Inspired by the classic radio broadcasts of Paul Harvey, "True Stories" episodes are short vignettes (averaging five minutes in length) featuring strange, compelling, and entertaining human stories from our past and present.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
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Explosives-detection dogs save lives. But on a March day in 2016, a dog training exercise failed the sniff test. (Relax. The dogs are fine.)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #443 - Sergeant Stubby (00:05:28)
Stubby was a brave guy with a funny name. During the first world war, he would save lives and make history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #442 - Make Me a Sandwich! (00:05:51)
Young arctic skier Jade Hameister was insulted by online sexists after her 2016 trek to the North Pole. Her response to the bigots was legendary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #441 - Let's Do Lunch (00:05:41)
In the 1940s, the United States government began its public school lunch program. But were its motives all that noble?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #440 - A Pug's Life (00:05:58)
In the 18th Century, a secret group of masons created a society themed around one of the planet's most popular dogs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #439 - The Wrestler (00:05:39)
A 22-year-old scrapper in New Salem, Illinois was known as "The Grand Wrestler." His story became a famous piece of history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #438 - "Abnormal" (00:05:57)
For centuries, the Catholic Church (and others) were terrified of a human attribute that's about as threatening as a pet kitten. Here's the story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #437 - The Sleeping Giant (00:05:42)
Jean Ferré suffered from gigantism. When he died, his wish to be cremated became a logistical nightmare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #436 - Quick Release (00:07:06)
Peter Roberts invented a quick-release socket wrench. He then went to war with Sears over his creation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #435 - Sawing Logs (00:06:37)
Tab Babbitt watched lumbermen literally breaking their backs on the whipsaw and thought, "There must be a better way."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #434 - A Stranger in the Night (00:06:23)
For decades, every January 19th, a mysterious figure walked the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore, Maryland. Who was this person?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #433 - A "Bright Kid" (00:05:59)
Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski was smart. Yet MIT almost blocked her at the door.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #432 - The Tempermental Musician (00:05:08)
John's talent got him a job. His temper got him jailed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #431 - Let the Games Begin (00:05:59)
A decades-old comedy movie gave birth to one of the most epic "sports" networks of all time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #430 - Catastrophe (00:05:39)
Oh no! The black cat Nemo had gone missing. The story of his return is a crazy one.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #429 - The Mansplainer (00:06:59)
Rebecca and a friend went to a party. Their male host decided to "teach" them about "very important" things.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #428 - Just What the Doctor Ordered (00:05:54)
Medical paperwork glitches can be dangerous, even deadly. What's happening, and how can it be fixed?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #427 - The Ice Station (00:05:56)
There's a lonely home to 150 people at the bottom of the world. Their lives are science and survival.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #426 - The Great Train Robbery (00:06:10)
August 8th, 1963 saw one of the greatest train heists in railroad history. But did the robbers get away with it?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #425 - Bail Money (00:04:38)
How far would you go to get a lover out of jail?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #424 - What Goes Up Must Come Down (00:06:35)
What happens when someone fires a gun into the sky? (Hint: It's not good.)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #423 - The South Will Rise Again (00:06:53)
What happens when your Confederacy surrenders to the Union but you have no intention of surrendering?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #422 - William's Tell (00:05:44)
William Patrick moved to Nazi Germany to make some money in the world of business...and blackmail.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #421 - The Mad King (00:06:16)
France's King Charles VI was convinced his medical condition might kill him, but his mind was lying to his matter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
True Stories #420 - The Leaf Blower (00:05:40)
Robert got a primo job as "leaf spreader" on the 1978 horror movie "Halloween." His story is fascinating.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.
