Best Brady Carlson Podcasts (2024)

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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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167. 4 Tactics To Boost Your Lead-to-Sale Ratio - Kevin Donnelly 1:25:01

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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PC167 If you’re getting fewer leads than ever, you’re not alone. A shifting economy is changing the sales and marketing game for contractors. Gone are the days of accepting a 25% ratio as par for the course. Frankly, you can’t afford it. According to today’s guest, Kevin Donne…

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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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166. What is it ACTUALLY Like To Sell To Private Equity? - Steve Wheatcroft 1:11:23

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP166 To download our FREE Strategic Planning Tool, click here: https://trybta.com/k2b Private equity buying up contracting companies is a popular subject lately. You may …

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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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Volcanic Ash Shut Down All Of British Airways Flight 009’s Engines - But It Still Landed Safely 3:38

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Today in 1982, British Airways Flight 009 made a successful landing in Jakarta, Indonesia, after ash from a nearby volcano had shut down all of the plane’s engines. Plus: today in 2022, six new high school graduates in Port Jefferson, New York had to quickly duck out of the commencement ceremonies to go fight a fire. When volcanic ash stopped a Jum…

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Dessert Week: If You’re Making Cookies In Space, Be Patient 3:30

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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from January 2020, astronauts on the International Space Station bake chocolate chip cookies. But baking cookies in space is a little different than baking them on Earth. Plus: a new device called the Exolung can keep air flowing for virtually as long as a diver likes. ⁠Space-ba…

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Dessert Week: The Great Banana Split Rivalry 4:07

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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from June 2019, Wilmington, Ohio and Latrobe, Pennsylvania are split over which town was the true birthplace of the banana split. Plus: the mind-melting TV show known as the Banana Splits Adventure Hour was actually supposed to have an entirely different name! ⁠Wilmington Banana…

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165. Could Door-to-Door Marketing Work For Your Business? - Sam Taggart 48:24

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP165 A changing market can mean fewer leads, slower decision-making, and lower average job size. While punchy Facebook ads, a decent website, and a Google Business profil…

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Dessert Week: Even For Meringue This Meringue Is Light 3:30

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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from November 2019, we get a look at a meringue that's just about the lightest dessert ever made. Plus: the story of a light-emitting fungus gnat in Brazil, which is maybe not as appetizing as the first story. ⁠World’s Lightest Dessert Is 96 Percent Air, Weighs Just One Gram⁠ (O…

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#22 Trey Busch of Sleight of Hand Cellars: Harmonizing Music and Winemaking Magic 1:00:06

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Send us a Text Message. Sleight of Hand: https://www.sofhcellars.com/ Instagram: @sleightofhandcellars Ever wondered how a passion for music and wine can blend to create a unique and engaging tasting experience? Join us as we chat with Trey Busch, Co-Owner and he winemaker extraordinaire behind Sleight of Hand Cellars. Trey takes us on his journey …

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Dessert Week: Queen Elizabeth I Had Her Guests Eat Gingerbread Men That Looked Like Themselves 3:50

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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from December 2020, we take a closer look at the amazing and frequently disturbing history of gingerbread, including how one of the most famous royals of all time helped bring gingerbread people into the world. Plus: a lesson in patience from a musical great who made herself int…

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Dessert Week: Agnes B. Marshall, The First “Queen” Of Ice Cream 3:26

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This week we’re replaying a few of our sweetest episodes. In this show from July 2021, we meet Agnes B. Marshall, who helped make ice cream the icon that it is today. Plus: ground control once played the song “Hello Darlin” by country star Conway Twitty to astronauts in Earth orbit. Only this version of the song was a little different. ⁠The 19th-ce…

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Every Year Readlyn, Iowa Elects An Official Town Grump 3:01

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Today in Readlyn, Iowa, it's the start of Grump Days - because Readlyn proudly bills itself as home to "857 friendly people and one old Grump!" Plus: today in 1955, Paul Bunyan died? Even though he’s a legendary person and didn’t really live? That's what a grave marker in Minnesota claims, anyway. THE TOWN WHERE IT’S FUN TO BE A GROUCH (Now I Know)…

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Tying Cans To A Wedding Car Has Roots In Protesting A Marriage 3:10

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Wedding season is definitely here, and today we’ll tell you about a wedding tradition that used to have one very clear meaning and then did a 180. Plus: Stand With Pride is a network of people who volunteer to serve as stand-in parents when families of origin refuse to attend LGBTQ+ weddings. Why Do Couples Tie Cans to Wedding Cars? (New York Times…

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164. Is Blue Collar Work Making a Comeback? - Ken Rusk 51:25

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP164 To access Ken’s path to a successful life course click here: https://courses.kenrusk.com/a/2147833006/FaqKwmD9 For the past few decades, we’ve been steering kids tow…

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The Baseball Game Lou Gehrig Played After He Stopped Playing Baseball 3:13

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Lou Gehrig famously ended his consecutive games streak in the spring of 1939, not long before he was diagnosed with ALS. But on this day in 1939, he played one last exhibition game in Kansas City. Plus: today in 1977, the Kansas City Royals take to the field in Milwaukee with borrowed uniforms after a thief took off with most of their road gear. Ha…

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How Jophery Brown Became One Of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Stuntmen 3:30

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Today in 1993, the release of the blockbuster movie Jurassic Park. One of the small but key roles in that movie is the work of Jophery Brown, actor and a stuntman who's performed in some of the biggest movies of the last few decades. Plus: Sal Giardino's New Jersey gravestone is hard to miss: it's a giant black lightbulb featuring the words "World'…

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BONUS: Vintage Delight and Nostalgia: Wine Wonderboy & Julia from Tipsy Vine on Memories, TV Faves, and Shop Updates 42:08

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Send us a Text Message. What if your wine could tell stories from the early 2000s? Join us as we welcome back Wine Wonderboy and introduce Julia from Tipsy Vine for a delightful journey into the world of vintage wines and nostalgic memories. We take on the challenge of opening a 2003 Pirouette red blend with a two-prong wine opener, ensuring that t…

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Legend Says Instead of Fighting A War, Two Armies In Switzerland Sat Down For Some Soup 3:08

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Legend has it that today in 1529, two armies in Switzerland decided that instead of having a war, they would have some soup. Plus: Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is holding a centennial celebration through September. In Switzerland, the soup quarrelling politicians share (BBC) 100 Years of the Craters of the Moon (Visit …

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In 1520, Two Kings Spent Millions To Throw Themselves A Party For Over Two Weeks 3:21

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Today in 1520 the beginning of what may have been the biggest, most expensive party of all time, involving two kings, 18 days and $19 million. Plus: starting tomorrow in New Orleans, it’s the French Market Creole Tomato Festival. The Field of the Cloth of Gold (Historic-UK.com) French Market Creole Tomato Festival No need to spend millions, you can…

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A Teen Got To The “End” Of NES Tetris, And People Figured Out How To Hack The Software And Keep Playing 3:29

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For the birthday of Tetris, the story of a 13 year old who played so deep into the NES version of the game that it crashed - and the gamers who found ways to keep playing even past that "end" point. Plus: starting tomorrow the town of Metropolis, Illinois is hosting its annual Superman Celebration. It’s Possible to Hack Tetris From Inside the Game …

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163. Get Your Sales Team's Butt In Gear - Adam Bensman 1:19:21

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP163 Download our Ideal Candidate Profile + Job Posting Tool for FREE here: https://trybta.com/x5l Over the last year, the tone has changed with salespeople. The deals ar…

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A Handful Of VIPs Can Travel To Other Countries Without Passports 3:14

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If you're traveling abroad this summer you'll need a passport - unless you're one of a very small number of very prominent people who don't need to use passports. Plus: this week Louisville, Kentucky is home to Ali Fest. Does the President Have a Passport? (Slate) Ali Fest in Louisville, KY Travel over to our Patreon page to get bonus episodes and …

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#21 The Tipsy Vine: Julia Carlson's Wine Journey and Spokane's Must-Visit Boutique Bottle Shop 51:16

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Send us a Text Message. The Tipsy Vine https://thetipsyvinewa.com/ Instagram: @thetipsyvinewa Bung Pod Merch: bungpod.store Ever wondered how a bottle of Grenache Blanc can change your life? Julia Carlson, the proud owner of a new bottle shop in Spokane, joins us to share the captivating story of her journey into the wine industry. Julia recounts t…

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American Cheese Got Its Start With A Guy From Canada 3:06

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It's National Cheese Day! Today we're telling the story of American cheese, which got its start from a guy who emigrated to Chicago from Ontario. Plus: a region of northern Sweden known as "the Kingdom of Cheese" drives the point home with two 23 foot tall cheese slicers. What Is American Cheese, Anyway? (Serious Eats) A Brief History of "American …

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Alexander Graham Bell Invented A “Photophone” That Sent Sound On Beams Of Light 3:15

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Alexander Graham Bell is best known for the telephone, but he thought his light-based calling system, the photophone was way more important... so much so that he even tried to name his daughter Photophone Bell. Plus: for World Bicycle Day, the story of a Japanese company that let customers order a special set of socks that would be knitted by a bic…

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Some American Hockey Players Develop Canadian-Ish Accents 3:26

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There’s some linguistic research that suggests that American hockey players sometimes start to sound more like Canadians as their hockey careers continue. Plus: The uses seven bridges to connect a bunch of islands in Norway together. You essentially get to drive right along the ocean. How do you pronounce “hockey”? US players say it with “fake Cana…

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Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb’s “Penny Parade” Helped Build A Northern Wisconsin Hospital 3:28

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Today in 1953, some 10,000 people took part in Woodruff, Wisconsin's Memorial Day "Penny Parade." They were raising to build a hospital, urged on by the leader of the effort, Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb. Plus: a teen who went fishing catches a guy's wallet that had fallen into the water three decades earlier. Penny Facts (Dr. Kate Museum) Dr. Kate Muse…

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162. Tommy Mello' Secrets For Team Accountability 1:04:39

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To download your accountability resources and to book a call with Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP162 How does your team function when you’re not watching? Do they get stuff done on time, as good as if you did it yourself…

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There Was More Than One “Real” Rosie the Riveter 3:23

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Today in 1943, Norman Rockwell's painting "Rosie the Riveter" was on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post. But that's not the image that we think of today as Rosie, and just as there were multiple depictions of the character, there were multiple real-life inspirations for those depictions. Plus: congrats to Max the cat, who just got an honorary d…

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#20 Andre Mack: Redefining the Wine Narrative with Maison Noir Wines 1:16:06

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Send us a Text Message. When Andre Mack steps into a room, the air crackles with the energy of a man who's not only shaped my understanding of wine, but redefined what it means to build a brand in the industry. Our latest conversation whirls from his early days as a sommelier at Per Se to the legal wrangles with Mouton Rothschild that led to the bi…

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The Cherry Sisters Baffled Vaudeville But Guaranteed Newspapers The Right To Criticize Bad Shows 3:37

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Today in 1901, a court decision protected the right to say pretty much whatever we like while reviewing a podcast, or a song, or a performance. And it all started with some of the strangest performances of all time, put on by the Cherry Sisters. Plus: the start of summer travel season brings to mind a guy in Italy named Eduardo, who collects Do Not…

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Memorial Day Special: The Many One True Birthplaces Of Memorial Day 3:42

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For today’s holiday we wanted to replay an episode from 2019 about the history behind Memorial Day. Officially, the community that started Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York - but Waterloo is definitely not the only place with a Memorial Day origin story. How Waterloo, NY, became the birthplace of Memorial Day (New York Upstate) Birthplace of Memor…

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Planet Week: Uranus Was Originally Going To Be Named “George” 3:38

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about our neighbors in the solar system. In this episode from March 2023, long before the internet’s favorite planet got its very pun-filled name, an astronomer wanted to give it a much more chill one. Plus: modern day scientists have plenty of theories on how Uranus ended up on its side. ⁠Ura…

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Planet Week: Venus: If You Lived Here, You’d Have Melted By Now 4:09

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about our neighbors in the solar system. In this episode from May 2019, a look at Venera 5, an overlooked but important visit to a fairly nasty place, the planet Venus. Plus: McMinnville, Oregon kicks off its annual UFO Festival, complete with fun run called the Alien Abduction Dash. ⁠Venera 5…

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161. If You Do Jobs Less Than $2000 Listen To This - Barry Hartman 1:09:30

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Register for the July 9th Project Management Web Class, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/KF-PM-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP161 Small Average Job-size businesses (or small AJS for short) have a unique set of obstacles to growth that most other contractors never have to confront. If you’re a j…

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Planet Week: Selfies On Mars 3:57

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about our neighbors in the solar system. In this episode from June 2019, a look at how the Curiosity Rover takes selfies on Mars without having its robot arm in the foreground of every shot. Plus: the University of St. Andrews teaches grey seals to sing the "Star Wars" theme. For research. ⁠Wh…

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#19 Gramercy Cellars - Brandon Moss: Essence of Pacific Northwest Wines 57:14

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Send us a Text Message. GRAMERCY: Website: https://gramercycellars.com/ Instagram: @gramercycellars BUNG POD: Merch: bungpod.store Instagram: @officialbungpod Ever wondered how a twist in weather patterns can turn the winemaking world upside down? Brandon Moss from Gramercy Cellars uncorks the truth behind this season's eccentric climate and its im…

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Planet Week: At Age 11, Venetia Burney Named Pluto 3:03

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about our neighbors in the solar system. In this episode from July 2022, the story of Venetia Burney, who at age eleven did something few people have done: she named a planet! Plus: the people of Ripon, Wisconsin team up to make the world’s largest chocolate chip cookie. ⁠Venetia Burney Phair …

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Planet Week: Could Jokes About Uranus Prevent A Mission To Uranus? 3:48

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This week we’re replaying some of our favorite episodes about our neighbors in the solar system. In this episode from October 2021, we find out whether scientists who study Uranus think the many jokes humans make about the seventh planet are funny. Plus: a visit to a magic shop in Burnsville, Minnesota that's the oldest in the US. ⁠Here’s What Uran…

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