Episodes

  • There's One In Every Home
    Sep 26 2025

    Appliances make living easier. Whether it's refrigerators or ovens, common household items have become staples. There's a history behind item. Some brand names have become staples. There's a story behind every item.

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    12 mins
  • Who Invented It.
    Sep 19 2025

    Some inventors have gone down in the annals of history like Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. Some have became forgotten over time. These people were resonsible for many of the items we use today. These names deserve to be remembered. Here, I discuss some of the inventors whose names may not be as well known as others.

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    12 mins
  • Chug-a-lug
    Sep 13 2025

    Giggle juice, giggle water, hooch, booze. No matter what you call it, alcohol has been in this country since the beginning of the U.S. Some presidents have made their own liquor. Some people have created movements against alcohol. Alcohol overconsumption has lead to support groups. Join me as I discuss the history of Alcohol in the United States.

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    14 mins
  • Get Fizzy With It
    Sep 6 2025

    From root beer to Pepsi, most people have a favorite soda. Many of us drink it without wondering a soft drink's history. I explore the history of American soft drinks. From Pepsi to Coca-Cola, I uncover the history of fizzy drinks.

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    17 mins
  • Private Eye
    Aug 29 2025

    The Pinkertons have had quite a history. The company was founded by a scottsman. They helped bring outlaw in the old west to justice. The company has changed in many ways. The compay continues to endure. Join me as I discuss this most interesting agency.

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    10 mins
  • Kate Warne, Private Eye
    Aug 22 2025

    American History is filled with great women. Among these is the first female detective. Kate Warne was Allan Pinkerton's top detective. She helped the union during the civil war. She deserves to be remembered.

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    13 mins
  • Here Today, Con Tomorrow
    Aug 16 2025

    Con artists are deeply embedded in this country's history. Con artists have inspired movies. Some have had con games named after them. Some have been aprehended. Others have never been caught. Join me as I discuss some well known artists.

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    12 mins
  • There's One Born Every Minute
    Aug 1 2025

    Hoaxes are nothing new. People have been trying to sucker peope for centuries. From the Cardiff Giant to fake best sellers, there is something for everyone.

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    12 mins