Retrocast #44 – Podcast #262
Summary
This episode covers a disputed 1950 baby rescue in Manhattan, a 1961 hoax by a Pasadena receptionist claiming a prestigious art award, and 1980s New York teens stealing subway tokens by sucking them from turnstiles. The host also shares footnotes about exploding glass eyes, dog-food meatloaf, and a pet rock wedding. Finally, he answers a trivia question on the 1910s introduction of stainless steel.
Topics discussed
Intro: Hero baby rescue, secret artist, and subway thieves
Sponsors: Rocket Mortgage and Shingles vaccine
The disputed 1950 baby rescue in Manhattan
Inez Miller's hoax art award and philanthropy
Youths stealing subway tokens by sucking them out
Stainless steel appliances and the origin question
Sponsors: Rocket Mortgage and Shingles vaccine
Amidant toothpaste, George Burns, and Block Drug
Footnotes: Exploding eye, coffin, prunes, and pet rock
The invention of stainless steel in 1913
Upcoming talks and holiday story event
Outro, Airwave Media, and M-Mobile ad
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