Oh What A Time... #114 Inventions: The Sequel (Part 1)
May 25, 2025
Delve into the fascinating history of portable music and the surprising attempts at portable television. Discover how ancient Romans pioneered air conditioning techniques. Listen to playful anecdotes about the hair styling rituals of yesteryears, including the bizarre practice of ironing hair. The hosts reminisce about imaginative childhood inventions and quirky sports superstitions. They humorously explore the evolution of cooling technologies and nostalgic memories tied to swimming pools and heat management.
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Ironing Hair Before GHDs
- Will Briggs ironed his hair in the late 90s to straighten it before gigs.
- He used an ironing board because hair straighteners like GHDs weren't available yet.
Old School Hair Products
- Chris Scull recalls the only hair gel available was thick, green barbershop gel.
- Tom Craine remembers Dax Wax, which was extremely thick and sticky for styling hair.
Childhood Cake Invention
- Elis James invented a cake at age 7 by filling a fairy cake with solid chocolate inside.
- He thought this sweet, chocolate-cricket-ball-like cake could make him millions of pennies.