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Dead Ends
by Jack Grimes
Dead Ends is an exploration of failed ideas, inventions, and technologies from across history. Why did these concepts fail? Maybe it was marketing, or culture, or maybe they were doomed from conception. On Dead Ends, we're dedicated to bringing these obscure failures into the spotlight they deserve.
Episodes
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Dead Ends #13: The International Tokamak
This month on Dead Ends: The story of Ronald Reagan, the machinations of the Sun, an elite team of Soviet physicists, and a big metal donut that could change our civilization forever. Follow Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jackapedia_ Rate us on iTunes: https://bit.ly/DeadEndsItunes Donate $3…
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Dead Ends #12: The Freak Phone, Part One
A truly bizarre commercial for a 1-900 phone line, featuring a yellow puppet and a song referring to him as "The Freak". That's all we know. Join Jack Grimes and special guest Jacob Scherer as they attempt to crack the case, find out who made this, and what it even is. Follow Jack's Twitter:...
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Dead Ends Season 2 Teaser
Dead Ends returns February 15th. Stay tuned.
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Dead Ends Update & Information
Hey guys- Dead Ends is going on hiatus while I get some stuff worked out between school, work, and content. It's not over, but... don't expect an episode this month or really any time soon.
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Dead Ends 011: Skylab 4
This month on Dead Ends, something a little different- the story of three men fighting for their rights when the stakes were higher than ever. About 270 miles high. In space. Follow Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jackapedia_ Rate us on iTunes: https://bit.ly/DeadEndsItunes Donate $3 a month…
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Dead Ends 010: The Solar Solution
This month on Dead Ends: A technology that was meant to change the very fabric of our nation, and the reasons it's not all it's talked up to be. Plus, a little history on the sun, electricity, and Idaho. Follow Jack's Twitter: htps://twitter.com/Jackapedia_ Donate $3 a month & download the…
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Dead Ends 000: Primer
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 001: The Avrocar
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 002: The Sega Master System
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 003: King Akhenaten
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 004: Cloud Nine
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 005: Jell - O Salad
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 006: The Atomic Priesthood
This month on Dead Ends, the story of the greatest- and longest- design challenge ever proposed, and one man's idea to marry science with religion to save the lives our our distant descendants. Follow Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jackapedia_ Rate us on iTunes: https://bit.ly/DeadEndsItunes...
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Dead Ends 007: The Picturephone
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 008: Project Habakkuk
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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Dead Ends 009: Balloonfest '86
Dead Ends is a show about obscure stories and forgotten ideas. Every month, host Jack Grimes presents the tale of something that was poised to be the next big thing- but didn't work out.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dead Ends is an exploration of failed ideas, inventions, and technologies from across history. Why did these concepts fail? Maybe it was marketing, or culture, or maybe they were doomed from conception. On Dead Ends, we're dedicated to bringing these obscure failures into the spotlight they deserve.
HOSTED BY
Jack Grimes
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How many episodes does Dead Ends have?
Dead Ends currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Dead Ends about?
Dead Ends is an exploration of failed ideas, inventions, and technologies from across history. Why did these concepts fail? Maybe it was marketing, or culture, or maybe they were doomed from conception. On Dead Ends, we're dedicated to bringing these obscure failures into the spotlight they deserve.
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Dead Ends is created and hosted by Jack Grimes.
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