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  • 49: Cleveland’s Chaotic 10-Cent Beer Night

    49: Cleveland’s Chaotic 10-Cent Beer Night

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    In the summer of 1974, the Cleveland Indians had a big problem. Hardly anyone showed up for their games. It was embarrassing! So, the team’s management brainstormed ways to get butts in seats. Ultimately, they opted to host a handful of 10-cent beer nights. They hoped that the cheap beer would draw people to the stadium.

    The good news? The plan worked! The bad news? It was pandemonium!

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Fifty years later, the chaos of Cleveland’s 10-cent beer night still shocks,” by Zack Meisel for The New York Times
    “10 cent beer night: An oral history of Cleveland baseball’s most infamous night,” by Vince Guerrieri for Cleveland Magazine
    “The night beer and violence bubbled over in Cleveland,” by Paul Jackson for espn.com
    “10-Cent Beer Night: A look back,” video by Sports & Extras Network
    “Ten Cent Beer Night Was A Total Disaster,” YouTube video by Weird History

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  • 48: The Great Cobra Scare of 1953

    48: The Great Cobra Scare of 1953

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    In the year of our Lord 1953, the city of Springfield, Missouri, had a terrible problem. Deadly cobras kept popping up in people’s yards! What were cobras doing in Missouri? They weren’t native to the area. Who the hell had rolled out the welcome mat??

    For the local police, the sudden presence of cobras wasn’t nearly as mysterious as it sounded. A local store, the Mowrer Animal Company, sold all kinds of exotic animals. Organutans! Crocodiles! And...you guessed it...cobras! But when police talked to the store's owner, he claimed innocence. What was going on?

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Hissy Fit: Springfield’s 1953 Cobra Scare,” OzarksWatch Video Magazine
    “Ozarks Life: The Great Cobra Scare of 1953,” by Chad Plein ky3.com
    “Springfield’s cobra scare of 1953,” ozarksalive.com
    “Fessin’ up,” by Mike O’Brien for The Springfield News-Leader
    “And where is Reo Mowrer today?” The Springfield News-Leader
    “Snakes in Springfield,” by Greta Cross for The Springfield News-Leader
    “Tying up some loose ends about Springfield’s loose cobras,” by Mike O’Brien for The Springfield News-Leader
    “Does Drury have the sole remaining cobra of ‘53 scare?” by Mike O’Brien for The Springfield News-Leader
    “Cobra hindsight beats foresight,” The Springfield News-Leader

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  • 47: DP Dupes Us!

    47: DP Dupes Us!

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    In this *very special* episode of an Old Timey Podcast, we got DP’d.

    Ahem. By that, we mean that Kristin’s dad (aka DP) took over. He renamed the podcast. He accused Norm of having a dirty mind. Worst of all, he tricked us. (On our own podcast! In our own home! Is nothing sacred??)

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, DP pulled from:
    “Small Town, Big Con” episode of 20/20
    “A look back at the Natalie Cochran trial,” by Autumn Shelton for REAL WV
    “Prosecutors say text messages show Natalie Cochran tried to put some distance between Michael Cochran and his family,” by Jessica Jarrish for WVNS TV
    “Natalie Cochran convicted of murder after Ponzi scheme," by Isabel Modano for lawyer-monthly.com

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  • 46: Robert Smalls: An American Hero (Finale)

    46: Robert Smalls: An American Hero (Finale)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    The final chapter of Robert Smalls’ life was eventful, and, at times, frustrating. He gained and lost government appointments. He won and lost political races. He weathered attacks on his character and attacks on his constituents. Through it all, he used his intelligence and agility to battle a system that tried – and failed – to take him down.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:

    Billingsley, Andrew. Yearning to Breathe Free: Robert Smalls of South Carolina and His Families. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2010.

    Lineberry, Cate. Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.

    Miller, Edward. Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.

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  • 45: Robert Smalls Battles Bribery Charges (Part 4)

    45: Robert Smalls Battles Bribery Charges (Part 4)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    Brace yourselves. This episode is chock-full of post-reconstruction politics. Boy, is it grim! And also a little
 relevant? (Ew!)

    As South Carolina politics turned on its head, Robert Smalls emerged as one of the few Republican politicians still able to hold his seat. Unfortunately, Smalls’ influence and popularity put a target on his back. Soon, his political opponents ensured that he was charged with bribery. The trial was an absolute mess.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Billingsley, Andrew. Yearning to Breathe Free: Robert Smalls of South Carolina and His Families. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2010.
    Lineberry, Cate. Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.
    Miller, Edward. Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.

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  • 44: Robert Smalls Fights For Equality (Part 3)

    44: Robert Smalls Fights For Equality (Part 3)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    After the American Civil War, Robert Smalls navigated the complicated waters of Reconstruction. Black people struggled for basic rights against the White planter class, who refused to accept the end of slavery.

    In this difficult time, Robert Smalls rose to the occasion and became a leader in his community. He fought for public education, equality, suffrage, and protection against violent terrorist groups. But accusations of corruption and bribery threatened to dismantle progress.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Lineberry, Cate. Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.
    Miller Jr., Edward. Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.

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  • 43: Robert Smalls Fights the Confederacy! (Part 2)

    43: Robert Smalls Fights the Confederacy! (Part 2)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    In part two of our series on Robert Smalls, Robert proves that his ballsy escape from slavery was just part of his story. In this episode, Robert builds wealth, becomes the Captain of a Union ship, and helps persuade the government to allow Black soldiers to enlist in the Union Army.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Lineberry, Cate. Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.
    Miller Jr., Edward. Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.

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  • 42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)

    42: The Daring Escape of Robert Smalls (Part 1)

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    As an enslaved man, Robert Smalls had one goal – to attain freedom for himself and his family. The odds were against him. He’d hoped to buy his wife and children from their enslaver, but saving that amount of money might take a lifetime. Then, when Robert’s home state of South Carolina seceded from the Union, freedom seemed even more out of reach. But then Robert got an idea. It would be bold. It would be dangerous. It would also require the cooperation, discretion, and skill of several other enslaved people.

    The craziest part? It worked.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Lineberry, Cate. Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls’ Escape from Slavery to Union Hero. St. Martin’s Press, 2017.
    Miller Jr., Edward. Gullah Statesman: Robert Smalls from Slavery to Congress, 1839-1915. University of South Carolina Press, 2008.

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  • 41: The Gay Jesus Movie Hoax

    41: The Gay Jesus Movie Hoax

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    T’was an OUTRAGE! An Illinois-based company was working on a film about Jesus Christ. The problem? The film would portray Jesus as a drunk bank robber, a “swinging homosexual,” and a big fan of Hitler. Oh, and he’d also be depicted as having an affair with Mary Magdalene.

    
 wouldn’t the affair with Mary Magdalene make him bisexual, you ask? DON’T ASK QUESTIONS. In fact, don’t bother fact checking any of this! This is all about rage, baby!

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Will Jesus Be Portrayed as Homosexual in an Upcoming Film?” By Barbara Mikkelson for Snopes.com
    “That Jesus sex movie never existed,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register
    “‘Jesus Sex Film’ rumor draws letters from 200,000 people,” by Carol Armstrong for the Dayton Daily News
    “Crusade revives war on non-existent sex film,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register
    “Jesus sex movie rumor hits state,” by Bernie Schoenburg for The Pantagraph
    “‘Sex life of Jesus’ hoax snares Lodi mayor’s paper,” by Rod Leith for The Record
    “Censor receives complaints about non-existent film depicting Christ as gay,” by Glenn McConnell for Stuff.com
    “The Jesus sex film scandal,” by Wayne Dean for The Sydney Morning Herald
    “No U.S. producer found for blasphemous movie,” by Stan Hastey for the Associated Press

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  • 40: Nell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)

    40: Nell Donnelly Reed Conquers All (Part 3)

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    In the final episode of this series, we hear how it all shakes out. The trials end. The messy love square between the Donnellys and Reeds implodes. Kansas City Mafia boss Johnny Lazia meets his maker. The Donnelly Garment Company thrives, then dies. Through it all, Nell Donnelly Reed rises to untold prominence, but still manages to keep her secrets.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library
    The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner
    The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan
    The book, “Called to Courage, Four Women in Missouri History,” by Margot Ford McMillen and Heather Roberson
    “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine
    “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory
    “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians
    “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read
    “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” seamwork.com
    The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox
    The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz
    Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977
    “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931
    “Link Mrs. Depew,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 23, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly was released last Friday,” Southwest Mail and Weekly Post, Dec. 25, 1931
    “Depew speaks for Mele,” The Kansas City Times, July 16, 1932
    “Paul Donnelly is dead,” The Kansas City Star, Sept 8, 1934
    “Estate of Donnelly v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue,” case-law.com
    “Rich young widow weds,” The Windsor Star, Jan. 13, 1937
    “Reed Ranch,” reed-ranch.com
    “The murder of John Lazia,” ganglandwire.com

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  • 39: The Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)

    39: The Mafia Rescues Nell Donnelly (Part 2)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    James A. Reed was in federal court, about to argue his case, when a call came in from Kansas City. Nell Donnelly had been kidnapped. James panicked. To James, Nell was so much more than a celebrated fashion designer. She was his neighbor. She was his secret lover. She was the mother of his child. He’d do anything to save her – including threatening the head of the Kansas City mafia.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library
    The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner
    The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan
    “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine
    “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory
    “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians
    “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read
    “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” seamwork.com
    The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox
    The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz
    Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977
    “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931
    “Link Mrs. Depew,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 23, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly was released last Friday,” Southwest Mail and Weekly Post, Dec. 25, 1931

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  • 38: The Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)

    38: The Kidnapping of Nell Donnelly (Part 1)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    It was 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1931. Legendary fashion designer Nell Donnelly was headed home from work. Her chauffeur, George Blair, drove Nell’s lime green Lincoln through the streets of downtown Kansas City. When they arrived at her palatial home, George noticed a vehicle blocking the driveway. Two unfamiliar men stood on either side of it. George slammed on the brakes.

    In seconds, one of the men charged at him with a gun. Two more men came running. One jumped into the backseat with Nell. The gunman took charge of the vehicle. The other man jumped in on the passenger’s side, effectively trapping George.

    Nell screamed. She kicked. She fought. She thought for certain that someone would hear her. They didn’t. America’s best, most successful businesswoman, along with her chauffeur, had just been kidnapped.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Nelly Gone: KCQ traces the kidnapping of Nell Donnelly,” by Kate Hill for the Kansas City Public Library
    The book, “More than Petticoats: Remarkable Missouri Women,” by Elaine Warner
    The book, “James A. Reed: Legendary Lawyer; Marplot in the United States Senate,” by J. Michael Cronan
    “First A Lady,” by Jennifer Wilding for the Kansas City Star magazine
    “Nelly Don’s unexpected legacy,” for the Fashion Conservatory
    “Nell Donelly Reed,” Historic Missourians
    “Nelly Don’s zero-waste apron design,” run-sew-read
    “Nelly Don: Self made in America,” seamwork.com
    The book, “The Snatch Racket,” by Carolyn Cox
    The book, “The Devil’s Tickets,” by Gary M. Pomerantz
    Obituary for George Blair, Kansas City Star, June 10, 1977
    “Causes for hate,” The Kansas City American, Dec. 24, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly is found, safe,” The Kansas City Times, Dec. 18, 1931
    “Mrs. Donnelly’s chauffeur tells of the kidnappers’ treatment of them,” The Kansas City Star, Dec. 18, 1931

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  • 37: Stealing the Mona Lisa

    37: Stealing the Mona Lisa

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    Back in 1911, the Mona Lisa didn’t get a lot of attention. Art critics considered it an excellent example of a painting from the renaissance era, but the general public wasn’t nearly so enamored.

    That changed in August of that year, when someone plucked it off the wall of the Louvre, busted it out of its glass box and frame, and took off with it.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “Who stole the Mona Lisa?” by Simon Kuper for Slate
    “Stolen: How the Mona Lisa became the world’s most famous painting,” by James Zug for Smithsonian Magazine
    “Stealing Mona Lisa,” by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler for Vanity Fair
    The documentary “Mona Lisa is Missing”
    “When Picasso went on trial for stealing the Mona Lisa,” by Ian Shank for Artsy.net
    “The man who stole the Mona Lisa,” by Laura Cumming for The Guardian
    “The Theft That Made The ‘Mona Lisa’ A Masterpiece,” NPR.org

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  • 36: The Murder in Room 1046

    36: The Murder in Room 1046

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    When a dark haired man showed up at the Hotel President one January afternoon in 1935, the hotel staff couldn’t help but take note. He showed up without luggage. He seemed nervous. He said his name was Roland T. Owen and that he was from Los Angeles, but he spoke with a southern accent.

    At one point, the hotel maid overheard him speak on the phone with a man named Don. She spotted a note he’d written to a man named Don. Several times, she walked into his room, only to discover him sitting alone in the dark. Once, she discovered that he’d been locked in his room – from the outside.

    On the second day of his stay, hotel staff found him alone in his room, badly beaten. He’d been stabbed multiple times. Clothesline had been wrapped around his wrists, ankles and neck. As he clung to life, he refused to name his attackers. After he died, investigators discovered that Roland T. Owen had been an alias. They couldn’t immediately identify the man, but someone seemed to care for him. Someone called the local funeral home, anonymously, to pay for his funeral and burial. A similar call came in to a local florist. The person requested 13 American roses to be sent to Roland T. Owen’s funeral. The card attached read, “Love forever, Louise.”

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    “The Mystery of Room 1046” John Arthur Horner for KChistory.org
    “The Owen Case,” by Martin Cizmar for Kansas City Magazine
    “The bizarre murder of Roland T. Owen in the Kansas City Hotel” for historicmysteries.com
    “The mystery of what was in the box: Alabama man found dead 83 years ago,” by Leada Gore for Alabama.com
    “Birmingham boy victim in ‘rose murder’,” The Birmingham Post, Nov. 2, 1936
    “Mystery murder in room 1046,” The Newcastle Sun, May 22, 1943
    “Youth killed in hotel here from Birmingham, Ala.,” The Kansas City Times, Nov. 2, 1936
    “Owen’ slaying up again,” The Kansas City Star, Aug. 23, 1937
    “Room 1046” episode of the Unresolved podcast
    “The bizarre murder of Roland T. Owen in the Kansas City Hotel” for historicmysteries.com
    “The story of Tom Pendergast,” kcyesterday.com

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  • 35: Pocahontas Ends a War (Part 5)

    35: Pocahontas Ends a War (Part 5)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    In this final episode of our series on Pocahontas, we see Pocahontas navigate life as a kidnapped young woman. She gets a marriage proposal. She ushers in an era of peace for her people. She gives birth. She’s taken to England. At one point, she tells off that douchelord, John Smith.

    Her life story presents challenges for historians, not just because Native American oral history conflicts with English sources, but because she held so many roles in her short life – often at the same time. She was a survivor, a victim, a diplomat, a spy, an adventurer, a mother, a wife, a peacekeeper, an aristocrat, and a curiosity. Through it all, one thing is certain: Pocahontas’s life was remarkably short, but her impact is incalculable.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas. Fulcrum Publishing, 2007.
    “John Rolfe | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d. https://historicjamestowne.org/history/pocahontas/john-rolfe/.
    Rountree, Helen C. Pocahontas’s People: The Powhatan Indians of Virginia through Four Centuries. University of Oklahoma Press, 1996.
    “Thomas Rolfe | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d. https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/thomas-rolfe.htm.
    Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemna. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004.
    Woodward, Grace Steele. Pocahontas. Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1969.

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  • 34: Pocahontas Gets Kidnapped! (Part 4)

    34: Pocahontas Gets Kidnapped! (Part 4)

    · An Old Timey Podcast

    In this episode, tensions rise and true crime abounds. And, like an old timey episode of Dateline, it starts off peachy keen! Pocahontas married a warrior. She had a child. She lived what seemed to be a happy, normal life. But being the favorite daughter of Chief Wahunsenaca put a target on her back. It wasn’t long before English settlers decided to kidnap her.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas. Fulcrum Publishing, 2007.
    “History Timeline | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d. https://historicjamestowne.org/history/jamestown-timeline/.
    “Jane | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d. https://historicjamestowne.org/archaeology/jane/.
    “John Rolfe | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d.
    “Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend,” n.d. https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/pocahontas-her-life-and-legend.htm.
    Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemna. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004.
    Woodward, Grace Steele. Pocahontas. Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1969.

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  • 33: Was Pocahontas a Spy?? (Part 3)

    33: Was Pocahontas a Spy?? (Part 3)

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    Chief Wahunsenaca was in a tough spot. English settlers were camped out nearby, desperate for food but heavily armed. He thought he might bring them under his fold by offering them food and community.

    To help ensure meetings remained peaceful, he sent his favorite daughter, Pocahontas, as a sign of trust. Over the next year, Pocahontas frequently visited Jamestown. She brought food, taught the settlers her language, and played with the English kids.

    Despite this offering, John Smith, the leader of the settlers, wasn’t willing to cede control. He made false promises. He reneged on negotiations. And he even got a lil’ creepy with Pocahontas!

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    “Captain John Smith - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service),” n.d. https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/life-of-john-smith.htm.
    Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas. Fulcrum Publishing, 2007.
    “History Timeline | Historic Jamestowne,” n.d. https://historicjamestowne.org/history/jamestown-timeline/.
    Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemna. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004.
    Woodward, Grace Steele. Pocahontas. Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1969.

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  • 32: Pocahontas was *not* into John Smith (Part 2)

    32: Pocahontas was *not* into John Smith (Part 2)

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    When the English popped up on the shore of the “New World,” they were in rough shape. They didn’t have much food, knew next to nothing about their surroundings, and had a boatload of diseases. The English also brought with them an interesting worldview. They figured that Native Americans would be thrilled to: Give them food, work for them, change religions, and one day pay taxes to the King.

    They thought wrong.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas. Fulcrum Publishing, 2007.
    “The Lost Colony - Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service),” n.d. https://www.nps.gov/fora/learn/historyculture/the-lost-colony.htm.
    “The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service),” n.d. https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm.
    Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemna. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004.
    Woodward, Grace Steele. Pocahontas. Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1969.

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  • 31: Pocahontas: More Than a Disney Movie (Part 1)

    31: Pocahontas: More Than a Disney Movie (Part 1)

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    Over the years, Pocahontas’ life story has become distorted, sensationalized and mythologized. Hell, it even got turned into an exceptionally crappy Disney movie! In this series, Norm separates fact from fiction as he delves into the complicated, fascinating life of Pocahontas.

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from:
    Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas. Fulcrum Publishing, 2007.
    Henricus. “Making a House a Home in Powhatan Indian Communities,” January 31, 2020. https://henricus.org/2020/01/31/making-a-house-a-home-in-powhatan-indian-communities/.
    Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemna. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2004.
    Woodward, Grace Steele. Pocahontas. Univ. of Oklahoma Press, 1969.

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  • 30: Ya Call This Art??

    30: Ya Call This Art??

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    Note: Hi friends. We had to say goodbye to our sweet, 17-year-old cat, Boo, this week, so we’re releasing this episode from our Patreon. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.

    Teri Horton didn’t mince words. The $5 thrift store painting she’d picked up for a friend was ugly. Very ugly. It wasn’t even what she’d call art. It looked like blobs and sprays of paint flung willy-nilly on a massive canvas. So, when Teri’s friend didn’t want the painting, Teri wasn’t offended. But Teri was sure surprised when an art teacher told her she might have purchased a genuine Jackson Pollock painting.

    Teri’s response was quick. “Who the f*** is Jackson Pollock?”

    Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from:
    The documentary, “Who the #$and% is Jackson Pollock?”
    “The Case for Jackson Pollock,” by PBS Digital Studios
    “The Mark of a Masterpiece” by David Grann for the New Yorker
    “Jackson Pollock: Demystifying America’s Most Influential Painter,” by The Conspiracy of Art YouTube channel
    “$50-million question,” by Louise Baring for The National Post
    “‘Ugly’ painting’s creator still disputed; now artists claim it,” by Kristina Sauerwein for The Los Angeles Times
    “A thrift-shop Jackson Pollock masterpiece?” 60 Minutes
    “‘Bakersfield Mist’ pits art misfit against art maven,” by Barbara Yoresh for the Indian River Press Journal
    “Costa Mesa woman known for the fight to authenticate a possible Jackson Pollock painting dies without selling it,” by Susan Hoffman for the Daily Pilot
    “After 25 years, Costa Mesa woman still holding out for a ‘fair price,’” for the Daily Pilot

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