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CuriositynessReviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining IconTravis sits down with Dave Arena about the fascinating history of Horn & Hardart, the legendary automat chain that revolutionized fast dining in the 20th century. From its origins in Philadelphia to its peak in New York City, discover how these futuristic, coin-operated restaurants served millions daily with affordable comfort food and iconic coffee. Could automats make a comeback? Tune in to find out! Visit https://hornandhardart.com to learn more! -------------------------------- If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to conv...2025-02-1343 minCuriositynessThis Is GWAR | Scott BarberIf you've never heard of the band GWAR, please listen to this episode! If you know the band GWAR, you're probably already listening to this episode! For episode 119, I'm joined by Scott Barber, director of This is GWAR. In the documentary, Scott follows the heavy metal band GWAR, through its early days coming up through the late '80s to near-commercial success, including dark times and triumph over adversity. Watch This is GWAR on Shudder at https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/this-is-gwar/563e4d6d26ca5253 Try out Shudder with the promo code THISISGWAR for 14 days free. -------------------------------- If you...2022-08-161h 07CuriositynessThe Unsolved Disappearance of the Man Who Invented Motion Pictures | Paul FischerLouis Le Prince was the first person to create moving pictures—but just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared. Three and a half years later, Thomas Edison, Le Prince’s rival, made the device public, claiming to have invented it himself. And the man who had dedicated his life to preserving memories was himself lost to history—until now! Grab your copy of The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures by Paul Fischer... From Indiebound at https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982114824 On Bookshop.org at https...2022-03-291h 05CuriositynessQuick Update on the Curiosityness PodcastHello everybody, this is just a quick update on the Curiosityness podcast and where I've been. The CliffNotes version is that I'm still here but also spending a lot of time making content for YouTube. Check out my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/curiosityness?sub_confirmation=1 Thanks for listening and sticking with me! - Travis2021-12-2902 minCuriositynessRoute 66: California | Scott PiotrowskiThis is Part IV of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip. To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in California, I'm joined by Scott Piotrowski, President of the California Historic Route 66 Association! For more information on the California Historic Route 66 Association, visit https://www.route66ca.org/ Find the C...2021-10-2654 minCuriositynessRoute 66: Oklahoma | Rhys MartinThis is Part III of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip. To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in Oklahoma, I'm joined by Rhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association! For more information on the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, visit https://www.oklahomaroute66.com/ Find the Kansas Historic Route...2021-10-1231 minCuriositynessRoute 66: Kansas | Renee CharlesThis is Part II of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip. To get the complete lowdown on Route 66 in Kansas, I'm joined by Renee Charles, President of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association! For more information on the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, visit https://kshistoricroute66.com/ Find the Kansas Histo...2021-09-2830 minCuriositynessRoute 66: History, Attractions, & Road Trip Essentials | Jim HinckleyWe're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the trip. To get the complete lowdown, I'm joined by Route 66 Author, Tour Guide, and Advocate, Jim Hinkley! Tune in to learn… -Why Route 66 exists, -How Route 66 transformed from a road to an American icon, -About the must-see attractions, -What Route 66 resources, apps, and books...2021-09-141h 01CuriositynessRegenerative Grazing: Farming Done Right! | Pete HuffWhat if instead of our livestock and crops destroying our farm land, they actually improved the soil? That's the idea behind regenerative grazing and it is a big deal, even for non-farmers like us! To learn more about this, I'm joined by Pete Huff. Pete is the Co-Director of the Wallace Center, where he oversees the Resilient Agriculture & Ecosystems Initiative and the Pasture Project. Tune in to learn… -How regenerative grazing works, -The issues of traditionally managing livestock, -What this is important even for non-farmers like y...2021-08-311h 25CuriositynessThe World's First Talking Dog! | Christina HungerI think every dog owner, myself included, has wanted their dog to talk at one time or another. Well buckle up because Christina has taught her dog to talk and you can too! In this episode I'm joined by Christina Hunger who taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using over 50 simple paw-sized buttons programmed to say different words. It's kinda similar to the way Stephen Hawking used a device to communicate. Tune in to learn… -How to teach your dog to talk, -How Christina took her knowledge as a...2021-08-1043 minCuriositynessThe Truth (& Lies) About How Baseball Happened | Thomas GilbertI'm admittedly not a massive baseball fan but I do enjoy a good origin story and some outrageous fiction. This episode has both! I'm joined by Tom Gilbert, author of the book, How Baseball Happened: Outrageous Lies Exposed! The True Story Revealed. The wrongness of baseball history can be staggering. You may have heard that Abner Doubleday or Alexander Cartwright invented baseball. Neither did. You may have been told that a club called the Knickerbockers played the first baseball game in 1846. They didn’t. You have read that baseball’s color line w...2021-07-2700 min
The SmallmouthCrush PodcastJP DeRose is going to give up a lot of great Smallmouth Bass Fishing info in this one!GET 15% OFF ALL YOUR TACKLE HERE! The Reel Shot Tackle Store -https://bit.ly/2YtVLRLSMALLMOUTHCRUSHUSE CODE SMALLMOUTHCRUSH15 for 15% your order! Catching trophy smallmouth bass on a consistent basis can be a challenge. So many techniques and so many different patterns can sometimes make it confusing where to start when targeting smallmouth bass. Each Sunday join Travis Manson as he interviews guests who are at the top of their game when it comes to catching smallmouth bass.Season 1 Episode 30 Travis talks with JP DeRose and he shares some great tips on shallow water fishing, Jer...2021-07-2543 minCuriositynessThe Art of LEGO | Nathan SawayaA few weeks ago I got to visit an art exhibit called The Art of the Brick and was blown away! I got to see recreations of famous art pieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and even a full scale Easter Island head. Oh and these recreations are entirely made out of standard LEGO bricks! For this episode, I reached out to the artist, Nathan Sawaya, and he agreed to come on the show! Tune in to learn… -How Nathan went from a law...2021-06-1532 minCuriositynessA History of Howard Johnson's | Anthony SammarcoIf you remember the orange-roofed, twenty-eight flavored Howard Johnson's empire that stretched along roadways from coast to coast, you're gonna love this nostalgic and historical episode! If the name Howard Johnson's is only vaguely familiar to you (like it was to me), you're also gonna love this episode! In this episode, I'm joined by Boston historian and author of the book, A History of Howard Johnson's, Anthony M. Sammarco. Tune in to learn… -Who Howard Johnson was, -Why he is called the "Father of th...2021-06-011h 03CuriositynessA History of the World in 6 Glasses | Tom StandageBeer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola! In this episode I'm joined by Tom Standage for a dive into the history of the world through the lens of what (and why) people were drinking at the time. You may never look at your favorite drink the same way again! Tune in to learn… -What the first drink was (besides water), -How beer was accidentally invented, -Why the Ancient Greeks and Romans watered down their wine, -How the London Stock Excha...2021-05-181h 10CuriositynessThis Fruit is Bananas! | Dan Koeppel B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Have you ever wondered why there's only one variety of banana but a dozen or more varieties of apples at your grocery store? How about why bananas, grown across oceans, are half the price of locally grown apples? To get these answers, and to learn more about the most fascinating fruit in the supermarket, I'm joined by Dan Koeppel in this episode. Dan is the author of the book, Banana: The Fate of the Fruit That Changed the World. Tune in to learn… -Ho...2021-04-201h 02CuriositynessAre Algorithms Turning us all into Bigots? | Dr Robert Elliott SmithI love learning about new tech and how it can enhance our lives! But perhaps we are beginning to place too much confidence and reliance on things like AI and algorithms. In this episode I'm joined by Dr Robert Elliott Smith, author of the book, Rage Inside the Machine: The Prejudice of Algorithms, and How to Stop the Internet Making Bigots of Us All. Tune in to learn… -About the role algorithms play in the divisiveness of social media; -How algorithms may be more entrenched in your life...2021-03-301h 01CuriositynessBehind the Scenes of "The Magnificent Seven" | Brian HannanI've started to develop quite a love for Western films lately and The Magnificent Seven is definitely among the top. But aside from being a great film, there is an incredible story behind The Magnificent Seven which could have been a movie in itself! In this episode I'm joined by Brian Hannan, author of The Making of The Magnificent Seven, to talk about this unbelievable story behind the movie. Tune in to learn… -About the 3 hour, 1954 Japanese film that The Magnificent Seven is based on, -About the Mexi...2021-03-161h 00CuriositynessHow to Wake Up Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming | Stef from HowToLucid.comLucid dreaming is the ability to CONTROL your dreams. A lucid dream feels like a normal dream but you’re aware of the fact that it’s a dream WHILE you’re actually in the dream, meaning you can guide it and control what you do, and what you experience. You can fly across alien planets, overcome nightmares and live the impossible. Anyone can learn how to lucid dream by following proven techniques, it’s perfectly safe, easy and fun to learn! Tune in to this episode with Stef from How To Lucid t...2021-02-0939 minCuriositynessThe Scrappy Origin Story of the Personal Computer | Sean HaasPersonal computers are everywhere! When was the last time you even saw a desk without a computer on it? But how did the personal computer rise up to become so ubiquitous and intertwined with our daily lives? In this episode I'm joined by Sean Haas, host of the Advent of Computing podcast, for a wild ride through the rise of the personal computer! Tune in to learn… -Why computers are just 1's and 0's, -How Xerox was instrumental in developing the personal computer, -Abo...2021-01-261h 41CuriositynessAdventures in Astronomy | Emily LevesqueAstronomy sounds like an awesome career choice — spend your nights sitting under the stars with a massive telescope finding new astronomical objects in the sky. But that's only the half of it, there's so much more... In this episode I'm joined by Emily Levesque, astronomer and author of the book, The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers. Emily shares how astronomers in this scrappy and evolving field are going beyond the machines to infuse creativity and passion into the stars and space and inspires us all to peer skyw...2021-01-121h 10CuriositynessBecoming Santa: Inside the Harvard of Santa Schools | Tom and Holly ValentHave you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent. Tom and Holly are the deans of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School. Founded in 1937, it is the oldest continuously run santa school in the world and is widely considered the Harvard of Santa schools. Tune in to learn… -If you have to have a real beard to be Santa, -The history of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus...2020-12-151h 03CuriositynessAn Astronaut — Yes, an Actual Astronaut! | Terry VirtsAstronauts are cool - It's just a fact. That's why I'm so excited to share this episode with NASA astronaut, Terry Virts! Terry piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavor, assumed command of the International Space Station (ISS), and spent more than seven months in space! This is such a fun interview where I got to ask everything you ever wanted to ask an astronaut! Tune in to learn… -How to become an astronaut, -What astronaut training is like, -How to build up the mental dext...2020-12-081h 01CuriositynessUncovering the Real Pilgrim Story: 400 Years Later | John G. TurnerIt's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about the Pilgrims back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since. This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school. In this episode I’m joined by John G. Turner, author of They Knew They Were Pilgrims: Plymouth Colony and the Contest for Am...2020-11-171h 07CuriositynessThe Bizarre History of Soda | Tristan DonovanHow did soda, just flavored fizzy water, become so ubiquitous in today’s society? To find out, let’s dive in to the history of soda; It’s an astonishing tale featuring drugs, Roman baths, “curative” medicinal uses, and more! In this episode I’m joined by Tristan Donovan, author of Fizz: How Soda Shook Up the World. Tune in to learn… -If Coca-Cola actually had cocaine in it, -About the “curative” properties of soda, -How the soda fountain began, -About the time people were afraid to dr...2020-10-201h 11CuriositynessSeaweed Farming: Healthy, Sustainable, & Freaking Awesome! | Bren SmithImagine taking an entire farm and putting it underwater in the ocean. Now imagine that the crops you grow don't need to be watered and don’t need pesticides, fertilizer, feed, or soil to grow. Then imagine that this farm soaks up loads of carbon and nitrogen to help mitigate global warming. And then imagine that the food it creates is a nutrient-dense superfood that’s low in fat and calories. That’s the power of regenerative ocean farming! In this episode I’m joined by author and ocean far...2020-10-1358 minCuriositynessThe Future of Democracy | David StasavageYou’ve probably been told that democracy is the ultimate, indisputable, best type of governance. But modern democracy is less than 250 years old―It’s largely an experiment with no previous track record! Myself, and most others, would say that democracy is arguably the best form of governance. But perhaps there are ways to tweak and improve it so that the people ultimately have the power! That’s what get’s me excited about this episode with David Stasavage. David is the author of the book, The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A G...2020-10-0638 minCuriositynessThe World of Plymouth Plantation | Carla Gardina PestanaIt's the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower! Maybe you learned about Plymouth and the Mayflower back in grade school but, if you’re like me, haven’t really thought about it much since. This episode is a great refresher on the story of the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620. But, more importantly, it’s also a deep dive to understand the whole story that they didn’t tell you in grade school. To get a sense of real life for the pilgrims at Plymouth and to set the colony properly within global history, I...2020-09-291h 13CuriositynessSealand: The Swashbuckling Story of the World’s Smallest Country | Dylan Taylor-LehmanThis is the story of Sealand, a micronation established on an abandoned WWII fort in international waters, seven miles off the shores of Britain! Roy Bates, the visionary Prince of Sealand, and his 'micro Royal Family’ declared the Principality of Sealand in 1967. The founding of this country was marked by the raising of a newly designed flag, a declaration of independence, and the signing of its own constitution. Following this, Sealand issued passports to its nationals, commissioned its own stamps, and has even minted official currency. To get the facts on this micro...2020-09-221h 28CuriositynessLiDAR for iPhones, Undiscovered Ancient Ruins, & Autonomous Cars | Todd NeffLiDAR is becoming more ubiquitous. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around in regards to autonomous vehicles or as a feature of new iPhones and iPads. But what the heck is LiDAR? To understand what LiDAR is and how it’ll affect us, I’m joined by Todd Neff in this episode. Todd is the author of the book, The Laser That's Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars. Tune in to learn… -How LiDAR works, -The ancient ruins LiDAR is findi...2020-09-151h 15CuriositynessUnderstanding Genetically Modified Food | Robert Saik, author of Food 5.0GMO sounds scary! Most of us associate genetically modified food as a bad thing and think organic is inherently better. But is that even the case? To help answer those questions I’m joined by Robert Saik, the author of Food 5.0: How We Feed the Future. Tune in to learn… -If organic farming still uses pesticides, -If Non-GMO labels are deceiving you, -If COVID19 is affecting our food supply, -About farm automation & tech, -If organic farming is sustainable, -How genetic...2020-09-0845 minCuriositynessThe Griffith Observatory | Deputy Director Mark PineYou know the Griffith Observatory! It’s in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked across it naked for The Terminator, and it’s a freaking Los Angeles landmark! If you haven’t been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you want to go. If you have been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you appreciate it so much more! Join me in this episode with Mark Pine, the deputy director of the Griffith Observatory, to learn all about this fascinating L.A. icon. Tune in to lea...2020-09-011h 38CuriositynessHow to Objectively Call Bullshit on Misinformation & Fake News | Jevin WestIsn’t it frustrating when you're unsure if you can trust what you read on Facebook, watch on YouTube, or hear on a podcast? Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. We need a set of powerful tools and the skill to cut through the most intimidating data! That’s why I’m joined by Professor Jevin West in this episode. Jevin and his coauthor Carl Bergstrom are the authors of the book, Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World. You...2020-08-2555 minCuriositynessDelicious & Nutritious Unify for the Future of Food | David Julian McClementsImagine coming home from work and your 3D food printer has just finished preparing you favorite dish, filet mignon with garlic herb butter and au gratin potatoes. It’s delicious, you didn’t have to prepare it, and it has the perfect combination of nutrients for just you at that specific moment. That’s the future of food! In this episode I got to talk with David Julian McClements, the author of Future Foods: How Modern Science Is Transforming the Way We Eat. Tune in to learn What food architecture is, How sound and color...2020-08-1859 minCuriositynessAuto Racing for the Average Joe | Chris Leone of iRacingImagine being able to race any car on any track in the world! That’s the power of simulated virtual racing and the realism is mind-blowing! You could race a Porsche 919 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for a couple hundred bucks from the safety and comfort of your home! In this episode I got to talk with Chris Leone of iRacing. iRacing is an incredibly realistic sim racing program used by professional drivers but available to anyone. All you need is a computer and a digital wheel/pedal. Join Chr...2020-08-111h 14CuriositynessConverting Classic Cars to Electric Vehicles | Pete Williamsen of Electric GTImagine being able to convert any car into an EV! That’s right, convert your gas car into an electric vehicle - an electric restomod! You could convert a 1966 Mustang, a 1981 Delorean, or even my personal favorite, a 1961 Jaguar E-type! Get off fossil fuels while increasing your performance and reliability! In this episode I got to talk with Pete Williamsen of Electric GT. Electric GT is making electric conversions even easier than a traditional motor swap... Pull the stock engine, cooling, fuel tank, exhaust, and bolt in an electric motor to the factory drivetrain. Join...2020-08-0440 minCuriositynessA Modern-Day Lighthouse Keeper | Spence WilsonI had assumed lighthouse keepers were a thing of the past but not so! Spence Wilson shares what it’s like to be a modern-day lighthouse keeper in British Columbia. Tune in to learn how lighthouses & their light-source work, the history & construction of lighthouses, modern lighthouse tech and automation, the responsibilities of a lighthouse keeper, how Spence deals with isolation and boredom, and even how mercury poisoning may have led to lighthouse keepers going insane! Check out Spence’s YouTube channel for loads more information on what it’s like to be a lighthouse keeper: https...2020-07-211h 07CuriositynessAre Monkeys Entering the Stone Age? | Brendan Barrett & Claudio MontezaBrendan and Claudio have found some Capuchin monkeys that are actually using stones as tools! Tune in to learn why this is so important, how rare this is, what this discovery means! Check out this video to see some of Brendan and Claudios footage of capuchin monkeys actually using stone tools: https://youtu.be/8navgU8-tw0 Here are some links to additional papers to learn more: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.181002 https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10764-020-00156-5.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/art...2020-07-071h 16CuriositynessSaunas: Everything You Need to Know | Eero Kilpi of the Sauna SocietyThere seems to be a lot of confusion about the different types of saunas and the health claims. Eero from the Sauna Society is here to set the record straight. The Sauna Society demonstrates and promotes the traditional nordic sauna experience. Tune in to learn the 3 steps of a authentic sauna experience, how to pronounce sauna, wet vs. dry saunas, if you have to be naked in a sauna, how hot a sauna needs to be, and much more! To learn more visit https://www.saunasociety.org Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Fa...2020-06-1659 minCuriositynessStar Wars Visual Effects | Richard EdlundFour-time Academy Award winner Richard Edlund is our guest on this episode! Richard was one of the first to join the groundbreaking visual effects team for Star Wars! He then moved on to supervise visual effects for the next two episodes of Star Wars, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Poltergeist. Learn more about Richard at http://www.richardedlund.com Visit http://curiosityness.com/giveaway for your chance to win a 3D Star Wars R2-D2 Multicolor Desk Light! Connect with Curiosityness... Instagr...2020-06-021h 02CuriositynessWhat Happened to the 3D Printing Revolution we were Promised? | Jaime Bonnin RocaRemember hearing how 3D printing would revolutionize our lives? Just push a button and your new product would be printed right in front of you. You could even customize it however you’d like or make your creations easily! But that hasn’t really happened. Join me in this episode with Jaime Bonnin Roca as he shares if and when we’ll get 3D printing like we were promised. Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosit...2020-05-1947 minCuriositynessThe Ambassador of Americana, The King of Kitsch | Charles PhoenixCharles Phoenix is a mid-century pop culture expert, humorist and author celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited live performances, colorful coffee table books, “field trip” tours, and madcap videos. The Los Angeles Times says, “Call him the King of Retro.” Join Charles and I in this fun episode as we discuss retro design, classic cars, Long Beach, the Cherpumple (a three-layer cake/pie hybrid), and much much more! Find Charles and grab a copy of his books at https://www.charlesphoenix.com Or visit http...2020-05-0553 minCuriositynessThe Sole Surviving Defendant in the John DeLorean Drug Case | Stephen ArringtonAn ex-Navy bomb disposal frogman, Stephen Arrington fell from the ranks of heroes when he made a marijuana mistake, which led to his becoming a co-defendant in the John DeLorean Drug Case, AKA “The Drug Trial of the Century. After prison he achieved his childhood dream as chief diver/expedition leader for Captain Jacques Cousteau. Arrington is a talented storyteller and an expert on leadership and youth topics. He has done 5,000+ high-power programs that are life changing. He has produced gold medal winning documentaries and is an award winning author who has written seven books. “In D...2020-04-211h 44CuriositynessThe Great Wine Fraud | Peter Hellman, author of In Vino DuplicitasEven if you’re not into wine, you’re gonna love this story about the most notorious con in wine history! Rudy Kurniawan, a young, virtually unknown twenty something from Indonesia, rose to become the leading purveyor of fine wines in a span of only six years. During that time, he sold tens of millions of dollars worth of wine to the American elite. In time, however, discrepancies begin to appear and crates of Kurniawan’s fine wines are abruptly pulled from auction. It turns out that crates of Kurniawan’s fine wines up for auction are not e...2020-04-021h 19CuriositynessHuell Howser is California’s Gold | John Carlo Encarnacion, Huell Howser Archives TechnicianIf you’re not from California, you may not know about the statewide treasure who is Huell Howser! For 22 years, Huell Howser shared California's history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens through his travel tv shows, "California's Gold" and “Visiting.” Born in Tennessee with a prominent southern accent, Huell was an unlikely spokesperson for California. But his unwavering enthusiasm and genuine curiosity gave us episodes featuring dryer lint artwork, age-old soda, an oversized 3-foot goldfish, among countless others. In this episode, I got to visit the California’s Gold Exhibit and the Huell Howser Archives i...2020-03-191h 45CuriositynessDeLorean Motor Company: Still Going Strong! | James Espey, Vice President at DMCYou’ve seen the DeLorean car in Back to the Future and may even remember when it was released in 1981. But, as you’ll find out in this episode, production of the car only lasted until 1983! Tune in to hear the incredible story of John DeLorean, the ups and downs of the DeLorean Motor Company, and the truth about the cocaine bust that bankrupted DMC. Plus, learn about the company today (it still exists!) and discover the new DeLorean's that may be rolling off the production line soon... To learn more about the DeLor...2020-03-0357 minCuriositynessStonehenge: It’s Not Really a Mystery | Susan GreaneyIt’s a bit of a misnomer to say that Stonehenge is a mystery. We actually know a lot about the structure, the people who built it, and why they built it. Tune in to learn all about Stonehenge! To learn more about Stonehenge, visit https://www.english-heritage.org.uk Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at...2020-02-1859 minCuriositynessHow Those Insane Christmas Light Displays are Made | Darren Vader of Extreme LightscapesYou know those crazy holiday light displays that are animated, synced to music, and use an enormous amount of lights? Well my guest today, Darren Vader, creates those! Tune in to get a behind the scenes look at just how these Christmas light shows are created! For more info, find Darren at https://www.extremelightscapes.com Or grab some supplies for your own light display at https://thechristmaslightemporium.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ ...2019-12-181h 04CuriositynessMenu for Mars | Heidi Neilson & Douglas PaulsonIf we plan to colonize Mars, the food we eat there is going to be a big deal! In this episode I’m joined by Heidi Neilson & Douglas Paulson who have created a Mars supper club and a Mars test kitchen! Join us to learn what the first food on Mars will be like, what we can start to grow there, how our relationship to food may change, and if we’re going to have Martian dust in everything we eat there. To learn more visit menu4mars.net Connect...2019-12-1143 minCuriositynessBigfoot: Let's Find a Body | Daniel Perez of the Bigfoot TimesDoes a Bigfoot species exist? Daniel Perez says yes! But for the scientific community and the public in general, a body needs to be found for hard proof. Daniel has been writing about Bigfoot since 1979 and has published the Bigfoot Times for over 20 years! To learn more about and subscribe to the Bigfoot Times, visit http://www.bigfoottimes.net And find Daniel Perez on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.perez.10888 Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/...2019-11-191h 05CuriositynessThe Evolution of Las Vegas Architecture | Stefan AlLas Vegas has gone through some phases. It started out as the Wild West, with saloon doors and wagon wheels. Then it decked itself out in midcentury modern sleekness, and moved on to twenty-story high neon signs. Then came Disney-like theme parks featuring castles and pirates, followed by replicas of Venetian canals, New York skyscrapers, and the Eiffel Tower. More recently, the Strip decided to get classy, with casinos designed by famous architects and zillion-dollar collections of art. Join Stefan Al and myself in this episode as he shares the wonderful history of Las Vegas architecture! We tal...2019-11-061h 02CuriositynessThe Bank Robbery Capital of the World: Los Angeles | Peter HoulahanEven as a child of the 90’s in LA, I had never known that Los Angeles was once the bank robbery capital of the world. In 1992, there was a heist every 45 minutes! The main reason for that, among others, is freeways! We’re talking about guys who would rob multiple banks in one day and one particular bandit got in 64 robberies before being caught. Join me in this episode with Peter Houlahan as he shares the stories of some of the most significant bank robberies in LA during the 80’s and 90’s! Grab you...2019-10-181h 27CuriositynessThe 8 Personality Traits to Becoming a Better Golfer | Golf Mental Coach Jon StablerAnyone who’s ever golfed has inevitably heard that the game is 80% mental. Yet, most of us spend 100% of our time on swing technique and nothing on the right mindset! Even if you’re not a golfer, I think you’ll find this episode with Jon Stabler to be incredibly fascinating! They have identified 8 key personality traits that consistent golf champions possess. In this episode we cover each of those traits, what they are, and why they’re so important! Get the book, The 8 Traits Of Champion Golfers: How To Develop The Mental Game Of A...2019-09-191h 04CuriositynessThe Future of Humanity | Book Club with Kevin Joey ChenIn this episode I’m joined by my buddy Kevin and we discuss the book, The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe by Michio Kaku We talk about developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond. We talk about elevators to space, wormholes, laser porting, and much more! Plus we debate the question of if you digitize your brain, is that still you? Is the soul just information? Join Kevin and I in this fun talk and review about the bo...2019-09-121h 44CuriositynessRandy’s Donuts - Yeah, with the 32 ft. Doughnut on the Roof!Randy’s Donuts has been an LA icon for nearly 60 years! You know it, it’s the building with the giant doughnut on top featured in countless movies, music videos, and television, such as Arrested Development, Crocodile Dundee, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication” music video. But when I noticed them opening up more locations, I instinctively got concerned for the future of Randy’s and needed to make sure it was in good hands! In this episode, I was relieved to chat with Tom Bartsch, Randy’s vice president of marketing and development, and get the full s...2019-09-0927 minCuriositynessIs Artificial Intelligence the End of the Human Era? | James Barrat, author of Our Final InventionUntil now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to? In as little as a decade, AI could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies are pouring billions into achieving AI's Holy Grail―human-level intelligence. Once AI has attained it, scientists argue, it will have survival drives much like our own. We may be forced to compete with a rival more cunning, more powerful, and more alien than we can imagine. Grab your copy of James' boo...2019-08-2842 minCuriositynessHow to Get Started Mountain Biking | Jeff Barber, co-founder of SingletracksI’ve always wanted to try mountain biking but felt a bit intimidated with choosing the right equipment, finding the right trails for a beginner, and how to stay safe and not kill myself. Luckily I got Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks.com and the Singletracks podcast, to give me the low down on everything I need to know to get started! So if you’ve ever wanted to give mountain biking a try, this episode is for you! Visit https://www.singletracks.com for more info Find the Singletracks podcast wherever y...2019-08-2053 minCuriositynessThe Rivalry of Leo Fender and Les Paul | Ian S. Port, author of The Birth of LoudElectric guitars have been around since the 1930’s but had some serious drawbacks including their inability to get very loud. Both Leo Fender and Les Paul strived to achieve louder sounds which paved the way for new music styles including rock ’n’ roll. Leo Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman motivated by his curiosity and requests from local musicians. Les Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies for himself. Their contest empowered the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including Muddy Waters, Buddy Holl...2019-08-1557 minCuriositynessThe Architects of J. P. Morgan, Westinghouse, and the Panama Canal | John OllerJohn Oller, a former Wall Street lawyer, tells the story of a new type of “White Shoe” lawyer. These lawyers were architects of the monopolistic new corporations so despised by many, and acted as guardians who helped the kings of industry fend off government overreaching. Yet they also quietly steered their robber baron clients away from a “public be damned” attitude toward more enlightened corporate behavior during a period of progressive, turbulent change in America. Grab your copy of White Shoe: How a New Breed of Wall Street Lawyers Changed Big Business and the American Century on Amazon at h...2019-08-1048 minCuriositynessThe Case to Abolish Sport Hunting | Anne Muller of C.A.S.H.In Episode 051, I interviewed a hunter and asked him if it’s ethical to hunt. So I thought it’d only be fair if I asked the same question of someone who is against sport hunting. Anne Muller of The Committee To Abolish Sport Hunting (CASH) was kind enough to come on the show and share some of her thoughts and perspective on the ethics of hunting. Anne has some enlightening information to share which I think you’ll find very interesting. So be sure to check out episode 051 along with this episode to get a fascin...2019-08-0145 minCuriositynessHidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles | Charles HobbsGrowing up in the LA area, I’ve always been curious about the transportation scene here. Why are we so reliant on cars to get around and why don’t we have a great subway system like New York? To find out I spoke to Charles Hobbs, the author of Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles. Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Claim your F...2019-07-3043 minCuriositynessMoon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 4: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control | Rick Houston, author of Go, Flight!The folks who worked at mission control are often clouded behind the astronauts they worked with. But the reality is that none of NASA’s storied accomplishments would have been possible without these people. Join Rick Houston and I in this episode as he shares exactly what it was like to be in mission control! Rick served as an associate producer and consultant on the documentary film “Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo”. That project was inspired by Rick’s most recent book, “Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control”. More recently, Rick served as a technical...2019-07-161h 09CuriositynessMoon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 3: Experiencing The Apollo 11 Launch | David Chudwin, author of I Was a Teenage Space ReporterDavid got to experience the Apollo 11 launch in person at NASA! In this episode he transports us back to that day and shares exactly what it looked, felt, and smelt like! David was one of the only teenagers who managed to get NASA press credentials for the Apollo 11 mission. Those credentials gave him exclusive access to some incredible places and people. Give this episode a listen to understand what it was like to be there on that historic day. Grab your copy of David’s book, I Was a Teenage Space Reporter: From Apollo 11 to Ou...2019-07-111h 13CuriositynessMoon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 2: The Apollo 13 EECOM Flight Controller | Sy LiebergotRemember the character Clint Howard (Ron Howard’s brother) played in the Apollo 13 movie with Tom Hanks? Well he was portraying my guest today, Sy Liebergot! Sy was the lead EECOM flight controller for Apollo missions 12–15 actually working in mission control! He was critical in the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew. Sy actually made the call to not land on the moon and instead focus on returning the crew safely back to earth. In this episode, Sy shares details the excitement and anxiety of the Apollo missions! He tells me straight up the good, the ba...2019-07-091h 27CuriositynessMoon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 1: Programming the Moon Landing Guidance Computer | Don EylesDon is the guy who programed the moon landing phase in the Lunar Module's onboard computer 50 years ago for NASA’s Apollo Missions! It was such a treat to chat with Don and hear his stories and perspective on the Apollo missions! Don Eyles worked with astronauts and NASA flight controllers to improve the software in response to the operational goals for each mission, and he received the NASA Public Service Award in 1971 for devising a timely workaround for a problem that jeopardized Alan Shepard's mission to the Moon. Grab your copy of Don’...2019-07-041h 04CuriositynessArtificial Intelligence in the Classroom | Ryan M. CameronWhat does artificial intelligence mean for education? Will A.I. replace teachers? What’s a student’s educational journey look like with more A.I. in the classroom? Ryan M. Cameron is a higher education administrator and artificial intelligence scholar. Give this episode a listen to learn about the A.I. developments happening right now in classrooms across the world. And get a glimpse into the future of the A.I./teacher/student relationship. Plus, Ryan and I discuss what artificial intelligence really is, should we be afraid of A.I., and what happens if an A.I...2019-07-021h 06CuriositynessThe History of the Internet | Brian McCulloughHow did the internet as we know it come to be? Brian McCullough documents and shares loads of information about The Internet Era from Netscape, 1995, to the present day. In this episode, we cover the explosion of Netscape, Microsoft's take over, search engines, the Dotcom bubble, and even the future of tech and the internet. This is a fascinating episode non-techies will enjoy! For more internet history visit: http://www.internethistorypodcast.com Get Brian’s book, How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone: https://amzn.to/2XHOe3b For up...2019-07-0159 minCuriositynessHotel Meets Hostel | Sleepbox co-founder Mikhail KrymovSleepbox is bringing the privacy of hotels matched with the affordability of hostels for a seriously awesome idea! Sleepbox is a smart, micro-hotel pod that consists of a bed, desk, and WiFi. They’re already available in airports by the hour and soon there’ll be entire Sleepbox hotels. Tune in to hear an awesome story about how the company got started, their vision, and the future of Sleepbox! Check out https://sleepbox.com for more info! Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: ...2019-06-2842 minCuriositynessWant Good Coffee at Home? Listen to This! Benji Walklet, The Coffee ConciergeBenji’s not a coffee snob. He just enjoys a good cup of coffee and helps folks like you learn how to make their best coffee! The first thing you’ll learn is that everyone’s best coffee is different. It’s a balance of time, effort, and money. We can’t all invest 2 hours and $30 into one cup of coffee. But Benji will show you how to get to the good stuff on a budget and timeframe that works for you! This was a fun episode with loads of practical advice you c...2019-06-2659 minCuriositynessSea Creatures Are Teaching us How to Make Glue (and It’s More Interesting than You Think!), Jonathan WilkerHave you ever noticed how sea creatures like mussels, oysters and barnacles, refuse to budge even on wet, stormy coastlines? Apparently it’s because they make their own glue and cement which is incredibly effective! Jonathan Wilker and his team at the Wilker Lab are studying how nature makes these materials and is translating that information into glues and adhesives we can use for ourselves. And the impact of new adhesives might be more meaningful than you think... Adhesives are found everywhere! They’re in makeup, plywood and furniture, all over the interior of your car, and they even have potenti...2019-06-241h 28CuriositynessLessons from Finland, with Joanna Nylund Author of Sisu: The Finnish Art of CourageSisu sorta means courage, determination, and integrity but it’s basically impossible to translate perfectly into English. In this episode Joanna Nylund shares some of the characteristics and behaviors of Finnish people. I hope you, like myself, find yourself wanting to develop and mimic these ideals in your own life. Plus, I’m like 90-something percent Finnish so I really found myself relating to a lot of the traits Finnish people seem to have! Take a listen to learn about sisu, saunas, ice swimming, the importance of the outdoors, and even why you don’t have to fill every minute of a social g...2019-06-1956 minCuriositynessShould I Hunt? And How to get Started Hunting, Jayson Sacco of Outdoor Adventures with JaysonI’ve always been interested in hunting but was hesitant to try it because of two reasons. First off, I was never sure if it was ethical and didn’t know if I could actually kill a living thing. Secondly, I never even knew how to get started and where to try it out myself. So I got a hunter, Jayson Sacco, on the show to talk about these things and share his perspective. Jayson shares a ton of information like the difference between conservation and preservation, how to get started hunting, and much, much more! Find Jayson and his podcas...2019-06-131h 21CuriositynessLiving in a Shipping Container, Aaron Burch of Discover ContainersPeople are using shipping containers to build their houses! I’m joined by Aaron Burch of Discover Containers to learn all about this new trend. What are the pros and cons of construction with shipping containers? Why use a shipping container? Is it cheaper than a traditional house? What about insulation, flooring, etc? We get down to the bottom of all of these questions. Find more info on shipping container homes along with plans and ideas over at https://www.discovercontainers.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at...2019-05-2759 minCuriositynessThe Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager and Bill HelmanI got to chat with two of the utmost presidential pet experts and historians! Andrew and Bill document and share every presidential pet ranging from George Washington to today. Tune in to hear about the strange and unusual pets that have roamed the halls of the White House! Everything from Andrew Jackson’s swearing parrot, Calvin Coolidge’s raccoon, and even tiger cubs, bear cubs, and a hippo in the White House! This is a fun bit of history that gives us a glimpse into the personalities and personal lives of the US presidents. Check out http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com Grab you...2019-05-081h 14CuriositynessSaving the Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine, Steve Concotelli and Joe WalserWe’re talking about the history, downfall, and complete restoration of the actual, screen-used, A-car DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future! I’m joined by Joe Walser, head of the restoration, and Steve Concotelli, director of the Outatime documentary about the restoration. After filming of the Back to the Future trilogy was completed, the DeLorean Time Machine became neglected, had countless parts stolen from it, and was even left sitting outside with the keys in the ignition! But there was still life left in this legendary car. Listen in as we discuss the complete restoration of the or...2019-05-011h 17CuriositynessLasers and Death Rays, Jeff HechtThe story of the quest for the ultimate weapon: lasers and death rays! From the time ancient Greek scientist Archimedes set Roman ships on fire by focusing sunlight on them to the new generation of prototype high-energy lasers being tested by military agencies around the world. Jeff Hecht shares who invented the laser, how lasers work, rocket-engine lasers, and where we are today in the quest to build the ultimate death ray laser weapon! Find Jeff’s book, Lasers, Death Rays, and the Long, Strange Quest for the Ultimate Weapon, on Amazon...2019-04-181h 21CuriositynessCruise Ship Designer and Architect, Joseph FarcusJoe was the designer, architect, and interior designer for nearly every Carnival cruise ship! Listen in as Joe shares how modern cruise ship design began, what it’s like to design an entire ship from a blank page, massive projects that never came to be, and the future of cruise ship design! Joe’s book, Design on the High Seas: Cruise Liners, is available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2Ij0uzO Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosit...2019-04-151h 00CuriositynessFather of the 401k, Ted BennaIn 1979, Ted Benna was working for a small benefits consulting firm in suburban Philadelphia when he was reviewing the Section 401(k) of the IRS Code. His fresh perspective and creativity is what led to the 401(k) savings plan revolution. Tune in to get the full story, hear why Ted would "blow up the existing structure and start over,” and get some practical advice and better alternatives for your retirement savings plan! Find Ted and his advice at http://401kbenna.com His book, 401k - Forty Years Later, is available on Amazon at https...2019-04-111h 12CuriositynessInventing The Calendar and Doomsday Comets, Duncan SteelHave you ever wondered how our modern calendar came to be? How about the possibility of a rogue asteroid or a doomsday comet that threatens life on earth? Join Duncan and myself as we discuss the earliest attempts at a calendar, inaccuracies with our current calendar, and even the potential for a doomsday impact and how we can prevent it! Find Duncan’s book, Marking Time: The Epic Quest to Invent the Perfect Calendar, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2U4widh And visit Duncan on his website: http://www.duncansteel.com 2019-04-081h 21CuriositynessInventor of the Waterbed, Charles HallCharles Hall invented the waterbed as a solution to a better nights sleep. However the story quickly turned into one of sex beds, cheap knockoffs, patent infringement, and the rise and fall of a $2 billion industry! Plus, Charles is back with a new and improved waterbed called Afloat: https://afloatsleep.com/ Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, th...2019-03-2536 minCuriositynessWhy Girls Wear Pink & Boys Wear Blue, Dress Historian Jo PaolettiIt’s something we rarely think about but why do we dress girls in pink and boys in blue? Is it ok for boys to play with unicorns or for girls to like dinosaurs? To uncover the answers, dress historian Jo Paoletti looked at advertising, catalogs, dolls, baby books, mommy blogs and discussion forums, and other popular media to examine the surprising shifts in attitudes toward color as a mark of gender in American children's clothing. She chronicles the decline of the white dress for both boys and girls, the introduction of rompers in the early 20th ce...2019-03-211h 04CuriositynessWhen Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain, Book Club with Scott OrelIn this episode I’m joined by my buddy Scott and we discuss the book, When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain: History's Unknown Chapters by Giles Milton. This book is a fun exploration of some weird and unbelievable historical events. We talk about the cook aboard the Titanic, who pickled himself with whiskey and survived in the icy seas where most everyone else died. And we discuss the man who survived the atomic bomb in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Plus much more! Join Scott and I in this fun talk and rev...2019-03-1856 minCuriositynessThe Story of Steve Wynn and Vegas, Christina Binkley author of Winner Takes AllChristina Binkley is an award-winning journalist who writes and chats about the business of culture. At The Wall Street Journal for 23 years, she covered fashion, gambling, and more. That eventually led her to write the New York Times bestseller Winner Takes All: How Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Wonand Lostthe High Stakes Gamble to Own Las Vegas Join Christina and I in this fun conversation as we talk Steve Winn, Elon Musk’s mom, driving Ferraris, and more! Get Winner Takes All on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Winner-Takes-All-Casino-Stakes/dp/0316487929/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encodin...2019-03-1457 minCuriositynessRemembering EPCOT from Walt Disney World, Alison of Walt Dated WorldIn this episode I’m joined by Alison who is the creator of WaltDatedWorld.com. She documents and preserves all of the great stuff that is no longer at Disney World. And in this episode we particularly dive into EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World! Visit Alison at https://waltdatedworld.com Find Walt Dated World on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6RKc1gsAbW1eclL9HAL8Ew And on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook all @waltdatedworld Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https...2019-03-1146 minCuriositynessComplex Legal Ideas Made Simple, Ryan Shellady and Luke Cole of See id.In this episode I’m joined by third-year law students at the University of Iowa, Ryan Shellady and Luke Cole. They are also the hosts of the See id. podcast which dives into interesting and important legal topics. Check out this episode as we explore historic cases, hot legal topics, and find out how the law relates to me and you. Find the See id. Podcast on iTunes or where ever you listen to podcasts. Visit their website at https://www.notsuspiciousmedia.com Find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter all @seeidpodcast 2019-03-041h 17CuriositynessThe Living Vehicle, Matthew and Joanna HofmannMatt and Joanna created the Living Vehicle to address the needs of folks wanting to live in a mobile space full-time. Unsatisfied with the quality and design of current RVs on the market, they used their experience traveling full-time in mobile spaces while running a custom mobile design firm to create the LV. I’ve been a huge fan of the Living Vehicle from the moment I saw one! It was incredibly fun to hear Matt and Joanna's story, inspiration, and vision for the future of the Living Vehicle! This episode could change your mind about the poss...2019-02-2852 minCuriositynessHanging Out with the Mob, Dennis GriffinDenny has the most incredible stories about meeting the most infamous mobsters from the mid-1900s! From meeting the real Hank Hill from the movie Casino to developing a friendship with Frank Cullotta. Find all of Dennis’ book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Dennis-N.-Griffin/e/B002BM1HDO And check out his website at https://www.dennisngriffin.biz Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curio...2019-02-251h 16CuriositynessTalking Oscar Nominations with Sade and Kyle of Offscreen BabbleThe Academy Awards are coming up in a bit so I thought it’d be fun to talk movies with Sade and Kyle of Offscreen Babble. Join us in our chat about MoviePass, horror films, Oscar nominations, biopics vs. documentaries, new movies we're most excited for, and more! Check out the Offscreen Babble podcast wherever you listen to podcasts including iTunesand Spotify Also find Offscreen Babble on Twitter @offscreenbabble Instagram @offscreenbabble And Facebook @offscreenbabble Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.cu...2019-02-211h 21CuriositynessThe History of Las Vegas with Las Vegas Historian, Geoff SchumacherHave you ever wondered how something as big and famous as Las Vegas could exist in the middle of the desert? In this episode, Geoff Schumacher gives us the entire story of exactly how Las Vegas came to be! Check out The Mob Museum next time you’re in Vegas: https://themobmuseum.org/ Find Geoff on his website at https://geoffschumacher.com/ Get Geoff’s book, Sun, Sin, & Suburbia on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GPNjVt Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Faceb...2019-02-181h 15CuriositynessFind your Money Path with Stephen NewlandWe all inevitably have to deal with finances, savings, debt, and budgeting. Stephen has an incredible talent for breaking these down into simple steps that fit your situation and put you on the path towards the financial lifestyle you want. Check out this episode for invaluable tips that will recalibrate your perspective on money and what it means for you! Find Stephen at https://www.findyourmoneypath.com On Instagram @findyourmoneypath And on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/findyourmoneypath Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curio...2019-02-141h 02CuriositynessThe Science of Stand Up Comedy, Dan Kapr of Dan Has JokesDan is a stand-up comedian performing in clubs and festivals all over the country and has headlined shows in Baltimore, DC, and New York City. Dan also talks to other comedians about the science of joke-writing, and helps them work on new jokes on his podcast, Dan Has Jokes. This episode really is a fun, behind the scenes look at stand up and joke writing! Find Dan on his website at: https://www.dankapr.com Connect with Dan on Twitter: @danhasjokes On Instagram: @danhasjokes On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2019-01-281h 05CuriositynessDiving the Andrea Doria and Flying A-6 Intruders, Peter HuntMy talk with Peter Hunt was both very exciting and enlightening. Peter has had some incredible life experiences and shares how he dove the Andrea Doria, flew A-6 Intruders for the Navy, and about his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease which ended his career as a commercial pilot. Peter shares the lessons and growth these experiences have provided for him to help us all embrace our own personal challenges. We all have struggles. Hold yours close, learning, living, and loving with this integral part of you. Get all three of Peter’s books (affiliate link...2019-01-2458 minCuriositynessHistory of the Family Road Trip, Richard Ratay Author of Don't Make Me Pull OverThis episode is a fun and educational chat all about the history of the family road trip! Rich and I share our own similar but differing road trip experiences plus Rich shares his wealth of knowledge about the golden age of road tripping. We cover it all including road side attractions, the history of roads, why we have station wagons, and the demise of the golden age of road trips because of the airline industry deregulation! Richard Ratay, the “King of the Road Trip”, was the last of four kids raised by two mostly attentive parents in Elm...2019-01-191h 32CuriositynessKiller Roller Coasters and Disney History, George Taylor of ImagiNERDingGeorge has ridden 140 roller coasters and has read over 1000 Disney & theme park books. He’s a Disney, theme park, and amusement park historian and expert! George is super fun to talk and has so much knowledge he’s eager to share in this episode! We talk about the history and dangers of early roller coasters, the difference between theme parks and amusement parks, how Disney revolutionized the theme park industry, plus we hear Walt and Lillian Disney's First Kiss Story as told by Walt's Daughter, Diane Disney Miller! Connect with George and ImagiNERDing… Website...2018-12-201h 34CuriositynessHow SpaceX Will Populate Mars, JT Lozano of SpaceX UpdatesElon Musk and SpaceX are planning to make us an interplanetary species by colonizing Mars. Here’s how they’re going to do it… Follow @spacex_updates on Instagram for more info Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: curiosityness.com Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv And find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose2018-12-171h 15CuriositynessIs Our Wireless Environment Giving You Headaches, Brain Fog, or Even Cancer? Neil Steven Cohen of EMF Safety ZoneI think this is an important episode that I encourage you to listen to and make your own rational judgement. Look into the issue of EMF radiation for yourself and make a judgement call on something that may or may not be harmful to your health. Neil is an intelligent guy who explains the potential dangers of EMF radiation that comes from every device in our wireless environment. That means this radiation is coming from your phone, your smart home devices, your wifi internet router, and more. We also discuss the different ways to protect yo...2018-12-141h 28CuriositynessOrphan Cars That Just Couldn’t Make It, Mal Pearson of Makes That Didn't Make ItEver wondered about all the automobile startups that never made it? Makes like Delorean, Bricklin, Tucker and much more. Mal Pearson writes the stories about these makes and the entrepreneurs who started them. This was a super fun conversation where we talk about the fun, unusual, and crazy car brands that were started over the years. Car brands that inevitably didn’t make it and only exist in history books and in a few rare garages. Check out Mal’s site at MakesThatDidn’tMakeIt.com Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiosit...2018-12-101h 10CuriositynessSilent Film History and Behind the Scenes at the Oscars, Kay Shackleton aka The Movie GalIf you have any interest in the history of the film industry or what it’s like behind the scenes at the Oscars, you’re going to love this episode! Kay Shackleton is the owner of SilentHollywood.com and is also known as the Movie Gal. Her background in silent film began with her father who was an extra in silent films. Now, Kay documents and preserves silent film era history and stories. In this episode we talk about how the film industry got started, silent film technology, combustable film, along with a lot of fun b...2018-12-061h 33CuriositynessBrand Builders and Designers Living the VanLife, Nat Tingley and Martha Main of Mainland StudioNat and Martha are a blast to talk to! They are designers and naturalists who build brands and experiences through their business, Mainland Studio. Plus, they're also in the process of converting a van to live on the road full-time! Check out their website at Mainland-Studio.com Find them on Instagram @mainlandstudio Find Nat on Instagram @nattingley Find Martha on Instagram @marthamain Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: curiosityness.com Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv And find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose2018-12-031h 18
American Indian and Alaska Native Living9 - 12 - 16 Eddy Travis and Angie DavidTitle: “Journey to Wholeness” Guests: Chef Eddy Travis and Angeline David DrPH, MHS, RDN; Director, Health Ministries, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Description: If you or your loved ones are dealing with addictions, there is hope and help for you through the “Journey to Wholeness.” Chef Eddy Travis shares his own journey of transformation as he explains this new program for your community. For More Information Contact: www.adventistrecovery.org or 301.680.67332016-09-0658 min