Past and Pen Episode 2: Gotcha! The Spaghetti Harvest cover art

Past and Pen Episode 2: Gotcha! The Spaghetti Harvest

Past and Pen Episode 2: Gotcha! The Spaghetti Harvest

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

 Host: Rosie Talley, Author of the Linus the Troll series Produced by: Sweet Meadowlark StoriesWebsite: sweetmeadowlark.wixsite.com/past-and-penEmail: pastandpen@gmail.comEpisode Summary : Pranks, hoaxes, and a little bit of mischief—April Fool’s Day has been keeping people on their toes for centuries. But where did it all begin? And what makes a truly great prank?In this episode, we’re traveling back to 1957, when an ordinary news broadcast convinced thousands of people that spaghetti grew on trees. It was clever, it was harmless, and it had an entire nation questioning their dinner. But this wasn’t the first time a good trick fooled the world, and it certainly won’t be the last.Join me as we unravel the tangled history of April Fool’s Day, explore some of the greatest hoaxes ever pulled, and discover what makes a prank truly unforgettable. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!Gotcha! Reading List: Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast by Meghan McCarthy - A picture-book which is a semi serious account of one of the most famous pieces of radio history! Two Truths and a Lie: It’s Alive by Ammi-Joan Paquette & Laurie Ann Thompson- The first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true—and asks readers to separate facts from fakes!April Fool! Watch Out at School! by Diane deGroat - A fun April Fool’s Day story perfect for younger readers.April Fools' Day from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler - A fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious resultsWriting Prompt : Imagine YOU started April Fool’s Day. What was the very first prank? A royal trick gone wrong? Write a short story about how the tradition began!Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, review, and share!Want fun perks like birthday shoutouts and early access? Join my Patreon for just $1/month!Send your writing prompt responses to pastandpen@gmail.com—you might get featured in a future episode!Thanks for listening! Stay curious, and keep writing your story.Sources: BBC’s Spaghetti Tree Hoax (1957)BBC Archive: Spaghetti-Harvest in TicinoBBC History: The Greatest Hoax?Britannica: Spaghetti-tree hoaxOrigins of April Fools’ DayBritannica: April Fools' DayHistory.com: The Origin of April Fools’ DayThe Museum of Hoaxes: April Fool’s Day OriginsAdditional Famous HoaxesNational Geographic: April Fools’ Hoaxes Through History❤️ Support the Show:☕ Buy me a coffee on ⁠Ko-fi⁠. 🎙️ Join my ⁠Patreon⁠ for perks like early access, birthday shoutouts, and a chance to have your voice featured on the show! 💬 Question of the Month: If you could time-travel to any historical period, where would you go and why? Sign up for Patreon to have your answer featured on the show! 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed this episode! New episodes drop every other Tuesday at 4 PM—so mark your calendars!

What listeners say about Past and Pen Episode 2: Gotcha! The Spaghetti Harvest

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.