This week we learn about the life of Milicent Patrick, a pioneering artist in Hollywood who designed the Creature From the Black Lagoon and Casa Sanchez's notorious tacos-for-tattoos deal in San Francisco. A listener email tells us about that time that the government wanted to clear away some mountains with nuclear bombs.

Episode Tabs:

Milicent Patrick & Her Enduring Design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon

https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/milicent-patrick-her-enduring-design-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon

In 1998, These SF Men Got a Tattoo to Snag Free Tacos for Life.

https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/casa-sanchez-tattoos-free-meal-promo-san-francisco-16465800.php

Listener Tabs:

https://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Ultrasonic_20Canine_20Musicals_20With_20Scent_20Organs#1503032938

https://www.frrandp.com/2022/10/project-carryall.html?m=1

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On this extra patriotic election themed episode we learn about Victoria Woodhull, the first woman who ran for president in 1872 and how Ronald Reagan's decision to deregulate children's programming paved the way for adult fandom culture. A listener email explains the origins of Scabby the Rat.

Episode Tabs:

Notorious Victoria: The First Woman to Run for President

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jul/20/notorious-victoria-first-woman-run-for-us-president

The Great Marketing Deregulation

https://bettermarketing.pub/the-great-marketing-deregulation-2125a0efe094

Listener Tabs:

https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=res&dir=his/chap1&document=index&lang=e

https://www.unionprogress.com/2023/03/19/a-look-at-scabbys-past-reveals-inflated-family-history/

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On this very spooky Halloween themed episode, we learn about the Irish origins of the Jack-o-Lantern and how Charles Schulz created another classic Peanuts holiday special. A listener email clues us into the Giant Atlantic Pumpkin Weigh Offs.

Episode Tabs:

The twisted transatlantic tale of American jack-o’-lanterns

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-twisted-transatlantic-tale-of-american-jack-o-lanterns

We Need a Blockbuster, Charlie Brown! The Making of The Great Pumpkin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qu8_pwQKHE

Listener Tabs:

https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/15985

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=205&gid=79

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