Retrocast 32 - UI Podcast #236

03/12/25 • 34 min

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A man discovers the Roman Ruins of his youth have been torn down, a violin made from a lobster claw, an electric chair that electrocuted itself, and much more!

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A man discovers the Roman Ruins of his youth have been torn down, a violin made from a lobster claw, an electric chair that electrocuted itself, and much more!

Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/retrocast-32-podcast-236/

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Ding Dong Daddy - Part 2 - UI Podcast #235

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Step into the life of Francis Van Wie, a streetcar conductor with charm, wit, and a string of marriages that captivated 1940s San Francisco, transforming a wartime distraction into a national sensation. Join the ride with the "Ding Dong Daddy"!

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Listen to the song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MReOG3RyXWg by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

A list of Francis Van Wie's 18 confirmed wives can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wives-of-Francis-Van-Wie.pdf

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Rent-A-Wife - UI Podcast #237

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Need help? Try renting a wife! They would do anything from A to Z, except for X! A true story from the early 1980s in which some ambitious women decided to market what they did best: being a wife. Includes an interview with Jane Hanne Nevensmith, who ran a successful Rent-A-Wife business in Massachusetts.

The 2022 interview with Jane Nevensmith mentioned in the podcast can be found here: https://vimeo.com/736250037

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