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Rise and Fall of Prohibition 023 - What Are We Going to Do About ItDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0421 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 022 - Is Europe Going DryDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0409 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 021 - Other ReformsDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0412 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 020 - America TodayDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0418 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 019 - Literature and ProhibitionDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0411 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 018 - The Literary Digests CanvassDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0431 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 017 - Crime and DrunkennessDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0431 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 016 - How Canada Has Solved the Liquor ProblemDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0408 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 015 - ''Dont Joke About Prohibition''Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0421 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 014 - Bootlegging and GraftDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0415 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 013 - The Mullan-Gage Law the Van Ness Act and the Hobert ActDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0417 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 012 - Drying Up the OceanDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0416 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 011 - ''The Fear for Thee My Country'' Part 2Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0423 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 010 - ''The Fear for Thee My Country'' Part 1Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0423 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 009 - A Triumvirate Against ProhibitionDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0406 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 008 - The Infamous Volstead Act Part 2Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0418 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 007 - The Infamous Volstead Act Part 1Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0419 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 006 - Making the World Safe for De-mockery-cyDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0426 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 005 - ''Too Much Verboten'' Part 2Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0414 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 004 - ''Too Much Verboten''Dive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0414 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 003 - Our Endless Chain of LawsDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0412 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 002 - Our Great UnhappinessDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0411 min

Rise and Fall of Prohibition 001 - The Phenomenon of ProhibitionDive into the complex tapestry of American history with Rise and Fall of Prohibition. This compelling exploration reveals the human stories behind the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, which drastically altered the landscape of the United States. As Charles Hanson Towne eloquently notes, Prohibition emerged like a phantom, a surprising force that, despite its seemingly sudden arrival, was decades in the making. This captivating journey uncovers the motivations and consequences of a movement that left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we examine the astonishing phenomenon of Prohibition and its profound implications on freedom and culture in...

2026-03-0413 min

Free Audiobook Library Foolish Dictionary, The — Charles Wayland Towne (1875 - 1965) (Complete Audiobook)https://www.theforbiddenknowledgenetwork.com Public-domain audiobook edition: Foolish Dictionary, The — Charles Wayland Towne (1875 - 1965) This recording is preserved through the LibriVox archive and presented in its original form. 🎧 This audiobook recording is from LibriVox.org. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. Text and narration are public domain. Narration provided by LibriVox volunteers. Curated, packaged, and distributed by Free Audiobook Library. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #librivox, #audiobook, #publicdomain, #classicliterature, #forbiddenknowledge

2025-12-131h 35

2025-11-2217 min

Foolish Dictionary 18 - Legal and Local Holidays in the United StatesDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1805 min

Foolish Dictionary 17 - A Few Mythological and Classical NamesDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1706 min

Foolish Dictionary 16 - Postage and Postal InformationDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1603 min

Foolish Dictionary 15 - Letter U - ZDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1506 min

Foolish Dictionary 14 - Letter TDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1403 min

Foolish Dictionary 13 - Letter SDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1304 min

Foolish Dictionary 12 - Letter Q and RDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1205 min

Foolish Dictionary 11 - Letter O and PDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1108 min

Foolish Dictionary 10 - Letter M and NDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1106 min

Foolish Dictionary 09 - Letter K and LDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1108 min

Foolish Dictionary 08 - Letter I and JDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1106 min

Foolish Dictionary 07 - Letter HDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1106 min

Foolish Dictionary 06 - Letter F and GDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1107 min

Foolish Dictionary 05 - Letter EDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1103 min

Foolish Dictionary 04 - Letter DDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1104 min

Foolish Dictionary 03 - Letter CDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1105 min

Foolish Dictionary 02 - Letter BDive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1106 min

Foolish Dictionary 01 - Preface and Letter ADive into the whimsical world of The Foolish Dictionary, penned by Gideon Wurdz (the pseudonym of Charles Wayland Towne) and published in 1904. This unique compendium serves as an exhaustive reference to uncertain English words, revealing their origins, meanings, and both legitimate and quirky uses. With a delightful mix of humor and absurdity, the book redefines common terms in ways that are sure to amuse and perplex modern readers. While LibriVox adheres to a policy of presenting literature in its original form—offensive content included—listeners can appreciate the amusingly bizarre commentary throughout. Be prepared for some definitions that might raise eyeb...

2025-11-1106 min

Hacking The Afterlife podcast Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer Redux episode Robert Towne, Luana Anders, Charles Grodin, NapoleonWhile Jennifer is on a parent student weekend, am replaying one of our more popular episodes... over 4500 folks have seen it - it is second part of an interview with Robert Towne, the screenwriter, on the flipside (my old boss) and a discussion of Napoleon and a visit with Charles Grodin and Luana Anders. Here's the original liner notes from a year ago in August of 2024... First; Jennifer's got another one of her Uncorked events in Manhattan Beach - tickets are available, for sixty bucks one gets a glass of wine, two hours with her an...

2025-10-0228 min $William\'s Podcast$

William's Podcast My Personal Experience Exploring East Jersey Olde Towne The Village© 2025.mp3Podcast Episode 206: My Personal Experience Exploring East Jersey Old Town The Village© 2025 ISBN 978-976-97521-1-5 Hi and welcome to yet another enlightening episode of my podcast, listeners! I am Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.coming to you from lovely Barbados. As a doctor of theology, author, podcaster, photojournalist, media arts specialist, and cultural theorist, I invite you to join me today as we embark on a fascinating tour of East Jersey’s Olde Towne The Village—a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of the 18th and 19th centuries. Together, we will uncover the architectural treas...

2025-03-0812 min

Big Blend Radio Winter Adventures in Historic Charleston, South CarolinaIt's all about Parks, Plantations, and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about Jo's adventures at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, and Hampton Park, plus, where to eat, sip, and stay. Check out her article about it all here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/winter-in-charleston-south-carolina/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for know...

2025-02-0940 min

Jo Goes Everywhere!Winter Adventures in Historic Charleston, South CarolinaIt's all about Parks, Plantations, and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about Jo's adventures at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, and Hampton Park, plus, where to eat, sip, and stay. Check out her article about it all here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/winter-in-charleston-south-carolina/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, grea...

2025-02-0940 min

Garden Gossip Winter Adventures In Charleston, South CarolinaIt's all about Parks, Plantations, and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark. Hear all about Jo's adventures at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Place, and Hampton Park, plus, where to eat, sip, and stay. Check out her article about it all here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/winter-in-charleston-south-carolina/ Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina’s Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, grea...

2025-02-0940 min

Suds and Cinema Episode 223: Nosferatu feat. PolotmavýThis week we succumb to the darkness with a review of Nosferatu. We also discuss Mufasa: The Lion King, Juror #2, La Chimera, and A Complete Unknown. All while drinking Polotmavý. A Polotmavé or Czech Amber lager, by Charles Towne Fermentory out of Charleston, South Carolina. Intro and Beer Selection 0:00-16:35 Nosferatu Review 16:35-46:11 Nano Reviews 46:11-1:02:59 Outro 1:02:59-1:06:52 Subscribe to our Patreon for premium episodes! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Spotify! Follow us on Podbean!

2024-12-311h 06

The History of the Americans Barbadians Explore South Carolina Spaniards had been in South Carolina off and on since perhaps 1514, and certainly by 1521. Even in the 1660s Spaniards occasionally came up the coast to trade and visit Santa Helena on Parris Island, which had largely been abandoned to Indians. As late as 1663, however, the English had not explored even the coast of the future Palmetto State. That would change after the granting of the Carolina Proprietary in March 1663. In 1663 and 1666, two expeditions from Barbados, then perhaps the wealthiest corner of the nascent English empire, would explore coastal South Carolina, and set the stage for the first...

2024-10-2844 min $Smokin\' & Toastin\'$

Smokin' & Toastin'EP #402 Smoking Perdomo Cigars At Stogie'sSpecial Guest: Nick Davis from Perdomo Cigars We are on location at STOGIE'S WORLD CLASS CIGARS in Houston Beer Tasting: Charles Towne Fermentory "Pils" Unfiltered German-Style Pilsner (Charleston, SC) Beer Tasting: Saint Arnold Brewing Company "Eclipse" IPA (Houston, TX) Beer Tasting: Pure Project Brewery "Hazelsaurus Rex" Imperial Stout (San Diego, CA) Spirit Tasting: Russell's Reserve Private Barrel Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Lawrenceburg, KY)

2024-10-201h 29

The DC Beer Show Live! at Snally 2024 with Great BreweriesThis very special episode of The DC Beer Show was recorded LIVE at Snallygaster 2024 and is hosted by Andy MacWilliams, DC Beer Member and namesake of DC Beer's "Andy Award."Andy leads a panel of outstanding brewery owners and professionals, including:Adam Goodwin, Founder and Head Brewer at Charles Towne Fermentory in Charleston, South Carolina.Jeff Cozzens, Co-Founder of Schilling Beer Company in Littleton, New Hampshire.Frank Zagami, Co-founder and Co-owner of Deciduous Brewing Company in New Market, New Hampshire.Dan Modica, Sales Director at Chicago's Dovetail Brewery in Chicago, Illinois.Jeramy Biggie, Co-founder and Co-owner...

2024-10-1848 min $Where\'s My Beer$

Where's My Beer We Run For BeerThe Boys sit down with Decker Stanley from the South Carolina Brewery Running Series at Charles Towne Fermentory and talk beer, running, and some SEC football. Sign up for a race here: https://www.breweryrunningseries.com/locations/southcarolina#races You can find at their instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scbreweryrun/https://www.instagram.com/chsfermentory/ Our website is now live! You can find new episodes, merchandise, and all of our links at wheresmybeerpodcast.com Prost!

2024-10-021h 29

Hacking The Afterlife podcast Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Robert Towne, Billy Wilder, Walter MatthauI was invited to a screening of Sunset Blvd. A dark comedy made by Billy Wilder in 1950. William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich Von Stroheim - at the last minute I was going to see it by myself, thought twice about it - but something or someone insisted I go. At the screening, Nancy Olson who starred in the film as the girlfriend of William Holden was there. She had wonderful stories about her experience on the film - her second movie. After the screening I had an urge to go to the Chateau Marmont hotel... I didn't kn...

2024-09-1650 min

Hacking The Afterlife podcast Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana Anders, Robert Towne and William ShakespeareAnother mind bending podcast. In this case as usual, Jennifer and I had no idea whom Luana Anders, our moderator on the flipside would bring to the conversation. In this case it was my old boss Robert Towne, the screenwriter who passed away recently. He brought up the topic of "DreamBombing" a person's dream. Jennifer said the term, then later I asked him if he coined it or she did - and he took credit for it. The idea is that they can "slip into" a dream we're having and just say hello. We may be...

2024-09-0631 min

Inside Your County Government Let's Get Fiscal: New Sports and Wellness ComplexOn July 24, 2024, Charles County Government purchased the old Sears building, located at the St. Charles Towne Center, for $7.5 million. To support the construction of the building to turn it into a sports and wellness facility, the project will be funded from a combination of general obligation bonds, fund balance and state funds. Tune in to hear more about how this project came to be, and how it is being paid for. And, to learn even more about the project, visit https://charles-county-md.civilspace.io/en/projects/sports-and-wellness-complexThanks for listening. If you like this pod...

2024-08-0113 min