Look Beyond Face Value

Come on a journey with us as we explore the history of audio recording. From the 1850s with the recording (without playback...) to a nonmoney-hungry fellow named Hughs, to a money-hungry fellow named Edison into the current day and Spotify's domination. When did cars start getting radios? Why did Sony invent the Walkman? Who was the first musician to have a completely digital recording? Step i...

What effects has the pandemic had on the media industry? In this episode, I interviewed Asha Patel, a news reporter from WLNS-TV, and Cassie Dilaura, cohost and producer from ET Live. What happened behind the scenes, and what changes are here to stay?

We join back for season 2 and hear more about Thomas Edison than what's usually told. These are the stories that go beyond the man who "invited the light bulb" (spoiler alert, he didn't) and look into the questionable traits of his character. 

Listen this week as our host's discuss gayness. From the horrors of the John's Committee to the best (and worst) countries for gay rights to their own stories.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbTBehjdlc0&ab_channel=VoxVox https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-10-best-countries-for-lgbt-rights.html https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-worst-countries-for-lgbt-rights.html

Listen this week as our hosts discuss Helen Keller beyond school age. What happened during her adult years? And why does history seem to omit those years more times than not? 

Listen as our hosts talk about the Berlin Wall. Crystal tells Jessica about the history behind the wall and the gaff that ultimately led to the way it fell.

Listen this week as your hosts discuss Disney. From random facts to the behind the scenes at the theme parks, learn why Disney flies altered American flags and the last words spoken by the man himself. 

This week, our hosts finish off the remaining 50 states with weird and unique laws. Louisiana through Wyoming, you're up.

Listen this week as our hosts go over the history of the filibuster, what it is and why it's there. Then hear the part 1 of 2 about unique/strange/stupid laws from each state.

Listen as our hosts discuss various facts and fun trivia about our nations capital.  Find out how the origins of the football huddle, what happens if you gets arrested in DC and laws that are long outdated. 

Listen as our host talk all about the month of March. How did we get the Gregorian calendar? What's up with Day Lights Savings Time?

Listen as our hosts explore the true meaning of St. Patricks Day. St. Patty attempted "to rid the snakes from Ireland", but snakes may not be what you think they are.

Listen as our hosts discuss Ron DeSantis vaccine anti-plan, magician gorillas, fake ducks, and teacher vs the Capitol riots.

Listen this week as our hosts discuss all things (mostly) animals. Why do we say crocodile tears? Where did "Rule of Thumb" originate? And what was up with Ernest Hemingway and polydactyl cats? After this you'll hopefully pause before saying rule of thumb.

Listen as our host's explore the history of St. Valentine and the day named for him. Vinegar Valentine anyone?

Listen as our hosts discuss Trump's SAG resignation letter, organic jail foods for the QAnon Shaman, and the guy who steals an ambulance since his fed up with his hospital wait.