Dirt Nap City - The Most Interesting Dead People In History
Dirt Nap City
133 episodes
2 weeks ago
Get ready to cozy up by the fire, maybe with a mug of wassail, as your favorite word nerds, Alex and Kelly, dive into the frost-covered origins of the word that gives us the "Yuletide" season. In this special Christmas episode, we're not just celebrating—we're excavating the deep, fascinating history of "Yule", tracing its roots back through Old English gēol and the Old Norse jól, a midwinter festival that predates the Christian Christmas by centuries. Prepare for a linguistic journey that ta...
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Get ready to cozy up by the fire, maybe with a mug of wassail, as your favorite word nerds, Alex and Kelly, dive into the frost-covered origins of the word that gives us the "Yuletide" season. In this special Christmas episode, we're not just celebrating—we're excavating the deep, fascinating history of "Yule", tracing its roots back through Old English gēol and the Old Norse jól, a midwinter festival that predates the Christian Christmas by centuries. Prepare for a linguistic journey that ta...
Dirt Nap City - The Most Interesting Dead People In History
33 minutes
2 months 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
Get ready to cozy up by the fire, maybe with a mug of wassail, as your favorite word nerds, Alex and Kelly, dive into the frost-covered origins of the word that gives us the "Yuletide" season. In this special Christmas episode, we're not just celebrating—we're excavating the deep, fascinating history of "Yule", tracing its roots back through Old English gēol and the Old Norse jól, a midwinter festival that predates the Christian Christmas by centuries. Prepare for a linguistic journey that ta...
