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052-Robert Ripley?

Cryptozoology, Holiday, Medical, movies, Mysteries, Record Holders, Show notes, Sideshow, Vaudeville


Robert Ripley has left behind a massive legacy all tied to the words Believe it or Not! He has had his hand in cartooning newspapers, hosting radio and television shows and of course his many Odditoriums around the world. Ripley traveled the word collecting oddities and stories to display them to the masses. During this episode we speak with Nora the regional manager for the Maryland Ripley’s Odditoriums. She is a lifelong Ripley fan, as are we and we a great time discussing his early life as a sports champion, his travels and his harem. Robert Ripley wore many hats in his day and even owned his own private island. This episode was recorded inside of the Baltimore location which we toured directly after.

Companion Video:

Here’s a link to the PBS documentary we discussed in the episode.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/ripley/player/
Mentioned in this Episode:

PBS film on Ripley’s ‘Believe It or Not’ fascinating The Unbelievable Mr. Ripley The 'Curious' Story Of Robert 'Believe It Or Not!' Ripley A Curious Man Spalding's official handball guide (1923) Ten Things to Know About Robert Ripley

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052-Robert Ripley?

Cryptozoology, Holiday, Medical, movies, Mysteries, Record Holders, Show notes, Sideshow, Vaudeville


Robert Ripley has left behind a massive legacy all tied to the words Believe it or Not! He has had his hand in cartooning newspapers, hosting radio and television shows and of course his many Odditoriums around the world. Ripley traveled the word collecting oddities and stories to display them to the masses. During this episode we speak with Nora the regional manager for the Maryland Ripley’s Odditoriums. She is a lifelong Ripley fan, as are we and we a great time discussing his early life as a sports champion, his travels and his harem. Robert Ripley wore many hats in his day and even owned his own private island. This episode was recorded inside of the Baltimore location which we toured directly after.

Companion Video:

Here’s a link to the PBS documentary we discussed in the episode.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/ripley/player/
Mentioned in this Episode:

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050-Icewine?

Alcohol, applejack, birthday, cider, craft brew, distilling, drink, fire eating, food, foodie, History, Holiday, icewine, liquor, mead, moonshine, Record Holders, Show notes, wine


Icewine or in Germany Eiswein is a specialty desert wine of extraordinary character. It is categorized as a desert wine because of its sweet taste. Icewine needs to be made late past the harvest season when the grapes freeze on the vine. Typically the grapes are harvested in subzero temperatures in the early morning hours. The grapes also need to be pressed while frozen to ensure only the sweetest nectar of the berries are used. We talk about icewine and taste a little of this amazing treat on today’s Curioso.

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Legend of Ice Wine A blustery start to icewine harvest Eiswein in Germany Questions about Icewine Niagara Icewine Festival Slovakia finish harvesting frozen grapes to make icewine Types of Dessert Wine Guide German Eiswein - A Highly Esteemed Specialty Canadian classic Drink Your Dessert Icewine Festival heading to the Falls What the heck is ice wine, anyway?

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