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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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A Dollop of Delight (A Recipe for Love Novel Book 5)
It was mentioned that a book based on the podcast was coming out in May, containing condensed versions of stories covered in past episodes, with new jokes and illustrations by James Foster.
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we have a book coming out in May we just want to we were saying before that we weren't sure we I don't we don't know if we fully set expectation as to what the book is we just want to let like people...
— Episode: 243 - The Gas Mask Man Garrett Morgan
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Episode: 243 - The Gas Mask Man Garrett Morgan
It was mentioned that a book based on the podcast was coming out in May, containing condensed versions of stories covered in past episodes, with new jokes and illustrations by James Foster.
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we have a book coming out in May we just want to we were saying before that we weren't sure we I don't we don't know if we fully set expectation as to what the book is we just want to let like people know that they are 95% stories we've covered on this podcast they're kind of condensed versions of it with a major art by James Foster some new jokes we threw in there
Making Movies
It was discussed in the podcast, and excerpts were read, detailing racist attitudes towards Native Americans in the early days of Hollywood film, including the treatment and casting of Native American actors.
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The Red Indians, who have been fortunate enough to secure permanent engagements with several Western film companies, are paid salary that keeps them well provided with tobacco and their worshipped fir...
— Episode: 241 - The Two Indigenous Actors (Live w/...
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Episode: 241 - The Two Indigenous Actors (Live w/ Bert Krei...
It was discussed in the podcast, and excerpts were read, detailing racist attitudes towards Native Americans in the early days of Hollywood film, including the treatment and casting of Native American actors.
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The Red Indians, who have been fortunate enough to secure permanent engagements with several Western film companies, are paid salary that keeps them well provided with tobacco and their worshipped fire water.
It might be thought that this would civilize them completely, but it has had quite the reverse effect. For the work affords them an opportunity to live their savage days again and they are not slow to take advantage of it.
They put their heart and soul in the work, especially in battles with the whites. And it is necessary to have armed guards watch over their movements for at least a sign of treachery.
Even today, a few white players specialize in Indian parts. They take leading parts for which Indians are seldom adaptable.
To act as an Indian is the easiest thing possible for the red skin is practically motionless.
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The Rocketbelt Caper
A True Tale of Invention, Obsession and Murder
The podcast episode was based on this book, which detailed the history and events surrounding the Rocket Belt, including its inventors, pilots, and the legal battles that ensued.
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This episode was based on the book The Rocket Belt Caper by Paul Brown.
— Episode: 237 - Jet Pack Madness
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Episode: 237 - Jet Pack Madness
The podcast episode was based on this book, which detailed the history and events surrounding the Rocket Belt, including its inventors, pilots, and the legal battles that ensued.
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This episode was based on the book The Rocket Belt Caper by Paul Brown.
That's Dope
The Party Game for Strong Opinions • After Dark Edition
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THE TYLENOL MAFIA
Marketing, Murder, and Johnson & Johnson (Revised 2nd Edition)
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Leprechauns Hate Stereotypes and All Types of Stereos
It was mentioned that the phrase 'deserted the shamrock' in Ned Kelly's writing was a quote taken from leprechaun stereotype books, and seemingly a common trope in them.
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That is right out of like leprechaun stereotype books.
— Episode: 212- Ned Kelly (Live in Perth)
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Episode: 212- Ned Kelly (Live in Perth)
It was mentioned that the phrase 'deserted the shamrock' in Ned Kelly's writing was a quote taken from leprechaun stereotype books, and seemingly a common trope in them.
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That is right out of like leprechaun stereotype books.
A Dollop of Delight (A Recipe for Love Novel Book 5)
It was mentioned that a book about 'The Dollop' was being created by James Fosdyke and would be released the following year. The podcast covers American history stories.
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There's a Dalla book coming out. And he is doing our book with us, which will be out next year.
— Episode: 209 - John Macarthur (Live in Australia...
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Episode: 209 - John Macarthur (Live in Australia)
It was mentioned that a book about 'The Dollop' was being created by James Fosdyke and would be released the following year. The podcast covers American history stories.
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There's a Dalla book coming out. And he is doing our book with us, which will be out next year.
The Answer
Putting an End to the Search for Life Satisfaction
It detailed his unconventional theories on sex and sexuality, suggesting that the correct way to have sex was like a horse, flaccid and in springtime, and that penetrative sex was unnatural and harmful.
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The world will be saved by true lovers who consummate their marriage in the natural way described in this book.
— Episode: 208 - The Australian Sex Philosopher (L...
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Episode: 208 - The Australian Sex Philosopher (Live w/ Nic...
It detailed his unconventional theories on sex and sexuality, suggesting that the correct way to have sex was like a horse, flaccid and in springtime, and that penetrative sex was unnatural and harmful.
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The world will be saved by true lovers who consummate their marriage in the natural way described in this book.
For many years, the writer has seen that the way the human race has coitus is unnatural. It is a perverted and secondary mode of coition.
The erection of male organ and forcible entrance is unnatural.
The female womb and vagina, when active and erect with the sphincter closed, has the power of suck the un-erect penis in.
from that erection in Boys and Men.
Looks Like It's Fuck This Shit O'Clock
Prompt Journal with unique, Sassy & Snarky quotes - Funny Gag Gift for Adults, Best Friend, Sister, Mom & Coworkers (Maybe Swearing Will Help - Retro Journal)
It was an essay written in 1948 where Roger Babson expressed his lifelong anger towards gravity, blaming it for the death of his sister and grandson, and seeking ways to control or harness it.
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In 1948 he wrote an essay Called gravity fuck you our enemy number one
— Episode: 201 - Roger Babson's Fight
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Episode: 201 - Roger Babson's Fight
It was an essay written in 1948 where Roger Babson expressed his lifelong anger towards gravity, blaming it for the death of his sister and grandson, and seeking ways to control or harness it.
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In 1948 he wrote an essay Called gravity fuck you our enemy number one
Yes, they say she was drowned and drown is in of course quotation He put drown in parentheses to show it's not real.
Yes, they say she was drowned but the fact is that she was unable to fight gravity which came up and Seized her like a dragon and brought her to the bottom there. She smothered and died from a lack of oxygen
The Bees
A Novel
It explored how normally docile honeybees gradually transformed into aggressive killers, causing widespread terror across a continent, and was discussed as one of the initial sources of killer bee hysteria.
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What gradually caused docile domestic insects whose normal function was to gather honey and pollinate crops To become cantankerous assassins prone to strike without warning Kill people and animals Spr...
— Episode: 196 - Killer Bees
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Episode: 196 - Killer Bees
It explored how normally docile honeybees gradually transformed into aggressive killers, causing widespread terror across a continent, and was discussed as one of the initial sources of killer bee hysteria.
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What gradually caused docile domestic insects whose normal function was to gather honey and pollinate crops To become cantankerous assassins prone to strike without warning Kill people and animals Spread terror throughout an entire continent
The Watcher Girl
A Thriller
It was a parody of birdwatching books, with illustrations of women, and was published by Harper's after a quick draft by Don Sayers, an ad man.
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Don, being an ad man, immediately thought it would be great to have a parody of birdwatching books, but it would be about women or girls as he called them.
— Episode: 194 - The Girl Watchers
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Episode: 194 - The Girl Watchers
It was a parody of birdwatching books, with illustrations of women, and was published by Harper's after a quick draft by Don Sayers, an ad man.
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Don, being an ad man, immediately thought it would be great to have a parody of birdwatching books, but it would be about women or girls as he called them.
He wants to make... Okay. He finished a first draft in less than two weeks on company time.
Soon the book was sent to Harper's, and the next day Harper's responded that they'd like to publish the book.
although we believe that girl watching has it all over bird watching, we feel that these two hobbies do share one important feature. They're both genteel.
They both respect the rights of the watched.
The Real Cowboys & Aliens
The Coming of the Airships (1896-1899)
It was written in 2009 and argued that the airships were built by an unknown person, funded by a wealthy investor and kept secret in case of failure, suggesting it was a prototype passenger-carrying airship.
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Arthur Allen Danaluk wrote a book in 2009 that made the case that they were built by an unknown person and funded by a wealthy investor.
— Episode: 191 - The Airships of 1896
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Episode: 191 - The Airships of 1896
It was written in 2009 and argued that the airships were built by an unknown person, funded by a wealthy investor and kept secret in case of failure, suggesting it was a prototype passenger-carrying airship.
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Arthur Allen Danaluk wrote a book in 2009 that made the case that they were built by an unknown person and funded by a wealthy investor.
Everything was kept secret in case of failure. It was a prototype passenger-carrying airship.
He explains using the technology of the time how they would have been built.
The Widow’s Son
A Novel of the Weird West (Zarahemla Two Crows Book 1)
Kenneth Lamar Noid, a schizophrenic man, held two Domino's employees hostage and demanded $100,000, a getaway car, and a copy of this book about secret societies and French prisons, along with a pizza.
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Oh, and a pizza. He wanted a pizza too.
— Episode: 188 - The Domino's Pizza Story (Reverse...
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Episode: 188 - The Domino's Pizza Story (Reverse Dollop)
Kenneth Lamar Noid, a schizophrenic man, held two Domino's employees hostage and demanded $100,000, a getaway car, and a copy of this book about secret societies and French prisons, along with a pizza.
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Oh, and a pizza. He wanted a pizza too.
You can just get that book at a library or... You don't actually have to take hospital. You can buy it at a Barnes and Noble or you can... Or you can just go to a Domino's and hold up some employees.
So those just... That he got?
Crucial Conversations
Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition
Roberta Norritt, Victor's wife, bought this book in an effort to learn how to act like a sophisticated socialite, as she felt out of place in her new high-society role.
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She bought books on conversations, meals on ships, fashions, anything that would help her live this new life. A book on conversation.
— Episode: 185 - Con Man Victor Lustig
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Episode: 185 - Con Man Victor Lustig
Roberta Norritt, Victor's wife, bought this book in an effort to learn how to act like a sophisticated socialite, as she felt out of place in her new high-society role.
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She bought books on conversations, meals on ships, fashions, anything that would help her live this new life. A book on conversation.
Could you imagine? If you're reading this, you're a social butterfly. Oh man, just a book on conversation.
Ask him how he's doing. Have you read any good books lately? What do you think of the sky? Huh?
Barnum's Own Story
The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum
It was used as a guide by Painless Parker's PR man, William B.B., to help create ad campaigns and PR stunts to build up Painless Parker's celebrity status.
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The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum was his guide.
— Episode: 182 - Street Dentist Painless Parker
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Episode: 182 - Street Dentist Painless Parker
It was used as a guide by Painless Parker's PR man, William B.B., to help create ad campaigns and PR stunts to build up Painless Parker's celebrity status.
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The Autobiography of P.T. Barnum was his guide.
Fenestrelle Expandable Window Screen - Horizontal (15" H x 21" - 40" W), 2 Pack of Medium Adjustable Window Screens, Perfect Replacement Screen for Window, Window Net Screen and Window Screen Mesh
It was mentioned as the title of a potential book, possibly about Jock Semple's life, based on his behavior when stuck between a screen and window.
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That's actually the title of his book caught between a screen in a window
— Episode: Jock and The Boston Marathon Women
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Episode: Jock and The Boston Marathon Women
It was mentioned as the title of a potential book, possibly about Jock Semple's life, based on his behavior when stuck between a screen and window.
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That's actually the title of his book caught between a screen in a window
Cremation
It was mentioned as a book that advocated for cremation as a method of handling remains, published after a cremating furnace was displayed at an exposition.
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Sir Henry Thomas in England published Cremation, the treatment of the body after death.
— Episode: 168 - America's First Crematorium - (Liv...
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Episode: 168 - America's First Crematorium - (Live in Chica...
It was mentioned as a book that advocated for cremation as a method of handling remains, published after a cremating furnace was displayed at an exposition.
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Sir Henry Thomas in England published Cremation, the treatment of the body after death.
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