Comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins for banter on historical events like a cakewalk and a police cat named Dick. They discuss managing subscriptions, small-town origins, luxurious boar hunting, and bizarre anecdotes including gym exercises and fake marriages.
Miraculous rescue story of A. O. Norton faced public skepticism despite detailed pirate kidnapping account.
Arrest of girls under Atlantic City boardwalk sparked rumors of inappropriate behavior, denied by innocent testimonies.
Pig sticking emerged as a wealthy British sport rivaling polo, showcasing elite's lavish pastimes.
Deep dives
The Strange Tale of Norton Strange Rescue from the Briny Deep
Norton was rescued from under the ocean pier after drifting for two weeks on a plank. He claimed to have been kidnapped by pirates, but faced public incredulity despite verifying his story.
Drama Under the Boardwalk
Officer Kamley arrested two older girls found under the boardwalk in Atlantic City with two boys, sparking rumors of disorderly conduct and inappropriate behavior. The girls testified innocence, stating the boys were only rubbing sand off their limbs.
An Unusual Parrot for Sale
A peculiar parrot with mimicry and vast vocabulary, available for sale in London, garnering curiosity due to its strange origins and unique abilities. The parrot is believed to hold women's secrets and is deemed suitable only for female owners.
Pig Sticking in India and Northern Africa
Pig sticking emerges as a popular sport rivalling polo for wealthy British sportsmen. The practice involves spearing wild pigs, with varying techniques such as underhand thrusts and jabbing spears, shedding light on the lavish pastimes of the elite.
Doubt Surrounds the Adventures of A. O. Norton
The miraculous rescue of A. O. Norton from the ocean pier is met with skepticism despite his detailed account of being kidnapped by pirates and drifting at sea for two weeks. The public remains unsure of the truthfulness of his extraordinary tale.
Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are once again joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis