Dirt Nap City Podcast
1) Step Right Up! The Surprisingly Tragic History of Kinney Shoes
Dust off your dusty old high-tops and prepare to lace up for a journey back in time, all the way to the glory days of suburban malls and affordable footwear. On this week's episode of Dirt Nap City, y...Show More
2) John Wooden - The Greatest Coach of All Time?
In this episode of Dirt Nap City, we're diving into the mind of a coaching legend, John Wooden. Affectionately known as "The Wizard of Westwood," Wooden built an unparalleled dynasty at UCLA, winning ...Show More
3) The Garden Weasel - Small, Spiky, and Only $9.99 If You Order Now!
This week's Dirt Nap City Dead End digs into the curious case of the Garden Weasel, a tool that promised to revolutionize your backyard but often ended up tangled in a web of its own absurdity. Was it...Show More
4) But Wait, There's More - Ron Popeil The Pioneering Infomercial Pitchman
Before the era of viral TikToks and unboxing videos on Youtube, there was one man who dominated the airwaves with his charismatic salesmanship: Ron Popeil. Join us as we explore the life and legacy of...Show More
5) The Fax & The Furious - Transmitting Text Over Paper Was The Original DM
The idea of a machine that transmits a piece of paper over a telephone line seems almost comically antiquated. But for decades, the fax machine was a technological titan—a ubiquitous and indispensable...Show More
6) Aleister Crowley - The Wickedest Man In The World?
From mountaineer and poet to occultist and self-proclaimed "Great Beast 666," the life of Aleister Crowley is a labyrinth of contradictions. This podcast delves deep into the man dubbed "The Wickedest...Show More
7) Candy Cigarettes - Sweet, Smokey, and Suspiciously Chalky
This week on "Dirt Nap City Dead Ends," join hosts Alex and Kelly as they take a drag down memory lane to discuss the most controversial confectionery of all time: candy cigarettes! Remember those lit...Show More
8) Olive Oatman - Pioneer Woman Kidnapped Then Adopted By Native Americans
In the annals of the American West, few images are as haunting as the portrait of a Victorian-era woman staring blankly, her chin etched with a striking blue tattoo. This is the face of Olive Oatman, ...Show More
9) Finger Math - The (Brief) History of Chisanbop
Remember the kid in your class who looked like they were playing Mozart on the piano while doing long division? They weren’t. They were a Chisanbop master! This "finger-math" system, invented by Korea...Show More
10) Grimmly Ever After - The Story of The Brothers Grimm
When we think of the Brothers Grimm, images of whimsical princesses, charming princes, and talking animals often spring to mind, thanks in large part to the sanitized versions we’ve grown up with. But...Show More