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Edwin Howard Armstrong isn’t exactly a well-known inventor, but his work in radio literally changed communications around the globe. But his most famous invention – FM radio – became a source of constant frustration after he developed it. Research: Armstrong, Edwin H. “Frequency ... Show More

Before the ballpoint pen, people used their hands, reeds, bamboo, brushes, quills, and eventually nibs to write or draw. But how did things evolve from there to get to things like the fountain pen, and eventually, a ballpoint? Research: "pen." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Bri ... Show More

This 2022 episode starts with the story of John Bibb, credited with cultivating Bibb lettuce. But his family’s legacy, good and bad, is all tied to having enslaved people build their familial wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Recently, Ben and Noel traveled to Podcast Movement to explore a fascinating, at-times difficult subject: How do you explore a heavy story in an approachable way, while still being honest, accurate and human? They're joined once again with Eli and Diana Banks, the hosts of Ridicu ... Show More

Actress, musician and comedian Maya Rudolph shares some revealing stories about her famous parents, her musical ambitions, her time on SNL and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this bonus episode, Jessica continues her conversation with creators and showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. They remember how the doors of New York City opened up to the Gossip Girl cast and crew (and the streets of Paris as well), discuss all the great music from ... Show More

Questlove sits down with legendary musicians Chuck Rainey and Bernard Purdie to talk through how they influenced and, in some cases, invented the ubiquitous groove that’s become the music of our lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om ... Show More

Charles visits the Myrtle Beach strip in search of Big Johnson t-shirts, helps a listener with a ceiling dilemma, and enlightens Link on his friend Banjo who brings him pickled okra. Charles and Link discuss their childhood dream jobs. Plus, Charles tells a story about Lily in “G ... Show More

America has a soft spot for scoundrels. From the (evil) genius who kept selling the Brooklyn Bridge to foreigners to the original snake oil salesman, we race through history's most legendary cons and discover why Denver was the Florence of the Con-Man Renaissance. Featuring Maria ... Show More

Today in Closing Remarks, Steve wraps up the show talking about Cardi B. and Beyonce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Bennington. Autumn, 1982. Bret and Donna go on a date. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

This is Part Two of our trilogy on Alex Jones, Robert dives back into the madness with Noel Brown and Benjamin Bowlin (Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know)  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo ... Show More

What we really need is a deep dive into Folklore! Becca and Tanya debate Taylor’s greatest hits and we explore some fan theories behind the songs.  Becca and Tanya sit down with Laura and Vanessa Marano for a conversation about human trafficking that’s difficult but necessary. Le ... Show More