Episode
Selects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
48:30
Published: Sat May 28 2022
Description
Waterbeds came and went pretty quickly in the United States, but despite their marketing as sex beds, they were actually invented to deliver a great night's sleep. Learn all about these super 70's beds in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of water beds and whether or not they are worth the investment as well as share their opinions on contemporary articles from the New York Times and Washington Post.
00:00 - 03:44 (03:44)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the topic of water beds and whether or not they are worth the investment as well as share their opinions on contemporary articles from the New York Times and Washington Post.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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The speaker shares their experience exploring different cities in Ohio, including Toledo and Cleveland, and their curiosity about the local surroundings.
03:44 - 08:21 (04:36)
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The speaker shares their experience exploring different cities in Ohio, including Toledo and Cleveland, and their curiosity about the local surroundings.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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Waterbeds gained immense popularity in the 1970s, with sales skyrocketing and enthusiasts hailing it as the most comfortable bed around.
08:21 - 13:41 (05:20)
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Waterbeds gained immense popularity in the 1970s, with sales skyrocketing and enthusiasts hailing it as the most comfortable bed around. However, due to changes in the market and concerns regarding safety and practicality, the waterbed soon declined in popularity.
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The hosts discuss the popularity of waterbeds in the past, citing their origins and how they became a symbol of masculinity.
13:42 - 18:30 (04:47)
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The hosts discuss the popularity of waterbeds in the past, citing their origins and how they became a symbol of masculinity. They also touch on current economic struggles and ways to make smart money decisions.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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The waterbed was invented by a design student named Charlie Hall in the 1960s.
18:30 - 21:55 (03:25)
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The waterbed was invented by a design student named Charlie Hall in the 1960s. It gained popularity as vinyl became more widely used and people were open to trying new things for better sleep.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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Water beds were not initially accepted by the public as they related more to hedonistic activities, and it took a long time for Charles Hall to obtain a patent for the design due to prior descriptions of waterbeds in science fiction novels by Robert Heinlein.
21:55 - 26:39 (04:44)
Summary
Water beds were not initially accepted by the public as they related more to hedonistic activities, and it took a long time for Charles Hall to obtain a patent for the design due to prior descriptions of waterbeds in science fiction novels by Robert Heinlein.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities.
26:40 - 30:31 (03:50)
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This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities. Guests share their personal stories, the tools they used, and influential people and books that made a difference in their lives.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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Learn about the early heyday and decline of the waterbed industry, which started in the suburbs in the 80s and grew to become a $2 billion, 20% market share industry, but eventually lost popularity.
30:31 - 33:49 (03:17)
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Learn about the early heyday and decline of the waterbed industry, which started in the suburbs in the 80s and grew to become a $2 billion, 20% market share industry, but eventually lost popularity.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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The waterbed used to be a status symbol for kids in the 80s but also had some downsides to it.
33:49 - 38:52 (05:03)
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The waterbed used to be a status symbol for kids in the 80s but also had some downsides to it. There were even waterbed bans and leases in major cities.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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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.
38:53 - 43:56 (05:03)
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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.
EpisodeSelects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
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The transcript discusses the experience of a colorblind electrician who only discovered his condition after being shocked by a bonding wire, which he mistook for a ground wire.
43:56 - 46:14 (02:18)
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The transcript discusses the experience of a colorblind electrician who only discovered his condition after being shocked by a bonding wire, which he mistook for a ground wire. The transcript also mentions the challenges faced by colorblind electricians in a field where color-coded wires are essential for safety and functionality.
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Listen to real life stories and gain insight from the tools, books, and people that influenced the journeys of guests on The Maniwok Caves podcast.
46:14 - 48:25 (02:10)
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Listen to real life stories and gain insight from the tools, books, and people that influenced the journeys of guests on The Maniwok Caves podcast.