Writer and producer Vanessa Ramos joins hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds to explore bizarre historical anecdotes, rich eccentric tales, and comedic scenarios involving missing daughters, coachmen, and newspaper fun in the 1800s. The conversation touches on Hollywood potential, flamboyant lifestyles, Berdolph transformations, and humorously delves into history with whimsical terms like 'dinnered' and 'brunched'. Listeners are treated to banter about workplace diversity, stand-up comedy promotions, and entertaining anecdotes from the past.
Sparrows demonstrated engineering skills by nesting in a clock, halting its time.
Returning 18,000 insecurities for $20 showed honesty's worth.
Carpenter survived a suicide attempt but faced arson charges, unfolding a tragic story.
Deep dives
Sparrows' Nesting Disturbance
Sparrows in Ontario caused a clock to stop by nesting in it, showcasing their engineering skills to secure their nest despite obstructing the clock's hands.
Honest Express Wagon Driver
A young man named George William Stengel found and returned a satchel containing 18,000 insecurities, showing honesty pays off despite a modest reward of $20.
Failed Suicide and Arson
Carpenter Christ set his house on fire in a suicide attempt, but survived to face arson charges, reflecting a troubling series of events.
Evangelical Struggles
Pastor Baker faced criticism for being too evangelical, leading to his departure as he gave way to a new church member named Hoover, expected to bring greater results.
Unorthodox Theater Applause
French statesman Mr. Carnot introduced a unique way of applauding in theaters, striking his wrist against his palm for applause, aiming to amplify the applause experience.
Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are joined by writer and producer Vanessa Ramos