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Learn how Marine Smedley Butler saved the United States from fascism back in the 1930s with Ben Bullitt and Alex French in "Let's Start a Coup" podcast.
00:00 - 00:58 (00:58)
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Learn how Marine Smedley Butler saved the United States from fascism back in the 1930s with Ben Bullitt and Alex French in "Let's Start a Coup" podcast.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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The podcast hosts talk about their experience at the Craft Chocolate Festival in San Francisco and the live show they did in Boston.
00:58 - 05:42 (04:43)
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The podcast hosts talk about their experience at the Craft Chocolate Festival in San Francisco and the live show they did in Boston. They also mention a former colleague who is now creating his own podcast jingle.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor parties are no longer just about indulging in hedonistic activities but have evolved into men's retreats consisting of activities like hiking, barbeque, and more.
05:42 - 12:41 (06:59)
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Bachelor parties are no longer just about indulging in hedonistic activities but have evolved into men's retreats consisting of activities like hiking, barbeque, and more. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that some marriages have ended before they began because of terrible decisions made at bachelor parties.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Pre-wedding rituals have been a part of many cultures since the advent of marriage, with traditions including practical jokes and indulging in drinks.
12:41 - 17:12 (04:31)
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Pre-wedding rituals have been a part of many cultures since the advent of marriage, with traditions including practical jokes and indulging in drinks. The United States joined in on the trend in the 19th century, but some old tricks such as using manure have lost their effectiveness.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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The wealthy in the Victorian era held private parties with very explicit and scandalous activities.
17:12 - 23:59 (06:46)
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The wealthy in the Victorian era held private parties with very explicit and scandalous activities. This included a story of a woman who jumped naked out of a cream pie and danced on a table in front of the elite guests.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Learn about the history of the bridal shower, which originally involved the bride and her friends and family gathering to give household gifts and decorations to help prepare her for married life, and eventually inspired an entire town to give gifts to a struggling couple.
23:59 - 30:29 (06:30)
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Learn about the history of the bridal shower, which originally involved the bride and her friends and family gathering to give household gifts and decorations to help prepare her for married life, and eventually inspired an entire town to give gifts to a struggling couple.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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The origins of bachelorette parties can be traced back to hem parties in 1990s UK, and independently in the US to the arrival of Chippendales review in Los Angeles in 1979.
30:29 - 36:01 (05:32)
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The origins of bachelorette parties can be traced back to hem parties in 1990s UK, and independently in the US to the arrival of Chippendales review in Los Angeles in 1979. While the parties may have started as boozy and raucous events, they have since evolved into spa weekends and body scavenger hunts.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Some individuals are feeling nostalgic for the days of wild hedonistic bachelor parties which are becoming less common.
36:01 - 40:13 (04:12)
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Some individuals are feeling nostalgic for the days of wild hedonistic bachelor parties which are becoming less common. However, if one is excited about their upcoming bachelor party, then more power to them!
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Two different podcasts are summarized in this text.
40:13 - 44:05 (03:51)
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Two different podcasts are summarized in this text. Let's Start a Coup features weird sex and money topics alongside a gay playwright, while Off the Grid follows the discovery of a secret city filled with unforgettable characters living outside of society.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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The evolution of the Bachelor Party movie has evolved over the years since the comical yet problematic 1965 film, How to Murder Your Wife, to the quintessential 2009 movie, The Hangover.
44:05 - 47:54 (03:49)
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The evolution of the Bachelor Party movie has evolved over the years since the comical yet problematic 1965 film, How to Murder Your Wife, to the quintessential 2009 movie, The Hangover. The genre has varying themes that have changed with time as the culture progresses.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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This podcast discusses the rise of expensive bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have become a social norm and are often documented on social media.
47:54 - 53:58 (06:03)
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This podcast discusses the rise of expensive bachelor and bachelorette parties, which have become a social norm and are often documented on social media. Despite acknowledging the financial burden, many participants feel obligated to participate and spend the money.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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The podcast host reflects on the impact that work relationships can have on our mental health, especially during times of transition or change.
53:58 - 58:22 (04:24)
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The podcast host reflects on the impact that work relationships can have on our mental health, especially during times of transition or change. They also mention a new show, Obsessions Wild Chocolate, from their friend Mangesh.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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Drug traffickers are using homemade landing strips in flooded areas of rivers in South America, where small planes swoop in and pick up drugs to be transported to Brazil.
58:22 - 1:04:22 (05:59)
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Drug traffickers are using homemade landing strips in flooded areas of rivers in South America, where small planes swoop in and pick up drugs to be transported to Brazil.
EpisodeThe Sordid History of Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
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"Let's Start a Coup" and "City of the Rails" are two podcasts available on the iHeart Radio app and Apple Podcasts that explore the world of train yard enthusiasts.
1:04:22 - 1:05:54 (01:31)
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"Let's Start a Coup" and "City of the Rails" are two podcasts available on the iHeart Radio app and Apple Podcasts that explore the world of train yard enthusiasts.