The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 149 - The Past Times with Matt Cobos
Oct 31, 2025
Joining the conversation is Matt Cobos, a stand-up comedian and podcaster known for Kobo's Patrick Podcast. The trio dives into humorous historical newspaper articles from 1925, laughing over courtroom antics, bizarre legal disputes, and culinary fads like boiling salad dressing. They banter about a near-naked man found in a barn and a young boy's wild runaway adventure. The hosts also riff on the absurdity of moral panics over dancing and exaggerated obituary tales, keeping the humor lively throughout.
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Guest Intro And Self-Promotion
- Matt Cobos introduces himself and plugs his tour and podcast, sharing casual personal details.
- He jokes about hitchhiking and not owning a car, setting a playful guest tone for the episode.
Newspaper Language Reflects Moral Judgement
- The hosts note newspapers of the era used florid, judgmental language about defendants, revealing cultural bias.
- That style framed criminality as moral failing rather than complex causes, shaping public perception.
Courtroom Outburst And Smelling Salts
- They read a courtroom scene where Dorothy Ellingson hurled water at her attorney and caused chaos.
- Hosts riff on the spectacle, imagining beer pours, smelling salts, and courtroom theatrics.
