.beerleague.golf/ Instagram: @beerleague.golf Sign Up For Beer League Golf! https://www.beerleague.golf/sign-up Ever wondered why Gamay might just be the next big thing in Washington's wine scene? Join us on this hilariously insightful episode of the Bung Pod as we welcome the ever-entert…

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#11: Government Corruption, Joe Biden's Mental Health, Tom Brady Roast And Is Gambling Moral? 1:08:03

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From conspiracy theories to personal revelations... We're back and talking junk about baseball, the mental status of politicians, the Tom Brady roast, and dining experiences. As usual, we also tackle some controversies and question what’s really going on in the White House. Tune in and attend a baseball game before taking a quick trip to Vegas with…

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Utah Restocks Its Remote Lakes By Dropping Fish Out Of Airplanes 3:07

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Around this time of a year you may come to witness an eye-opening process in parts of Utah: it’s known as aerial fish stocking. Yes, they drop fish out of airplanes into bodies of water. Plus: in Traverse City, Michigan, there are still a few more days left of the National Cherry Festival. Utah is dropping thousands of fish from planes – again (CNN…

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Every July 1 Is A Million Dollar Day For Baseball’s Bobby Bonilla 3:17

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Longtime baseball fans know this is the day each year that former star Bobby Bonilla gets more than a million bucks from the New York Mets, as part of the strangest salary deal the sport's ever seen. Plus: today in 1997, Len Libby’s Chocolates in Maine unveiled an icon, Lenny the chocolate moose. What is Bobby Bonilla Day? Explaining why the former…

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The Treaty That Ended World War I Also Set The International Standard For Musical Pitch 3:30

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Today in 1919, the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the massive conflict known today as World War I and set a lot of postwar international standards, including standard musical pitch. Plus: the Vent Haven Museum in Kentucky showcases the world of ventriloquism, and this weekend it's hosting a a fun run and walk as The Dummy Run 5K. …

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A Town In Japan Built An Anne Of Green Gables-Themed Park 3:17

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This month in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was published. L.M. Montgomery's books have a lot of fans in Japan, which is why a community in northern Japan built a park called Canadian World, complete with a recreation of Anne's hometown of Avonlea. Plus: starting this Saturday in Washington state, it’s the Buckley Log Show. Abandoned Avonlea: Anne the…

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Medieval Europeans Really Could Have Banged Coconuts Together, Like In Monty Python 3:14

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Yes, the coconut's tropical, and it didn't migrate, but a 2017 research paper found that “Medieval England was unexpectedly full of coconuts.” So King Arthur and his entourage really could've wandered around in search of the Grail banging coconuts together! Plus: starting this Friday in Oklahoma, it’s the Fort Gibson Sweet Corn Festival. Coconuts i…

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Sallie Gardner Was The Galloping Horse In The First Proto-Movie 3:24

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This month in 1878, a horse named Sallie Gardner ran past a series of cameras in Palo Alto, California. The series of photos those cameras took paved the way for motion pictures. Plus: starting tomorrow in Deridder, Louisiana, it’s the Beauregard Watermelon Festival. Eadweard Muybridge (International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum) Beauregard …

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