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Buckle up, KZUP listeners, and you might want to grab a heavy-duty antihistamine for this one. On this episode of Legends and Oddities, our host, Stanley O’Brady welcomes a man who has redefined the meaning of "shedding season." Meet Bart Smythe, whose home has become a sprawling, vacuum-sealed monument to the animal kingdom.Bart isn't just a hoarder; he is a self-appointed historian of hair. With over 93,000 bags meticulously filed, labeled, and stacked to the rafters, Bart’s collection ranges from rare alpaca dreadlocks to his prized five-gallon bucket of bison mane known affectionately as "Big Bertha." Bart needs some serious help and he may or may not be in the right place for a high-stakes family intervention! Warning: This episode may cause phantom itching. KZUP is not responsible for any sudden urges to vacuum your living room or avoid local grooming salons.

In this episode of Work Wonders, we shine a spotlight on a man whose daily grind quietly supports some of the most iconic places in America—whether anyone notices or not. Meet Dale Mumford, lead installer for Secure‑Tie Technologies and the unassuming force behind the Titan‑Grip 5000 zip tie. While host Alex Kurtz arrives with his trademark enthusiasm and a flair for turning every job into a heroic saga, Dale brings a refreshingly grounded perspective: he’s just a guy trying not to drop a bag of zip ties into the hedges outside the White House. If you’ve ever wondered who keeps history from wobbling, who prevents chaos from dangling overhead, or who makes sure the fence looks “aesthetic,” this is your episode. Buckle in for a celebration of simple tools, steady hands, and the workers who quietly hold the world together. Along the way, Alex’s dramatic interpretations collide with Dale’s matter‑of‑fact honesty, creating a perfect blend of comedy, curiosity, and appreciation for the people who keep things running—one zip tie at a time.

The city has a million stories, but this one really comes out in the wash. In the rain-slicked streets of the big city, Detective Victor Graves has seen it all: the grifters, the gumshoes, and the grand larcenists. But he’s never seen a crime wave quite as... intimate as this. Someone is stripping the city’s clotheslines bare, leaving behind nothing but empty pegs and a lot of very cold, very indignant citizens. When Eddie “Slick” Marino, an informant who’s about as reliable as a chocolate umbrella, stumbles onto a mechanical clue, Graves realizes this isn’t just a simple case of a neighborhood kleptomaniac.Join Vic and Eddie as they navigate a world of high-stakes textiles, industrial-grade lavender scent, and the most dangerous spin cycle in criminal history. It’s a story of love, loss, and the lengths one man will go to avoid doing his own laundry. Listen now to “The Stolen Unmentionables Caper" and find out if Graves can pin down the culprit before the city runs out of elastic.

Fred and Rodney are back—and this time, South Dakota doesn’t stand a chance. Join our intrepid pair as they take a journey full of laughter, questionable facts, genuine wonder, and the kind of heartfelt friendship that can only be forged while arguing about the historical significance of a pinecone. Buckle up! History has never been this delightfully off‑kilter.Join our overly confident history duo as they road‑trip through some of the state’s most iconic and occasionally corn-covered destinations. From the crunchy grandeur of the Corn Palace to the rugged beauty of the Badlands, from the presidential stone stares of Mount Rushmore to the powerful, still-evolving tribute of the Crazy Horse Memorial, Fred and Rodney stumble, bicker, and marvel their way across the Black Hills. Along the way, they encounter unpredictable weather, reverent gift shops, and more plaques than Rodney can emotionally process. A misguided adventure awaits!

Welcome back for another peak into the world of weird, legends we never dreamt were real, and things that make you go “hmmm!” From mysterious vanishings and questionable cryptids to the inexplicable oddities of the modern world, we’re not here to find answers; we’re here to ask the truly unanswerable questions. Our pharmaceutically enhanced host, Stanley O'Brady, is ready to give you one last Christmas present.This week as we say goodbye to the year that was, Stanley faces his most difficult interview yet: a special in-studio conversation with none other than Baby New Year and maybe even Father Time himself. As the torch is officially passed, Stanley digs into the metaphysical aspects of the hand-off, the logistics of global temporal management and tries to uncover the economic forecast for the coming year. It’s a chaotic, diaper-changing, clock-winding mess of an episode. Don't miss this exclusive look at what the new year has planned for us—assuming the Baby stops chewing on the microphone.

Ever look at a historical footnote, a bizarre headline, or a truly questionable life choice and just think, "Seriously, why?"You've found your people.Join your perpetually bewildered host, Stanley O'Brady, as he dives headfirst into the weirdest corners of history, urban legends, conspiracy theories, and everyday human absurdity. We’re not here to find answers; we’re here to ask the truly unanswerable questions.From mysterious vanishings and questionable cryptids to the inexplicable oddities of the modern world, the "Legends and Oddities Hour" is the only place where skepticism meets side-splitting laughter. Tune in every week—or suffer the crushing weight of unanswered absurdity alone!In our inaugural episode, Stanley sits down with an engineering mastermind, the inventor of a revolutionary (and frankly, baffling) new public utility: The Upward-Bound Stairs. Stairs claimed to be a triumph of physics and philosophy—a staircase designed exclusively for going up. Stanley, naturally, asks the hard-hitting questions: "But what's the use case?" "How do you get down?" And the classic: "What were you thinking?"Prepare for an interview that goes nowhere... literally. Listen now and start your journey into absurdity!

For your listening pleasure, we welcome you to the premiere episode of WORK WONDERS with your host, Alex “The Microphone Maestro” Kurtz.This is the show that dives deep into the world of paid labor. What does it take to earn a living? That’s what we’re here to find out. Every episode, we crack the surface of a high-profile profession, an unusual vocation, or the single, specialized job you didn't know existed. Alex cuts through the noise and asks the tough questions about the work that results in a real-world paycheck. Get ready to learn things you never thought you needed to know.The season kicks off with “Guarding Glory,”a highly anticipated interview straight from our guest’s home of Washington D.C.. He’s involved in a job with such a high degree of secrecythat we can’t even share their name yet. We don't want to spoil the surprise, or the FUN so just hit play.

Tag along with Fred and Rodney as they bumble their way through the City by the Bay! Whether they’re gawking at the majestic Golden Gate Bridge or dodging the notoriously bold seagulls of Fisherman’s Wharf, the Witless Wanderers promise a wild ride. Who knows? Maybe, just maybe, you’ll learn a thing or two (no guarantees, though). Adventure, laughs, and questionable facts await!

Prepare yourself for the dazzling finale of The Tabby Caper! Join the ever-resourceful Victor Graves and the quirky Eddie Marino as they dive headfirst into the shadowy world of criminal intrigue, chasing whispers and clues in pursuit of a legendary feline with an eye watering ransom. Will our fearless adventurers outwit the rogues of the underground, or will this whiskered mystery prove to be their greatest challenge yet? The suspense is as thick as midnight fog, so grab your popcorn and follow along for a conclusion that promises surprises at every paw print!

Perfect Face Productions brings you another original show from the days of detective stories! We introduce you to Victor Graves, a sharp-witted private eye, and Eddie “Slick” Marino, his nervous informant. In this episode, Vic and Eddie must work together to find a fancy feline who has been stolen and held for ransom. What secrets will they find in the city’s underbelly? Who can be behind such a dastardly plan? Tune into The Tabby Caper to find out!

Introductory episode of the duo, Fred and Rodney and their comedic travel adventures. This episode features a visit to Washington, D.C., where the two share their thoughts on some of the area's attractions and monuments. Expect historical landmarks, questionable theories, poor food choices, and a some giggles as they navigate the capital with their unique brand of humor.

JUNKYARD was first published in the May 1953 issue of Galaxy Magazine before becoming a part of the Golden Age of radio. The story was adapted for the airways and was originally broadcast on February 22, 1956 on the X-1 show broadcasting on NBC radio.   JUNKYARD tells the tale of a spaceship crew exploring a planet they’ve spied from afar, and what looks to them to be an inexplicable pile of junk on the planet’s surface. They land to investigate. One by one the crew begins to exhibit memory loss, and soon can’t remember how to start the ship’s engines for take-off. The mystery becomes curiouser and curiouser, taking several unanticipated twists. Will the crew not only discover what is causing their memory loss, but be able to do so before they forget what they are attempting? One mystery leads to another in this cleverly imagined story. As fans of science fiction, we chose JUNKYARD as our first show as it was one of the more intriguing science fiction scenarios we ran across during our initial Old Time Radio perusals. Plus, it gave two actors the chance to portray multiple interesting characters and research music as well as sound effects, which were something we hadn’t done before. We think you’ll enjoy this blast from the past as much as we did producing it and hopefully you’ll want to listen again to two guys with time on their hands doing something they love.