Dead Air Time

Truth or Dare - what do you choose? For one woman, to dare was to live. After all, her mantra was “do or die”. She pushed the limits of what was physically possible and socially acceptable, all while in front of a camera. Join us as we take a breath of dead air with Helen Gibson, Hollywood's first stuntwoman. Sources - “Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of H...

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known figures in US history. He is famous for being the president during the civil war and the way in which he died. What was he actually like as a person? Today we will spend our time immersed in this topic as we take a breath of dead air with Abraham Lincoln. Sources - Lincoln Abraham. The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln . New York : F.D. Tandy Co, 1905. ...

How did chocolate become such an important part of this holiday of love? Find out in this light-hearted, fun-filled, laid-back episode as we discuss one of our favorite food groups - chocolate. Sources - https://www.history.com/news/valentines-day-chocolate-box-history-cadbury   https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/blog/why-chocolate-on-valentines-day/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmBzLXAOySzBjRDWGoVvtUAIHDuhgw...

Just what are we made of? Inside our bodies are trillions of cells doubling and replicating. Henrietta Lacks had been just like you until scientists found her cells were unlike anything they had ever seen. Join us for part two as we take a breath of dead air with Henrietta Lacks. Sources - "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot https://lacksfamily.com/   https://www.pna...

Henrietta Lacks - A young woman of 30.  She could feel a knot in her stomach. While coming from a low-income African American household, she sought medical help at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as it was one of the few places in 1951 that would offer treatment to poor African Americans. She stepped into the examination room, nervous of what the doctor attending her, Howard Jones, would find. Later on...

Join us for part two of our journey through the life of Mr. Rogers. Imagine that you're a young 4 or 5-year-old again. The TV is playing in the other room as you play with your toys. Then all of a sudden you hear the sound of a piano and you realize that one of your favorite shows is on. You run to the living room just in time to see a man walk through a door as he sings, "it's a beautiful day in...

Imagine that you're a young 4 or 5-year-old again. The TV is playing in the other room as you play with your toys. Then all of a sudden you hear the sound of a piano and you realize that one of your favorite shows is on. You run to the living room just in time to see a man walk through a door as he sings, "it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.." Mr. Rogers was one of the most beloved childrens...

Fireworks, Christmas miracles, fun traditions, and more are shared in this fun filled Christmas episode of Dead Air Time. Stories from you, our listeners, are shared in this special episode.

Father Frost, Sinter Klaas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nick, and Santa Claus are just a few of the names for the international superstar of December. Many cultures have traditions associated with this figure. But how did this all begin? Today we’ll quite literally discuss the man, the myth, and the legend as we take a breath of dead air with jolly old Saint Nicholas. Sources - Alleyne, Caleigh. “20 Uniqu...

Voted the most admired man alive in a national poll taken in the 1940s, Bing Crosby was more than a well-beloved singer.  He was a father, a friend, a husband, actor, and an example of goodness to many then and now.. depending on who you ask. Not a Christmas season goes by without hearing him sing the familiar tune of “White Christmas”.  Join us as we take a breath of dead air with the singer Bing...

Although she was famous, perhaps one the of most well-known people from the 17th century, there is much controversy and speculation about the life of Pocahontas. What is true and what is not? Sources - Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History . Tantor Media Inc., 2023. Fritz, Jean. The Double Life of Pocahontas . Blackstone Publishing, 2007. ...

Honor our veterans with us as we share veteran stories from the creators themselves, along with our first listener story. Plane crashes, close calls, and some who never returned. Sources - Arlington National Cemetery. “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Monuments-and-Memorials/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier Brallier, Jess M. The Unknown Soldier . Illustrated b...

"It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we the whole people.." This was said by none other than the pioneer of women's suffrage herself - Susan B. Anthony. She and many others dedicated their work and lives for the promise of a better future, one that allowed women to vote. How did it happen? Listen to this week's episode to find out. Sources - “...

Join us as we venture into the life of artist José Guadalupe Posada, his contributions to Mexican culture, and the history behind Dia de Los Muertos. After all, what could be a more fitting holiday to celebrate on this podcast than the Day of the Dead? Sources - Archie, Ayana. “How to Make an Ofrenda for Día de Los Muertos.” NPR , NPR, 1 Nov. 2022, www.npr.org/2022/11/01/1133041841/dia-de-los-muer...

Listen to the first of a miniseries within our podcast called Snapshot episodes. In this episode, we talk about one of the most interesting occupations a dog can have - helping to find dead bodies - and how this came to be. Links to Sources Used for the Episode - 1. https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/a-precedent-for-the-whitechapel-murder/   2. https://alifeofdogs.com/the-history-of-...

Anne Sullivan Macy and Helen Keller - the inseparable pair that not only overcame but thrived in the face of many obstacles. Today we continue into Part Two of their story. Sources - Helen Keller Foundation. “Helen Keller.” Helen Keller Foundation , 14 Mar. 2024, helenkellerfoundation.org/helen-keller/.  History.com Editors. “Slavery in America.” HISTORY , A&E Television Networks, 25 Apr. 2024...

As we prepare for the season of spooks, many of us nestle in to watch thrillers concocted by none other than the mind behind movies like The Birds, Vertigo, and Psycho - Alfred Hitchcock.  When one watches one of his shows, we can’t help but wonder…. What was inside his head? Join us as we take a breath of dead air with the master of suspense. Sources - "The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock: An An...

Regardless of how you know, virtually everyone knows the name Helen Keller. But do you know how she overcame, how she became famous, and who got her there? Today we will take a breath of dead air with Anne Sullivan Macy and Helen Keller. Sources - Helen Keller Foundation. “Helen Keller.” Helen Keller Foundation , 14 Mar. 2024, helenkellerfoundation.org/helen-keller/.  History.com Editors. “Slavery...

From Latin spinoffs to zombie apocalyptic takes to Indian adaptations and more, this woman’s books have been the inspiration for over 30 movies and counting.  Jane Austen - one of the most renowned novelists of all time. Today we will look into who she was as a person, novelist, and critiquer of her own society.  Sources - "Jane Austen: An Obstinate Heart" by Valerie Grosvenor Myer "Jane Austen at...

Dead Air Time - The new podcast where we delve into the lives of people and other characters from history. We hope you’ll join us as we give the dead a breath of fresh air. Tune in for a lively conversation about those who are…. Not so lively…. in “Dead Air Time”.