Monday
Mar262012
Ep 4: Thomas Butt-Headison and Other Invention Tales
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Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:39AM | in episodes
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:39AM | in episodes 
We gab about the invention of cornflakes, air-conditioning, tampons, Ouija board, Viagra, and more. Learn the escalator's deep dark secret, and why all the secretaries in the world should salute the Monkees. And who knew that Tommy Edison was such a class-A jerkface? Seriously!
ALSO: Pop Quiz, etymology factoids, highly rated movies, and top film quotes of all time
RUNTIME: 48:48
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Reader Comments (3)
Hi Karen et al.
I like the podcast. I just wanted to let you know that I find it a bit quiet. It's not a big deal, I have epic headphones so feel free to use this information however you like. :)
@Kyle - Thanks! I realized I've been editing using my awesome headphones so a lot of what I was hearing is different than what it may sound like on regular headphones and car speakers. I actually reuploaded a louder file for this episode that I hope caters to listeners from both ends of the spectrum!
xoxo
Great episode! I love that Karen's favorite movie is "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" because I don't think it gets enough credit! The story, the characters, and the music are all great. Also one of my favorites, but I might cast my vote for "Children of Men". Dana might like that if she hasn't seen it already.