Episode
The Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
56:34
Published: Tue Mar 21 2023
Description
Floyd Collins was a natural-born caver who met a terrible fate, becoming stuck underground where no one could get him loose. His unlucky, slowly unfolding plight also turned out to be one of the first national media sensations of the 20th century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This podcast covers practical money topics such as saving money and maximizing income potential with a unique twist of exploring unusual brain questions like creating new senses for humans.
00:00 - 02:13 (02:13)
Summary
This podcast covers practical money topics such as saving money and maximizing income potential with a unique twist of exploring unusual brain questions like creating new senses for humans.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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Learn about the world of caving and the tragic tale of Floyd Collins, a renowned caver from Kentucky in the early 1900s whose death in a cave system made headlines across the nation.
02:13 - 08:48 (06:34)
Summary
Learn about the world of caving and the tragic tale of Floyd Collins, a renowned caver from Kentucky in the early 1900s whose death in a cave system made headlines across the nation.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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Floyd Collins spent weeks working 12-hour days to clear out a mud and ice-filled room in Sand Cave to make a legitimate entrance way to the beautiful 50-foot deep chamber he found on the other side.
08:48 - 17:00 (08:12)
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Floyd Collins spent weeks working 12-hour days to clear out a mud and ice-filled room in Sand Cave to make a legitimate entrance way to the beautiful 50-foot deep chamber he found on the other side.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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In this podcast, two friends discuss practical financial topics such as buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential, while also addressing ways to combat money anxiety.
17:00 - 22:38 (05:37)
Summary
In this podcast, two friends discuss practical financial topics such as buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing income potential, while also addressing ways to combat money anxiety.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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Floyd's brother Homer talks about the events leading up to Floyd's suicide while also sharing insight on Floyd's life, including the writing of the book "Wisconsin Death Trip".
22:38 - 26:33 (03:54)
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Floyd's brother Homer talks about the events leading up to Floyd's suicide while also sharing insight on Floyd's life, including the writing of the book "Wisconsin Death Trip".
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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Skeet's writing about the incident at the Mammoth Cave was picked up by the Associated Press, and added to the rise of interest in the story thanks to the emergence of radio broadcasts.
26:33 - 34:41 (08:08)
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Skeet's writing about the incident at the Mammoth Cave was picked up by the Associated Press, and added to the rise of interest in the story thanks to the emergence of radio broadcasts.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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The Manawalk Caves is a new podcast that delves into the relationship between our brains and experiences.
34:41 - 39:39 (04:57)
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The Manawalk Caves is a new podcast that delves into the relationship between our brains and experiences. Listeners can expect to hear real-life stories and the tools used by individuals on their journeys.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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B. Doyle charged visitors 50 cents to view the cave where Floyd Collins was trapped and rumors spread that it was all a hoax.
39:39 - 46:41 (07:02)
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B. Doyle charged visitors 50 cents to view the cave where Floyd Collins was trapped and rumors spread that it was all a hoax. Several rescue attempts were made to save Collins, but ultimately he died before he could be freed.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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Floyd Collins, a renowned cave explorer, was embalmed and placed in a glass coffin in the great crystal cave for over 60 years, with tourists even visiting to see his remains through a glass window.
46:41 - 51:26 (04:44)
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Floyd Collins, a renowned cave explorer, was embalmed and placed in a glass coffin in the great crystal cave for over 60 years, with tourists even visiting to see his remains through a glass window. The cave was eventually sold to a dentist who agreed to exhume Collins' body and put it on display in a respectful way in exchange for an extra 10K.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
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The speaker expresses gratitude for being entertained by a podcast during long, boring tasks and moves while also praising the concept of coffee naps, which involves drinking coffee and then taking a quick nap to wake up feeling refreshed.
51:26 - 54:33 (03:06)
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The speaker expresses gratitude for being entertained by a podcast during long, boring tasks and moves while also praising the concept of coffee naps, which involves drinking coffee and then taking a quick nap to wake up feeling refreshed.
EpisodeThe Tragic Tale of Floyd Collins
PodcastStuff You Should Know
iHeartRadio recommends the Maniwok Caves, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcasts, available on multiple platforms.
54:33 - 56:33 (01:59)
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iHeartRadio recommends the Maniwok Caves, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcasts, available on multiple platforms.