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Archive Hoppers Podcast
Ever wonder how the world's biggest brands really got their start? Welcome to Archive Hoppers, the podcast that leaps into the vaults of the most influential organizations in history. Each week, we uncover the surprising origins, forgotten tales, and game-changing decisions behind the names you know. Subscribe to start hopping through history!
Episodes
- Archive Hoppers Podcast
Episode 27: LAPD The Combination
What happens when the police are the ones you fear most? This week, Archive Hoppers peels back the curtain on the 1930s LAPD, from the brutal Hat Squad to the…
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Episode 26: Choctaw Club
Behind the jazz and the French Quarter charm of old New Orleans, a private social club was pulling every lever of power. This week on Archive Hoppers, we’re…
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Episode 25: Great Blizzard of 1888
Imagine a storm so powerful it buried entire trains and turned the East River into a walkable ice bridge. This week on Archive Hoppers, we explore the Great…
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Episode 24: Tammany Hall
Before New York was a metropolis, it was a private cash machine. This week on Archive Hoppers, we’re unmasking Tammany Hall—the organization that ruled through…
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Episode 23: Draft Riots of 1863
When the Civil War came to New York: Discover the story of the 1863 Draft Riots, where economic anxiety and racial tension exploded into a deadly four-day…
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Episode 22: Part 3- New York City
From the demolition of Penn Station to the opening of One World Trade Center, witness the modern history of extremes. This is the tale of the city's…
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Episode 21: Part 2-New York City
Explore the tumultuous period defined by the flood of new immigrants through Ellis Island and the tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. We examine the…
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Episode 20: Part 1-New York City
Explore the chaotic birth of New York, from the moment Peter Stuyvesant was physically restrained to surrender the city, to its post-Revolutionary…
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Episode 19: Minneapolis City Hall
From the 'Father of Waters' statue to clock faces larger than Big Ben, Minneapolis City Hall is a treasure chest of Gilded Age ambition. Join us as we unlock…
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Episode 18: Sears
Long before Amazon, Sears sold everything from socks to entire kit houses by mail. We open the history books on the retail giant that changed how America…
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Episode 17: Lord & Taylor
Before fast fashion, there was Lord & Taylor, the store that quietly defined American elegance for nearly 200 years and was led by visionary Dorothy Shaver…
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Episode 16: Zeppelin
Take a first-class ticket back to the 1930s, when the Zeppelin was the ultimate "floating grand hotel," offering $9,000 luxury flights across the Atlantic…
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Episode 15: Tribune Tower Chicago
This episode of Archive Hoppers dives into the wild story of the Chicago Tribune Tower, a skyscraper that's part architectural masterpiece, part global…
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Episode 14: Foshay Tower
This episode of Archive Hoppers explores the dramatic story of Minneapolis's Foshay Tower, a unique Art Deco obelisk built to be the masterpiece of flamboyant…
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Episode 13: Part 3 of Minneapolis
The final chapter in Minneapolis's history: The industrial giants pivot to corporate retail. We detail the demolition of the magnificent Metropolitan Building…
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Episode 12: Part 2 of Minneapolis
It was a time of breathtaking wealth, beautiful Art Deco skyscrapers, and the creation of Betty Crocker. But Minneapolis's golden age hid a core of corruption…
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Episode 11: Part 1 of Minneapolis
The Mississippi River's only major waterfall was a magnet for ambition. This is the origin story of Minneapolis: tracing the path from Father Hennepin's claim…
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Episode 10: Carhartt
Discover the unbroken family chain behind America's most authentic workwear brand. From Hamilton Carhartt's progressive labor vision to the genius of the dual…
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Episode 9: Ford
From the Model T to the Mustang: The incredible 120-year saga of Ford. Discover the revolutionary assembly line, the brutal business wars with the Dodge…
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Episode 8: Spotify
How did a startup from Sweden get the entire world to stop downloading and start streaming? This week on Archive Hoppers, we unpack the epic story of Spotify.
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Episode 7: Apple Iphone
Apple didn't just launch a new phone in 2007; it launched a cultural revolution that fit inside your pocket. In this episode, we open the archives to reveal…
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Episode 6: Princeton University
It's where Alexander Hamilton is buried, F. Scott Fitzgerald defined the Jazz Age, and Einstein pondered the universe. This week, join Hope for a deep dive…
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Episode 5: Pizza Hut
Remember the iconic red roof, the checkered tablecloths, and that free personal pizza from the BOOK IT! program? For millions, Pizza Hut wasn't just a…
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Episode 4: The Empire State Building
More than just a skyscraper, the Empire State Building is a symbol of American resilience. Built in record time during the Great Depression, it has captured…
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Episode 3: Youtube
Ever fallen down a 2 AM YouTube rabbit hole? This week, Archive Hoppers is pressing play on the incredible story of YouTube. From its humble start with a guy…
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Episode 2: BlockBuster
It was a global empire built on VHS tapes and candy, and then it vanished. This week, Hope tells the epic story of Blockbuster. We explore the magic of the…
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Episode 1: Myspace
Remember agonizing over your Top 8 and picking the perfect profile song? This week, Archive Hoppers logs back into the chaotic, glitter-filled world of…
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Archive Hoppers Podcast Intro
Ever wonder about the real story behind the world's most iconic brands and ideas? Join your host, Hope, on Archive Hoppers for a weekly deep dive into our…