Dirt Nap City - The Most Interesting Dead People In History
Dirt Nap City
128 episodes
3 days ago
Step back in time to an era when a massive, dog-eared book was the most important delivery of the year. This episode explores the incredible history of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog, an American institution that was the original "Everything Store," years before Amazon. From its humble beginnings selling watches in 1888, the Sears Catalog exploded into a colossal volume, serving as the central marketplace for millions of rural Americans. For those far from city stores, this catalog was a ...
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Step back in time to an era when a massive, dog-eared book was the most important delivery of the year. This episode explores the incredible history of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog, an American institution that was the original "Everything Store," years before Amazon. From its humble beginnings selling watches in 1888, the Sears Catalog exploded into a colossal volume, serving as the central marketplace for millions of rural Americans. For those far from city stores, this catalog was a ...
Dirt Nap City - The Most Interesting Dead People In History
33 minutes
3 weeks ago
Tiny Tim - Weird Before Weird Was Cool
In this episode, Kelly and Alex take a deep dive into the fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking world of Tiny Tim, the man who dared to sing "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" in a falsetto while strumming a ukulele. Born Herbert Khaury in 1932, Tiny Tim was more than just a novelty act; he was a brilliant musicologist, an eccentric showman, and a surprisingly complex figure who captivated millions during the late 1960s cultural upheaval. We trace his journey from a shy, isolated young man in New ...
Dirt Nap City - The Most Interesting Dead People In History
Step back in time to an era when a massive, dog-eared book was the most important delivery of the year. This episode explores the incredible history of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog, an American institution that was the original "Everything Store," years before Amazon. From its humble beginnings selling watches in 1888, the Sears Catalog exploded into a colossal volume, serving as the central marketplace for millions of rural Americans. For those far from city stores, this catalog was a ...
