Everyday History Podcast
Hosted by Dustin Lloyd and Tristan ''Boo Boo'' Kirby, the ''geniuses'' behind the unhinged Detective Richard Magnolia Mystery Show Podcast, Everyday History is a comedic dive into the history of everyday things. Air conditioners, mousetraps, the F word! Nothing is off limits!
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The Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton (opens the original)
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Home - Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Dolly Parton is one of those people who somehow became much bigger than the things she originally set out to do. She came from a tiny cabin in the Smoky Mountains, one of twelve children growing up with very little money. She started writing songs as a little girl, made her first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry at just 13, and eventually became one of the most successful songwriters, performers, businesswomen, and philanthropists in American h
History of Salt (opens the original)
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The History of Salt It's just salt. A little white stuff sitting on your kitchen table. So why did civilizations fight over it? In this episode of Everyday History , we dig into the surprisingly wild history of one of the most important substances humans have ever discovered. Long before refrigerators and supermarkets, salt was essential for preserving food, supporting armies, building trade routes, and keeping entire communities alive. We'll travel from the earliest salt production and the anci
History of Guitars (opens the original)
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The guitar wasn't invented overnight; it evolved over thousands of years.This episode follows its incredible journey from ancient stringed instruments in the Middle East to the modern acoustic and electric guitars that transformed music around the world.Discover how the oud, lute, and vihuela led to the classical guitar, how American innovation created the steel-string acoustic, and how inventors like Leo Fender and Les Paul helped spark the electric guitar revolution. Along the way, we explore
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