164. Rocket Girls

164. Rocket Girls

Author: Granevan Media July 18, 2022 Duration: 25:54
Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about the rocket girls, unique photographed moments in time, and the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice... and one of the saddest celebrity photos.
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Articles and other sources:
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https://www.npr.org/2016/04/05/473099967/meet-the-rocket-girls-the-women-who-charted-the-course-to-space
https://www.familyandpets.com/fast-gallery/rare-historical-photos-capturing-a-unique-moment-in-time/11/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=MR_GE_FP_WW_All_HistoricalPhotos_pmax_0621&utm_term=&utm_content=feed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtvqVBhCVARIsAFUxcRvdrbFOmyOGNP7xOdtEiWa0GDUNjMjwrzex5wPwt5Yslsn-oqsvVtgaAp4QEALw_wcB
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-smoothest-con-man-that-ever-lived-29861908/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Lustig

From Granevan Media, Spark My Interest is a curious blend of storytelling that lives in the space where serious inquiry meets genuine amusement. Each episode digs into a true story-whether it's a forgotten historical event, a bizarre scientific discovery, or a cultural phenomenon that defies easy explanation-and presents it with a sense of wonder and a touch of levity. The aim isn't just to inform, but to connect the dots between disparate fields, finding the unexpected humor and humanity in tales of crime, society, and exploration. You'll hear narratives that feel both meticulously researched and casually told, as if you're uncovering a fascinating secret with a friend. This podcast operates on the belief that the world is full of strange, shocking, and thrilling threads, and pulling on just one can illuminate a much larger picture. It’s for anyone who has ever fallen down a rabbit hole of questions, emerging hours later with more stories than answers. The tone is conversational yet precise, blending documentary depth with the relatable asides of comedy, all in service of the story itself. Listen to Spark My Interest for a regular dose of perspective, a spark of curiosity that lingers long after the episode ends, and a reminder that the most compelling truths are often stranger than fiction.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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155. Like Ducks to Water [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Fireside #4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
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154. Balloon Butt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
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Fireside #3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:38
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153. Friday the 13th Every Month?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:31
Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about what really happened to Buddy Holly, the international fixed calendar, and an amateur archeologist couple who had some incredible finds... and the amazing Frank Oz.Tell us what sparks yo…
Fireside #2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:38
Debra, Diana, and Jesi follow up on the topic of pretending to be someone else out in the real world. They all have and got away with it! Well, most of the time.Send us your burning questions on twitter (@interest_spark)…
152. The Person was the Bread Bowl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:48
Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about Boeing the Bunny, sheela na gigs, and the luckiest (or unluckiest) man... and a strange custom time forgot.Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter (@interest_spark), facebook, insta…
Fireside #1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
Welcome to our first Fireside Friday! Join us as Debra, Diana, and Jesi answer this week's listener question: "Is there a moment in life where you had the best one-liner that it felt like it was something straight out of…
151. Well of Hell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:16
Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about the Well of Hell, a great flamingo escape, and Yugoslavian poem reciters... and the world's most hated foods.Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter (@interest_spark), facebook, ins…
150. FYI, I'm Not Her [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
Debra, Diana, and Jesi talk about premonitions from The Simpsons, the Battle of Karánsebes, and the Dodleston Messages... and a tale of two Guys.Tell us what sparks your interest on twitter (@interest_spark), facebook, i…