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To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.30 Dan Meyer: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingDan Meyer started life as a scared, shy, skinny wimpy kid who suffered from social anxiety disorder and was teased and beat up by bullies. He vowed someday to do real magic, real feats and somehow fly around the world like a superhero defying death and saving lives. After a near-death experience with malaria fever as a missionary in south India in the place where sword swallowing started, Meyer decided to put his fears to death and take on risks and challenges. Over 20 years later, he added sword swallowing to his bucket list of goals. 2025-07-0646 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.30 Dan Meyer: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingDan Meyer started life as a scared, shy, skinny wimpy kid who suffered from social anxiety disorder and was teased and beat up by bullies. He vowed someday to do real magic, real feats and somehow fly around the world like a superhero defying death and saving lives. After a near-death experience with malaria fever as a missionary in south India in the place where sword swallowing started, Meyer decided to put his fears to death and take on risks and challenges. Over 20 years later, he added sword swallowing to his bucket list of goals. After 14,000 unsuccessful attempts over 4...2025-07-0646 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingLing Look was a master sword swallower and illusionist from the mysterious Far East who travelled the world from 1868 to 1878. In reality, his real name was David Gueder from Budapest Hungary who performed around the world with his brother, until his death… and even for many years after that around Europe by an imposter. Ling Look is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sw...2025-07-0314 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.29 Ling Look: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingLing Look was a master sword swallower and illusionist from the mysterious Far East who travelled the world from 1868 to 1878. In reality, his real name was David Gueder from Budapest Hungary who performed around the world with his brother, until his death… and even for many years after that around Europe by an imposter. Ling Look is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword...2025-07-0314 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.28 Toni Del Rio: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.28 Toni Del Rio: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingToni Del Rio was a snake charmer, dancer, fire eater, hypnotist, clairvoyant, and sword swallower. She was also a he.Del Rio was born into a gypsy family of wire walkers who came from Andorra between France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains to Tampa Florida for a circus booking by way of Cuba in the early 1920s. Del Rio was born there on April 2, 1924, as Nilo Garrido. Nilo grew up as...2025-06-3010 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.27 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.27 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Nugent, who ran away from home to join the circus as a teenager in the 1920s, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circuses and sideshows over 50 years.Johnny Nugent is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and side...2025-06-2510 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Johnny Nugent: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Nugent, who ran away from home to join the circus as a teenager in the 1920s, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circuses and sideshows over 50 years.Johnny Nugent is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amaz...2025-06-2510 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Dr. Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss TED speaker Dr. Hans Rosling, a researcher, doctor, scientist, academic, professor, and sword swallower who went viral on his second TED Talks. Hear about his induction into the Sword Swallowers Association International Sword Swallower’s Hall of Fame in Stockholm Sweden. Hans Rosling is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallo...2025-05-2412 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.26 Dr. Hans Rosling: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss TED speaker Dr. Hans Rosling, a researcher, doctor, scientist, academic, professor, and sword swallower who went viral on his second TED Talks. Hear about his induction into the Sword Swallowers Association International Sword Swallower’s Hall of Fame in Stockholm Sweden. Hans Rosling is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc H...2025-05-2412 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.25 Stan Marye: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Stan Marye, who ran away from home to join the circus at the age of 16, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circus sideshows over 10 years and swallowing up to five swords at once.Stan Marye is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walmart and more: ...2025-05-2415 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.25 Stan Marye: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Stan Marye, who ran away from home to join the circus at the age of 16, and ended up performing as a sword swallower with dozens of circus sideshows over 10 years and swallowing up to five swords at once.Stan Marye is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walmart and more: For more on To Th...2025-05-2415 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Fox, who performed first as a magician and fire-eater and then as a sword swallower for over 38 years. Johnny Fox is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walm...2025-05-2114 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.24 Johnny Fox: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Johnny Fox, who performed first as a magician and fire-eater and then as a sword swallower for over 38 years. Johnny Fox is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and sideshow historian Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing), now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walmart and more: For more on To The Hilt...2025-05-2114 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss legendary sword swallower Ricky Richiardi, who learned sword swallowing from Lady Betty Bancroft in the early 1950s, started performing at the age of 23 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, worked with Hoxie Brothers Circus, and taught sword swallowing to Lady Sandra Reed, and worked with many other circuses and sideshows for 15 years from 1955 to his untimely suspicious death in 1970. Ricky Richiardi is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hi...2025-05-1013 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.23 Ricky Richiardi: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss sword swallower Ricky Richiardi, who learned sword swallowing from Lady Betty Bancroft in the early 1950s, started performing at the age of 23 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, taught sword swallowing to Lady Sandra Reed, worked with Hoxie Brothers Circus and a variety of circuses and sideshows for 15 years from 1955 to his suspicious untimely death in 1970. Ricky Richiardi is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers fe...2025-05-1013 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss legendary sword swallower Baron Bill Unks, who started performing at the age of 24, and went on to perform from 1947 to 1997 with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus, Hoxie Bros Circus, Coney Island sideshows, with Bobby Reynolds Sideshow and other circuses and sideshows over 50 years!Baron Bill Unks is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s Hist...2025-05-0810 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.22 Baron Bill Unks: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we discuss legendary sword swallower Baron Bill Unks, who started performing at the age of 24, and went on to perform from 1947 to 1997 with Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus, Hoxie Bros Circus, Coney Island sideshows, with Bobby Reynolds Sideshow and other circuses and sideshows over 50 years!Baron Bill Unks is one of more than a hundred sword swallowers featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing, by sword swallower Dan Meyer and...2025-05-0810 min
To The HiltJim “Lucky” Ball: The World’s Oldest Sword SwallowerAt 89 years old, Jim Ball holds a rare triple distinction in sword swallowing: he’s the world’s oldest living sword swallower; when he learned at age 12, he was the world’s youngest; and having swallowed steel for 77 years, he’s the world’s longest-performing sword swallower. Jim is also unique in that both his parents were sword swallowers: John “Lucky” Ball and Estelline Pike. It was his mother, Estelline, who trained him. Jim’s career took him across the U.S. and Canada, working with legendary showmen like Dick Best, Walter Wanous, and Alex Linton. From Hubert’s Museum i...2025-04-2436 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.21 Sandra Reed: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.21 Lady Sandra Reed: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lady Sandra Reed, who started as an albino lecturer in the 60’s and learned sword swallowing from Lady Louise Chevanne and Ricky Richiardi, performing as a sword swallower from 1969 to 1980 with Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, and many other shows over the years. But Sandra Reed is best known for being the subject of the epic i...2025-04-1513 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.20 Count Desmond: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.20 Count Desmond: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of legendary sword swallower “Count Desmond”, Edward Benjamin, who received three Guinness World Records, one for swallowing 13 swords at once, who swallowed a sword while hanging suspended upside down over Niagara Falls, and who worked as a sword swallower with circuses like the Shrine Circus, Circus Bartok and many other circuses and sideshows between 1957 and 1994. Count Desmond’s story comes from his...2025-04-1320 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.19 Francis Doran: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.19 Sir Francis Doran: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of legendary sword swallower Francis Doran, who worked with circuses and sideshows first as a half-and-half, and later as a sword swallower with Bailey Brothers Circus, Dailey Brothers Circus, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders Sideshow, and ultimately with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Hoxie Bros Circus, and many other circuses and sideshow between 1941 and 1979. Francis Doran’s story...2025-04-1213 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.18 Lady Diane Falk Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.18Lady Diane Falk: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Diane Falk, who worked as a sword swallower for over 30 years from 1979 to 2009 with John Bradshaw’s Sideshow, Coney Island Sideshow, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, and many other shows, including being the sword swallower featured in Bruce Springsteen’s “Tunnel of Love” music video in 1993. Lady Diane’s story comes from her chapter in the...2025-04-0811 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.17 Capt Don Leslie: A Sword Swallower’s History Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.17Capt. Don Leslie: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Capt. Don Leslie, who ran away with the circus at the age of 14, worked with King Bros Cristiani Circus, Royal American Shows, Ringling Brothers Circus, and many other circuses, shows and films over 46 years from 1952 to 1998. Capt. Don Leslie’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s Histor...2025-04-0717 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.16 Patricia Zerm: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.16Lady Patricia: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lady Patricia Zerm, who worked as a sword swallower for 37 years from 1939 to 1976 under the stage names “Miss Patricia” and “Lady Patricia” with Ringling Brothers Circus, Royal American Shows, Ward Hall’s World of Wonders, and many other shows, including being the sword swallower featured in Cecil B. DeMille’s 1952 film “Greatest Show on Earth”. Lady Patricia’s st...2025-04-0614 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.15 Lucky Ball: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.15Lucky Ball: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Lucky Ball, who worked with Ringling Brothers Circus, Clyde Beatty Circus, Royal American Shows, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and many other shows, and was known as “The World’s Greatest Sword Swallower” for swallowing up to 16 swords at once. He also taught sword swallowing to Estelline Pike, and performed in a number of films. Lucky Ba...2025-04-0414 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14 Chas Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.14Charles Griffin: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sideshow manager and sword swallower Charles E Griffin, who was not only a sideshow manager but also sword swallower with Bob Hunting’s Circus, Ringling Brothers Circus, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show during four years in Europe, who performed from 1886 to 1917.Charles Griffin’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Sw...2025-04-0317 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.13 Mimi Garneau: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.13Mimi Garneau: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Mimi Garneau, who learned sword swallowing in 1923, and performed with Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums, with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, Cole Brothers Circus, Al G. Barnes Circus, and many other circuses and sideshows for over 55 years from 1923 to 1978!Mimi Garneau’s story comes from her chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A...2025-04-0317 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.12 Marie DeVere: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.12Marie DeVere: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Marie DeVere, who may have learned sword swallowing at the age of 14, and studied under legendary Barnum $ Bailey Circus sword swallower Edith Clifford. Marie DeVere went on to perform with Barnum & Bailey Circus, Cole Brother’s Circus, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, Coney Island Sideshows, with Hubert’s Museum and with many other circuses and American Dime Museums from 1905 until 19...2025-03-0613 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.11 Alex Linton: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.11 Alex Linton: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Alex Linton, who learned sword swallowing from his father at the age of 12, and went on to perform with Clyde Beatty Circus, Coney Island Sideshows, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, with Hubert’s Museum and with many other circuses over 56 years!Alex Linton’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallowe...2025-03-0318 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.10 Mighty Ajax: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.10 Mighty Ajax: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we interview two grandsons of sword swallower Joseph Milana, better known as the Mighty Ajax, who started performing around the age of 18, and went on to tour perform with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in Europe at age 19, with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and Coney Island Sideshows for over 50 years, with Hubert’s Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and many other circuses and sideshows over 55 years without a serious injury! 2025-03-0132 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.9 Estelline Pike: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.9 Estelline Pike - To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallower Estelline Pike, how she learned to swallow swords from her sword swallower husband John “Lucky” Ball in 1927, how she taught her 12 year old son Jim “Lucky” Ball in 1947, and how she went on to become one of the top stars of Royal American Shows, Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus, Hubert’s Museum, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not for many years.2025-02-2809 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.8 Edna Price: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.8 Edna Price: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing In this episode, we take a deep dive to explore the life of sword swallower Edna Price, who started performing at 16, learned sword swallowing from her famous sword swallower uncle Delno Fritz at 20, and went on to perform with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and many other circuses, with Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums at the Chicago World’s Fair’s of 1933 and 1934, and the New York World’s Fair of 1939, for a total of nearly 29...2025-02-2708 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.7 Edith CliffordTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.7 Edith CliffordIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallower Edith Clifford, how she learned sword swallowing at the age of 13 from Delno Fritz in 1897, and how as a teenager, she became one of the top stars of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus for years, praised by Harry Houdini in 1919, and finally retiring after 25 years in 1922. Based on Edith Clifford’s chapter of the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by Dan Meyer and Marc Har...2025-02-2611 min
Daily Unusual HolidaySteel, Skill, and Daring: Sword Swallowers Celebrate Their Unique CraftOn February 25th, we celebrate a rather unusual and little-known holiday called "Sword Swallowers Day." This annual event, which began in 2001, is dedicated to the ancient art of sword swallowing and honors the brave performers who keep this daring skill alive.Sword swallowing is a dangerous and challenging art that dates back over 4,000 years. Performers must carefully insert a solid steel blade, typically ranging from 15 to 25 inches long, down their esophagus and into their stomach. This requires extreme precision, control, and years of training to master.Sword Swallowers Day is celebrated by sword swallowers around the...2025-02-2501 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.6 Delno Fritz: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.6 Delno FritzIn this episode, we explore the life and career of sword swallower Delno Fritz, who lost a leg at the age of 11, but conquered adversity to go on to become a fire-eater at 15, a world famous sword swallower at 17, a contemporary and rival of Chevalier Cliquot, who went on to perform with Barnum & Bailey Circus in Europe, teach sword swallowing to 13 year old Edith Clifford, to both of this wives, and to his niece Edna Price, before making it in the big screen in Hollywood...2025-02-2412 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.5 Cliquot: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.5 Chevalier CliquotIn this episode, we explore the life and career of sword swallower Chevalier Cliquot: Was he really a French Canadian sword swallower named Chevalier Francis Cliquot, or an American showman from Chicago named Fred McLone? We discuss Cliquot’s rivalry with fellow sword swallower Delno Fritz, how they performed the same Dime Museums for years constantly challenging and one-upping each other.Cliquot’s story comes from his chapter in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Sw...2025-02-1910 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: Ep 1.4: The Victorinas, Sword Swallowers Karmi and Miss VictorinaTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.4: The Victorinas - Prince Karmi (Joseph Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie Kitty Fischer) 1890s to 1950s, from the book, “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn episode 1.4 of “To The Hilt Deep Dive”, we dive into the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing”In this episode, we explore the lives and history of sword swallowers The Victorinas, Prince Karmi (Joe Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie “Kitty” Fischer-Hallworth), and their incredible story as sword swallower...2025-02-1714 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: Ep 1.4: The Victorinas, Sword Swallowers Karmi and Miss VictorinaTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.4: The Victorinas - Prince Karmi (Joseph Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie Kitty Fischer) 1890s to 1950s, from the book, “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingIn episode 1.4 of “To The Hilt Deep Dive”, we dive into the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing”In this episode, we explore the lives and history of sword swallowers The Victorinas, Prince Karmi (Joe Hallworth) and Miss Victorina (Katie “Kitty” Fischer-Hallworth), and their incredible story as sword swallowers starting in the early 1890s, working with Harry Houdini...2025-02-1714 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayIn this episode, we explore what happens when sword swallowers gather to celebrate World Sword Swallower’s Day at participating Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums around the world on the last Saturday of February. Read more about historical sword swallowers and the history of World Sword Swallower’s Day in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing). The book is available at Amazon, Bar...2025-02-1509 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.3: World Sword Swallower’s DayIn this episode, we explore what happens when sword swallowers gather to celebrate World Sword Swallower’s Day at participating Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums around the world on the last Saturday of February. Read more about historical sword swallowers and the history of World Sword Swallower’s Day in the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” by Dan Meyer and Marc Hartzman (Schiffer Publishing). The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Target, Walmart and more: https://T...2025-02-1509 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers: Science on the Cutting EdgeTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast E 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers and Science on the Cutting EdgeIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallowing and how sword swallowing was used to advance the fields of science and medicine. We look into Dr. Adolf Kussmaul’s development of the rigid endoscope on a sword swallower in Freiburg Germany in 1868, the first esophageal electrocardiogram on a sword swallower in Wales in 1906, and other stories of how sword swallowers have helped develop science and medicine. ...2025-02-1308 minTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers: Science on the Cutting EdgeTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast E 1.2 History of Sword Swallowers and Science on the Cutting EdgeIn this episode, we explore the history of sword swallowing and how sword swallowing was used to advance the fields of science and medicine. We look into Dr. Adolf Kussmaul’s development of the rigid endoscope on a sword swallower in Freiburg Germany in 1868, the first esophageal electrocardiogram on a sword swallower in Wales in 1906, and other stories of how sword swallowers have helped develop science and medicine. Based on the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Swo...2025-02-1308 min
To The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing Historical BiosTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.1 - To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword SwallowingTo The Hilt Deep Dive Podcast Ep 1.1 Intro: To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing In this introductory episode of “To The Hilt Deep Dive”, we dive into the book “To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing” to explorethe 4000 year history of sword swallowing,World Sword Swallower’s Day, Sword Swallowing in science and medicine Science on the Cutting EdgeDr. Adolf Kussmaul develops rigid endoscope on a sword swallowerthe lives of sword swallowers Lucky Ball,Estelline Pike, Jim Lucky Ball, and Moses BergWatch To The Hil...2025-02-1108 min
The LEAN-atic Podcast3 Things; CRAP-Results, Followers & SwallowersThis episode is bout being happy with outcomes that dont turn out, wanting what you get & Getting what you really want (not what you think ya want), setting yourself up for what happens AFTER you set some goals, and knowing when's the time to Manage and when's the time to Lead...cuz... In Lifting, and in Wedlock, and in Life, Well... remember that Leaders, need Followers, but Mangers, need Swallowers!!! #gladitude #getresults #marriageishardwork #ASKmaster2022-01-1220 min
Don't Panic GeocastEpisode 263 - "Hurricanitic" Iowa DerechoThis week we talk about derechos - what are they and why did one sweep across the upper midwest bringing wide spread distruction? Find out that and how sword swallowers do what they do in this week's show! NWS Derecho Page Fun Paper Friday How to sword swallowers do it? Do they ever get injured? We touch on this pointy topic with a fun paper! Witcombe, Brian, and Dan Meyer. "Sword swallowing and its side effects." Bmj 333.7582 (2006): 1285-1287. Contact us: Show Support us on Patreon! www.dontpanicgeocast.com SWUNG Slack @dontpanicgeo show@dontpanicgeocast.com ...2020-08-2349 min
LifeJitsu: Art of LifeAn Epidemic of Sick People: Problems & Solutions (Pt. 2)Although they grew up in different countries -- Claude Abrams in the U.K. and Frank Forza in the U.S. -- both healthy-living coaches have striking similarities in their life arcs. Both are former professional journalists; both men have experience interviewing and writing about some of the world’s best fighters; they are roughly the same age and have increasingly focused much of their present-day energy and passion on wellness and optimal health. Claude owns and operates Intelligent Strength gym in his homeland, while Frank teaches jiu-jitsu and wrestling, human performance coaching, and nutritional fitness to clients.
Claude and Fr...2020-05-0556 min
LifeJitsu: Art of LifeAn Epidemic of Sick People: Problems & Solutions (Pt. 1)Although they grew up in different countries -- Claude Abrams in the U.K. and Frank Forza in the U.S. -- both healthy-living coaches have striking similarities in their life arcs. Both are former professional journalists; both men have experience interviewing and writing about some of the world’s best fighters; they are roughly the same age and have increasingly focused much of their present-day energy and passion on wellness and optimal health. Claude owns and operates Intelligent Strength gym in his homeland, while Frank teaches jiu-jitsu and wrestling, human performance coaching, and nutritional fitness to clients.
Claude and Fr...2020-05-0559 min
High ThoughtsSwallowers Get FollowersIt's as simple as this...swallowers get followers. 2020-03-1245 min
Fair & Event EntertainmentCountyfairgrounds presents FreakShow DeluxeCountyfairgrounds interviews Thomas Nealeigh - Founder and Director of FreakShow Deluxe out of Hollywood. - Its a carnival style Freak Show with a LOT of humor, and fire eaters, nail bed layers and sword swallowers.2020-01-1226 min
The James Bond ComplexOctopussy starring Roger Moore - Part 2Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year!
We thank you very much for your patience while waiting for the concluding chapter in our OP film review. After some NTTD trailer chatter and a special Christmas bonanza episode, it’s time to get down to business again. Let’s get cracking! Did you think the egg jokes would be limited to the movie’s plot synopsis from Part 1? Ha! Well, look at you now with egg on your face.
We last left Bond at the backgammon table with Kamal Kahn, the latter whom warned 007 to spend...2020-01-011h 30
The Lost Ogle Show21. A Dandy Time at the Burly-Q w/ Adèle WolfSword swallowers, feather boas, and pasties, oh my! This week, Patrick and Marisa sat down with local burlesque performer and producer, Adèle Wolf. Adèle is an international burlesque star, model, actress, and the producer of the Adèle Wolf Burlesque and Variety Show as well as the Oklahoma City Burlesque Festival. She is also the headmistress at the Oklahoma School of Burlesque and Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Oklahoma City. We discussed what it's like doing burlesque, Patrick's stint as a strip club DJ, and Adèle Wolf's Burlesque & Variety Show - 8th Annual New Year's Eve Bash.2019-12-1753 min
Big Town Improv1. Sword Swallowing and The All-Captain CrewJesse and Josh reminisce about their early improv experiences together, which leads to an improvised montage of scenes about a bad bad-news-giver, a weird day on C-Span, and a bunch of sword swallowers. Then, in an extended narrative improv, cowardly astronaut Buck Leonard leads a ragtag crew of misfits on a mission to the moon! Original music by Steve Wilder Blumenthal (wilderbluemusic.com)!2019-11-181h 35
Light Your Bunsen BurnerWhat's Kraken?: The Search for the Giant SquidAs far back as ancient Greece, seafarers have told myths of massive tentacled sea monster. From tales of the Kraken to Archie the preserved giant squid, this elusive cephalopod has terrified and captivated sailors and scientists alike. Come aboard our French ship as we traverse the ocean in search of the giant squid. On our odyssey we discover that Norwegian names are very difficult to pronounce, sperm whales are swallowers and European Seashells will be the next big hit. Grab a mothjito and join us on a deep dive.
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Hard To Swallow PodcastOne Gotta Go...Hi, Swallowers. This week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we play a little game of "One gotta go"... We group together some of the hottest artist of today and the past and decide who gets the BOOT. Join in on the fun.
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What We Remember82 Twister w/ Nick HaynesIn this episode, Nick Haynes of the Sketchy Nonsense podcast join us to remember all the things that happened in the movie Twister. Discussions include flying cows, daddy swallowers, and FoooOOoooD.
The What We Remember Podcast stars Bradley Jones, Andy Moldenhauer, and Andy Hubert. They try to recall what happened in movies that they haven't seen in a very, very long time. Then they watch the film to see what they got right, and what they got wrong.
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patreon.c...2019-07-181h 48Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 20: Ask the House of Swallow?Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover: Jermaine Dupri spewing hate on black women through his raggedy ass teeth, Halle Bailey is our mermaid and hoes mad, ASAP Rocky locked up and they won’t let him out..., & R. Kelly, too... again!
Need Some Head Segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Serena Williams!
Topic of the Day: Ask the House of Swallow! What’s on your mind? We answer questions and put ourselves in other people (Payless) shoes ... We cover all this and more.
If you woul...2019-07-151h 21
Ripley's Believe It or NotcastThe World's Shortest Daredevil Stuntman - Ripley's Believe It or Notcast Episode 005Picture a cramped tour bus packed with self-proclaimed human oddities, sword swallowers, fire-breathers, glass eaters, and vaudevillian-style performers all getting ready to take the stage.
This week on the Ripley's Believe It or Notcast, Brent and Ryan talk to Short E. Dangerously. At three-foot-three, Shorty had to have his lower half amputated when he was two years old. He walks on his hands, but, other than that, does everything a person typically does and more. Currently, he travels with the Hellzapoppin Sideshow, breathing fire, and jumping on glass.
Show notes are on Ripleys.com. You...2019-07-0937 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 19: Growers & ShowersHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we examine the mystery of GROWERS & SHOWERS. Eggplant prints can be deceiving and some blessings are in disguise.... join us in the madness.
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2019-07-0821 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 18: Y’all Got Pride F**ked UpHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover: Nicki Minaj’s Perdue chicken and BET beef, Willow Smith and Lil Nas X have something in common, Megan the Stallion homophobic tweets, & Lizzo a Little Mermaid at heart? Need Some Head Segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Kamala Harris! Topic of the Day: Y’all Got Pride F**ked Up! There seemed to be confusion on why LGBTQ folx get to celebrate, and what’s appropriate when attending pride events as an ally/supporter... also what it means to be black and gay... We cover...2019-07-011h 21Hard To Swallow PodcastThe Legends Panel IIHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we’re back with the Legends Panel. We have a few folx from the new generation we would like to discuss. Lizzo, H.E.R., Dua Lipa and more! What’s their status and how far do we see those careers going... Tell us what you think.
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2019-06-2525 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 17: Do You Really F**k with the Ballroom Scene?Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover, hot topics: Diddy pretending not to be hurt by Cassie; Uh oh! Wayment! Wendy got her groove back; Rob Kardashian refuses to have his daughter on Blac Chyna ratchet reality show; Tristan Thompson’s Ex says Khloe was the cause of baby complications... all this and more! Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Ava DuVernay! Topic of the day: We know Pose on FX is popular and RuPaul Drag Race is entertaining but do you really f**k with the ballroom scene!? Let’s...2019-06-171h 20Hard To Swallow PodcastStory Time w/ Emery: The Fine Uber Driver...Hi Swallowers... It's time for story time with Emery. Life is wild, and my mind is wilder... For today's sexual adventure, I opened up the back door of an Uber and to my surprise, the driver was fine ...
What would you do? Listen now and tell us what you think. Based on a true story.
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Hard to Swallow PodcastEpisode 3: So, Who’s Paying the Bill?Hi Swallowers,Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover hot topics: Lena Waithe, creator of “The Chi” fires Jason Mitchell for sexual misconduct, Rapper DaBaby is a menace to society, City Girls, Cardi B, Asian Doll & Megan the Stallion thoughts on writing music, and more! Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Jay Z! Topic of the day: You ate... now the time has come... So, who’s paying the bill!?!? Do we split it? First date and dating questions.***************************If you’re interested in making a one time donatio...2019-06-041h 16Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 16: So, Who’s Paying the Bill?Hi Swallowers,
Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover hot topics: Lena Waithe, creator of “The Chi” fires Jason Mitchell for sexual misconduct, Rapper DaBaby is a menace to society, City Girls, Cardi B, Asian Doll & Megan the Stallion thoughts on writing music, and more! Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Jay Z! Topic of the day: You ate... now the time has come... So, who’s paying the bill!?!? Do we split it? First date and dating questions.
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If you’re interested in making a...2019-06-041h 16Hard To Swallow PodcastRuPaul Drag Race S11 Top Four Review!Hi Swallowers,
In this bonus, we of the house of Swallow, take a moment to review the top 4 drag queens of drag race: Silky Ganache, A’Keria C. Davenport, Yvie oddly & Brooke Lynn Hytes. Who’s are you rooting for to take the crown?
Tune in to the RuPaul Drag Race Season 11 finale on VH1 and Logo at 9 EST /8 CST.
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Twitter: @HTS_Podcast, @Aint_i_Emery, @LyricalMar...2019-05-2806 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 15: Shitty ApologiesHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover, hot topics: Alabama’s dreadful abortion ban, Brittany Barnett clearing up some thangs about Kim Kardashian’s “help” with freeing inmates, say it ain’t so: Steve Harvey & Lee Daniels amongst the cancelled, twink goddess James Charles vs MILF Tati Westbrook... and more! Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Rihanna! Topic of the day: Got the runs? ran out of excuses? Now you’re giving a shitty apology? Oh no... let us tell you where you got us f**ked up.
If you’re inte...2019-05-201h 13Hard To Swallow PodcastThought You Got Away? Still Reading Your AssHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we take a few steps back to reflect on a few people that got away... We had a little break and some celebrities tried to sneak past. Nah... We light a few up real quick. Random and fun. JOIN IN!
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2019-05-1433 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 14: Bitch Got a Case of the Ex?Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover, hot topics: Remy Mafia's Mayweather hands against Brittany Taylor, Not so fast Taylor Swift... those are Beyonce's stunts, Offset goes off on a fan, Justin Bieber claims Chris Brown is umm Michael Jackson... and more! Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Dwayne Wade! Topic of the day: Bitch Got a Case of the Ex?
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What would you do? Listen now and tell us what you think.
Host: Emery Lavell J, Lyrical Mar, Lindsey Wagna and Jay Boleyn
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2019-04-1506 minHard To Swallow PodcastLooking Back at itHi Swallowers. Wipe off your mouth and come and listen. It's been a long journey with season. Trials and Tribulations. We look back and discuss our favorite moments as we gear up for season two.
2019-04-0220 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 13: I Believe I Can LieHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we cover, hot topics: Robert... Robert.. Sit down.. Kelly and the challenge to keep him locked up, Michael Jackson and the Leaving Neverland documentary, the largest college admission scandal ever (debatable to black folks...) and Jussie Smollettiana updates and facing up to 64 years in prison. Need some head segment: the person deserving of head this week is... Jaden Smith! Topic of the day: Liars: how to catch one and why they lie!
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Instagram: @HardToSwallowPodcast, @Aint_i_Emery, @LyricalMar, @Linz_Wagz & @JayBoleyn2019-03-182h 02Hard To Swallow PodcastStory Time w/ Emery: Think I saw a C*ck in the Company ClubroomHi Swallowers... It's time for story time with Emery. Life is wild, and my mind is wilder... For today's sexual adventure, I spied with my eye a beautiful big bulge. I was willing to risk it all in the company clubroom and here's why...
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Host: Emery Lavell J, Lyrical Mar, Lindsey Wagna and Jay Boleyn
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2019-02-2507 minHard To Swallow PodcastRuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4 Ep 5-8 RecapHi Swallowers... We the people of the house of Swallow, joined together to discuss our thoughts on the drag race competition. How we think the contestants performed for the maxi challenges, who we think should have went home, if we liked the main stage looks and who we're rooting for, and feelings towards the decisions.
All this and more!
Host: Emery Lavell J, Lyrical Mar, Lindsey Wagna and Jay Boleyn
Watch new episodes of RuPaul Drag Race All Stars Season 4 air every Friday on VH1 and Logo at 9 EST /8 CST.
Follow us on...2019-02-0742 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 12: Blisters - Black Sisters & SissiesHi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we discuss Hot Topics (0:00 - 47:47) Jussie Smollett alleged homophobic and racist attack sends him to the hospital, Chris Brown accused of rape by anonymous, Parisian woman (it gets heated), Mo'Nique calls Whoopi Goldberg "The Help", all this and more. Need Some Head Segment (47:48 - 55:12) The person deserving of head this week is: Terry Crews! Topic of the Day (55:13 - 01:50:11) Blisters: The troubled relationship between black sisters (cis-gender heterosexual women) and black gay cis men. We've been supporting each other from the very beginning, but it's very tricky. We discuss our exp...2019-02-041h 50Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 11: Astrological Assholes Vol 2Hi Swallowers, this week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we discuss Hot Topics (07:41 - 47:55) Kevin Hart gave an apology (maybe), Soulja Boy said all you b*tches is his sons, Y'allz president served Mickey D's and fries to the National College Football champions, Rihanna suing her daddy, Celebrity Big Brother missed on casting Tiffany "New York" Pollard and King of Capture, R. Kelly updates. Need Some Head Segment (47:56 - 52:57) The person deserving of head this week is: Missy Elliott! Topic of the Day (52:58 - 01:34:12) Astrological Assholes Vol 2: Romantic Compatibility. We cover astrology again. That strange and discriminatory practice of...2019-01-181h 34Hard To Swallow PodcastRuPaul Drag Race All Stars Season 4 Ep 1-4 RecapHi Swallowers... We the people of the house of Swallow, joined to discuss our thoughts on the drag race competition thus far (for those who watch). Who we think should have went home, who we're rooting for, performance evaluation on the maxi challenges.
All this and more!
Host: Emery Lavell J, Lyrical Mar, Lindsey Wagna and Jay Boleyn
Watch new episodes of RuPaul Drag Race All Stars Season 4 air every Friday on VH1 and Logo at 9 EST /8 CST.
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Instagram: @HardToSwallowPodcast, @Aint_i_Emery, @LyricalMar, @Linz...2019-01-1035 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 10: Lea’e That Sh*t In 2018Hi Swallowers, Happy 2019! This week on Hard to Swallow Podcast we discuss Hot Topics (04:11 - 41:55) Tiffany Haddish bombs her NYE comedy show #SheNotReady, B. Scotts covering Wendy Williams and her Husband's mistress story like white on rice, The R. Kelly documentary "Surviving Internet" divides the internet, Drake inappropriateness with two young girls, Auntie Tracee Ellis Ross and Mother Jennifer Lewis beefing on set, and more. Need Some Head Segment (41:56 - 46:22) The person deserving of head this week is: Letitia Wright. Topic of the Day (46:22 - 01:23:30) Lea'e That Shit In 2018... I, and the "Knee-Grows" I know, cover a list of thing...2019-01-071h 23
Hard to Swallow PodcastEpisode 9: Why I Don't F**K With My Family On The HolidaysHi Swallowers, We've been away but we're back with a full-sized episode. The sh*t in this episode will cover Hot Topics: Cardi B cuts Offset Off; Kevin Hart is indignant and ignorant about apologies and his old tweets; D.L. Hughley calls trans actress a P*ssy, Jacquees declares himself the King of Rags and Bar Soap (or R&B); not sure what he meant; Nicki Minaj dating a registered sex offender. Need Some Head recipient: Viola Davis Topic of the Day: Why I don't f**k with my family on the holidays? Sometimes three days before a holid...2018-12-141h 43Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 9: Why I Don’t F**K With My Family On The HolidaysHi Swallowers,
We've been away but we're back with a full-sized episode. The sh*t in this episode will cover Hot Topics: Cardi B cuts Offset Off; Kevin Hart is indignant and ignorant about apologies and his old tweets; D.L. Hughley calls trans actress a P*ssy, Jacquees declares himself the King of Rags and Bar Soap (or R&B); not sure what he meant; Nicki Minaj dating a registered sex offender. Need Some Head recipient: Viola Davis Topic of the Day: Why I don't f**k with my family on the holidays? Sometimes three days befor...2018-12-141h 43Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 8: They Said It Wouldn’t Last... And It Didn’t...Hi Swallowers! We've been away but we're back with a full-sized episode. The sh*t in this episode will cover Hot Topics: Dwight Howard has a pest problem with a queen looking for attention, Beyonce's Texas accent has Lion King fans worried, 50 Cent still ain't (worth) sh*t, Cryrese Gibson wins Child Support battle, Ellen Pompeo has common sense. Need Some Head recipient: Snoop D-O-Double-G. Topic of the Day: They said it wouldn't last and it didn't. Y'all know those very relationships you or a friend was in that seemed like it would last forever, despite the signs and peop...2018-12-031h 33Hard to Swallow PodcastEpisode 8: They Said It Wouldn't Last... And It Didn't...Hi Swallowers! We've been away but we're back with a full-sized episode. The sh*t in this episode will cover Hot Topics: Dwight Howard has a pest problem with a queen looking for attention, Beyonce's Texas accent has Lion King fans worried, 50 Cent still ain't (worth) sh*t, Cryrese Gibson wins Child Support battle, Ellen Pompeo has common sense. Need Some Head recipient: Snoop D-O-Double-G. Topic of the Day: They said it wouldn't last and it didn't. Y'all know those very relationships you or a friend was in that seemed like it would last forever, despite the signs and people tell...2018-12-031h 33Hard To Swallow PodcastBonus Clip: The Legends PanelHi Swallowers, are you ready to gag? Happy Holidays! This week’s bonus clip is The Legends Panel. We’ll be going through a list of 2000s music artist and giving their career. Are they Virgins, Stars, Statements, Legends, Icon or Pioneers? What better way to deem status than with your four Hard To Swallow queens? Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton Brandy Norwood, Monica and more.
2018-11-1955 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 7: Dick Almost Ruined My LifeHi Swallowers, the sh*t in this episode will cover: Hot Topics: Gunman murders 11 in Jewish Synagogue, Chelsea Handler appears on Ellen to talk about white privilege and voting, Vogue apologizes for Kendall Jenner's fro pic on IG, Pooch Hall facing 6 years in prison for DUI involving 2yr old son, Tekashi 6in9ine sentenced to 4 years probation, 50 Cent is still petty. Need Some Head recipient: Rihanna! Topic of the Day: Dick almost ruined my life. We discuss personal times and fan submitted experience where a person or great sex almost almost had ruined our lives. All this and more!2018-10-291h 25Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 6: Social Media EtiquetteHi Swallowers, we're back this week with the BS. (Current events 0:00 - 37:17) Azealia Banks vs Lana Del Rey, Legendary Bette Midler tweets "Women are the N-word of the world", Vic Mensa speaks on domestic violence in hiphop at BET Hiphop Awards, Tina Knowles publicly says her husband is absolutely not perfect on OWN's "Black Love", Melania Trump was given a script to say sexual assault victims need solid proof, Kanye West meets with Trump and says absolutely nothing. (Needs Some Head segment 37:17 - 42:38) Lady Gaga earned head this week (Topic of the day 42:38 - 1:15:23) Social media etiquettte. It seems s...2018-10-151h 15Hard To Swallow PodcastStory Time w/ Emery: I Was Possessed By a Bottom DemonHi Swallowers... Thank you all for listening. We have officially reached our first 1,000 plays! As a bonus this week and addition to Ep. 5 “I Was Finna Quit This Job Because...” we’re introducing “Story time w/ Emery”. Life is wild, and my mind is wilder. Have a listen, tell us what you think.
2018-10-0107 minHard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 5: I Was Finna Quit This Job Because...Hi Swallowers, we're back this week with the BS.An apology was due... (what a surprise?) We cover: Katt Wiiliams, Wanda Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart and my goon Leslie Jones. Pill Cosby and his rape apologists... Inside scoop about Teyana Taylor music video shoot and allegedly not paying participants. Topic of the day: "I was finna quit this job because..." Reasons we almost left that MFin' job. Maybe you can relate? Listen now.
Host: Emery Lavell J (@aint_i_emery), Marcus B (@LyricalMAr), Lindsey Wagna (@Linz_Wags) and Jay Boleyn (@Jayboleyn).
2018-09-281h 14Hard To Swallow PodcastEpisode 4: We Ain’t Dating Because...Hi Swallowers, the sh*t in this episode will cover: Hot Topics (0:00:00 - 0:38:53) Aretha Franklin's Funeral/8hr Concert Review, Dark Magic spell Belcalis (Cardi) B versus the freedom fighter Nicki Minaj Tubman, the tragic passing of Mac Miller, George Zimmerman threatening Queen Beyonce and need his a** beat, India decriminalizes same-sex intercourse, and Kanye West apologizes to Drake and comments on slavery. Need some head segment: Colin Kaepernick (0:38:54 - 0:46:57). Topic of the day (0:46:58 - 1:27:30) "We Ain't Dating Because...". Some of y'all just don't even get into the door with us, and we're here to tell you why. Our reasons why we...2018-09-101h 27
Trivia People570: WInter OlympicsToday is the 14th day of competition at the 23rd Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Here are a few things you might not have known about these Olympics and the Olympic Winter Games in general. Ninety-two nations are competing in 102 events in 15 sports during the 19-day competition. The host South Koreans marched with their counterparts from North Korea under a unified Korean flag during the opening ceremony. The two countries combined to field a unified women’s ice hockey team, but otherwise participated separately. This is the third time the Winter Olympics have been he...2018-02-2004 min
theTimeVaultR22 Doctor Who (The Ark)The Doctor, Steven and Dodo (unfortunately, this one’s not extinct) land in a jungle on a spaceship. The Human race lives in a draw and some mute, one-eyed ping pong ball swallowers with Beatles hair cuts suffer death by sneezing. The time travellers administer some Lemsip and leave……
Only to return immediately – hundreds of years later – to find the Human race are now slaves and the balls-in-mouth aliens have invented talking jewellery and picked a fight with a planet full of invisible giants while Steven searches for an exploding head. The time travellers free the Human slaves and leave……
Only to return...2018-01-0800 min
What it Is! With Miles & Kenny#77: Lord Farnsley And The Weirdly Racist Rabbit - What it Is! With Miles & KennyJoin Miles and Kenny on a journey to a fantastical fantasy land where private tinder messages are read aloud for their comedic value and bathroom remodels revert us to a sense of childlike wonderment when we cannot find the correct tools for our dad. A land where train heists are plotted and ovens become weapons. Beware the maxi pad fashions and hostile Uber drivers in this land, and beware the knife swallowers and heart eating children. If you can escape the crickets loose on the subway you might find yourself on a vacation to Mars. Immerse yourself in 80’s hair me...2016-09-2700 min
Wordwire"Sun Swallowers" by Lisa HuffakerSince winning Southwest Review’s Morton Marr Poetry Prize in 2008, Lisa Huffaker’s poems have been published or are forthcoming in Southwest Review, Poet Lore, Measure, Southern Poetry Review, Mezzo Cammin, The Texas Observer, Able Muse, and Southern Humanities Review, which recently nominated her for the Pushcart Prize. Lisa’s primary background is classical singing; she holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory, and has sung with The Dallas Opera since 1999. She teaches creative writing at Yavneh Academy of Dallas.
Lisa Huffaker's poem, "Sun Swallowers" was recorded at the Margo Jones Theatre, Dallas, Texas...2015-05-0900 min
Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast Archives - WebTalkRadio.netRipley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast – Hexes, Sword Swallowing & Stone Man’s SyndromeIt’s World Sword Swallowers Day on Saturday, February 22, and more than 30 performers will be displaying their dangerous art at 15 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums and at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix. The originator of this weird and strange event is Dan Meyer and he stops by to tell us why the day is so special AND important not only to fans of the sideshow arts, but to the world medical community as well. We also hear from Alexandra Chauran on the February 17 edition of Ripley Radio, the official radio program of Ripley’s Believe It or Not...2014-02-1753 minRipley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast Archives - WebTalkRadio.netRipley Radio – Sword Swallowers Day & The Smartest Horse EverThis Saturday, February 23, nearly three dozen sword swallowers will gather at 20 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, worldwide, to celebrate World Sword Swallower’s Day. Dan Meyer, the world’s preeminent sword swallower, and founder of this special day, visits with us this week on Ripley Radio, the official radio program of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Other Strange Stories We Captured for the February 18 Episode:
Marc Hartzman tells us that Hans may be the smartest horse ever; Dan Diehl, an artist who “paints” with smoke describes his unique talent to us; Ripley’s new media exper...2013-02-1855 min
CJ LiuA Picky Eater's Quest to Understand Why We Hate the Foods We HateSuffering Succotash: A Picky Eater's Quest To Understand Why We Hate the Foods We Hate has it all: wild theories, genetics, romance, sword swallowers, recipes, and Biblical plagues. Join us as we explore the science of picky eating, and the cultural and historical questions that abound. Are picky eaters destined to ascend to a higher plane of existence, and what happens when picky eaters fall in love or go to restaurants? How can you tell if you're a "supertaster?" How does the gag reflex affect pickiness and what secrets do sword swallowers impart to help overcome it?2012-09-2000 min
Mat Ricardo's London VarietiesVoodoo Varieties 2 (Stu Goldsmith, Boy With Tape, Miss Behave)This episode of the Varieties focuses on people who have started out as street performers, but who have then gone on to other things. First, we chat to Stuart Goldsmith, one of the fastest rising stand-ups in the country, then we convince The Boy to take The Tape off His Face (Sam Wills) and talk about his roots in street theatre, and finally we talk to leading light of the cabaret and sideshow circuit, and one of the last surviving female sword swallowers, Miss Behave.2012-08-2255 minRipley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast Archives - WebTalkRadio.netRipley Radio – Sword Swallowing, Ripley’s Historic Cartoon & 101 MarriagesBelieve It or Not! David and Lauren Blair of Nashville, Tenn., have married each other 101 times! The couple joins Ripley Radio this week to discuss their love for each other and share some of the weirder vow exchanges the two have made: ranging from several at Hard Rock Cafes to the time Elvis married them in Las Vegas!
Dan Meyer, president of the Sword Swallowers Assoc. International, stops by to talk about the upcoming World Sword Swallowers Day on Feb. 25, to be held at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! odditoriums around the world. He notes that this ye...2012-02-1357 minRipley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast Archives - WebTalkRadio.netRipley Radio – Celebrating World Sword Swallowers DayThe world’s pre-eminent sword swallower, Dan Meyer, is the guest this week as he speaks of the upcoming, 4th Annual World Sword Swallowers Day, set for Feb. 26, 2011. He’ll be talking about which Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums will be hosting performers that day, and why the official day exists in the first place! We’ll learn about a lady who won the lottery several months after her death and about how popular turn of the century stunts were – back when stuntmen weren’t arrested for trying popular stunts, such as parachuting off the Statue of Liberty or g...2011-02-0750 min