Dirt Nap City
Dirt Nap City is the podcast about interesting dead people. In each episode, Alex and Kelly dive into the life of a famous person that you have probably heard of, but probably don't know much about. Our stories are about actors, entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, inventors, and more! The show is funny and light hearted, but also informative and educational. You will definitely learn something new and probably have some laughs along the way. Everyone will eventually move to Dirt Nap City, so why not go ahead and meet the neighbors?
If you really love hearing stories from Dirt Nap City, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/DirtNapCityPodcast
If you have comments about the show or suggestions on who we should cover, please email us at not@dirtnapcity.com - we really appreciate you listening!
If you really love hearing stories from Dirt Nap City, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/DirtNapCityPodcast
If you have comments about the show or suggestions on who we should cover, please email us at not@dirtnapcity.com - we really appreciate you listening!
Episodes
75 episodes
What Was Shag Carpet? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Welcome to Dirt Nap City, the podcast where we roll out the welcome mat, or in this case, the shag carpet. Join your hosts, Alex and Kelly as we delve into the world of one of the most divisive home decor choices of all time: shag carp...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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13:04
Who Was Marco Polo?
Welcome to Dirt Nap City where we dive deep into the shallow end of history. Join your hosts, Kelly and Alex, as we embark on a journey through the life and times of Marco Polo, the world's most famous overachiever.We're talking about th...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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49:58
What Was Goldfish Swallowing? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Welcome to "Goldfish Gone Wild," the Dirt Nap City Dead End that dives headfirst into the absurd world of goldfish swallowing. We're talking about the most shocking stunts, and the downright fishy characters involved in this peculiar trend....
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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20:24
Who Was Jim Thorpe?
This week we dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of one of America's greatest sports heroes, Jim Thorpe. Beyond his athletic prowess, we explore the complex man behind the legend. From his humble beginnings as a Native American boy to h...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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45:48
What Was Believing What You Hear? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Artificial Intelligence or "A.I." is all over the news these days, but what does that mean to most of us? That we can use it to write emails or help with podcast episode descriptions? Yes. But it also means that we can create deep fakes of imag...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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14:25
Who Was Davy Crockett?
Forget the Disney tales! This podcast dives deep into the life and times of the real Davy Crockett. We peel back the layers of myth to reveal a fascinating frontiersman, soldier, politician, and storyteller.Join us as we explore Crockett...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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46:15
What Was A Pet Rock? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Looking back on 1975 and 1976, it's hard to believe that one man made almost $20 million dollars selling Pet Rocks. And this was before the internet! In this episode, Alex and Kelly dive into the fad that was the "pet rock" to see wher...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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12:47
Who Was Dale Carnegie?
Tired of being the office wallflower? Does your boss confuse "charisma" with "causes nausea"? Join us on "Carnegie's Caper: How NOT to Win Friends and Influence People" where we dissect Dale Carnegie's self-help classic, one awkward tip at a ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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52:30
What Was Writing A Check? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
In a world dominated by digital payments, where even your grandma can Venmo, there exists a peculiar group of individuals who cling desperately to a bygone era: the check writers. This hilarious podcast dives headfirst into the absurd world of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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14:25
Who Was Neil Armstrong?
Who was the real Neil Armstrong? Beyond the astronaut suit and the moon landing, there's a fascinating story of a complex man. Join us as we delve into the life and legacy of this American hero. We'll explore his triumphs, his challenges, and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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1:27:37
What Was CB Radio? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
From the 1970's to the mid 1980's, citizen's band or "CB" radios were all the rage with professional truck drivers and the public in general. They inspired movies and songs - and truck drivers became the new outlaws of the open roads in the Uni...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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25:51
Who Was Andy Kaufman? (Featuring Jarret Berenstein)
In this episode of Dirt Nap City, we dive into the enigma that is Andy Kaufman. This episode unravels the life and career of the comedic genius who blurred the lines between performance and reality. From his outrageous characters like Latka Gra...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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1:13:17
What Was Writing In Cursive? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Cursive writing, once a cornerstone of education, has seen a dramatic decline in recent decades. The elegant loops and flowing connections that adorned historical documents are increasingly a relic of the past. But what factors led to this shif...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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16:50
Who Was Benjamin Franklin?
After George Washington, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of the most important figures during the early days of the United States of America. He was a scholar, a writer, an inventor and a statesman. But did you know that he also tried to in...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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1:09:25
What Was A Synthesizer? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Did you know that you don't pronounce the name of the famous synthesizer "Moog" with a "moo" (like a cow)? It's "Moog" with a long "o" like "mode". In this episode of Dirt Nap City Dead Ends, Alex and Kelly explore the heyday of synthesizers, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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23:26
Who Was Casanova?
He's the name synonymous with seduction, a legend whispered in bedrooms for centuries. But Giacomo Casanova was far more than just a notorious lover. Get ready to delve into the life of this 18th-century adventurer, writer, and self-proclaimed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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46:33
What Was Flagpole Sitting? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Flagpole sitting is exactly what it sounds like: a person climbing on top of a towering pole, usually in the middle of a city, and testing their endurance by sitting atop it for as long as their body holds up. It began in Hollywood in January 1...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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15:10
Who Was Dr. Scholl?
William Mathias Scholl, also known as Dr. Scholl, was born in Indiana as one of 13 children. He studied medicine at Loyola University Chicago. During his studies, while working in a shoe store in the evenings, he became interested in podi...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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46:16
What Was A Variety Show? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
If you remember the early days of television, then you surely remember the variety show! From Ed Sullivan in the 1950's to Donny and Marie Osmond in the 1970's all the way up to Pink Lady and Jeff in the 1980's, variety shows had something for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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18:23
Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, was a Christian evangelist one of the first American conservationists. He lived in the late 18th and early 19th century and was known to have planted apple nurseries throughout the northern United S...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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48:37
What Was A Sony Walkman? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Every time you throw in some bluetooth ear buds and go for a walk, did you know that you are following in the footsteps of the OG of personal soundtracks? The Sony Walkman was introduced in 1979 and was originally designed out of a desire that ...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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18:36
Who Was The Gentleman Pirate?
Stede Bonnet was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados in 1688. He had money, land and eventually a wife and children. But in 1717, at the age of 29, he turned to a life of crime on high seas to become a pirate of the Car...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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43:06
What Was Riding In The Back Of A Pickup Truck? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
If you grew up somewhere in the southern US, you probably remember riding in the back of a pickup truck when you were a kid. Riding to little league practice, riding to the Dairy Queen - these were some of the memories many of us have from chil...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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15:05
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Because she was born in 1897, she grew up at the dawn of aviation and she was bit by the aviation bug at an early age. After convincing her parents to finance flying lesson...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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44:09
What Were Drinking Fountains? A Dirt Nap City Dead End
Do you remember going to recess at school, running around, getting hot and thirsty, and then lining up to get a drink at your school's water fountain? If not, then you missed out on something really special. Water fountains were common and used...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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18:47
