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Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead People
Dirt Nap City is the podcast about history's most interesting dead people. In each episode, Alex and Kelly dive into the life of a famous person that you have heard of, but probably don't know much about. Our stories are about actors, entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, inventors, explorers and more! We also cover things that used to be popular but have fallen out of favor. Things like pet rocks, drive in theaters, Jolt Cola, and many other trends of yesterday make up our "dead ends". But…
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Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was A Sony Walkman? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Every time you throw in some bluetooth ear buds and go for a walk, did you know that you are following in the footsteps of the OG of personal soundtracks? The…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was The Gentleman Pirate?
Stede Bonnet was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados in 1688. He had money, land and eventually a wife and children. But in 1717, at…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was Riding In The Back Of A Pickup Truck? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
If you grew up somewhere in the southern US, you probably remember riding in the back of a pickup truck when you were a kid. Riding to little league practice…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Amelia Earhart?
Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Because she was born in 1897, she grew up at the dawn of aviation and she was bit by the…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Were Drinking Fountains? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Do you remember going to recess at school, running around, getting hot and thirsty, and then lining up to get a drink at your school's water fountain? If not…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Reformer or dictator? Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military strategists of all time and served as not only the leader of France, but the Emperor…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was An X-Ray Shoe Fitter? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Everyone loves shoes that fit just right. But did you know that not too long ago, people loved them enough to risk their health for perfectly fitting shoes? In…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Nikola Tesla?
In today's world, Tesla is often associated with Elon Musk's electric car company. But the original Tesla was a brilliant man born in 1856 in Croatia. Nikola…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was All You Can Eat? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
If you are over 40 years old, you probably remember going to the "All You Can Eat Buffet" with your family or friends. It was an amazing display of food and it…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Saint Patrick?
Beyond the shamrock lies a story of adventure, faith, and cultural transformation. Join us as we peel back the layers on St. Patrick, the man behind the…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was A Waterbed? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
There's nothing more 1970's than the mustache, the Camaro, and the waterbed. If you grew up in the 1970's or 1980's, you probably knew someone with at least on…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Howard Hughes?
One of the greatest industrialists of the 20th century, Howard Hughes was a man who built his own fame and fortune on the shoulders of his father's company…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was A Litter Bug? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Just to be clear - we are not saying that litter is completely a thing of the past, because unfortunately, it still exists today. However, we do believe that…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Were Siskel and Ebert?
When it comes to the kings of movie reviews, no one comes close to Siskel and Ebert. The duo brought movie reviews to the masses with their syndicated…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Were CD-ROMs? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
If you are over the age of 20, you probably remember when CD-ROMs were how you stored all the data you ever needed from your computer. They were somewhat…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Bob Marley?
Bob Marley is considered one of the greatest musical pioneers ever. He uniquely blended elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, and had a very distinct vocal…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWhat Was Fotomat? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Did you ever drop your film off to be developed at a Fotomat? In this episode of Dirt Nap City Dead Ends, Alex and Kelly take a nostalgic look at those tiny…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Were Hanna-Barbera?
Despite the name, Hanna Barbera was not the name of a character on a 1990's Disney show, nor was it a female wrestler from the 1920's - in fact Hanna-Barbera…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Willie Wonka?
We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Katie and Deborah from the podcast "It's My Screen Time Too" about the movie WONKA. Find out if Alex &…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleA Holiday Message from Dirt Nap City
Season's Greetings from Dirt Nap City. If you are looking for the perfect gift to give your loved ones this year, we have you covered. For a limited time we…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Saint Nicholas? (Christmas Special)
Happy Saint Nicholas Day! We are excited to share the story of Saint Nicholas with you today. Of course, Saint Nicholas eventually went on to become the person…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Merv Griffin?
Merv Griffin began singing on radio at age 19 and went on to become one of the biggest names in entertainment on American television. He appeared on Broadway…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Julia Child?
At the peak of her fame, Julia Child was one of the most famous television celebrities in the United States. She was the first cooking show super star, but she…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleIs Rock and Roll Dead? (Part 2 of 2)
Last time we explored the elements that make up what we call "rock and roll". This week we listen to specific types of music and decide if they qualify as rock…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleIs Rock and Roll Dead? (Part 1 of 2)
After a visit to the Rock and Roll hall of fame earlier this year, Alex and Kelly found themselves wondering if today's rock and roll is the same type of music…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Babe Didrikson Zaharias?
Women's athletics has changed greatly since the early 20th century. But one fact remains - Babe Didrikson Zaharias was one of the greatest female athletes of…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Satchel Paige?
Satchel Paige was a ground breaking pitcher with one of the longest careers in the history of professional baseball. He was one of the most gifted pitchers in…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was P. T. Barnum?
P. T. Barnum was an American showman, businessman and politician remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes (also called "humbugs") and founding the Barnum &…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was John D. Rockefeller?
When it comes to titans of industry, it is difficult to imagine someone more influential than John D Rockefeller. At one point he was the richest man in the…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Howard Cosell?
Howard Cosell was a major figure on television in the middle of the twentieth century, but he was not necessarily well loved by his fans. Many found him…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Jerry Springer?
Love him or hate him, Jerry Springer is definitely one of the most interesting recent residents of Dirt Nap City. Jerry Springer is a former politician and…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Ray Kroc?
Ray Kroc was an American businessman who purchased the fast food company McDonald's in 1961 from the McDonald brothers and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. Kroc…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Betsy Ross?
Betsy Ross is considered the mother of the American flag - the symbol of the United States. But did she really sew the American flag? In this episode we look…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Walt Disney?
Walt Disney is a symbol of entertainment in America. From his early days of cell animation to his vision for the "city of tomorrow", Walt Disney always dreamed…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Henry The Eighth?
If you think Henry VIII was a violent man who killed thousands and beheaded his wives, you would be right. But did you know that Henry VIII was was also a…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Joseph Pilates?
Joseph Pilates developed a regiment he called “Contrology”, which later became known as "Pilates". This method had influences of: greek calisthenics…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Mother Teresa? (Mother's Day Special)
Mother Teresa was a woman who helped other people throughout her life. Upon her death she was declared a saint and her life and deeds live up to that title…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWas Thomas Edison the greatest inventor of all time? Despite thousands of failures, his inventions still impact us today.
Thomas Alva Edison was one of the greatest inventors and entrepreneurs of the late 1800's and early 1900's. He was driven by a passion for discover and…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Dr Spock?
One of the best selling books of all time is Baby And Child Care by Dr. Benjamin Spock. The book was first published in 1946 and has been updated and…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Albert Einstein?
Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest minds of all time. But he was more than just a master of science. He was an activist, a musician and most…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Nostradamus?
Who could have predicted that one day there would be a podcast that talks about Nostradamus? Well, Nostradamus probably could have predicted it...or could he?…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Ernest Shackleton?
Sir Ernest Shackleton was an explorer from a time when there were many unexplored places on our great planet. He was also a different kind of leader for the…
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What Is Dirt Nap City? (Podcast Trailer)
Dirt Nap City is the place where everyone, no matter who you are, will eventually go to live. And because of that fact, there are many interesting characters…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Saint Valentine?
For many people, Valentine's day is a day of love and candy, but who was the actual Saint Valentine? And why do we celebrate his holiday the way we do? In this…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Jim Henson?
Jim Henson captured the imagination of the world with his innovative cross between marionettes and puppets, which he called "muppets". From Kermit the Frog, to…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Geronimo?
It has long been a tradition to yell "Geronimo!" when jumping from an airplane or just about any other high place. But who was Geronimo? What tribe did he…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Dr Seuss?
Theodor Seuss Geisel was known by the pen name "Dr Seuss" because he was caught drinking gin during prohibition and was forced to write under a pseudonym in…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Chef Boyardee?
In the early 20th century, Italian food in the USA was unusual and considered exotic. But when Ettore Boiardi came to the USA and opened his first restaurant…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Were The Pilgrims? (Thanksgiving Special)
The Pilgrims, also known as the Pilgrim Fathers, were English settlers who came to North America on the Mayflower and established the Plymouth Colony in what…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Mister Rogers?
Fred Rogers (AKA Mister Rogers) was a staple of American children's television for many decades. But he was also a musician, minister and mentor. In this…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Evel Knievel?
Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel was a legend who attempted more than 75 ramp to ramp motorcycle jumps over the course of his career as a stunt man and entertainer…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Harry Houdini? (Halloween Special)
Harry Houdini was a man that many said was ahead of his time. In addition to being the most famous magician of his time, he was also an entrepreneur, and…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Colonel Sanders?
Colonel Sanders is an American icon. He was the "chicken man" way before Gus Fring brought us Pollos Hermanos. But there is so much about Colonel Sanders that…
Dirt Nap City - History's Most Interesting Dead PeopleWho Was Andre The Giant?
Andre the Giant was one of the most famous and accomplished professional wrestlers in the WWF / WWE. He was also a beloved character in the movie "The Princess…