EP 21 - Breaking News • Bulletin • Buffalo [Part 1] is a pilot for the fourth season of Object Obscura that will look a little different. This season will only focus on one object, a photograph in a slide taken in 1942. The contents of the photo turn me to talk to a historian, an antique shop worker and an suicide outreach program director. Theme s…

Neste episódio viajamos até uma fábrica que fabricou objetos há mais de 200 anos. Um complexo industrial no nordeste do Brasil construído entre 1804 e 1808 tem intrigado os arqueólogos por mais de 100 anos. Tudo começou quando um físico português chegou a São Luís em 1799. Neste episódio vamos ouvir as histórias da família que cuida das ruínas do s…

In this episode we travel to a factory that made objects over 200 years ago. An industrious complex in the northeast of Brazil built between 1804 and 1808 has baffled archeologists for over 100 years. It all started when a Portuguese physicist arrived in São Luís in 1799. In this episode we will hear the stories from the family that takes care of t…

Um livro de Rudyard Kipling me leva a uma investigação selvagem no nordeste brasileiro a três livrarias de segunda mão, uma clínica de instituição mental e no banheiro de um prédio anexo ao tribunal. Não só encontraremos a biblioteca de livros, mas também o neto do banqueiro que a assinou há 98 anos. Obrigado a Sílvia Diniz e sua loja Paço Prosa Li…

A Rudyard Kipling book leads me on a wild investigation in the Brazilian northeast to three secondhand bookstores, a mental institution clinic and in the bathroom of an annex court building. Not only will we find the books’ respective library, but the grandson of the banker who signed it 99 years ago. Thank you to Sílvia Diniz and her store Paço Pr…

Olá pessoal!Só queria gravar esse áudio para fornecer algumas atualizações sobre o podcast Object Obscura e o Obscurity Podcast Network em geral.Então a terceira temporada do Object Obscura ainda está em andamento - nós estamos trabalhando ativamente em mais dois episódios que vão ser lançados no início de abril, disponíveis em inglês e português. …

Hello everyone!Just wanted to check in to give you some updates about the Object Obscura podcast and the Obscurity Podcast Network in general.So season 3 of Object Obscura is still ongoing - we are actively working on two more episodes which will be released in early April available in English and Portuguese. Because it focuses on stories from Braz…

Neste episódio, vamos fazer um cruzeiro na Amazônia para descobrir a verdade por trás de uma máscara que minha família comprou em 1996. Viajamos para o Pará e conversamos com um antropólogo sobre a máscara indígena brasileira. Por fim, encontramos alguém da comunidade indígena Mebêngôkre e ouvimos sua explicação sobre a máscara parecida com um maca…

In this episode, we are going on an Amazon cruise to discover the truth behind a mask that my family bought in 1996. We travel to Pará and talk to an anthropologist about the Brazilian indigenous mask. Eventually, we find someone from the indigenous Mebêngôkre community and hear their explanation of the mask resembling a monkey. Thank you to Ben He…

Neste episódio ouvimos um novo tipo de som e falamos com a filha do homem que o criou. A radiola, uma grande cabine de som, é a forma mais comum de tocar reggae na capital do reggae no Brasil: São Luís, no Maranhão. Ouça esta viagem para ouvir as histórias do DJ de reggae mais antigo da cidade, Serralheiro. Obrigado Ademar Danilo do Museu do Reggae…

In this episode we listen to a new type of sound and speak to the daughter of the man who created it. The radiola, a large sound system booth, is the most common way to play reggae music in the reggae capital of Brazil: São Luís, Maranhão. Listen to this journey to hear the stories from the oldest reggae DJ in the city, Serralheiro. Thank you to Ad…

Este episódio é um pouco diferente - estamos falando de uma empresa brasileira de refrigerantes que foi fundada há quase 100 anos. O refrigerante cor-de-rosa, chamado Guaraná Jesus, tem o nome do farmacêutico que o criou. Viajando de Belém a São Paulo, percorreremos o Brasil para descobrir a verdade sobre o passado sombrio dessa bebida e finalmente…

This episode is a little different - we’re talking about a Brazilian soda drink that was founded almost 100 years ago. The pink soda, called Guaraná Jesus, is named after the pharmacist who created it. Traveling from Belém to São Paulo, we’ll trek across Brazil to find the truth about this drink’s dark past and finally answer the question “why was …

A 3ª TEMPORADA ESTÁ AQUI! Estamos descobrindo a história um objeto de cada vez. Este é o podcast investigativo histórico sobre pessoas, objetos e suas histórias. O primeiro episódio sai em duas semanas na sexta-feira, 4 de novembro! Os episódios seguintes desta temporada serão lançados a cada duas sextas-feiras. Ouça o trailer completo no Apple Pod…

SEASON 3 IS HERE! We are uncovering history one object at a time. This is the historical investigative podcast about people, objects and their stories. The first episode comes out in two weeks on Friday, November 4th! The following episodes in this season will come out every other Friday. Listen to the full trailer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whe…

In this episode I have a metal film canister - and inside is an acetate film reel of a 1990s Indian film. We’ll go on a roller coaster adventure to learn about the movie inside and all of the drama surrounding it. Thank you to Anthony L’Abbate from the George Eastman Museum, Tejaswini Ganti and Ramesh Talwar from the IPTA. Theme song for Object Obs…

In this episode I have an Army songbook from WWI. I track down the great niece of the soldier who had it in battle over 100 years ago. Thank you to Jari Villanueva → tapsbugler.com and tapsforveterans.org, The National WWI Museum and Marleen Grass. Voice of John Pfuelb by Robert Anthony Peters Voice of Leo T. McCabe by Ben Hess Picture credits by K…

In this episode I have a WWII flight report log book. We investigate the book’s pages and hear many unexpected stories from the soldier's daughter. Thank you to Pilot Dave and Ellen Rhinehart. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Behind the Walls’ by Nathanie Thanks to Epidemic Sound and Anchor.fm for most of the music, SFX and distribution. Music in …

Second update for season 2 of the podcast. The last three episodes will come out every other Friday, starting next week, November 3. So the schedule is EP 13 - Friday, November 3, EP 14 - Friday, November 19, EP 15 - Friday, December. Stay tuned - tell your friends and family about the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

In this episode I have an early 1900s pencil box with a drawing of Mother Goose on the top. We discuss the deep history behind this box and the multilayered stories of different school children who owned similar boxes. Thank you to Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘Be…

In this episode I have a pair of wooden skis. They take me to hear stories about a world famous skier - speaking face to face with his son at a Safari park. Thank you to Seth Masia at the International Skiing History Association, Peter Lang at Safari West, Antiquities Warehouse and the Colorado Snowsports Museum. Theme song for Object Obscura is ‘B…

Hey guys - just wanted to let you know there is no episode this week. Due to the nature of this show - where I’m researching these episodes simultaneously, not all of the stories are complete. So I hope to release a new episode every Friday starting next week on October 15. If there are more developments then I’ll let you know in a future update ep…

In this episode I have a wooden fish decoy used for ice spear fishing. I then take a trip to Michigan to find some answers and I locate the man who collected hundreds of these decoys for more than twenty years. Thank you to Stephen Michaan and Brad Kimball. Voice acting done by Robert Anthony Peters Picture credits by Korina McNair Theme song for O…

In this episode I have a small picture taken by Wallace Nutting. I uncover the fascinating history of where the picture was taken and reenact the women colorist who worked for him over 100 years ago. Thank you to Linda B. Palmer for sharing her knowledge, and Shannon Warrick and Jennie Brick for providing voices to these colorists. Thanks to Wallac…

In this episode I have a horseshoer’s certificate from 1913. I travel to meet the person who last had it for 15 years and later track down a distant relative of the farrier who signed the document over a century ago. There were so many twists and turns and unexpected coincidences. Thank you to the American Farriers Association @AmericanFarriers, Pa…

In this episode I have a WWII chocolate tin. An inscription on the back of the tin intrigues me to write a story that takes an unexpected turn. I don’t find the consumers of the chocolate but the woman who helped make it. Thank you to Sarah Wassberg Johnson and Susan Whildin Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can als…

In this episode I have a printing plate. It leads me to the owner of the Great James H. Drew Exposition and the printing company that used it nearly forty years ago. Thank you to Jimmy Drew @DrewExposition and Al Rosenberg @triangleposter Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Anchor. You can also listen on our website --> object-ob…

This is the trailer of the second season of Object Obscura. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts. There will be ten episodes this next season - each one focusing on an object that I collected and researched. The second season is coming out on Friday, September 3rd and will be weekly for the next ten …

This episode we discuss the inner workings behind my podcast Object Obscura. I'll take you on a journey from pre-production to post-production and share some never before heard moments.This was the bonus episode about season 1. All music credits of the episode are: Gears by me, Thatcher Warrick Hess, It's Almost Over by SefChol, Sunset Dream by Che…

In this episode I shine light on a mystery about a Dietz highway barricade light owned by a Tucson war vet. This time I step away from behind the computer screen and hunt for clues in person - and I find some shocking answers from the soldier’s daughter. This was the last episode of season 1 for Object Obscura. All non-public domain sound credits a…

This episode I pull back the curtain on my family history - one that is closely connected to six Czechoslovakian marionettes. I talk to my grandmother and a Czech puppeteer - uncovering the truth behind these 100 year old puppets. This was episode 4 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. All music credits of the episode are (in order of appearance): …

This episode I am uncovering the secrets behind a hat box and a top hat from 1885. I talk to a fashion historian about the general history of top hat’s. Later, I contact an arts writer who knew the two artists who last collected the top hat a decade ago. This was episode 3 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. Other song credits (in order of appeara…

This episode I am investigating the truth behind a British matrix box owned by a Texan typecaster. His notes and address jotted down on the box lead me to a conversation with a great friend of his. This is episode 2 of 5 for season 1 of Object Obscura. Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and …

This episode I am searching for the missing soldier of a World War II Japanese phrasebook. The names he wrote in the book lead me to someone he loved - 75 years later. This is episode 1 of 5 - season 1 of Object Obscura. Other thanks and credits not mentioned in the episode. Music (in order of appearance): Intro and outro theme music is Gears by Th…

A podcast about objects and their stories. Coming this fall to podcast playing apps near you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatcher2/message