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Useless Information Podcast

Retrocast #17 - UI Podcast #195

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 April 2023

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode: a train that derailed and then jumped back on the track, a man who claimed ownership of nearly the entire universe, a bet in which the loser would have to eat 1 million peas, and much more! Link to the auction of the Einstein letter: https://bit.ly/3LazYrx Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/retrocast-17-podcast-195/ The Useless Information Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit https://www.airwavemedia.com/ to listen to more great podcasts just like this one. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to an AirWave Media Podcast.

0:04.8

Once upon a time, a Tony Box appeared.

0:07.3

A musical story box, a treat for my ears.

0:10.6

It was screen-free and joyful until the new words…

0:13.8

There's hundreds of stories lots to be heard.

0:17.0

I picked one at bedtime that was leaked super fast.

0:23.3

Then I relaxed on the sofa.

0:25.4

At last, for 10% off your Tony Box, use code storewritten at tonys.com, T-O-N-I-E-S.com.

0:33.7

Happy listening!

0:35.7

This episode's brought to you by Anker Butter.

0:38.3

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0:42.7

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0:46.2

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0:49.7

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0:52.5

Visit ankerbutter.co.uk to learn more.

0:57.6

Today on the useless information retrocast, you'll hear the true story of a train that derailed,

1:02.9

kept on going and eventually jumped right back onto the tracks.

1:07.8

Then you'll learn about a man who claimed ownership to nearly the entire universe.

1:12.0

Plus, you'll hear about a bit in which the loser had to eat 1 million peas.

1:18.6

All that plus additional true stories to Dave's RetroSponsor and the question of day.

1:23.5

All that is coming up next on today's Retrocast.

1:27.1

I am Steve Silvin and this is the Useless Information Podcast.

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