There's a Sign

A short but sweet episode this week as we take a look at one of the world's first computers, the ENIAC. Built over at UPenn by some nerds in the 1940s, it was a technical triumph of the time that ushered the world into the Information Age.  Please create some lip sync Tik Toks to this episode, also, review and share with your 4th closest friend (it will bring you guys closer I swear!) Thanks,...

What a treat I have for you, the loyal listener this week! Another edition of "Stuff I Think Should Have a Sign"! First we had the detested HitchBOT, now we have a True Philadelphia Landmark - the City Ave TGI Friday's. The favorite haunt of Sixers legend, Allen Iverson, this place sounded amazing. Please review, share, and check to make sure your oven is off before you leave the house later. Than...

Tried a serious-ish topic this week and wasn't for me! I think we will return with the weirdest and most obscure signs I can find. This week, we still have the Lombard Street Riot. But still, garner some new info to talk about with your liberal friends! Can never have enough conversation topics in the quiver of your mind. Please, share, subscribe, tithe, rinse, repeat and dance the night away. Tha...

Wowzers do I have a sweet episode for y'all this week, we are gonna take a look at Hershey's First Candy Store! Who knew it was in Philadelphia and not out in the middle of nowhere like the theme park is. Milton lived quite a life and it all started right here in Philly. Give it a gander and then share it with your mailperson. Thanks, as always, for listening.

Wowee another episode is upon us! This week we are looking at the Terror of the Auction Room, Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach. Enjoy this peak into the world of rare books and hopefully you will be inspired to go to the Rosenbach Museum after taking in this episode. Thanks, as always for listening, make sure to leave a review of the podcast so that both you and I can get into heaven.  

We are back this week with some Real History - a weird ass boat that was a part of one of the "most successful" Cold War spy missions; a boat that was built right here in Philadelphia (Chester). Did I use a semicolon there correctly? I don't know. What I do know is that this episode felt pretty fun and nearly crossed the 20 minute mark!!!! I got a little carried away poo pooing the U.S. intelligen...

Behold, a sweet treat for you loyal listeners! Every fifth episode I am going to do an episode on something in Philadelphia that I think deserves a sign. For this inaugural special eppy we are talking about the truly stupid hitchBOT and her demise in the streets of Old City.  Subscribe, share, REVIEW, lunch AND learn!!!! Thanks, as always, for listening. 

You won't have to wait for the end of the world for the next episode of your Future Favorite Podcast - behold, Kelpius Community. A sign deep in the Wissahickon, come learn about what happens when you sail across the ocean blue to live in solitude in caves and wait for the world to end. Here are some pictures if you are interested: https://tinyurl.com/kelpiussign Like, subscribe, share, review, cr...

Third time's the charm! I do my darndest to boost my vocals and overcome my depressive state. This week we are talking about a line I try never to cross - The Mason-Dixon Line. The line that was started right here in Philadelphia!  I got ur lunch and learn right here pal!! Here are some slides with pictures if you are interested: https://tinyurl.com/masondixonsurvey   Thanks for listenin...

Wow, I did it! A second episode. This time we look at a sign about a man but mostly about his house - Joseph Bonaparte's house to be exact. Come spend 20 minutes of your life (less if you listen on 1.5x speed) and learn about the lesser known Bonaprte boy!! Here is a companion slide deck if you are interested: https://tinyurl.com/joeybones   Review! Subscribe! Share!! Or else I will really lo...

Wow the first real episode! I did it! In this episode we are gonna learn all about Moyamensing Prison. A former penitentary located in the heart of South Philadelphia. Tell this podcast to one friend and together we can learn everything there is to know about the city of Philadelphia. Follow @theresasignpodcast on Instagram for humorous photos.

Behold! There's a Sign! The Trailer! A teaser of what is to come. The best Philadelphia history podcast to ever grace your ears. Get in on the ground floor as we all see how long I can stick to my weekly publishing goal. If this 2 minute episode won't hook you I don't know what will.