Ridiculous Stuff We Didn't Get To in 2026, Part One: 60 Minutes and Other Natural Wonders
Summary
Hosts Ben Bullen, Noel Brown, and Max Williams present a "leftovers" episode covering research from previous shows. They discuss the history of 60 Minutes, including its skeptical start and recent legal battles. The trio explores Atlanta's quirky street origins, such as Buckhead and Ponce de Leon, alongside the Big Chicken landmark. The episode concludes with natural wonders, detailing the collapse of Malta's Azure Window and the geology of California's Devil's Postpile.
Topics discussed
Intro: The 'Leftovers' Research Episode
Podcast Anniversary and 60 Minutes History
Sponsor Reads: Grainger and Black Lit Podcast
60 Minutes Origins: Reasoner and Wallace
Email History and Trump Slapsuits
60 Minutes Legacy and the Grandfather Clock
Atlanta Street Names: Druid Hills and Racism
Sponsor Reads: CA, True Crime, and Direct Support
Promo: Get Worse with Kyle Pruitt
Shakespeare Neighborhood and Waffle House Origins
The DeFore Murder Case and Ghosts
Buckhead Landmarks: Phipps Plaza and KFC
Armistead Road and Ponce de Leon Springs
Original Waffle House: The Big Chicken and Cistern
Sponsor Reads: Hunting for Answers and Faultline
Natural Wonders: The Heart of Malta
Devil's Postpile: Geology and Access
Lost Wonders: Lake Rotorua and Volcanoes
Outro: Bermuda Trip and Credits
Final Sponsor Reads and Sign-off
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