EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 3 MIN
The Keys To Rescuing One Dolphin? An NBA Player’s Long Arms
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1978, pro basketball player Clifford Ray got to lend his extra long to help a dolphin named Mr. Spock caught in an odd situation. Plus: hot sauce maker Sauce Shed is partnering with Atari for a line of hot sauces inspired by (or at least sharing graphic design with) games from the old 2600 console. Ray’s Flipper Saved a Dolphin (New York Times)Atari Sauce Hot Sauces (The Awesomer)Backing our show on Patreon doesn’t cost an arm or a leg (or even a bolt)
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Today in 1978, pro basketball player Clifford Ray got to lend his extra long to help a dolphin named Mr. Spock caught in an odd situation. Plus: hot sauce maker Sauce Shed is partnering with Atari for a line of hot sauces inspired by (or at least sharing graphic design with) games from the old 2600 console. Ray’s Flipper Saved a Dolphin (New York Times)Atari Sauce Hot Sauces (The Awesomer)Backing our show on Patreon doesn’t cost an arm or a leg (or even a bolt)
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