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Who Owns Her Face? – Podcast #232

Published on January 8, 2025

Posted in: Law & Order, Podcast

When 17-year-old Abigail Roberson's photo was printed on a widely distributed poster without her consent, it set off a legal battle that would forever change the definition of privacy.

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Christmas Retrocast – Podcast #231

Published on December 15, 2024

Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Podcast, Retrocasts

Christmas Retrocast! Includes: Tumbleweed replaces the standard Christmas tree for one family, a Santa who practically gave away the store, a policeman has a live turkey thrown at him for Christmas, and much more!

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Snatched From Death – Podcast #230

Published on December 4, 2024

Posted in: Escape and Survival, Podcast

Three airmen are stranded after their plane crashes and they are forced onto a desolate island. True castaways, they must deal with the brutal cold and starvation. Will rescue come in time, or will the Arctic claim their lives?

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Retrocast #29 – Podcast #229

Published on November 12, 2024

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Podcast, Retrocasts, Tidbits

Is it best to marry a homely girl, a drum majorette who knocked herself out with her baton, the debate over female judges, and much more! Jill ChaCha of the podcast Well... That's Interesting! cohosts.

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Pet Rocks – Podcast #228

Published on November 7, 2024

Posted in: Entertainment, Podcast

Something different in this podcast: I let podcast hosts Art Quinn and Cynthia Coleman tell one of my stories! It’s all about the 1975 Pet Rock fad and how it all happened.

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Miss USA for a Day – Podcast #227

Published on October 23, 2024

Posted in: Fraud & Deception, Love & Marriage, Podcast

Back in 1957, Leona Gage had beauty, charm, and a crown—until scandal snatched it away. Just what had she done wrong? Discover the whirlwind rise and dramatic fall of the beauty queen who became an overnight sensation.

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Retrocast #28 – Podcast #226

Published on October 2, 2024

Posted in: Podcast, Retrocasts

A man is forced to pay for the burial of a porcupine, a stowaway who hid inside of someone’s coffin, a cactus buried under concrete for 45 years, and much more!

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Winston Churchill Gets Run Over – Podcast #225

Published on September 18, 2024

Posted in: Forgotten History, Law & Order, Podcast

While Winston Churchill was crossing Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in 1931, he was hit by a car and thrown down to the pavement. Unable to move his fingers and toes, Churchill believed that he was paralyzed. Exactly what happened?

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Dubious Advice #2 – Podcast #224

Published on September 4, 2024

Posted in: Podcast

An exploration of advice columns and their evolution over time. How have the questions and responses shifted over the past century? Some of the answers are bound to make you laugh.

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Lies in the Fast Lane – Podcast #223

Published on August 13, 2024

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Death and Murder, Fraud & Deception, Law & Order, Podcast

Truck driver Eugene Wood hid a big secret from his friends and family. No one suspected anything. That was until he was killed in a traffic accident and a judge in Troy, NY uncovered the truth.

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Retrocast #27 – Podcast #222

Published on July 24, 2024

Posted in: Podcast, Retrocasts

True fish stories, a newsreel photographer goes on an unexpected flight, a young girl attempts to visit Honolulu, and much more!

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Pete the Python – Podcast #221

Published on July 10, 2024

Posted in: Animals & Pets, Escape and Survival, Podcast

The incredible true story of an 18-foot, 150-pound python who escaped from the Fort Worth Zoo back in 1954. But instead of causing widespread fear, this serpent slithered his way into the hearts of people worldwide.

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The Man Who Would Become Uncle Sam – Podcast #220

Published on June 18, 2024

Posted in: Holidays & Celebrations, Podcast

Have you ever wondered why the United States government is called Uncle Sam? It can be traced back to a man named Samuel Wilson and the War of 1812. Historian Kathy Sheehan takes us on a tour around Troy, NY to explore his life.

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Mr. Benefactor – Podcast #219

Published on June 5, 2024

Posted in: Death and Murder, Money & Financial, Podcast

In 1949, Aurora, Illinois found itself with a mystery on its hands. An unidentified benefactor lavishly distributed substantial sums of money to individuals and charities. Adjusted for inflation, the philanthropist bestowed millions within a mere span of weeks. Just why was he doing this?

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Retrocast #26 – Podcast #218

Published on May 15, 2024

Posted in: Podcast, Retrocasts

A man is arrested for stealing his own money, a barn is stolen while a farmer sleeps, a Harvard graduate who lost his memory, and much more!

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