A Podcast for Curious People
Join host, Travis DeRose, as he interviews guests like the Inventor of the Waterbed, a Star Wars visual Effects artist, the Apollo 13 flight controller, & even a woman who taught her dog to talk, just to name a few.
120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon
Travis sits down with Dave Arena about the fascinating history of Horn & Hardart, the legendary automat chain that revolutionized fast dining in the 20th century. From its origins in Philadelphia to its peak in New York City, discover how these futuristic, coin-operated restaurants served millions daily with affordable comfort food and iconic coffee. Could automats make a comeback? Tune in to find out!
Visit https://hornandhardart.com to learn more!
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16 Aug 2022
119 This Is GWAR | Scott Barber
If you've never heard of the band GWAR, please listen to this episode!
If you know the band GWAR, you're probably already listening to this episode!
For episode 119, I'm joined by Scott Barber, director of This is GWAR.
In the documentary, Scott follows the heavy metal band GWAR, through its early days coming up through the late '80s to near-commercial success, including dark times and triumph over adversity.
Watch This is GWAR on Shudder at https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/this-is-gwar/563e4d6d26ca5253
Try out Shudder (https://www.shudder.com) with the promo code THISISGWAR for 14 days free.
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29 Mar 2022
118 The Unsolved Disappearance of the Man Who Invented Motion Pictures | Paul Fischer
Louis Le Prince was the first person to create moving pictures—but just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared.
Three and a half years later, Thomas Edison, Le Prince’s rival, made the device public, claiming to have invented it himself. And the man who had dedicated his life to preserving memories was himself lost to history—until now!
Grab your copy of The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer...
From Indiebound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982114824
On Bookshop.org at https://bookshop.org/a/1688/9781982114824
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