Rerun: Diners Club, the world’s first credit card, was used for the first time at Major’s Cabin Grill in New York City on February 8th, 1950. Perhaps at odds with the debonair image the company went on to cultivate, the first iteration was made of cardboard, and required three signatories.
Frank X McNamara claimed to have invented the product after previous ... Show More
Today
The Man Who Shot The Pope
Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square on 13th May 1981, in front of thousands of pilgrims attending his weekly general audience. Struck multiple times at close range, he collapsed in his Fiat Popemobile, as panic swept through the square. The gunman was Mehmet Ali Ağca ... Show More
13m 50s
Yesterday
Richard I's Awkward Wedding Night
Richard the Lionheart was a bachelor into his thirties, but finally got hitched on May 12th, 1191, at the Chapel of St. George at Limassol, Cyprus. His Bride? Berengaria of Navarre, daughter of King Sancho VI - a key ally in extending his Kingdom across Europe. Sure, he may have ... Show More
11m 8s
May 11
Dynasty's Flamboyant Finale
With big hair, big drama, and even bigger shoulder pads, Aaron Spelling’s primetime soap-opera ‘Dynasty’ defined the 1980s. But, by May 11th, 1989, the show’s popularity was waning - and, even though the showrunners didn’t know it, ABC broadcast what was to be its final episode. ... Show More
12m 35s
Dec 2022
Legends & Lore: The Owl & The Ant | Episode 8
In the Season 1 finale, an account from The Birds, of Antler’s great resilience, discovery, and reflection. Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Ric ... Show More
9m 31s
Dec 2022
Legends & Lore: The Iron Axe of Whiterock | Episode 4
An early lowland tale from The Rams detailing Astorian’s great discovery: the ore that would become Iron, the foundation of Ram civilization. Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other ... Show More
10m 32s
Dec 2022
Legends & Lore: The Daughter of Death | Episode 2
A legend from The Wolves; a fantastical story of loss, death, and rebirth. The tale of Azera’s lost sister, Gaia. Created by Jason Lew. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now wi ... Show More
9m 25s
Jun 2024
The Ridiculous History of Credit Cards
When you think about it, credit cards are a pretty fascinating idea -- they're convenient, ubiquitous and, often, predatory. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the strange origin story of the credit card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
57m 27s