Ridiculous Stuff We Didn't Get To in 2026, Part Two: Apple Trees, Ice Cream Wars and Weird Nuclear Gadgets
Summary
This clip show explores the genetic unpredictability of Johnny Appleseed's trees and the bitter legal feud surrounding Tom Carvel's estate. The hosts also discuss the "Free Ben & Jerry's" movement against Unilever and delve into bizarre Cold War weapons like the Davy Crockett nuclear rifle and chicken-powered landmines. Finally, they examine a 1957 government study confirming that canned beverages near nuclear blasts remain safe to drink, despite tasting "definitely off."
Topics discussed
Intro and discussion on the clip show format
Sponsor segments for Happy GLP, CA, and EpGliss
The Rambo apple tree and legacy fruit varieties
Apple genetics, grafting, and mutation
Natural wine, orange wine, and sediment
Why every apple is genetically unique
Sponsor segments for CA and EpGliss
Promo for the new podcast Don't Lie to Me
Soft-serve ice cream history and true crime
The Carvel estate feud and charitable trusts
The Free Ben & Jerry's movement and Unilever
The Davy Crockett nuclear rifle
Sponsor segments for Happy GLP, CA, and EpGliss
Promo for New Shoes and Direct Support Careers
British nuclear landmines and chicken heaters
The nuclear field cannon and Trinity test secrecy
Kodak film detecting the Trinity nuclear test
Study on radiation effects on canned beverages
Outro and shoutouts to the team
Final sponsor segments for Happy GLP and CA
Promo for Artists on Artists and Direct Support
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