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The Story Behind tells the extraordinary history of the ordinary. Everyday objects are more closely examined, from their ancient beginnings through the present—all within 5-10 minutes.

Emily Prokop


    • Aug 10, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Cotton Swabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 8:18


    Every time I use the subject of today's episode, my husband is quick to point out how I shouldn't. He loves to tell me about all the injuries this common household item causes, and as much as a lot of what I do depends on my hearing, I can't help but continue to use it now and again. And I'm sure you do too. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Cotton Swabs. Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources About - A Q-Tips Cotton Swab History - Qtips.com The strange life of Q-tips, the most bizarre thing people buy - The Washington Post 1927 Q-Tips ad 15 Swab-Worthy Facts About Q-Tips - Mental Floss The Marketing of Q-Tips—A Brief History - Ear Audites Cotton Swabs Send 34 Kids to the ER Every Day - Live Science What a New Study on Cleaning Your Ears With Q-Tips Should Teach Every Entrepreneur - Inc. ​Why It Feels So Damn Good to Stick a Q-Tip In Your Ear - Men's Health Just How Bad Is My Q-Tip Habit? - Vice.com 17 Genius Uses for Q-Tips You'll Want to Use All the Time - Reader's Digest 14 Ways You Never Thought to Use Q-Tips - BobVila.com

    Sunglasses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 11:41


    From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the skies without being blinded by the sun, the subject of today's episode not only protects your eyes but has also been a staple of fashion for centuries, as it turns out. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sunglasses. Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources Origins and History of Sunglasses - GlassesHistory.com Who Made Those Aviator Sunglasses? - The New York Times A Brief History of Sunglasses - SunglassMuseum.com The Evolution of Sunglasses - Google Arts & Culture Foster Grant Our Story! - Foster Grant The 15 Most Iconic Sunglasses of all Time - The Idle Man The Fabulous History Of Sunglasses & Their Trends In 25 Pics - The Talko Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear - Ancient-Origins.org The most famous sunglasses in cinema history - Vogue A Brief History of Eclipse Glasses and the People Who Forgot to Wear Them - Slate How long does it take before your eyes get damaged when looking at the sun? - Scienceline - UCSB Shades at the Table: The Great Debate - Poker News Why You (Now) Look Stupid Wearing Sunglasses at the Poker Table - Poker Junkie 11 Things You Didn't Know About Ray-Ban - Thrillist Solar eclipse and your eyes: How to view an eclipse safely - All About Vision

    Glitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 6:50


    Ever hear of Shiny Object Syndrome? Usually, it's said to refer to those who see something new and have to have it, only to get bored with it once they finally attain it. But in this episode, I wanted to know just what it is about literal shiny objects that make them so appealing to humans. And this particular shiny object is no different unless you have to clean up the mess it makes. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Glitter. Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards! CLICK HERE to vote! Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources 15 Shimmering Questions About Glitter, Answered - Mental Floss What is Glitter? - The New York Times What Makes Glitter Sparkle? - Wonderopolis The History of Glitter - Huffington Post Bio-Glitter An Evolutionary Theory For Why You Love Glossy Things - Fast Company

    Mouthwash

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 9:49


    One of the most fascinating things about today's episode is not just the creation of this everyday object, but the marketing tactic of presenting a problem that many people weren't concerned with until the solution was advertised. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mouthwash. Vote for The Story Behind for the Webby Awards! CLICK HERE to vote! Let's get social! The Story Behind Discussion Group: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Group The Story Behind Facebook Page: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Facebook-Page The Story Behind on Instagram: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Instagram The Story Behind on Twitter: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Twitter Support the Show — Become an Executive Producer $1 Patreon Executive Producers — Extra monthly episode and thank you on an upcoming episode of The Story Behind. $5 Patreon Executive Producers — Benefits of $1 Executive Producers + Access to the MUSE series as it unfolds. Click to Support: TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Patreon The Story Behind is also a Book! Find it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FkbVU5 Kindle Version: https://amzn.to/2CAn9Dj Sources The Crazy (and Disgusting) History of Mouthwash - NoCavityKids.com Listerine Halitosis Ad 8 Aug 1921 - Newspapers.com Cloves - The Perfect Pantry Classic Ad Review: Listerine And The Halitosis Hallelujah - AdAge.com History of LISTERINE®: From Surgery Antiseptic to Modern Mouthwash - Listerine 6 Practical Ways Romans Used Human Urine and Feces in Daily Life - Mental Floss What's in the turtle's blood? - News24 How Mouthwash Is Made - MixerDirect.com Discovery Of Bacteria - Explorable Bad Breath Wasn't Invented by Listerine - Smile Columbia Dentistry

    Son of a Gun - Operation Switcharoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 24:19


    Happy April Fool's Day. This year, I was part of a number of other podcasts that wanted to do some cross-promotion, so if you're looking for The Story Behind April Fool's Day, I invite you to check out the Forgotten News Podcast. I should put a disclaimer on this episode that it may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences since procreation and the anatomical names for body parts are mentioned. And remember, take everything you read and hear today with a grain of salt. Enjoy this episode of the Forgotten News Podcast, and if you like it, be sure to subscribe so you'll never miss an episode. And if you're listening to this as a Forgotten News Podcast listener, thanks for coming over and checking out The Story Behind! Jim and Kit did a great job talking about The Story Behind this particular piece of Forgotten News Podcast and I invite you to subscribe while you're over here. Without further ado, I'm your host Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Son of a Gun. Visit the Forgotten News Podcast website or listen over on PlayerFM or Podbay. Forgotten News Podcast on Twitter Forgotten News Podcast on Facebook Also check out Kit's other podcast, Whispered True Stories Guest Voice Jeremy Collins - Podcasts We Listen To and the Podcasts We Listen to Facebook Group Also, check out Jeremy as a guest voice on The Story Behind the Lead Pipe! Books Mentioned Sex and the Civil War by Judith Giesberg The Story the Soldiers Wouldn't Tell - Thomas P. Lowry, MD Music MusicForMakers.com Music by Kevin MacLeod of Incompetech.com – Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses / by 3.0

    Conversation Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 8:27


    One of my favorite holidays just passed. February 15th. Yup, you heard me right. February 15th, not the 14th. Oh, I love Valentine's Day, but I'm more in love with the discounted candy the day after, including a candy that apparently I'm in the minority when it comes to liking. But this year, they were harder to come by, despite being the most popular Valentine's Day candy. The history of any modern-day candy, actually, can be attributed to these, as well. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Conversation Hearts. Like the podcast? You'll LOVE The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Origin of the Conversation Heart - Mental Floss Chalk Full of Love: The Evolution of Conversation Hearts - National Geographic The History of Sweetheart Candies - Smithsonian 10+ Years of Conversation Hearts - Reader's Digest The Pharmacist Who Launched America's Modern Candy Industry - Smithsonian O.R. Chase Sugar Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office O.R. & S.E. Chase Lozenge Machine - United States Patent and Trademark Office America's favorite Valentine's Day candy is unavailable this year - CNBC Sweethearts Candies Won't Be Available This Valentine's Day - Smithsonian A-Twitter Over Updated Sweethearts Candy - NPR In with the old, out with the new - Boston.com Sweathearts Candies - Sprangler Candy 10 Things You Didn't Know About Candy Conversation Hearts - Country Living Spelling Love with Candy Hearts: The History of Conversation Heart Phrases - InfoPlease Wedding Day Lore - AVictorian.com Sweet Tooth: The Bittersweet History of Candy by Kate Hopkins 'The Mother Of The Valentine' - WBUR Conversation Hearts…necco Or Brach's? - All Things Heart & Home

    The Trampoline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 8:19


    One of my favorite things to learn about when researching episodes is how people marketed inventions that had never been on the market before. In The Story Behind Post-its, we talked about how 3M's style of marketing was to show what the product could do, rather than just showing the product. In The Story Behind Dr Pepper, John W. Davis made it a point to tell six people every day his version of the beverage's origin story. And, probably in the running for most audacious marketing of an invention covered by The Story Behind is today's topic, when its inventors rented a kangaroo to help demonstrate the fun jumping capabilities of the product. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Trampoline. Like the podcast? You'll LOVE The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Who Made That Trampoline? - The New York Times George Nissen: Inventor of the trampoline - The Independent The up-and-down history of the trampoline - ABC News 21 Fascinating Facts About Trampolines – Exercise, Education, and More! - Trampoline Review Guide The History of Trampolines - Trampoline Gurus Trampoline Equipment and History - Olympic.org The Difference Between a Rebounder & Trampoline - Livestrong.com Trampolines: A History - Rebounderz.com The History of Trampolines: All You Need to Know - TrampolineJudge.com AAP Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use - American Academy of Pediatrics As Trampoline Parks Jump In Popularity, So Do Injuries - NPR Trampoline Parks Tied to Jump in Emergency Room Visits - Scientific American Referenced: The Story Behind Post-its The Story Behind Dr Pepper The Story Behind Pantyhose

    Groundhog Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 8:56


    Okay, campers, rise and shine and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there today! No, you're not stuck in a loop, unless you've already listened to this episode before. But today's episode is all about a seemingly silly holiday that has a fascinating history behind it and a 1993 movie that probably helped it become most likely permanently attached to Bill Murray. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Groundhog Day. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: First Groundhog Day - History.com Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring - NPR Why A Groundhog? Groundhog Day History & Folklore - Farmers' Almanac Groundhog Day 2019 facts: The history of Punxsutawney Phil - New York Post Here's How Groundhog Day Got Started - Time Legend & Lore - Groundhog.org Groundhog Day: A History, And 5 Facts You Didn't Know - Huffington Post 2nd February, 2019 was… Hedgehog Day - DaysoftheYear.com Groundhog Day: History and Facts - History.com The sequel to the Bill Murray movie 'Groundhog Day' is a VR game - Engadget.com Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son - groundhogvr.com ‘Groundhog Day': How Bill Murray Rom-Com Became an Accidental Classic - The Wrap Reliving Groundhog Day - The Atlantic Just How Many Days Does Bill Murray REALLY Spend Stuck Reliving Groundhog Day? - WhatCulture.com The Precise Number of Groundhog Days in “Groundhog Day” - IFC.com Referenced: Varmints! Groundhogs episode

    Pantyhose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 8:31


    Even though the topic of today's episode isn't necessarily exercise-related, it would be safe to say it gave me a bit of a workout this past week. Imagine paying $12 for something, then you find yourself struggling to put it on, only to have it rip. Now, because I didn't have time to go to the store for another pair, I put some clear nail polish on the rip and hoped they would hold out for the next few hours until I could take them off and throw them away. Women, you probably know what I'm referring to. Men, don't worry, there's a version for you that's available that, after a Google image search, is now painfully seared into my mind. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pantyhose. (By the way, the men's version is lovingly referred to as “mantyhose.”) Get your very own copy of The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast about her weight-loss journey, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook to talk more about the show and submit your own trivia! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: 50 Years of Pantyhose - Smithsonian Who Invented Pantyhose? - ThoughtCo Before Pantyhose Were a Curse, They Were a Revelation - Racked The History of Pantyhose - TheInventors.org History of Pantyhose - Boing Boing Celebrity Invention: Catwoman's Booty-Accentuating Pantyhose - The Atlantic Pantyhose mystery on Lakeshore - Grand Haven Tribune Referenced: The Story Behind the Toothbrush

    Bottled Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 15:18


    Remember the Left Shark from the Super Bowl a few years ago? He was supposed to be just a guy in a shark costume dancing next to Katy Perry during the halftime show. But because he decided to do his own thing, he became the center of attention. Every so often, another Left Shark will come along in the background of an event only to steal the show. The most recent of these was the Fiji Water girl during the Golden Globes red carpet, who has been given the title 2019's first meme after appearing to have photobombed many shots of the celebrities on the red carpet. Her real name is Kelleth Cuthbert, a Canadian model and influencer. That brings us to today's topic. As you'll find out, this everyday object is less about necessity but more about clever marketing, even before Cuthbert generated $12 million worth of brand exposure the past week. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Bottled Water. *Note: A previous version of this podcast episode mentioned "Sarasota Springs," instead of Saratoga Springs. Thank you to John for calling this to my attention. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Perrier Orson Welles 1979 - YouTube Sources: The Fiji Water Girl's Identity Has Been Revealed And She Was An Influencer Before She Was A Meme - ELLE A Brief History of Bottled Water - Kitchn How Bottled Water Became America's Most Popular Beverage - Serious Eats History of Bottled Water - European Federation of Bottled Water John Snow's data journalism: the cholera map that changed the world - The Guardian Suckers for bottled water - The Guardian Why Americans Are Obsessed With Bottled Water - NPR PET bottles potential health hazard - ABC Science Fiji Water: Spin the Bottle - Mother Jones The story of FIJI Water – A green and fair product? - SinkingIslands.com

    Toilet Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 7:59


    One of my favorite compliments I get about The Story Behind book is that people love reading it in the bathroom. At first, people seem embarrassed to tell me this, but in the introductory chapter of the book, I put a PS at the end that says, “I won't be offended if you read it in the bathroom.. So, in case you want to bring the book into the bathroom or you just want something to think about for those awkward moments you find yourself in a stall without any reading material, this episode is for you. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Toilet Paper. The role of Johnny Carson was played by Chris Nesi from House of EdTech. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: EVER WONDERED about the history of toilet paper? - Washington Post Toilet Paper History: How America Convinced the World to Wipe - Mental Floss The History of Toilet Paper, Explained - Boxed What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper? - Mental Floss Did ohnny Carson cause a toilet paper shortage in 1973 after making a joke on The Tonight Show? - Snopes History Of Toilet Paper - ToiletPaperHistory.net The History of Toilet Paper - AngelSoft.com History of Toilet Paper - Charmin.com Referenced: How Sears Mail-Order Catalogs Undermined Jim Crow Racism - Chicago Tribune

    Re-Release of The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 8:19


    Hey there! Hope everyone is enjoying this weird week between Christmas and New Years! When I released the last episode, The Story Behind Christmas Traditions, Part 2, I had some questions about the first part. I released that one way back in 2016, but since I've gotten more listeners since then, I thought it would be fun to re-release it. Even though it's no longer Christmas, why not enjoy saying goodbye to Christmas 2018 with The Story Behind. Enjoy! There are lots of fun things in store for The Story Behind in 2019, including Patreon-exclusive content for executive producers. You can be an Executive Producer by going to Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind. Usually, I don't get a chance to talk about Patreon on the show too much. For those who don't know what it is, it's a way to support artists and creators you enjoy on a monthly basis for as low as $1 a month. The reason I call those who support The Story Behind executive producers is that the job of an executive producer is to make sure funds are in place for shows to go on. They are also invested in the content, like an executive producer on television or in the movies. Another reason is that Diane from History Goes Bump called her Patreon supporters that, I absolutely loved it and made sure to get her permission before using it. Executive Producers get to look at the scripts for episodes ahead of time. And starting in 2019. Executive Producers will be getting bonus episodes with no “quick messages” - just full content. There will be a theme for this year and the monthly bonus episodes will be The Stories Behind each month. So, releasing in January will be The Story Behind January, including the history of the name, as well as information about birthstones, birth flowers, notable dates and birthdays, and a whole lot more. So if you're looking for more episodes of The Story Behind, be sure to check out Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind. In addition, Executive Producers of $5 or more will be getting exclusive access to a new project I'm working on called Muse. It's still in the very beginning phases so there isn't much there, but I'm seeing this as a breakout podcast from The Story Behind. It will be a long-form series based on one specific topic. I'm aiming to put out the first episode in March, but for now, I am enjoying the research process. You'll hear more about that project in future episodes of The Story Behind. I also wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has purchased The Story Behind book and all the lovely pictures of people I've seen opening them for Christmas! You all made 2018 amazing for this podcast, and I thank you so much for all your generosity and support. And, as always, thanks for listening. Referenced: The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1) Everyone Has a Podcast

    Christmas Traditions (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 11:47


    As I'm recording this, I have my holiday candle burning, my kids hopped up on Christmas cookie sugar, and I'm struggling to find a way to hide Christmas presents from my husband before being able to wrap them. If you're listening to this way later, and you haven't already looked at the title of this episode, get ready for a throwback to what kids and retailers call The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. When I first started this podcast back in 2016, I did an episode like this and I liked it a lot, and it's a nice way to cap off the year, since I'll be taking a winter break with the show until the new year. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Christmas Traditions: Part 2. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers FreeXMasMP3.com Sources: The Death of Baldur - Norse-Mythology.org Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - History.com Pucker Up! Why Do People Kiss Under the Mistletoe? - Live Science Mistletoe Traditions - Mistletoe.org.uk 15 Fun Facts About Fruitcake - Mental Floss The secret history of fruitcake - CBC FOOD; Lasting Legacy of Fruitcake - The New York Times Why We Eat Fruitcake on Christmas - The Daily Meal A Short History of Fruitcake - The Village Voice Fruitcake Toss - Visit Colorado Springs The Legend of the Christmas Stocking - Smithsonian.org The Christmas Stocking - The New York Times History of Christmas Stockings - Love to Know Christmas Stocking - Love to Know Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings - Socks or Shoes? Why We Hang Christmas Stockings Referenced: The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1) Christmas Past podcast

    Tipping

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 9:10


    I love my job as a podcast editor. I get to listen to podcasts every day and get paid for it, and my clients are absolutely wonderful, as many podcasters often are. One of my clients, Catherine, is the producer for Solo Travel Talk with Astrid Clements of AstridTravel.com. Every episode I listen to, I find out about travel destinations that all end up going on my bucket list. But when I edited a particular episode, answering questions about today's topic as it pertains to different parts of the world, I was fascinated to find out that it was more than what I assumed was a way of saying thank you to a restaurant server. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Tipping. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! This month's theme: Last Seen. Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: 'It's the Legacy of Slavery': Here's the Troubling History Behind Tipping Practices in the U.S. - Time Sharecropping - PBS Debunking myths: the real origins of ‘posh' and ‘tip' - Oxford Dictionaries When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American - NPR With the holidays upon us, is it time to end tipping? - The Conversation The Racist, Twisted History of Tipping - Mother Jones A Brief History of Tipping - TripSavvy I dare you to read this and still feel good about tipping - The Washington Post Danny Meyer's anti-tipping policy is nothing new — 6 states once banned the practice - Business Insider 9 Amazing Tipping Stories - Mental Floss American tipping is rooted in slavery—and it still hurts workers today - Ford Foundation BAD GRATITUDES: WORKING FOR TIPS SINCE MEDIEVAL SERFDOM - The Asterisk Today After 24 Years Pushing Pizza, Waitress Phyllis Penzo Gets a Tip to Remember: $3 Million - People Holiday Tipping Checklist - Real Simple Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping Around the World - Conde Nast A Longtime Concierge On Hotel Tipping, Online Reviews, and More - Conde Nast Referenced Episode 097: Keep the Change - Tipping While Traveling - Solo Travel Talk

    Balloons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 9:49


    When I was in Washington, DC, a few weeks ago, I stopped at the International Spy Museum before leaving. I could have stayed in there for hours, and it was incredible to see these gadgets and spy equipment that we normally only see in movies. But a set of pictures intrigued me. They were of both Union and Confederate soldiers using the topic of today's episode to spy on one another. Not only would they use this to observe the enemy, but they were also able to learn the terrain of the battlefield, take inventory, and even aim accordingly in the direction of the oncoming enemy. Oh, and this “spy vehicle” wasn't concealed at all. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Balloons. Grab your copy of The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? Find out how you can WIN a copy from them, plus meet other podcast listeners in your area! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers Click here to become an Executive Producer and support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Balloon - Etymonline.com This Party's Blowin' Up - Slate Frequently Asked Questions - The Balloon Council The Physics Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons - Wired Early Balloons Were Made From Animal Intestines - Mental Floss History of Toy Balloon - Who Invented the Rubber Balloon? - History of Balloons Why We Are Running Out of Helium And What We Can Do About It - Forbes That Dire Helium Shortage? Vastly Inflated - Wired We Discovered Helium 150 Years Ago. Are We Running Out? - National Geographic It's The Dixville Notch Chamber Pot Mystery: Who'll Be First To Vote In First Primary This Year? - Hartford Courant Explainer: Why Dixville Notch Votes at Midnight - WNYC Neil Tillotson, 102, First Presidential Voter - The New York Times Why Does Helium Change the Sound of Your Voice? - Wonderopolis

    Cranberry Sauce | From Controversy to Canned Creation (TSB132)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 10:33


    This past year has been one of the busiest I've ever had. I could never have imagined two years ago that starting this podcast would have brought me the most amazing listeners in the world or that they would go from listeners to the best book launch team I could have imagined. Since we're celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States this week, I wanted to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am for everything you've done for me and this podcast. From sharing the show with your friends and family, to writing such kind words and Amazon reviews for The Story Behind book, to supporting the show on Patreon, and for all those times you've shared trivia you've learned on the show or shared trivia back with me. I hope your holiday season is a happy one. And I look forward to seeing where The Story Behind goes in 2019, because you've proven that even though I write and produce the show, you are actually what makes the show great. So, thank you! I hope listeners in the United States had a lovely Thanksgiving and hopefully can have some fun conversation about today's topic while eating the leftovers. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Cranberry Sauce. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Bonus link for reading the show notes: Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe Still looking for recipes? Check out Adam from Odd Dad Out and his cranberry sauce recipe. Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: This Man Made the First Canned Cranberry Sauce - Smithsonian Cranberries: The Most Intriguing Native North American Fruit - The American Phytopathological Society Canned cranberry sauce, explained - Vox Cranberries, a Thanksgiving Staple, Were a Native American Superfood - National Geographic Made in Jersey - Cranberries: New Jersey's contribution to Thanksgiving dinner - NJ.com 10 facts you may not know about N.J. cranberries - NJ.com The Cranberry Industry and Ocean Spray Cooperative: Lessons in Cooperative Governance - Food System Research Group How Canned Cranberry Jelly Became a Thanksgiving Icon - Kitchn The dark and sordid history behind America's obsession with cranberries - Quartz History of Our Thanksgiving Meal - Organic Authority Beatles Myths - The Internet Beatles Album Cranberries - Band Name Explained The Cranberries - AllMusic The Great Thanksgiving Cranberry Scare Of 1959 - Forbes The Great Cranberry Scare of 1959 - The New Yorker Could The Delaney Clause Rear Its Head Yet Again? - The FDA Law Blog The 1st Great Chemical Cancer Scare? Cranberries, Thanksgiving 1959 - American Council on Science and Health Cranberry Study Shows Flaws in Research - Healthline 10 Things You Didn't Know About Cranberries and Cranberry Bogs Slideshow - The Daily Meal Irrigation Return Flow or Discrete Discharge? Why Water Pollution From Cranberry Bogs Should Fall Within the Clean Water Act's NPDES Program - Environmental Law Review Your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is poisoning Native American lands - The Guardian Referenced: The Story Behind Subliminal Messages Toe on the Trigger

    Sick Sayings | Bless You, Frog In Your Throat, Sick as a Dog (TSB131)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 7:31


    Sorry for the delayed episode this week! If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may have seen that I went to DC Podfest. And the first day I was there, I woke up with the beginnings of a cold. Luckily, I was able to get a hold of a bottle of Zicam fairly quickly and stave off the cold for a few days … until I got home. And then, it hit. This week has been a bit of a fever dream for me, but it made me start to wonder about some of the things we say when we're sick and the origins, so get ready for a bit of an etymology episode. But as long as there have been humans, humans have been getting sick, and many of these idioms carry a lot of unverifiable history with them. And, much like the cure for the common cold, the true origin stories of these phrases may never be found. You're listening to The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History of the Ordinary. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sick Sayings. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: God Bless You! Idioms for Those With the Cold and Flu Illness - ABC News Etymology of Bless You! - Snopes The meaning and origin of the expression: A frog in the throat - The Phrase Finder Sick as a dog - World Wide Words What is the origin of the phrase 'as sick as a parrot'? - The Guardian Does your heart stop when you sneeze? - Everyday Mysteries Sneezing With Your Eyes Open - Discovery/Mythbusters Ahem! What is a ‘frog in the throat,' anyway? - NBC News Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat? - Wonderopolis David Blaine Went on an Epic Quest to Learn How to Regurgitate Frogs - Vulture Referenced: Podcast Brunch Club Sunshine & PowerCuts Podcast Brunch Club: Connecticut Chapter Facebook Group The Story Behind Book

    Boston Baked Beans | Traditional New England Fare (TSB130)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 8:24


    If you follow @StoryBehindPod on Instagram, you may have seen that I went to Boston last weekend for the Sound Education conference at Harvard University to be on a panel with other history podcasters that included Liz Covart from Ben Franklin's World, Patrick Wyman from Tides of History, and David Stenhouse from BackStory. I respect these podcasters greatly and it was such an honor to be in the same room as them. Because my travel schedule is pretty hectic this month, I only stayed in Boston for one day so I didn't get to experience anything outside of Harvard and the train station, but if you've ever been to Boston, you know that it seems there's history on every street. I got to hang out with Chris Nesi from The House of #EdTech podcast while I was there and he suggested I do an episode relating to Boston. Since any history regarding Boston would be a huge undertaking, I wanted to pick something a little more obscure, but still very much Boston-related. And food is always one of my favorite topics to research. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Boston Baked Beans. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Great Molasses Flood - Boston Discovery Guide Boston Baked Beans: Recipes and Lore - Trip Savvy Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston - Smithsonian What Was the Triangle Trade? - ThoughtCo.com History shows Boston curse full of beans - Chicago Tribune Was Boston once literally flooded with molasses? - The Straight Dope The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 - History.com Remembering Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 - Mental Floss Solving a Mystery Behind the Deadly ‘Tsunami of Molasses' of 1919 - The New York Times Boston Baked Beans - Old Time Candy A Selective History of Beans - Republic of Beans Boston Baked Beans, and Other Foods Named After Different Foods - Serious Eats Bean Town Origin - Celebrate Boston Confectioners' and Bakers' Gazette, Volume 21 - Google Books Other References in the Show Sound Education Ben Franklin's World Tides of History Backstory House of #EdTech

    'Africa' by Toto | Two-Year Anniversary Episode (TSB129)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 11:39


    This is a very special episode of The Story Behind. Believe it or not, two years ago I pressed Publish on the first three episodes of this podcast, The Story Behind the Theremin, The Story Behind Dry Ice, and The Story Behind Sugar Skulls. This podcast was supposed to be a side-project for me. It was supposed to just take up a little of my time, so I could continue my hobby of podcasting while holding a full-time job and when I was pregnant with my son. That's what it was supposed to be. But in the two years since the show began, it took on more. It became my favorite distraction. It allowed me to geek out over things I never had a reason to learn otherwise. And it kept my brain from going to complete mush with pregnancy brain and post-partum brain. Plus, it led me to a career in podcasting and finally, it became the basis for The Story Behind book. Now, after last year's one-year and 100th episode special of The Story Behind The Musical, which was sung, I knew it would take a lot to top that for this year's episode. In fact, it's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you. There's nothing that a 100 episodes or more could ever do. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind “Africa” by Toto. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Toto - Africa ( Chicken Cover ) Sources: The story behind Toto's 'Africa' - Boing Boing Toto's David Paich talks Quincy Jones sessions and writing Africa - Music Radar Q&'80s: Toto's Dave Paich on Writing and Recording ‘Africa' - Grantland Africa by Toto - Song Facts Toto's 'Africa': The Oral History of '80s Pop's Most-Spoofed Megahit - Billboard The Ongoing Legacy of Toto's ‘Africa' - Ultimate Classic Rock How ‘Africa' by Toto Became the Internet's Favorite Song - Vice/Motherboard Weezer Covers Toto's 'Africa,' Taking Us Deep Into The Internet's Heart Of Beigeness - NPR Weezer and Toto: the inside story of music's unlikely love-in - The Guardian @weezerafrica on Twitter Weezer Recruit ‘Weird Al' Yankovic for Video of Toto Cover ‘Africa' - Rolling Stone The strange appeal of Toto's Africa — and why it's cover-proof - Financial Times r/TotoAfricaCovers - Reddit The Secret History Of Toto - Louder Sound Toto Band History - Toto99.com Interview: Toto: how we made Africa - The Guardian Steve Barron - IMDb How Toto's ‘Africa' Became the New ‘Don't Stop Believin” - Rolling Stone Yacht Rock Web Series Africa - Toto (video) Other Episodes Referenced The Story Behind the Theremin The Story Behind Dry Ice The Story Behind Sugar Skulls The Story Behind the Band-Aid

    Play-Doh | From Wallpaper Cleaner to Teacher's Craft Supply (TSB128)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 8:50


    If you're a parent who has even been on Pinterest and looked for activities for your child, you've probably seen at least a dozen different recipes for modeling clay or sensory dough, as it's sometimes called. Most of the recipes are different variations on the mixture of flour, water and salt dough I remember using to make Christmas ornaments. So, one morning this week, I was searching for a recipe for my son. I spent a good 20 minutes making it, mixing in different colors, getting just the right proportions of flour to water to coconut oil so it wouldn't stick to my hands or leave a greasy mess, only to have my son pick it up, drop it on the cat, and decide he was done with it. 20 minutes of making it, only to have it covered in cat hair after a minute or so. After all that, I threw away the dough I had made and added today's topic to the shopping list partially because it was easier to keep in the house and more convenient. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Play-Doh. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Find out about The Monday American Podcast giveaway for The Story Behind book in their October 4th episode, The Korean War (Part III): A War No Victor. Are you a member of The Podcast Brunch Club? I'm coordinating with them for a book giveaway with them, as well! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Play-Doh - National Toy Hall of Fame The History of Play-Doh: Good, Clean Fun! - Museum of Play Who Invented Play Dough? - Woderopolis 10 Fun Facts About Play-Doh - Mental Floss Play-doh Was Originally Wallpaper Cleaner - Today I Found Out 9 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident - How Stuff Works Playmakers Part II: Play-Doh - Parents' Choice Play-Doh can fake your fingerprint - CNET The shocking story behind Playdoh's original purpose - Business Insider  Referenced: Ice Cream Float Wikipedia Page

    The Printing Press | Gutenberg's Grand Idea and How It Left Him Poor (TSB127)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 11:01


    If you're listening to this episode when it comes out, you may know that The Story Behind book will be released on Monday, October 15th. In the spirit of that, I'll be doing a few episodes revolving around books. This topic seemed almost too easy to cover, since the invention was something I think we all remember learning about in grammar school. But, as per usual with this podcast and the book, whenever I dig a little deeper, I always find out new information that wasn't in my history books. While those books were most likely printed using modern-day printers, there wouldn't even have been widespread use of books without today's topic in the first place. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Printing Press. I'll be releasing a separate episode with a book update, plus a sneak peek into the book's acknowledgments because I really want to thank everyone, not just in the book, but also in the podcast, so check your podcast app and the show notes for that link. The Story Behind Book Update #2 Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Who Invented the Printing Press? - Live Science Johannes Gutenberg - Biography Disruption, Inventors, and Investors - Forbes 10 Things You Should Know About the Gutenberg Bible - Book Riot Gutenberg Bible - Digital Version - The University of Texas at Austin Johannes Gutenberg: The Steve Jobs of His Time - Medium Faust - Encyclopedia Britannica Gutenberg and Fust - History World Gutenberg's Legacy - The University of Texas at Austin Johann Gutenberg: Adventure and Art - Vision.org 7 Little-Known Facts about Johannes Gutenberg and the Gutenberg Press - Earth Color The Invention of the Printing Press - PS Print The Gutenberg Press - Oregon State University Referenced: Even without the Banana Slugs, schools with wrestling have plenty of colorful and unique nicknames - Mat Talk Online

    The Story Behind Book Update #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 6:04


    There will be a new episode this week, but I also wanted to put out a bonus episode talking about The Story Behind book, which releases Monday, October 15th. In all honesty, it's still not real, even after getting the advanced copies of the book, and on top of everything, social media fatigue and impostor syndrome have really gone into overdrive the past few weeks. But before the book launch day is here, I wanted to thank you all, once again, for all your support. Plus, get a preview of the acknowledgments section in this episode.   Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jeffrey Seguritan, Podcasts We Listen to, Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers

    Banned Books | A History of Putting Books on Blast (TSB126)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 12:37


    Only a few more weeks until The Story Behind book is out! And one of my podcasting mentors and buddies Dave Jackson gave me the idea to do a bunch of episodes relating to books around this time to hopefully set the mood for its release. While I was looking into different topics, I found out that the week this comes out, the week from September 23-29, 2018, is Banned Books Week, so what better time to have that as a topic. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Banned Books. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Dan Gallagher, Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Qin Shi Huang: The ruthless emperor who burned books - BBC.com Bannings and Burnings in History - FreedomToRead.ca The History (and Present) of Banning Books in America - lithub.com Banned Books Week - American Booksellers Association BannedBooksWeek.org Brief History of Banned Books in America - BooksTellYouWhy.com Censorship Project + A Brief History of Book Burning - ExUrbe.com Banned Books Week 2018: What Books are Banned Most Frequently? - Newsweek The history of book banning in America – Lesson Plan - PBS.org How Book Banning Works - HowStuffWorks.com 24 of the Most Banned Books of All Time - MentalFloss.com 6 Historical High Points For Book Banning - HuffingtonPost.com Top Ten Most Challenged Books Lists - American Library Association - ala.org Acts 19:19 - BibleHub.com Anthony Comstock - Encyclopedia Britannica Anthony Comstock - Smithsonian National Postal Museum Banned in the Media: A Reference Guide to Censorship in the Press, Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, and the Internet by Herbert N. Foerstel Referred to Episodes: The Story Behind the Necktie

    Hairspray | School Photo Horror, Big Hair Throughout the Decades, and the Real Story that Inspired the Musical (TSB125)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 11:04


    School picture time is here and every time I get my daughter ready for her picture, I try not to follow current trends too much. I have this fear she'll have the same experience I had in 1990 when my mom decided to go all out with my school picture and not only give me a big enough pinafore on my dress that it could double as a wind sail on a small boat, but she also teased my bangs and hair so much that I remember the photographer moving his camera back to get the full look. And, yes, if you follow The Story Behind on Twitter, Instagram and in the Facebook group, I'll post the picture for you all to see. I also encourage you to post some of your school photos so I don't feel as bad. But I bring up this picture for a reason. There wouldn't have been that awful picture in the world without the topic of today's episode. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Hairspray. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: The Story Behind: The Musical! Music for Makers Sources: The History of Hairspray Products - Leaf.tv Beauty throwback: The story behind hairspray - aol.com The History of Hairspray - LiveAbout Victorian Hairspray: A Brief History of Gum Solutions and Bandoline - MimiMatthews.com '80s Trend Revisited: AquaNet Hairspray Is BACK. Need I Say More? - Glamour History of Hair Styling - ThoughtCo.com 8 Vintage Hairstyling Products Your Grandmother Probably Swore By - Mental Floss The Complete Story of the Woman Who Created the Beehive Hairdo - Fortune Margaret Vinci Heldt, creator of the beehive hairstyle, dies at age 98 - The Guardian 1960s Hair Icons Who Taught Us Everything About Big Hair - Huffington Post The Beehive: Hair That Defined The 1960s - Flashbak.com The History of Aerosol Spray Cans - ThoughtCo History - ChaseProducts.com Hairsproy [SIC] - MadeHow.com Hair Through History: 9 Memorable Hairstyles of the 1950s - Beauty Launchpad 20 Unbelievable Ways You Never Knew You Could Use Hair Spray - Reader's Digest Hairspray's Revealing Portrayal of Racism in America - The Atlantic Historic Photos of Baltimore Show the Real-Life “Hairspray” - Smithsonian.com The Messy Truth of The Real 'Hairspray' - The Washington Post

    Matches | Alchemy, Phossy Jaw, and the Matchstick Girls Strike (TSB124)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 10:45


    I honestly didn't think I would be as interested in the history of today's topic when I first started reading about it. There was a lot of chemistry involved and anyone who knew me in high school knows that was the worst subject for me. When you listen to the episode, you'll notice I kept the chemistry aspect to a minimum. But as I kept researching, what intrigued me the most was when the chemistry switched to biology and women's studies toward the end, when working conditions for those making today's subject resulted in a serious epidemic and women went on strike to protect themselves and other workers. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Matches. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: A History of the Match - The Museum of Everyday Life History of Chemical Matches - ToughtCo.com John Walker's Friction Light - BBC History of Matches and Lighters - HistoryofMatches.com Phosphorus Element Facts - Chemicool Friction Matches Were a Boon to Those Lighting Fires–Not So Much to Matchmakers - Smithsonian.mag Today in Science History - Nov. 27 - TodayInSci.com Uncovering the cause of "phossy jaw" Circa 1858 to 1906 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Meet the matchstick women — the hidden victims of the industrial revolution - The Conversation The return of the dreaded 'Phossy Jaw' - Destistryiq.com White slavery in London by Annie Besant - mernick.org.uk Annie Besant (1847 - 1933) - BBC Matchsticks Once Sickened and Deformed Women and Children - Mental Floss Matchgirls Strike - BBC America Referenced: Cutting Class Podcast: Body by Calvin Coolidge

    The Teddy Bear | Conflicting Stories, Theodore Roosevelt, Steiff Bears (TSB123)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 9:22


    I love when I find out an origin story I think I knew turns out to be either a widely believed false rumor or when I find out other people learned different origin stories. That's what this episode is about, so if you think you already know the story behind today's subject, you may be surprised to learn there are actually multiple versions. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Teddy Bear. Check out Varmints! Episode 73 — Black Bears Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Teddy Bear - The National Museum of American History The Story of the Teddy Bear - National Park Service 14 Furry Facts About Bears - Mental Floss Teddy Bear Truth was Too Much to Bear - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel VIDEO: TED Talk: The strange story of the teddy bear and what it reveals | Jon Mooallem This Day in History: 1903: First Teddy Bear Goes on Sale - History.com Steiff: The Story - Steiffusa.com The history of Steiff teddy bears - SteiffTeddyBears.co.uk

    Roller Coasters | From Russian Ice Slides to Disneyland to the Psychology Behind Thrill Seekers (TSB122)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 12:14


    For us in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer is pretty much reaching the end. And, as a parent, I'm pretty happy about that because it means my daughter is back in school. But before we start talking about Pumpkin Spice-everything and the holiday season, here's one last hurrah. And, for many like me, no summer is complete without having ridden the topic of today's episode at least once. Although, you might be surprised to learn its origins actually began as a winter recreational activity. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Roller Coasters. ---- It's less than two months until The Story Behind Book releases and I am so super excited and it still doesn't seem real yet. If you haven't pre-ordered your copy yet, you can find the book on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Now, believe it or not, there are a lot of books with “The Story Behind” in the title, so people have said searching The Story Behind with my name works well. Or, the super easy way is to go to TheStoryBehindBook.com and click the links over there. By the way, the more people order the book, the more the price will go down, and when you pre-order on Amazon, you won't be charged until the day it releases, so the more people you share this news with, the more the price will go down. And, one more thing, I was told by my publisher to let people know that if you are an Amazon Associates member, you can make an affiliate link to the book on Amazon and share the link with your audience on your blog or website to receive a little kickback when people purchase it using your link. Anyway, thank you to everyone who has been promoting the book so far. You are all amazing and it's meant the world to me that fellow podcasters and listeners have been some of my biggest supporters. This really is one of the best communities in the world. So, thank you! ---- Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Jonathan Bloom, Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: A Brief History of the Roller Coaster - The Washington Post 1884 - First roller coaster in America opens - History.com From Death Traps to Disneyland: The 600-Year History of the Roller Coaster - Popular Mechanics The Psychology of Roller Coasters - Scientific American The History and Psychology of Roller Coasters - Smithsonian.com Ups and Downs: The History of Roller Coasters - USA Today How Roller Coasters Work - How Roller Coasters Work Coasting Through History: The Golden Age - Coaster101.com Catherine the Great Put Rollers on the World's First Coaster - Wired.com Design and Techology - IAAPA Rollercoasters - Explain That Stuff! The Science Behind Why We Love Terrifying Ourselves on Rollercoasters - Science Alert Horror At The Amusement Park: 13 Gruesome Roller-Coaster Deaths - Thought Catalog 10 Deadliest Roller Coaster Accidents - How Stuff Works 15 Dangerous Roller Coasters You Can't Ride Anymore - The Richest Roller Coaster Blackouts: Safe or Scary? - U.S. News Frequently Asked Questions About ACE - American Coaster Enthusiasts

    S'mores | The (Awkward) History of Graham Crackers, The Medicinal Marshmallows, and All About Milton Hershey (TSB121)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 10:52


    This episode will be told in layers. The tasty summer treat I'm talking about has three ingredients, and while they're all delicious on their own, together they are incredible. And this episode will be set up similarly, with different stories smushed together into one show. This episode has just a little mature subject matter in the first section that refers to the birds and the bees, just a heads up. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind S'mores. Find out more about The Story Behind Book at TheStoryBehindBook.com! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Ryan P. Jackson, Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Origin of Graham Crackers - Snopes Looking to Quell Sexual Urges? Consider the Graham Cracker - The Atlantic Historical development of vegetarianism - US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Graham Crackers Were Originally Meant To Be Part Of A Diet Thought To Curb Sexual Urges - Today I Found Out Who Invented Graham Crackers? - ThoughtCo Our History - Honey Maid Marshmallows - National Confectioners Association The Long, Sweet History of Marshmallows - Mental Floss A Brief History of Marshmallows - Headstuff.org The History of Marshmallows - ThoughtCo Stay Puft Marshmallows from Ghostbusters Made Real - Eater.com Who Was Milton S. Hershey? - The Hershey Story History of Hershey's Chocolate and Milton Hershey - ThoughtCo Milton Hershey - Biography.com Who Made That Hershey Bar? - The New York Times The History of S'mores: Ancient Greeks, Girl Scouts and One Very Puritanical Minister - Food & Wine A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack - The Conversation

    Roadside Attractions | A Road Trip with Josh Hallmark from Our Americana (TSB120)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 12:32


    Today I'm doing a collaborative show with Josh Hallmark from the podcast Our Americana, which explores unique small towns across America through the stories that impact, cultivate, and challenge community. America can feel oppressive. Every day it feels more and more like pieces of it are disappearing. That it's losing its value. But … there are monuments and mementos of the past if we just take a moment from our busy lives to take a look. Strange reminders of small victories, new life, love stories, and the strength of community. These stories are all around us, relics of station wagon days, on the highways and gravel roads that connect us all. It's easy to dismiss them as icons of capitalism; if you build it, they will come, and buy. But, there's always something more there, something deeper. I'm Josh Hallmark from Our Americana and I'm Emily Prokop and this is the story behind Roadside Attractions. **Visit OurAmericanaPodcast.com to listen to Episode 4.4: Roadside Attractions (Monuments)** Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: RoadsideAmerica.com Why Do We Travel For Pleasure? The Psychology Of Tourism, Explored - Bustle Tourist Psychology - Psychology Today Along the Interstates: Seeing the Roadside - General Highway History - Highway History - Federal Highway Administration Grand Tours History - Regency History How Americans Fell in Love With Taking Road Trips - Time The Real Paul Bunyan - How Stuff Works Was Paul Bunyan a real person? - HISTORY 6 Towns That Claim Paul Bunyan as Their Own (and What They Should Be Bragging About Instead) - Mental Floss Why do we love Paul Bunyan so much? – Twin Cities The World's Largest Frying Pan — Er, Six of Them - Village Voice This Elephant Is Not Endangered : Victorian Relic Built in 1881 Is the Pride of Beach Town - Los Angeles Times Roadside Attractions--About This Lesson - National Parks Service Pokemon Go offers opportunity, challenges to tourist attractions - Travel Weekly “World's biggest” roadside attractions: a history of “world's largest” tourist traps - Slate Kitschiest Roadside Attractions in America - Travel & Leisure Are Old-fashioned Road Trips Trendy Again? - Boston.Com Roadside Attractions Fading from Landscape - NPR Why your church, art, and water towers are Pokemon Go gyms and Pokestops - GamesRadar.com

    Headphones | From Telephone Operators to the U.S. Navy to Your Ears Today (TSB119)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 8:54


    If you're listening to this when it comes out, you may know that next week I'm going to a huge conference for podcasters known as Podcast Movement. And I thought it only appropriate to do an episode related to this. You may be using the topic of today's episode right now and listening to this episode with it. You may have even been appalled two years ago when Apple announced it was getting rid of the jack to plug today's episode topic into on their iPhones. Nevertheless, almost everybody has a pair or two nowadays. And many, like me, may not even use them for their intended purpose, which is to listen to music or podcasts, but as a way to safeguard ourselves from talkative coworkers or overly friendly sales people. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Headphones. Order your copy of The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas Sources: The History of Headphones - Visual.ly A Partial History of Headphones - Smithsonian Lend us Your Ears: The History of Headphones - Davison Inventing The History of Headphones - Cool Material When were the First Headphones Invented? - Bright Hub Headphones: The Complete History - Stuff The History of Headphones - The Wall Street Journal Listen Up: Here's a Brief History of Headphones - Mashable How Headphones Changed the World - The Atlantic Ruin Followed Riches for a Utah Genius - The Salt Lake Tribune The  Early  Radio Industry  and the United States  Navy - EarlyRadioHistory.us Headphones tech: Dynamic vs planar magnetic vs electrostatic - Trusted Reviews Headphones - Explain That Stuff! Mono Or Stereo: Help! - NPR: All Songs Considered Koss History - Koss.com How Noise-canceling Headphones Work - How Noise-Canceling Headphones Work - How Stuff Works

    The Necktie | From Chinese Soldiers to European Dandies to Politicians (TSB118)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 8:20


    One of my favorite things about doing this podcast is looking at things in everyday life and wondering if they still have the same purpose they did when they were invented. This week's subject is a bit ambiguous. It's most notably known for bringing a pop of color and whimsy to an otherwise drab suit, but aside from that, it's more seen as form over function. Yet it's so ubiquitous and has been around for hundreds of years, showing no signs of going out of fashion, despite many men counting down the minutes until they can loosen theirs every day. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Necktie. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind (@StoryBehindPod): Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Linguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a Podcast, Adam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: A Twisted History of Neckties - The Washington Post The Evolution of the Necktie - Tie-a-tie.net The Origins of the Neck Tie - Today I Found Out A Point of View: The language of ties - BBC The Finest Neckties - Forbes Beau Brummell and the Birth of Regency Fashion - The Jane Austen Centre The Male Necktie - Hack Writers The Art of Tying the Cravat - Jane Austen's World Un-American? Obama's Ties Of A Different Stripe - Granite Grok Red vs. Blue: Why Necktie Colors Matter - Live Science "Power Ties" Are Actually Powerless - Psychology Today The Long, Red History of the Power Tie - Racked What the Color of Your Tie Says About You - BBC

    The Stethoscope | Thoroughly Modest Medicine (TSB117)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 8:09


    If you've ever read Edgar Allan Poe's “The Tell-Tale Heart,” you may hear a heartbeat as something a little creepy. Although it's funny to note that on many sound machines for babies, a heartbeat is offered as a way to help them remember one of the sounds they heard in the womb. However, for doctors, the sound of a heartbeat can tell an awful lot about a person. It's one of the first things they listen to during a physical exam. It's also one of the first things an OB-GYN looks for and, later in the pregnancy, listens to for a pregnant woman. While listening to the heart isn't new in the world of medicine, one of the most common tools for doing so is only a little more than 200 years old. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind The Stethoscope. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Barry G, Bandrew Scott, Jarrod Dunham, Liguist Sam, Epic Film Guy Nick, Ryle Davis Jr., Dave Jackson, Sunshine & PowerCuts, Everyone Has a PodcastAdam Higgins, The Beardcaster, Elikqitie from Travel Gluten Free, Jim Collison, North Omaha History Podcast, Dan Brenic, Two Peas on a Podcast, Jason Bryant, History Goes Bump, The One Word Go Show, and Stargate Pioneer. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Art of Listening - US National Library of Medicine Evolution of the Stethoscope - CEUfast What Do Hanson And Madonna Have In Common? Hits Ideal For Saving A Life - NPR It Was Almost Called the Cylinder (& Other Who-Knew Facts about the Stethoscope) - Clinical Correlations A short history of stethoscopes - Melnick Medical Museum History of the Stethoscope - American Diagnostic Corporation A Curious Inspiration for the First Stethoscope - PBS Dave Tompkins :: Music Database Browse by Beats Per Minute Animal Heartbeats - Everysecond.io

    The Story Behind Book Update #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 3:48


    No new episode this week, but I wanted to give a quick update on the book, since I am up against deadline right now to get it finished on time. I also wanted to thank everyone in The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook for their encouragement and support, and also go through some of the #TriviaTuesday posts from the past few weeks. Thank you to everyone who listens to the show and has been so patient waiting for new episodes. You are all basically my inspiration whenever I sit down to get another chapter done. :) Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting.

    Hamburgers | More Than Meats the Eye (TSB116)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 8:23


    Earlier this week, one of the funniest exchanges on social media came about after the company known as IHOP changed out their P, which stood for Pancakes, to a B. Initially, no one knew what the B stood for. International House of Breakfast? International House of Bacon? International House of Brunch, complete with mimosas? Nope. The B stood for Burgers, something IHOP has offered on its menu in the past, but when they finally revealed what the mystery was, they also decided to change their marketing to reflect that. And people were bittersweet about the change, including some of the other fast-food social media accounts, with Wendy's even throwing shade on their Twitter account, saying, “Can't wait to try a burger from the place that decided pancakes were too hard.” So, that gave me the idea for this week's episode. And, by the way, the change from IHOP to IHOB is only a temporary marketing campaign. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Hamburgers. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Hamburger Helpers: The History of America's Favorite Sandwich - History.com History and Legends of Hamburgers - What's Cooking America The History of the Hamburger - Serious Eats A Brief History Of The Hamburger - Culture Trip The history of the hamburger: An American invention - TimeOut The Most Important Burgers In Chicago History - Thrillist The Original Burger: Louis' Lunch Burger Copycat Recipe - The Johan The History of Louis' Lunch - Louis' Lunch 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Fast Food Drive-Thru - Time History of the Hamburger - Burger Web The History of the Hamburger - Kitchen Project History of the Hamburger - Facts and Types - History of Fast Food

    Bingo | From the Italian Lottery to Popular Church Fundraising Game (TSB115)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 9:56


    Knock at the door One fat lady Rugby team Sweet sixteen A duck and a flea The famous street in Manhattan No, those weren't bloopers, although I'm sure this episode will have plenty. Those were actually number nicknames used in a particular game that's been around for 500 years we'll be talking about today. This isn't your granny's church basement version, either. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Bingo. The role of Edwin S. Lowe was played by Stargate Pioneer from the GonnaGeek Network, and it was watching Better Podcasting before writing this episode with him and Stephen Jondrew that inspired this topic. So, there you go, Stephen and SP, you guys saved my podcast tonight! Support my friend Joe in Relay for Life this weekend: https://www.facebook.com/donate/204582960340595/ Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Bingo: History of the Game - ThoughtCo Where Does Bingo Come From? - Mental Floss How Did Bingo Originate? The History Of Bingo Explained - Casino.org History of Bingo – where did it all start? - BingoCalls.org Obituary: EDWIN S. LOWE, 75; TOY MANUFACTURER POPULARIZED BINGO - The New York Times THE E. S. LOWE TOY COMPANY, TIMING, AND CHESS - Duncan Pohl Bingo Nicknames ← Did you listen to the very end? You might find this useful ;) The History of Bingo Calling and Numbers - webxcon.com Bingo Calls - Wink Bingo The Ultimate Bingo Dictionary - Wink Bingo Bingo - The Wizard of Odds Tombola Game: history and traditions - Italy Heritage Bingo - The Chicago Tribune Other Links: What Gets Weirder and Weirder the More You Think of It - Reddit Post Weird with You podcast

    Pong | Bleep, Bloop! Table-Tennis for your Television! (TSB114)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 7:43


    If you're one of the die-hard listeners of The Story Behind who eagerly await the episode to be released at midnight Eastern time on Thursdays -- yes, Adam, I'm talking to you — you may be wondering why it's a few hours late. Usually, when an episode is late, it's because I'm either dealing with family things or taking too long editing. But not tonight. The reason is that I'm hopelessly addicted to a game on my phone called Toon Blast. And I was on a winning streak tonight so, yeah, not a very good excuse. But it did give me an idea for this week's episode. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pong. Find out more about The Story Behind Book! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Atari Pong - ComputingHistory.org The History Of Pong: Avoid Missing Game to Start Industry - Gamasutra.com Pong, Atari, and the origins of the home video game - Smithsonian Atari Teenage Riot: The Inside Story Of Pong And The Video Game Industry's Big Bang - Buzzfeed.com The Birth of Pong - Slate.com Pong-Story.com The Development Of The Video Game “Pong” Was A Training Exercise For A New Gaming Developer At Atari And Wasn't Originally Intended To Be Released - TodayIFoundOut.com Also Mentioned: Toon Blast! Game (iOS/Android) Turn of Phrases Podcast

    The Traffic Light | Stop Right Now, Thank You Very Much (TSB113)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 10:20


    As many of you know, The Story Behind is being turned into a book, which means I'm in the process right now of doing probably one of my favorite parts of making the podcast, which is doing a ton of research in preparation. This week's episode will be one of the chapters in the book, but the information and the inventor was one I found hard to keep to myself until the book came out. Even though we may curse at this week's topic sometimes, it's saved numerous lives and made driving much safer since its invention. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Traffic Light. Help Support Livestream for the Cure! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Video Of Traffic In 1906 Automobile History - History.Com This Day In History: First Electric Traffic Signal Installed - History.Com This Day In History: Garrett Morgan Patents Three-position Traffic Signal - History.Com Automobiles: In The Days Of Crank And Sputter - American Comes Alive A History Of New York Traffic Lights - The New York Times A Brief History Of Traffic Lights - Artsy.Net Garrett Morgan, Inventor Of One Of The First Traffic Lights - Aareg Garrett A. Morgan - Black-inventor.Com Garrett Morgan - Biography.Com Fact: American Steering Wheels Haven't Always Been On The Left - Lost In The Pond Why Are Traffic Lights Red And Green? - Mental Floss The Reason Traffic Lights Are Red, Yellow, And Green - Thrillist

    Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen | Freddie Mercury, The Music Video, Wayne's World (TSB1112)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:37


    I've only done one other episode of The Story Behind about a song, and that was The Story Behind Imagine by John Lennon. And if you've been in the Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook, you probably would think I would be doing The Story Behind Arica by Toto. Well, not yet. Usually, I get ideas for topics from stumbling into a piece of trivia I find fascinating during the week. However, this week, my son has been not only working on walking, but working on his first words, and his favorite one lately kept getting a particular song in my head. Want a hint? “Mama” I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Help Support Livestream for the Cure! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Queen's Official Site Inside the Rhapsody - Queen Smashed Hits: What is a Bohemian Rhapsody? - BBC Brian May on 40 years of Bohemian Rhapsody: 'I still listen to it in the car' - BBC 10 Operatic Facts About “Bohemian Rhapsody” - Mental Floss Bohemian Rhapsody - This Day in Music Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody” - Performing Songwriter Readers' Poll: The Best Vocal Performances in Rock History - Rolling Stone Party On: Queen's Brian May Remembers 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on 40th Anniversary - Rolling Stone Rock Critics Really Blew Their Reviews of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - TIME The Oral History of the 'Wayne's World' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Scene - Rolling Stone Queen Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 'Is Finally Happening,' Band Confirms - Rolling Stone Freddie approved Wayne's World Rhapsody scene - Louder Sound How Do I Make Siri Sing Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody?' What Is The Sentence To Say To My iPhone? - WXERFM Bohemian Rhapsody - Song Facts 8 things you didn't know about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody' - PBS Ten of the best 'Bohemian Rhapsody' covers for its 40th anniversary - SFGate The Story Behind Imagine by John Lennon - The Story Behind Podcast The Story Behind Clowns - The Story Behind Podcast  

    Livestream for the Cure | Fundraising for Cancer Research with the Epic Film Guys (TSB111)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 13:39


    This will be a different episode from normal, since I normally don't do interview shows, but I wanted to bring on Nick from the Epic Film Guys to talk a little bit about the fundraiser he and other podcasters are doing called Livestream for the Cure. Nick is one of my oldest friends in podcasting and we met each other when we were in the beginning stages of podcasting, so I know you've heard me talk about him before. He was even on the episode The Story Behind Forrest Gump (The Movie) and he's also provided me with his voice for previous shows and even a picture of his Beard for The Story Behind Beards. He's a great friend to me and supporter of the show, so I am so honored to have him as a guest on today's episode. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Livestream for the Cure. Help Support Livestream for the Cure! Watch the video of our conversation! Watch the Blooper Reel of our conversation! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Links mentioned: LivestreamForTheCure.com Nick on Twitter (@epicfilmguys) Epic Film Guys Facebook Group RestauRant Facebook Group Heather Welch's Sunshine Summit The Story Behind Forrest Gump (The Movie) The Story Behind Beards

    Emily Prokop | Meet Your Host and Learn About the Show (TSB110)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 13:10


    If this is your first episode, this is a warning it'll be a little different than past episodes, but it will also be a good way to hear what this show is about. Does that make sense? Don't worry. It will. On the day I'm recording it, it is currently my birthday. It's the ninth time I am turning 27, or 35 if you want to rub it in. And one of the great things about social media is getting birthday wishes from all over the world, so, really, I've been celebrating for 36 hours. One message came from Rhett from The Wall-Fly Podcast who wished me a happy birthday and joked about The Story Behind Emily. But, since I hadn't really planned ahead for this week's episode, I thought it was a great idea, so thanks, Rhett! So, this might seem like a little bit of vanity episode, and you're more than welcome to skip it, but as I've found with podcasts I listen to, I really love learning about the host, so I hope you'll enjoy this! I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Emily Prokop Help Support Livestream for the Cure! Thanks to Rhett from The Bar-Fly Podcast for the idea for this episode! Check out Emily's other podcast, Hate to Weight! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Story Behind Mad Hatters | From Mercury Poisoning to Johnny Depp The Story Behind Mercury Retrograde | Damn it, Planet! The Story Behind the Luck of the Irish | Four-Leaf Clovers, Irish Luck, Leprechauns The Story Behind: The Musical! The Story Behind the Mona Lisa | Stolen Art and a Mysterious Smile The Story Behind Las Vegas | Early Settlers, Quickie Divorces and Weddings, Casinos, and the Fabulous Sign The Story Behind Wedding Luck & Superstitions | Wearing White, Bridesmaids, Rings, Rice, Cake and More The Story Behind the Stanley Cup | Lord Stanley, NHL Play-Offs, New York Rangers The Story Behind Lullabies | The Art of Sleeping Like a Baby The Story Behind Podcasts | Celebrate the Power of Podcasts Sept. 30 Classy Little Podcast The Story Behind 30 Random Things | Trivia and History Galore! The Story Behind the Pink Slip | Enjoyment from Unemployment The Story Behind Hoodies | For the Everyday Athlete, Rapper and CEO The Story Behind the Treadmill | Where the Sidewalk Doesn't End All of The Story Behind Food Episodes

    The Paperclip | Office Supply and Demand, Paperclip Trading, and Clippy (RIP) (TSB109)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 9:46


    This episode is actually one of the first topics I ever thought to talk about when I created the show. And I weirdly kept putting it off. Whenever I tell someone what my podcast is about, I say something along the lines of it being a short history podcast about everyday things. And this particular topic has been the first thing that has popped into their minds as something I would do an episode on. Well, after more than 100 episodes, I'm finally doing it. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Paperclip. Help Support Livestream for the Cure! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: The Perfection of the Paper Clip - Slate History of the Paper Clip - Early Office Museum TEN FACTS ABOUT THE PAPERCLIP - TenFactsAbout.co.uk Clippy - Know Your Meme The History of the Paperclip - Thoughtco.com The Secret Histories of Clippy, Comic Sans, and Other Legends of Early UI - Gizmodo Clippy and the History of the Future of Educational Chatbots - HackEducation Even Early Focus Groups Hated Clippy - The Atlantic Man Trades Up From Paper Clip to House - AbcNews.com

    Mercury Retrograde | Damn it, Planet! (TSB108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 8:09


    While not scientifically proven as a reason why communication and technology fails, there was plenty of evidence in this episode to prove otherwise, including having to record three times. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mercury Retrograde. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast, and Barry G, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Mercury | Roman God - Enclyclopedia Brittanica MERCURY RETROGRADE DATES 2018 - The Farmer's Almanac What is Mercury in Retrograde, and Why Do We Blame Things On It? - Mental Floss Why smart people actually believe Mercury retrograde ruins lives - The New York Post What does it mean for Mercury to be in retrograde? - Starchild | NASA How do planets and their moons get their names? - Starchild | NASA How did Mercury get its name? - Cool Cosmos MERCURY RETROGRADE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU - AstologyZone Mercury retrograde, explained WITHOUT astrology - Vox Observatory Mercury and Mythology - European Southern Observatory Asclepius - Ancient History Encyclopedia The Craziest Things That Have Happened While Mercury Was Retrograde - Ranker IsMercuryInRetrograde.com

    The Paralympics | The Doctor Who Turned World War II Spinal Injury Patients Into Athletes (TSB107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 7:16


    I am pleased to have worked with Win from the podcast Ask Win for this episode and I'm going to let her introduce it. When Win first talked to me about doing an episode in conjunction with Cerebral Palsy Awareness month, which was in March, many of the articles and stories I read were about people with Cerebral Palsy who were amazing athletes competing in the Paralympics. Through that rabbit hole, I discovered Dr. Guttmann and the BBC movie “The Best of Men,” which is an incredible feel-good movie, if you get a chance to watch it. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind The Paralympics. Special thanks, again to Win from the podcast Ask Win for her introduction and inspiration for this episode. The role of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann was played by Dan Brenic from Netflix ‘N Swill. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Paralympics - History of the Movement - Paralympic.org MOVIE: The Best of Men - Get the movie on iTunes The Best of Men - IMDbParalympics founder Sir Ludwig Guttmann's legacy celebrated in BBC drama - The Telegraph The World War II Origins of the Paralympic Games - Time History of the Paralympics - BBC Stoke Mandeville - the village that gave birth to the Paralympic movement - ITV.com Brief history of the Paralympic Games: From post-WWII rehabilitation to mega sport event - abc.net.au The History of the Paralympic Movement - Insidethegames.biz ABOUT THE PARALYMPICS | PARALYMPIC HISTORY - pbs.orgSir Ludwig Guttman 1899-1980 "The de Coubertin of the Paralympics" Giovanni XX111 - La Stampa 2012 sees ties between Special Olympics and Paralympics - SpecialOlympics.org

    April Fool's Day "Remastered" | The Quotes Are Intentional ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 3:57


    !yojnE .yadot yrt ot eno tcefrep eht saw siht dnA .edosipe redlo na gniretsamer a dnah ym yrt ot detnaw I ,(srehto dna flesym rof) stsacdop gnitide fo neht ecnis nettog ev'I ecitcarp eht lla htiw dna ,yaD s'looF lirpA dniheB yrotS ehT fo edosipe laiceps a desaeler I ,raey tsaL ----------------------Reverse---------------------- Last year, I released a special episode of The Story Behind April Fool's Day, and with all the practice I've gotten since then of editing podcasts (for myself and others), I wanted to try my hand a remastering an older episode. And this was the perfect one to try today. Enjoy! Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Want to be a part of The Story Behind Book Tour? I'd love to come to your city for bar trivia or game night at your house to meet you and other listeners! If you're on the Eastern side of the U.S., reach out to me and let me know if that's something you'd be interested in. You can email me at Emily@TheStoryBehindPodcast.com or visit TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Contact. Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter.    

    PEZ | History, Candy Marketing, The PEZ Outlaw (TSB106)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 9:46


    If you follow The Story Behind on Instagram, you may have seen our weekend adventure with the family to the factory where today's sugary-sweet topic is made. We looked at the old uniforms ladies used to wear to dispense the candy, which is funny because the candy already comes in a plastic dispenser to begin with. Find out the history of this almost 100-year-old treat, including the outlaw in the ‘90s who sold made a Black market for the dispensers. And by the way, there will be details at the end of the show for how you can enter to win a giveaway of today's topics. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pez. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Want to be a part of The Story Behind Book Tour? I'd love to come to your city for bar trivia or game night at your house to meet you and other listeners! If you're on the Eastern side of the U.S., reach out to me and let me know if that's something you'd be interested in. You can email me at Emily@TheStoryBehindPodcast.com or visit TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Contact. Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting.   If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon!   Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: PEZ dispenser in E.T. movie - YouTube Music for Makers Sources: About Us - PEZ.com This Michigan Farmer Made $4 Million Smuggling Rare Pez Containers into the U.S. - Playboy The History of PEZ Iconic Candy Dispensers - Candy Favorites PEZ Candy Animated Movie in the Works - Variety The Surprising History Behind Pez Candy And Their Iconic Dispensers - LittleThings.com ALL-TIME 100 Greatest Toys: PEZ Dispenser - Time PEZ Information - Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia 5 Things You Didn't Know About the PEZ Dispenser - CNN Money 10 Indispensable Facts about PEZ - Mental Floss Every Piece of Pez is Made Here - CNN Money Pez Candy Movie in the Works - The Wrap Top 10 Most Valuable PEZ Dispensers - eBay Eduard Haas III - Lemelson.MIT.edu As a Teenager, the Inventor of PEZ Created One of the World's First Ready-Made Cake Mixes - Today I Found Out Quest for the Pez Holy Grail: International Smuggling Meets Father-Son Bonding - Collectors Weekly Steven Glew's eBay page Steven Glew's Current Blog - PEZ Outlaw Goes to Hollywood Steven Glew's Original Blog - PEZ Outlaw

    Pi(e) | Meetups, Meatpies, and Mathematics (TSB105)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 8:12


    If you're listening to this on the day it comes out, beware the Ides of March! That is if you're Julius Caesar. But in all honesty, I tried looking up the ides of March and, really, when I found out how Romans calculated dates and that they actually counted backward from certain points within the month instead of, you know, sequentially, I gave up and got a slice of today's topic to celebrate March 14th instead. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Pi(e). Want to be a part of The Story Behind Book Tour? I'd love to come to your city for bar trivia or game night at your house to meet you and other listeners! If you're on the Eastern side of the U.S., reach out to me and let me know if that's something you'd be interested in. You can email me at Emily@TheStoryBehindPodcast.com or visit TheStoryBehindPodcast.com/Contact. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Today Is the 30th Anniversary of Pi Day. Here's What You Should Know About the Irrational Number - Time History of Pies - The American Pie Council A Brief History of Pie - Time How Pie Got Its Sweetness - Slate What is Pi Day? - History.com Stop Celebrating Pi Day, And Embrace Tau As The True Circle Constant - The Verge A Brief History of π - Exploratorium Archimedes - The Disney Wiki

    The Band-Aid | Adhesive Bandages, Marketing Highs and Lows, and the 1980s Supergroup (TSB104)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 7:39


    For those who don't know, I am incredibly accident-prone. I've never had any sort of grace. In fact, it's a miracle I've never broken any bones. But one thing I do end up with are a lot of cuts and scrapes, and we end up keeping quite a large supply of the topic of today's episode in the house at all times From the ubiquitous First-Aid kit staple, to an 80s supergroup, to Penny Lane and her friends in the movie "Almost Famous," the episode is a little all over the place, but don't worry, I'll try to “stick” to the topic as much as possible. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Band-Aid. Check out Heather Welch's Sunshine Summit, where I will be a guest March 13th, and the summit runs from March 9-16. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Want to find out about The Story Behind book coming soon? Visit http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/book-updates! Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Hope to talk to you soon! Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Band-Aid Commercial Band Aid: The Song That Rocked The World Almost Famous Sources: A History of BAND-AID® Brand Innovation - Band-Aid.com Congratulations, Earle Dickson, Inventor of the BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandage! - Kilmer House Band-Aid - MoMA Learning Without The Boy Scouts, Band-aids Might Not Have Stuck Around - Scouting Magazine Get Stuck on Band-Aid History - Smithsonian Mag The Story of the Black Band-Aid - The Atlantic The History of the Band-Aid - ThoughtCo.com The Making of Band Aid: Secrets and Stories From the Star-Studded Session - Rolling Stone Music, Tax & The Prime Minister: How Live Aid Changed The UK And The World - Forbes.com

    Post-its | Persistence, Productivity, and Romy & Michele (TSB103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 8:32


    One of my favorite movies I feel doesn't get enough love is Romy & Michele's High School reunion, starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow as two 20-somethings who realize their 10-year high school reunion is coming up and begin to transform their lives so they can go back and impress their former classmates. They come up with a story of inventing something they think no one will question them on -- this movie came out in 1997, before we all had tiny computers in our pockets to fact check these things. The product they choose is the subject of today's episode, which, spoiler alert, was not invented by Romy or Michele. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Post-It Notes. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. If you're interested in freshening up your own show or starting a podcast, visit EPodcastProductions.com and use the promo code STORYBEHIND for $25 off a Strategy Session. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Romy & Michele's High School Reunion Mira Sorvino Meets (And Apologizes To) The Real Inventor Of The Post-It - Huff Post Live Sources: Post-it Notes Were Invented By Accident - Today I Found Out Who Invented Post-Its? - Wonderopolis History Timeline: Post-it® Notes - 3M Post-It Note - ThoughtCo.com Post-it® Note - MoMA Learning 9 Things Invented or Discovered by Accident - How Stuff Works The 'Hallelujah Moment' Behind The Invention Of The Post-it Note - CNN History - 3M Post-it Brand Celebrates 35 Years of Helping Great Ideas Take Shape - 3M We Asked the Inventor of Post-its About 'Romy & Michele's High School Reunion' - Vice How a Failed Experiment Led to One of the Best-Selling Products of All Time - Inc. Why 3M's Marketing Sticks With Millennials and DIY'ers - Mashable Positive Post-It Day - Cyberbullying Research Center

    Sliced Bread | The Greatest Thing Since Betty White (TSB102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 6:44


    Today's topic came about in 1928, and in the span of time since then, many things have been said to be the greatest thing since its invention. The more I read about it, and how easy it made people's lives, the more I realize the idiom about how great it is isn't too far off the mark. Because of this topic, sandwiches were made faster, toasters increased in sales and became a common wedding present, and breakfasts became easier to make on the fly. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Sliced Bread. The snippet from Time Magazine was read by Harriet Morris from the podcast Eating Coach, and who is, funnily enough, working with me to help me make healthier choices that don't always include sliced bread. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To, and newest Executive Producers, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Otto Rohwedder and the Evolution of Sliced Bread - American History USA How Sliced Bread Became the 'Greatest Thing' - Time Otto Frederick Rohwedder - Lemelson-MIT The History of Toast - Today I Found Out Bread-slicing Machine - The National Museum of American History A Brief History of Sliced Bread - Mental Floss Pre-sliced Bread Was Once Banned In The United States - Today I Found Out Who Made That Sliced Bread? - The New York Times Magazine How the Phrase 'The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread' Originated - The Atlantic Stuff of Genius: Otto Rohwedder: Bread-Slicing Machine - HowStuffWorks Is It OK to Store Bread in the Fridge? - Chowhound

    The Pink Slip | Enjoyment from Unemployment (TSB101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 8:45


    Hey there! Remember me? Yup, The Story Behind is finally back after a hiatus I did not expect would be as long as it has. Here's the short version of what happened and why it was so long, and I promise this has everything to do with today's topic. I started editing and writing show notes for other podcasts on the side before I found out in October that I was going to be let go from my full-time job. When I found that out, it was the week I was gearing up for episode 100, so on top of learning a musical number, I also made the decision to turn helping people with their podcasts into a full-time business in the new year. So, I spent the majority of my time creating E Podcast Productions, and if you're interested in learning more about that, you can visit the website at EPodcastProductions.com, but you're here to learn some history, right? Besides for those who are new to The Story Behind and are listening to the back catalog, it's like I never left. Although, none of this would be possible had it not been for the subject of today's episode. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Pink Slip. Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Linguist Sam, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To (also, congratulations to Jeremy on his engagement to Deana Marie from the Twisted Philly podcast!), and newest Executive Producers, the North Omaha History Podcast and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. I also want to offer my deepest condolences to the family of former executive producer Scott Smith from the Recovering from Religion podcast who is no longer with us. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Grease - The Race Scene Sources: What the Hell is a Pink Slip, Really? - Esquire Definition of 'Pink Slip' - Economic Times Where Did the Term "Pink Slip" Originate? - Mental Floss How to Change Vehicle Ownership - CA.gov Curator Asks for `Pink Slip' - The Baltimore Sun Etymology of Pink Slip - Snopes A Passion For Pink Slips - The Atlantic Following the Trail of the Elusive Pink Slip - Los Angeles Times Definition of “Pink Slip Party” - Investopedia Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey - Bureau of Labor Statics Hazel Dawn, Stage Actress, Is Dead at 98 - The New York Times

    The Story Behind: The Musical! (TSB100)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 7:01


    Warning: If you usually listen to this podcast at a faster speed, singing will be used and this might be a good time to slow your podcast player down. If you've been with me from the very beginning, you know every so often I like to thrown in a little singing now and then. I try to deny being a theater person, but I secretly am. The theater bug bites me every so often and I want to be in a show again. And not just any show. I was brought up listening to Rodgers & Hammerstein, singing along with Julie Andrews and Bernadette Peters, and had it not been for my lack of grace when it comes to dancing, I probably would have pursued it more. But, now that I have a podcast, and I wanted to celebrate the 100 episodes by doing something special, and no one has to see my bad coordination. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind: The Musical! Originally, I had a song for this episode's promo, but I decided to record this straight instead. I just wanted to thank everyone who has supported the show. I'm really proud of not only making it to 100 episodes, but also the one year anniversary of The Story Behind. And many of you have been there from the beginning. Thank you for joining the The Story Behind Facebook Group, Liking the Story Behind Facebook page, following @storybehindpod on Twitter and Instagram, becoming executive producers by supporting the show on Patreon.com, sending notes, emails, DMs of encouragement, retweeting, commenting, telling your friends … really, you guys are the lifeblood of this podcast to keep it going. There's going to be some exciting things planned for this podcast and myself and I can't wait to share it with you all. So here's to another 100 and another year of The Story Behind. Oh, and if you're an executive producer of The Story Behind, you can hear the original song I recorded for the promo by going to Patreon.com/TheStoryBehind. LYRICS This is the story all about the modern major musical The history's quite large and certain facts might be disputable It started back in Greece where many theaters were acoustical The middle ages brought them back with church and tra-ve-ling minstrels The 17- and 18-hundreds' shows were quite satirical Though op-er-a quite serious the musicals were comical The views expressed may not have always suited those imperial But entertainment wins and they continued to be fash'niable. With names like Strauss and Offenbach they spread fast geographical They hit the U.S.A. and folks enjoyed a bit of Vaud-eh-ville The history's quite large and certain facts might be disputable This is the story all about the modern major musical Burlesque, we will not cover because this podcast is for all ears But just to note this was a part of musicals for several years Extravaganzas, Pantomimes and farces were all met with cheers The theater thrived and fattened wallets of investing financiers Broadway emerged as the grand force to rule all things theatrical And stage revues like Zeigfeild's Follies drew crowds international In 1919 unions forced their contracts with a picket line The ‘20s saw Cole Porter, Hart and Rodgers and then Hammerstein The Great Depression didn't keep the musicals from going down But actors moved out west to Hollywood for movies now with sound The history's quite large and certain facts might be disputable This is the story all about the modern major musical The people went to movies to escape thoughts of the second war The musicals were loved and records flew off shelves at music stores The decades passed and rock and roll soon stepped on music theater's toes But Sondheim came and introduced the people to his concept shows The trend revived and musicals came back strong like they were before The audiences clamored for Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic scores And now our favorite movies-turned-to-musicals all do quite well And history has sold out crowds with R&B by Lin-Manuel. For episode 100 I came up with doing musicals I hope you learned a bit and all my rhymes weren't inexcusable The history's quite large and certain facts might be disputable This is the story all about the modern major musical!  *** Join The Story Behind Discussion Group on Facebook! Learn about Podcast Share at PodcastShare.net or by following @PodcastShare on Twitter. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest *NEW* | Website This episode was brought to you by The Story Behind Executive Producers who support the show through the Patreon Page at patreon.com/thestorybehind: Stargate Pioneer from GonnaGeek.com, Mat from the One Word, Go! Show, Sam Dunn, Diane and Denise from History Goes Bump, Scott Smith from Recovering from Religion, Dan Brenic from Netflix N' Swill, Jarrod Dunham from TheHistoryphile.net, Heather Welch from Sunshine and PowerCuts, and Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online, Gerald and Andy from Two Peas on a Podcast, Bandrew Scott from The Bandrew Says Podcast and Podcastage YouTube Channel, Adam from Everyone Has a Podcast. and Barry G, Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys, and newest Executive Producer, Jeremy Collins from Podcasts We Listen To. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Proud supporter of #PodernFamily, #HumanitiesPodcasts & #LadyPodSquad on Twitter. Media: Music for Makers Sources: Musicals On Stage: A Capsule History - Musicals101.com Broadway & Hollywood - PBS.org Screen 1940's I: Warners, Goldwyn & Paramount - Musicals101.com History of The Musical Stage The 1930s I: Great Songwriting Teams - Musicals101.com A History of The Musical European Operetta: 1850-1880 - Musicals101.com History of The Musical Stage 1920s: "Keep the Sun Smilin' Through" - Musicals101.com Modern Major General Lyrics - ThoughtCo.com

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