True Stories with Seth Andrews
by Seth Andrews
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True Stories #450 - The Disney Spell
True Stories #450 - The Disney Spell
About this podcast
Inspired by the classic radio broadcasts of Paul Harvey, "True Stories" episodes are short vignettes (averaging five minutes in length) featuring strange, compelling, and entertaining human stories from our past and present.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 451 episodes
- True Stories #450 - The Disney Spell · 5 min · Episode 450Disney employees Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor found themselves lucky in love. Their romance is the stuff of storybooks. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #449 - The Apple of My Eye · 6 min · Episode 449Lick your lips and enjoy this tribute to an "American classic." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/suppo…
- True Stories #448 - A Tale of the Veil · 5 min · Episode 448Maria Paraskeva wanted a wedding dress that she (and the world) would never forget. She certainly achieved it. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #447 - The Doc Who Forgot · 5 min · Episode 447Dr. Pierdante Piccioni was a successful doctor, but not a great human being. Then, a terrible car crash changed everything. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #446 - Chit Chat · 7 min · Episode 446AI is a billions-of-dollars business, but without realizing it, everyday users are making ChatGPT even more expensive! Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #445 - Maxed Out · 6 min · Episode 445The 1970s and 80s saw rise of two home video giants: Sony Betamax and VHS. Why did one side win as the other waned? Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #444 - The Sniff Test · 5 min · Episode 444Explosives-detection dogs save lives. But on a March day in 2016, a dog training exercise failed the sniff test. (Relax. The dogs are fine.) Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #443 - Sergeant Stubby · 5 min · Episode 443Stubby was a brave guy with a funny name. During the first world war, he would save lives and make history. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #442 - Make Me a Sandwich! · 6 min · Episode 442Young arctic skier Jade Hameister was insulted by online sexists after her 2016 trek to the North Pole. Her response to the bigots was legendary. Become a supporter of this…
- True Stories #441 - Let's Do Lunch · 6 min · Episode 441In the 1940s, the United States government began its public school lunch program. But were its motives all that noble? Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #440 - A Pug's Life · 6 min · Episode 440In the 18th Century, a secret group of masons created a society themed around one of the planet's most popular dogs. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #439 - The Wrestler · 6 min · Episode 439A 22-year-old scrapper in New Salem, Illinois was known as "The Grand Wrestler." His story became a famous piece of history. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #438 - "Abnormal" · 6 min · Episode 438For centuries, the Catholic Church (and others) were terrified of a human attribute that's about as threatening as a pet kitten. Here's the story. Become a supporter of this…
- True Stories #437 - The Sleeping Giant · 6 min · Episode 437Jean Ferré suffered from gigantism. When he died, his wish to be cremated became a logistical nightmare. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #436 - Quick Release · 7 min · Episode 436Peter Roberts invented a quick-release socket wrench. He then went to war with Sears over his creation. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #435 - Sawing Logs · 7 min · Episode 435Tab Babbitt watched lumbermen literally breaking their backs on the whipsaw and thought, "There must be a better way." Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #434 - A Stranger in the Night · 6 min · Episode 434For decades, every January 19th, a mysterious figure walked the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland. Who was this person? Become a supporter of this…
- True Stories #433 - A "Bright Kid" · 6 min · Episode 433Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski was smart. Yet MIT almost blocked her at the door. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- True Stories #432 - The Tempermental Musician · 5 min · Episode 432John's talent got him a job. His temper got him jailed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
- True Stories #431 - Let the Games Begin · 6 min · Episode 431A decades-old comedy movie gave birth to one of the most epic "sports" networks of all time. Become a supporter of this podcast…
