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Curiosityness
by Travis DeRose
A Podcast for Curious PeopleJoin host, Travis DeRose, as he interviews guests like the Inventor of the Waterbed, a Star Wars visual Effects artist, the Apollo 13 flight controller, & even a woman who taught her dog to talk, just to name a few.
Episodes
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120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon
Travis 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…
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119 This Is GWAR | Scott Barber
If 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…
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118 The Unsolved Disappearance of the Man Who Invented Motion Pictures | Paul Fischer
Louis 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...
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117 Route 66: California | Scott Piotrowski
This 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...
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116 Route 66: Oklahoma | Rhys Martin
This 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...
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115 Route 66: Kansas | Renee Charles
This 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...
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114 Route 66: History, Attractions, & Road Trip Essentials | Jim Hinckley
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, I'm joined by Route 66 Author, Tour Guide,...
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113 Regenerative Grazing: Farming Done Right! | Pete Huff
What 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,...
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112 The World's First Talking Dog! | Christina Hunger
I 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...
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111 The Truth (& Lies) About How Baseball Happened | Thomas Gilbert
I'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...
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110 The Art of LEGO | Nathan Sawaya
A 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...
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109 A History of Howard Johnson's | Anthony Sammarco
If 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…
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108 A History of the World in 6 Glasses | Tom Standage
Beer, 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...
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107 This 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...
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106 Are Algorithms Turning us all into Bigots? | Dr Robert Elliott Smith
I 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…
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105 Behind the Scenes of "The Magnificent Seven" | Brian Hannan
I'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,...
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104 How to Wake Up Your Dreams with Lucid Dreaming | Stef from HowToLucid.com
Lucid 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...
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103 The Scrappy Origin Story of the Personal Computer | Sean Haas
Personal 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...
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102 Adventures in Astronomy | Emily Levesque
Astronomy 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,...
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101 Becoming Santa: Inside the Harvard of Santa Schools | Tom and Holly Valent
Have 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...
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100 An Astronaut — Yes, an Actual Astronaut! | Terry Virts
Astronauts 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…
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099 Uncovering the Real Pilgrim Story: 400 Years Later | John G. Turner
It'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...
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098 The Bizarre History of Soda | Tristan Donovan
How 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...
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097 Seaweed Farming: Healthy, Sustainable, & Freaking Awesome! | Bren Smith
Imagine 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...
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096 The Future of Democracy | David Stasavage
You'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...
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095 The World of Plymouth Plantation | Carla Gardina Pestana
It'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...
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094 Sealand: The Swashbuckling Story of the World's Smallest Country | Dylan Taylor-Lehman
This 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...
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093 LiDAR for iPhones, Undiscovered Ancient Ruins, & Autonomous Cars | Todd Neff
LiDAR 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…
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092 Understanding Genetically Modified Food | Robert Saik, author of Food 5.0
GMO 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...
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091 Griffith Observatory | Deputy Director Mark Pine
You 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...
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090 How to Objectively Call Bullshit on Misinformation & Fake News | Jevin West
Isn'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…
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089 Delicious & Nutritious Unify for the Future of Food | David Julian McClements
Imagine 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....
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088 Auto Racing for the Average Joe | Chris Leone of iRacing
Imagine 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…
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087 Converting Classic Cars to Electric Vehicles | Pete Williamsen of Electric GT
Imagine 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...
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086 A Modern-Day Lighthouse Keeper | Spence Wilson
I 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...
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085 Are Monkeys Entering the Stone Age? | Brendan Barrett & Claudio Monteza
Brendan 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:...
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084 Saunas: Everything You Need to Know | Eero Kilpi of the Sauna Society
There 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...
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083 Star Wars Visual Effects | Richard Edlund
Four-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...
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082 What Happened to the 3D Printing Revolution we were Promised? | Jaime Bonnin Roca
Remember 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...
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081 The Ambassador of Americana, The King of Kitsch | Charles Phoenix
Charles 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...
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080 The Sole Surviving Defendant in the John DeLorean Drug Case | Stephen Arrington
An 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...
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079 The Great Wine Fraud | Peter Hellman, author of In Vino Duplicitas
Even 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...
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078 Huell Howser is California's Gold | John Carlo Encarnacion, Huell Howser Archives Technician
If 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…
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077 DeLorean Motor Company: Still Going Strong! | James Espey, Vice President at DMC
You'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...
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076 Stonehenge: It's Not Really a Mystery | Susan Greaney
It'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......
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075 How Those Insane Christmas Light Displays are Made | Darren Vader of Extreme Lightscapes
You 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...
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074 Menu for Mars | Heidi Neilson & Douglas Paulson
If 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...
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073 Bigfoot: Let's Find a Body | Daniel Perez of the Bigfoot Times
Does 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…
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072 The Evolution of Las Vegas Architecture | Stefan Al
Las 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…
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071 The Bank Robbery Capital of the World: Los Angeles | Peter Houlahan
Even 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…
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A Podcast for Curious PeopleJoin host, Travis DeRose, as he interviews guests like the Inventor of the Waterbed, a Star Wars visual Effects artist, the Apollo 13 flight controller, & even a woman who taught her dog to talk, just to name a few.
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