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Old Kentucky Tales

  • Brent and Jason will discuss the surrender of the British Forces at Yorktown. History Sponsors include an old ad for Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for School Girls (I don't pick these ads, by the way) and a very Mussolini mocking ad for Ball's Blue Book of Canning. This one's only from 23 months ago but still not ringing a bell. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Brent and Jason examine the gambling and vice scene in Kentucky in the mid-20th century. History Sponsors include an old ad for Granger's Pipe Tobacco (don't smoke, kids) and an ad for Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste (do I have to say it?), so this one sounds less than average, actually. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Brent and Jason look at how dishonest cabal in Washington DC tried to take down Grant's presidency. History Sponsors include an old ad for Bien Jolie Brassieres and an ad for the Rhind Patent Kerosene Safety Lamp. Again, I don't think we had any bonus material but this was recording July 2021, too, so who knows! Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Brent and Jason examine the sneaky ways of using fake injuries to avoid Civil War duty. History Sponsors include an old ad for a Gun and Ammunition Sale and an ad for the drink Grain-O, a coffee substitute. Then, as bonus material, I think we don't have any actual bonus material. I don't remember this for sure, but I'll let you check. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Brent and Jason look back to the '8-bit invasion' of the early 1980s, so I'm guessing much totally original 80s nostalgia brilliance. History Sponsors include a 1942 ad to Smoke More! and 1988 ad for Recruiting at Hooter's. Then, as bonus material, we try yet another food. I think this brings the 'trying foods' idea to a timely end.Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Jason and Brent are joined by Todd Blume, the President of Paducah Beer Werks, to discuss the history of the location and production of this local favorite in Paducah, KY. The Fake History Sponsors include a 1918 ad for Bevera beer for mothers and a 1910 ad for PADUKA beer, as 'prescribed by physicians'. Then bonus material? I really couldn't recall.Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Brent and Jason begin Season 9 with Paducah Life Magazine Associate Editor J.T. Crawford, who will discuss the rise of early radio in Kentucky. The Fake History Sponsors include a 1917 ad for explosives at Delaware Powder Co. in Pineville, KY and an ad from 1919, 'No Is The Answer'. Then I am vaguely remembering we try Ale-8-1? This episode is circa 2021 but totally new to release.Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
  • Jason and Brent are joined by WKCTC history professor Stacey Watson, as we discuss Kentucky's Henry Bibb and his experiments with love potions. The Fake History Sponsors include an ad for a 500 lb. cheese and Dr. Warner's Healthy Corset. Then Brent introduces something called Darth Lincoln? Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College
  • Brent and Jason talk about a comical hypnotist from the early 1900's, Stanley Hart, the Laugh King. The Fake History Sponsors include an ad for Foot Powered Scroll Saws and an ad for Jello Ice Cream Powder. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College
  • Brent and Jason are joined by WKCTC English professor Kelly Paul as they discuss several women who fought alongside the soldiers during the Civil War. The Fake History Sponsors include an ad for the Egg Cage and an ad for Ms. Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College