True Stories with Seth Andrews

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.spreake...

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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-...

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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-wi...

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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-st...

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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.spreak...

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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-andr...

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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-andre...

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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-...

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