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Flag Week: Betsy Ross May Not Have Made The First Flag, But She Really Did Make Flags 4:09

1d ago4:09

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This week we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about flags and those who fly them. In this episode from January 2023, the story of Betsy Ross, whose backstory is pretty interesting even if it didn't go quite how the legends tell it. Plus: a village in Austria with an expletive for its name makes a big change. Betsy Ross likely didn’t sew t…

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122. Betsy Ross 42:34

20d ago42:34

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Get ready to bust a stitch over this star-spangled spectre! Cotent warning: This one gets a little flag-sexy. This is the story of Betsy Ross. Come for the ghost, stay for: Just like dad’s toes; Limericists; We'll get a Sarah for you; Potato smell; The best way to hide from ghosts; I am base; Dril tweets; Maybe don't tell your friends about this on…

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Season 2, Episode 10: Meet Optimistic Reds Part Owner, George Vincent 37:37

8h ago37:37

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In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome George Vincent, a corporate attorney and part-owner of the Cincinnati Reds. George shares his journey from being a Detroit Tigers fan to becoming a Reds supporter after moving to Cincinnati. He reflects on his childhood memories of baseball, particularly the 1968 World Series, and discusses his transition int…

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Flag Week: The Star-Spangled Banner That Inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner” 3:56

12h ago3:56

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This week we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about flags and those who fly them. In this episode from June 2023, the story of the American flag that led to the writing of what is now our national anthem. Plus: the community of Pocatello, Idaho raised a new flag in 2017 after old flag was named the ugliest in the country. The Star-Spangle…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CHAPS 18-19) S.S.VAN DINE 35:33

1d ago35:33

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Markham questions Dr. Linquist with interesting results, while Vance blows up Mannix's alibi by questioning his performer girlfriend. Follow our website at www.bestof1001stories.comAv me

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Could Smart Tech And Music Playlists Help People Stay Sober? 3:04

4d ago3:04

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There’s a new experiment underway that’s going to see whether music playlists and some stress-sensing technology can help people who are trying to stay sober. Plus: why Marshall, Texas named its annual community festival after fire ants. Studying music and technology to reduce stress, alcohol relapse (Washington State University) FireAnt Festival K…

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Ed Wood, The Filmmaker Who Made The Best Worst Movies Ever 3:27

5d ago3:27

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One hundred years ago today, the birthday of the man that has long been celebrated as the worst movie director of all time, so bad that some people actually love his movies: Ed Wood. Plus: starting Saturday at the Sunday River resort in Maine, it’s the North American Wife Carrying Championship. Ed Wood, Jr. Centennial: An American Cinematheque Retr…

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124. The Caribou Hotel 1:03:20

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If you're one of those listeners who love our tangets, then you're going to absolutely wet yourself over this episode. If you're one of the folks on Spotify who complains VERY vocally about how we don't stay on track, well...maybe sit this one out? This is the story of the Caribou Hotel. Come for the ghosts, stay for: America's hat; San Francisco, …

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The Great Naha Tug of War Gets Thousands Of People Pulling And Partying 3:01

6d ago3:01

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This Sunday on Okinawa in Japan, it’s an event on a grand scale: the Naha Great Tug of War, with thousands of people pulling a 200 meter long rope. Plus: researchers at the University of New South Wales have developed a more eco-friendly lithium-ion battery that uses acids from foods and wine. Naha Tug of War Booze to battery: Wine powers new energ…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Courtis Fuller Remastered: The Cal Ripken of Cincinnati Broadcasting 53:28

6d ago53:28

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We apologize!: The original episode contained a few minutes of dead air at the end! Listen to this one! In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Jack and Randy Freaking welcome Courtis Fuller, a veteran broadcaster, who shares his journey from battling cancer to becoming a beloved figure in Cincinnati. Courtis reflects on his early days as a Pir…

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Season 2, Episode 9: Courtis Fuller: The Cal Ripken of Cincinnati News 57:09

6d ago57:09

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In this episode of 'We Love Our Team', host Jack and Randy Freaking welcome Courtis Fuller, a veteran broadcaster, who shares his journey from battling cancer to becoming a beloved figure in Cincinnati. Courtis reflects on his early days as a Pirates fan, his admiration for Roberto Clemente, and his transition to supporting the Reds. The conversati…

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Somebody Put A Big Pumpkin Way Up On Top Of A Cornell University Tower 3:28

7d ago3:28

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Today in 1997, a very gourd day on the campus of Cornell University: people found a very large pumpkin on top of McGraw Tower, 173 feet in the air. Plus: this Sunday, in Austin, Texas, it’s Quesoff. HOW THE PUMPKIN GOT ON THE TOWER (Cornell Sun via Archive.org) Quesoff Help our show keep climbing as a backer on Patreon --- Support this podcast: htt…

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The New York Times Used To Have A Period In Its Logo 3:11

8d ago3:11

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Welcome to National Newspaper Week. The newspaper business has changed a lot since the peak of print, like how the New York Times took a very small but important punctuation mark out of its logo. Plus: there's now a luggage set you can buy where the cases are shaped like LEGO. The Daily Heller: The Designer Who Put a Full Stop to the Period! (Print…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CHAPS 16-17) S.S.VAN DINE 36:06

9d ago36:06

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Vance manages to find Ms. O'Dell's best girl chum and she reveals a mountain of information about O'Dell's boyfriends.Av me

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Sputnik Kicked Off The Space Age, And Also Gave Us The Word “Beatnik” 3:30

11d ago3:30

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Today in 1957, Sputnik because the world’s first artificial satellite. This changed the world around us in countless ways, including one that doesn’t get a lot of attention: it gave the English language a brand new word. Plus: today in 1992, two Toronto Blue Jays stars pranked their rookie teammate by pretending to give away his car on Fan Apprecia…

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Season 2, Episode 8: Hustle in Peace - Celebrating the Life of Peter Edward Rose 1:03:01

11d ago1:03:01

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In this heartfelt episode, Randy and Jack reminisce about the life and legacy of Pete Rose, the all-time hit king of Major League Baseball, who passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 83. Jack and Randy discuss his iconic moments on the field, his records, and the impact he had on the Cincinnati Reds and baseball as a whole. The co…

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Even The Inventor Of Inline Skates Crashed Once In A While 3:12

12d ago3:12

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It's National Roller Skating Month, and we’re going all the way back to the guy who created the first skates. It's a little reassuring that even he had trouble rolling along like the rest of us. Plus: Starting tomorrow in Massachusetts, it’s SandwichFest. The History of Roller Skating (HowStuffWorks) Sandwich Fest Help keep our show rolling as a su…

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123. The Honky Chateau 53:16

13d ago53:16

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Don't worry, y'all. We can use the "H" word. It's our culture. This is the story of the Honky Chateau. Come for the ghosts, stay for: Pulled a real Lenny on that goat; Madame Guillotiine; I would like to buy 30 tiny beds; a weak, sad boy; into the smushery with you; Booty Duty 2 through 4; I'm in incognito mode. If you think this one's fun, you sho…

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The History Of Margarine Hasn’t Always Been Smooth 3:03

13d ago3:03

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Today in 1869, inventor Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès received the French patent for margarine. The butter substitute is used around the world today, though for a while it was banned in parts of the US. Plus: an explorer accidentally drops his GoPro off the side of a cruise ship and ends up with a kind of candid camera for sea life. This week in science h…

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Season 2, Episode 7: Scott Sweeney, Baseball YouTuber! 49:00

13d ago49:00

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In this engaging conversation, Scott Sweeney shares his unique journey from military service to becoming a passionate baseball YouTuber. He discusses his lifelong fandom for the Milwaukee Brewers, the impact of analytics on modern baseball, and the challenges faced by small market teams. Scott also delves into the world of baseball movies, the evol…

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The New York Earth Room Is An Apartment Filled With Dirt, For Art’s Sake 3:34

14d ago3:34

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Today in 1935, the birthday of Walter De Maria, an artist behind one of the most unusual art installations you’ll ever come across: a loft in New York that he filled with dirt. Plus: the Morris Arboretum and Gardens at the University of Pennsylvania is now home to an immersive audio installation by artist Richard Hamilton. Inside The SoHo Apartment…

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Barry Marshall Pinpointed The Cause Of Most Ulcers By Giving Himself One 3:13

15d ago3:13

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Today in 1951, the birth of Barry Marshall, a Nobel Prize winning doctor who, while working with colleague Robin Warren, proved what was behind most ulcers by giving himself an ulcer. Plus: an 11 year old in England saves an engraving from the dumpster that turns out to be pretty important. The Doctor Who Drank Infectious Broth, Gave Himself an Ulc…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CHAPS 14-15) 36:46

16d ago36:46

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Markham and Vance narrow the suspects down to 4 men- but more imnportantly, Vance changes Markham's thinking about the nature of the suspect. Vance believes that robbery was not the motive- murder was the motive- and that the killer had planned this all out carefully for a long time. He also believes that Skein was present, hiding in the closet, an…

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Rabbit Show Jumping Might Be The Most Adorable Sport 3:01

18d ago3:01

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Tomorrow is International Rabbit Day, so today we’re going to celebrate the real and very cute sport known as rabbit show jumping. Plus: starting tomorrow in Nevada, it’s the Genoa Candy Dance, a fundraiser with a long and electric history. Rabbit, Run Is an Exhortation Oft Heard in England Now (Wall Street Journal) Genoa Candy Dance Hop on over to…

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In Iceland, People Help Baby Puffins By Throwing Them Off Cliffs 3:05

19d ago3:05

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Around this time of year, volunteers on the Westman Islands, off Iceland's southern coast, are on puffling patrol, trying to help lost baby puffins get to sea by tossing them off cliffs. As one does. Plus: starting this Sunday, it's the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival. Why it's perfectly normal to see baby puffins thrown off cliffs in Iceland eac…

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Keeping Mold From Growing On Space Stations Takes Extra Effort, But It’s Worth It 3:12

20d ago3:12

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Astronauts who live and work on space stations have to make sure to clean every last spot in their quarters, partly to keep big balls of moldy goo from growing! There's research underway to help keep the microbes from moving in. Plus: starting tomorrow in Kingwood, West Virginia, it’s the Preston County Buckwheat Festival. Keeping mold out of futur…

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Season 2, Episode 6: Redleg Nation's Richard Fitch, Author and Actor! 49:21

20d ago49:21

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In this engaging conversation, Richard Fitch, a long-time Shakespeare influenced author for Redleg Nation, shares his journey from Iowa to Northern Ky to New York and back, his deep-rooted fandom for the Cincinnati Reds, and his experiences writing about baseball. The discussion touches on memorable games, the impact of analytics in modern baseball…

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Jimmy Doolittle Proved Pilots Can Fly Completely By Instruments 3:00

21d ago3:00

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Today in 1929, Lieutenant James H. Doolittle did what no other pilot had done before: take off, fly and land only using instruments and radio. Plus: today in 2021, Japan's Narita Airport had to delay a flight because of a turtle on the runway. Flying Blind (Air & Space Forces Magazine) Errant turtle closes runway, delays turtle-themed plane at Japa…

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The “Space Capsule” On The Roadside Near Winganon, Oklahoma 3:15

22d ago3:15

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Around this time in 2011, two people in Oklahoma gave themselves and their part of the state a very off-the-beaten-path anniversary gift: the Winganon Space Capsule. Plus: ever hear someone call a run-down cafe or bar a “hole in the wall”? There’s a coffee shop in the Philippines that serves drinks through an actual hole in the wall. The Winganon S…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CHAPS 12-13) 34:12

23d ago34:12

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Markham and Vance continue to question suspects but progress is slow. Finally, Vance suggests they go after Mannix- the only remaining love interest. Vance's theory places two men, unknown to each other, hiding in Ms.O'Dell's apartment the night of her murder.Av me

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Why Did The Fonz Jump The Shark In The First Place? 3:05

25d ago3:05

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Today in 1977, the first broadcast of the Happy Days episode in which Henry Winkler’s character, The Fonz, jumps over a shark on water skis. "Jumping the shark" is a phrase we use today to talk about shows that get weird and go downhill, but why was Fonz jumping over the shark to begin with? Plus: starting tomorrow in Springfield, Missouri, the Cid…

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Dean Jones Put On A Cricket Clinic While He Was Sick And Extremely Dehydrated 3:11

26d ago3:11

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Today in 1986, Australian cricketer Dean Jones stepped up during a really important match, literally leaving it all on the field as he played through high heat and humidity, dehydration, exhaustion and illness. Plus: today in 1911, the birthday of author William Golding, whose biggest novel only became a hit after being rejected over and over again…

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121. Alcatraz 1:20:11

27d ago1:20:11

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Someone find Nicolas Cage, we're going to The Rock! (Do us a favor and don't bring up the LaLaurie Mansion episode when you see him, ok?) This is the story of the hauntings of Alcatraz. Come for the ghosts, stay for air law; Do your worst, you filthy Canuck; The Isle of Pedantic; Now it’s time for the cannons; In support of white imperialism; The e…

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Jim Delligatti, The Father Of The Big Mac 3:08

27d ago3:08

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For National Cheeseburger Day, here’s the story of the guy who brought us one of the world’s most massive and massively popular burgers: Jim Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac. Plus: a designer in Belgium, Mathilde Wittock, has come up with a way to upcycle used tennis balls into furniture. Michael "Jim" Delligatti, Big Mac creator, dead at 98…

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Season 2, Episode 5: Dr. Lakshmi Kode Sammarco- The Reds and the Coroner 48:44

27d ago48:44

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In this episode, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco, the Hamilton County Coroner, shares her inspiring journey from India to the United States, her experiences growing up in Cincinnati, and her love for the Cincinnati Reds. She discusses her early memories of baseball, the cultural differences between cricket and baseball, and her favorite moments in Reds histor…

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Sometimes Just A Five Second Break Is All It Takes To Get Along Better With A Spouse 3:01

28d ago3:01

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New research finds that couples can keep a conflict from escalating by taking a short break - and I mean, really short - during an argument. Plus: for National Pet Bird Day, a heavy metal band led by a South African Grey Parrot doing "death squawking” over the music. Cheaper than couples counselling: take a five-second break (University of St. Andr…

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In Post-War Yugoslavia, Mariachi Music Was A Huge Hit 3:29

29d ago3:29

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For Mexican Independence Day, the story of how Mexican music and movies found fans in a place you might not expect: post-war Yugoslavia. Plus: what's even wilder than a video of two bicyclists doing some of their best stunts? A video of two bicyclists doing some of their best stunts while also on a moving train. In mid-'60s Yugoslavia, mariachi mus…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CH. 10-11) S.S.VAN DINE 38:20

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A good lead directs Markheim to a neurologist who was seeing the Canary often at night, and, after beggining the interview in a haughty manner, he became extremely agitated nupon having to give the details of where he was the night of the murder. Enjoy archives from all 12 1001 shows at www.1001bestof1001stories.com.…

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Mister Rogers Made Friday The 13th A Fun Day In The Neighborhood Of Make-Believe 3:26

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The trope about Friday the 13th is that it's extra-unlucky and scary, so to address any fears his young viewers might have about this day, Mister Rogers decided to make it a really fun day, especially for the King of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Plus: today in 1991, Nirvana had quite a wild release party for their landmark record "Nevermind." …

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Even The Harlem Globetrotters Haven’t Won Every Game They’ve Played 3:14

1M ago3:14

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Today in 1995, the Harlem Globetrotters lost! It hasn't happened often, but we'll tell you about two times the storied team didn't come out on top. Plus: this Saturday in Vermont, it’s the Rutland Whoopie Pie Fest. Harlem Globetrotters’ 8,829-game winning streak snapped (History.com) KING OF THE LOSERS I played for the worst basketball team of all …

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120 The Smurl House 53:43

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It's another live recording for Is This a Ghost! And with the eyes of the United Kingdom watching our every move, we went super-hard into American ghost history with an all-new story from the diaries of our own personal Washington and Lincoln, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Let's. Get. Excited. This is the story of the Smurl House. Come for the ghosts, st…

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When Planes Were Grounded On 9-11, People Came Together To Get A Donor Liver To A Baby For A Life-Saving Transplant 3:47

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Today in 2001, while the world watched a tragedy unfold, there was an amazing story happening far from those sites: an effort to help a six month old baby get a transplant that would save her life. 9/11 attacks nearly kept a life-saving organ from an infant. Here’s how we met the moment. (The Tennessean) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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Season 2, Episode 4: Rich Maile, Father of Reds catcher, Luke Maile 34:57

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Rich Maile, father of Cincinnati Reds catcher Luke Maile, joins Jack and Randy and shares his lifelong love for the Reds, as well as his experiences as a sports star in high school and college. (Sorry about the background noise of a fan - not sure why that happened on the app.) Rich talks about his memories of watching Reds legends like Johnny Benc…

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An NFL Team Drafted Norm Michael In College, But He Didn’t Find Out Until 55 Years Later 3:03

1M ago3:03

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Today in 1999, a news report about how Norm Michael was drafted by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. The catch? He'd been drafted in 1944. Plus: a new musical instrument Stacco uses marbles, magnets, a drum-like surface and artificial intelligence. This day in sports history: The player who didn’t know he’d been drafted for 50 years (Yahoo! Sports) mu…

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Colonel Sanders Was The Face Of KFC, And Occasionally Its Vocal Critic 3:35

1M ago3:35

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Today in 1890, the birthday of Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder and public face of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and who, for a while, was also a pretty big critic of the fast food brand he started. Plus: back in 2020, KFC announced a movie featuring Mario Lopez playing the Colonel?!? Colonel Sanders Once Competed Against KFC And Got Sued (Tasting Ta…

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THE CANARY MURDER CASE (CH 8-9) 37:27

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As the investigation continues, some breaks come to Markheim - notably, the man who dated Miss O'Dell on her last night comes forward and relates his story to the D.A., who knows him to be a reputable man. Fingerprints come in showing that one man in the apartment that night had served time in at least 5 prisons- althouhg not for murder.…

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Pacemaker Pioneer Wilson Greatbatch Helped Millions Of Hearts 3:00

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Today in 1919, the birthday of Wilson Greatbatch, who made implantable pacemakers a reality for millions of patients. A pretty big legacy for a guy who considered himself a “humble tinkerer.” Plus: today in 1954, a report on a guy who was supposed to a defend a beer drinking title but first had business to attend to at another bar. Wilson Greatbatc…

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A Group Of Teens Got Stranded On A Pacific Island For 15 Months, And Never Went All “Lord Of The Flies” On Each Other 3:11

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This month in 1966, an extraordinary rescue of a group of students who had gotten stranded on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean and managed to live there successfully for over a year. Plus: starting this Saturday on Easdale Island in Scotland, it’s the World Stone Skimming Championships. A real life Lord of the Flies: The 50-year-old story of a …

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119. Belcourt Castle 1:17:48

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Get in, loser, we're going to Patrick's least favorite state! He's not happy about it, but if you're going to cover some rich peoples' ghosts, you're going to have to get some Rhode Island in there. This is the story of Belcourt Castle. Come for the ghosts, stay for Paw-Paw’s pickles; the esotericist, for sure; no one bothers me down in the gutter;…

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Baby Food Giant Gerber Once Sold Jars Of Mushed Up Food For Adults 3:15

1M ago3:15

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For decades Gerber has been the biggest name in baby food. In 1974, the company tried offering a line of ready-to-eat foods in glass jars for adults... which maybe didn't go so well. Plus: starting this Friday in Pennsylvania, it’s the Bowers Chile Pepper Festival. Baby food for adults was just as sad as it sounds (The Hustle) Bowers Chile Pepper F…

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