Chapter
The Curious History of Waterbeds
38:53 - 43:56 (05:03)
The inventor of the waterbed faced challenges when the waterbed became associated with the 70s porn industry, and he also faced backlash from the industry association due to patent infringement claims.
Clips
The speaker talks about his experience sleeping on a comfortable, waveless featherbed in the 90s.
38:53 - 40:09 (01:16)
Sleep
Summary
The speaker talks about his experience sleeping on a comfortable, waveless featherbed in the 90s.
ChapterThe Curious History of Waterbeds
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The waterbed industry became a huge success in the 1970s but due to patent issues, association with porn, and the emergence of other mattress options, its popularity eventually declined.
40:09 - 42:57 (02:47)
waterbeds
Summary
The waterbed industry became a huge success in the 1970s but due to patent issues, association with porn, and the emergence of other mattress options, its popularity eventually declined.
ChapterThe Curious History of Waterbeds
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Steven Brill and Emily Bazelon discuss the story of a lawyer who sold shares in a lawsuit against a Taiwanese manufacturer and the legality of the practice.
42:57 - 43:56 (00:59)
Lawsuit
Summary
Steven Brill and Emily Bazelon discuss the story of a lawyer who sold shares in a lawsuit against a Taiwanese manufacturer and the legality of the practice.