Episode
Selects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
59:10
Published: Sat Oct 22 2022
Description
Some guys have all the luck, some guys have all the pain. So said Rod Stewart. And if this list is any indication, “guys” is gender neutral. Listen to this classic episode as Chuck and Josh cover some instances of amazingly bad fortune, most of it true!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Hosted by a well-known television personality, Alphabet Boys takes listeners into the world of undercover investigations, featuring a cigar-smoking mystery man who drives a silver hearse.
00:00 - 01:46 (01:46)
Summary
Hosted by a well-known television personality, Alphabet Boys takes listeners into the world of undercover investigations, featuring a cigar-smoking mystery man who drives a silver hearse.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker recounts a past experience where they received a traffic ticket even though they did not commit a violation, highlighting the regularity of such occurrences on lists noting bizarre incidents.
01:48 - 05:21 (03:33)
Summary
The speaker recounts a past experience where they received a traffic ticket even though they did not commit a violation, highlighting the regularity of such occurrences on lists noting bizarre incidents.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ron Wayne, one of the original founders of Apple, sold off a 10% stake in the company 12 days after establishing the contract for just $2,300, and missed out on billions of dollars in profits as Apple continued to grow and expand.
05:21 - 10:02 (04:41)
Summary
Ron Wayne, one of the original founders of Apple, sold off a 10% stake in the company 12 days after establishing the contract for just $2,300, and missed out on billions of dollars in profits as Apple continued to grow and expand.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast briefly mentions Ron Wayne's struggles and hardships before moving on to discuss a bruise a person saw on Reddit.
10:02 - 13:15 (03:13)
Summary
This podcast briefly mentions Ron Wayne's struggles and hardships before moving on to discuss a bruise a person saw on Reddit.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A woman became a media sensation after being struck by a meteorite, a rare occurrence in urban or suburban areas.
13:15 - 19:54 (06:39)
Summary
A woman became a media sensation after being struck by a meteorite, a rare occurrence in urban or suburban areas. The incident allowed the woman to purchase a new home and car from the proceeds.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this episode, they discuss the early days of The Beatles with their original drummer, Pete Best, including his pre-Beatles music career, being fired from the band, and the events leading up to Ringo Starr's joining.
19:54 - 23:12 (03:18)
Summary
In this episode, they discuss the early days of The Beatles with their original drummer, Pete Best, including his pre-Beatles music career, being fired from the band, and the events leading up to Ringo Starr's joining.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr acknowledge that replacing members of a band can be a tough decision but ultimately led to the success of The Beatles.
23:12 - 26:28 (03:16)
Summary
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr acknowledge that replacing members of a band can be a tough decision but ultimately led to the success of The Beatles.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The town of Bathwaite, located just south of New Orleans, has been repeatedly hit by both terrorist attacks and hurricane destruction.
26:28 - 31:43 (05:15)
Summary
The town of Bathwaite, located just south of New Orleans, has been repeatedly hit by both terrorist attacks and hurricane destruction.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
An introduction to a new podcast hosted by a tech-savvy yet nerdy comedy superstar and television icon from the 90s.
31:43 - 35:03 (03:20)
Summary
An introduction to a new podcast hosted by a tech-savvy yet nerdy comedy superstar and television icon from the 90s.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The controversy over who really invented the telephone and if Alexander Graham Bell stole the idea from Antonio Meucci, an Italian inventor, due to filing a preliminary patent in the US five years before Bell.
35:03 - 40:20 (05:17)
Summary
The controversy over who really invented the telephone and if Alexander Graham Bell stole the idea from Antonio Meucci, an Italian inventor, due to filing a preliminary patent in the US five years before Bell.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A man named Costas Mitsotakis missed out on a village lottery due to his house not being visited by the ticket sellers.
40:20 - 44:30 (04:10)
Summary
A man named Costas Mitsotakis missed out on a village lottery due to his house not being visited by the ticket sellers. Despite his bad luck, the community's celebration and his own easygoing nature made it a fun story.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Two friends take a two and a half month trip in a Volkswagen van to escape the 96 Olympics in Atlanta and encounter a man with a distinct mustache.
44:30 - 49:55 (05:25)
Summary
Two friends take a two and a half month trip in a Volkswagen van to escape the 96 Olympics in Atlanta and encounter a man with a distinct mustache.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A man who has supposedly survived multiple brushes with death and won a lottery might have made everything up to garner attention, according to an article.
49:55 - 54:32 (04:37)
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A man who has supposedly survived multiple brushes with death and won a lottery might have made everything up to garner attention, according to an article. The author raises doubts about whether the man, dubbed "the luckiest man in the world," is truly lucky or just an attention-seeker.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Familial DNA testing has been an effective tool for law enforcement in narrowing down suspects in criminal investigations by using the DNA of a suspect's relatives.
54:32 - 57:12 (02:40)
Summary
Familial DNA testing has been an effective tool for law enforcement in narrowing down suspects in criminal investigations by using the DNA of a suspect's relatives. With technological advancements, these breakthroughs have become more common in the field.
EpisodeSelects: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Alphabet Boys is a new podcast series where hosts go inside undercover investigations.
57:12 - 58:40 (01:28)
Summary
Alphabet Boys is a new podcast series where hosts go inside undercover investigations.