The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 296 - Griffith J. Griffth (live LA Podfest)
Oct 10, 2017
Chris Tallman, a comedian known for his role in "The Thundermans," joins the fun as they delve into the absurd life of Griffith J. Griffith. They humorously explore Griffith's chaotic adventures, like transporting ostriches and tangled real estate dealings, all while intertwining history with comedy. The conversation gets wittily dark, tackling Griffith's infamous courtroom drama and his legacy in LA. With spontaneous banter and playful stories, listeners get a laugh at the bizarre nuances of life and eccentric characters.
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Griffith's Early Life
- Griffith Jenkins Griffith, born in Wales, arrived in the US at 14.
- He lost his savings in a bank failure and went west.
Griffith's Mining Career
- Griffith became a mining correspondent after teaching himself about mining.
- He then bought the Wales Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company.
Griffith's Mine Success
- Griffith's mine was initially reported as worthless by other newspapers.
- However, it later struck a rich vein of silver, making him a fortune.