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, the 1980's, and which music could rock the synth and which were just trying too hard. If you like 70's, 80's, and even 90's synth music...or even if you hate it...check out this podcast. It's sure to get you tapping your toes and singing along to "...take on meeeee....take me onnnn..."

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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 genius.Casanova was a man of many hats - a violinist, a clergyman, a mathematician, even a librarian! We'll explore his intellectual pursuits and the fascinating world he inhabited. From dodging imprisonment in the Doge's Palace to gambling sprees that left him penniless, Casanova's life was a whirlwind of adventure - often fueled by his own wit, cunning and folly,

How did a man notorious for his love life become a cultural icon? We'll discuss his impact on literature and the enduring image of the ultimate charmer. Join us as we peel back the layers of Casanova's life and discover the fascinating, complex man behind the legend.

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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 1924, when a former sailor, boxer, steelworker, and stuntman named Alvin “Shipwreck” Kelly was hired by a local theater to sit on a pole outside of the building for as long as possible to drum up publicity for a new movie.
But why did this fad come into fashion? What's the longest time spent on a flagpole? And how did they go to the bathroom? In this episode, Kelly and Alex explore the trend of flagpole sitting in the 1920's and beyond.

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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 podiatry. Dr. Scholl saw the lack of attention the medical and wellness community paid to people's feet and was able to build a business based on maladies and care of people's feet, which was very unique at that time.
Dr. Scholl's business became a pioneer in not only care of the feet, but modern sales and marketing techniques. But there is some debate as to whether Bill Scholl ever actually completed medical school, and in fact, his company could not be called "Dr. Scholl's" in the UK and parts of Europe.
Join Alex and Kelly as they jump feet first into the world of podiatry and the mysteries of the human foot as discovered by Dr. Scholl and his team!

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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 everyone in the family. Some were silly, some were serious, and some were just stupid - but if you ever hummed along to the singers on Hee Haw, you remember what fun variety shows could be. Join us as we take a look at brief history of the variety show and ponder if the genre could ever make a come back.
Dirt Nap City Variety Hour anyone? You never know!

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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 States and parts of Canada. He was rumored to have had a pet wolf and walk through the snow with no shoes. But despite his shabby appearance, Johnny Appleseed was also a savvy business man who traded his trees for land throughout the country, amassing a large number of acres during his lifetime.
In this episode, Kelly and Alex talk all things apples and explore the life of the man who made his fame from planting them.

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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 the head of Sony had at the time to listen to music on his walks! This innovation eventually lead to the Walkman with a radio built in, the disc-man, the MP3 player, the iPod and even the Microsoft Zoon! If you ever owned a Sony Walkman, you'll definitely want to check out this trip down technology memory lane - and spoiler alert - this one leads to a dead end!

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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 Caribbean. And because of his status before turning to piracy, he became known as "the gentleman pirate". But being a gentleman and being a pirate were two completely different ways of life, and the contradiction lead to many challenges for Captain Bonnet. From mutiny, to betrayal, to capture by the authorities, Stede found the excitement that he was looking for...and eventually lived to regret it.
Join us as we explore the very strange life of a very unusual character that lived a double life during the golden age of piracy. Learn of his misadventures, his friendship with the famed pirate Blackbeard, and his legacy after he died.

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