The Compendium of Fascinating Things

Von: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
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  • The Compendium of Fascinating Things is a weekly variety podcast that gives you just enough information on a topic to stand your ground at any social gathering. We explore stories from the realms of true crime, history, and incredible people.

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  • [Bonus] ATLT 03 From Bear Scams to Octopus Plans: The Wicked Week Grindr Went Down
    Dec 21 2024

    In this Bonus episode of the All the latest things, we uncover some of the strangest news stories. We discuss a wild insurance scam involving bear suits and luxury cars, Mattel's 'Wicked' doll packaging error that accidentally led to adult websites, and the possibility of octopuses taking over the world. We also talk about the Grindr app crash at the Republican National Convention and its unexpected reasons and Trump's speech that sounded a lot like 'Legally Blonde.'

    Topics we cover this week

    • Bear Suit Insurance Scam:
    • Mattel's 'Wicked' Doll Mishap:
    • Octopuses Taking Over the World:
    • Grindr Crash at the RNC:
    • Trump's 'Legally Blonde' Speech Controversy:
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    Credits:

    • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
    • Intro and Outro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
    • All the Latest Things Intro: Clowns by Giulio Fazio
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    39 Min.
  • The Challenger Disaster: Christa McAuliffe’s Legacy Beyond the Space Shuttle Explosion
    Dec 17 2024

    In this episode of the Compendium, we are transporting back to 1986 to explore the Challenger Disaster. learn about Christa McAuliffe and her dream that turned into a heartbreaking space shuttle tragedy. Learn how a flawed O-ring caused the space shuttle explosion and changed NASA forever. We’ll discuss Richard Feynman’s critical role in uncovering the truth and the lasting impact of the Challenger Disaster on space exploration. and we’ll examine how this tragedy happened, what lessons were learned, and its ripple effects on the world of science and beyond.

    We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

    1. Challenger: The Final Flight (Netflix series)
    2. NASA’s Official Challenger Disaster - Archives
    3. The Rogers Commission Report - pdf
    4. Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion - Youtube
    5. Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning

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    Credits:

    • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
    • Intro and Outro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
    • All the Latest Things Intro: Clowns by Giulio Fazio
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    1 Std. und 15 Min.
  • The Shark Arm Murder: When a Tiger Shark Spilled a Killer’s Secret
    Dec 10 2024

    In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into imfamous The Shark Arm Murder, one of Australia’s most bizarre and unsolved mysteries. When a tiger shark at Coogee Aquarium vomited up a human arm in 1935, it set off a true crime saga involving forgery, blackmail, and a deadly underworld rivalry. Today we explore the story of Jimmy Smith, Patrick Brady, and Reginald Holmes, and how their tangled lives shocked Sydney. Was the shark merely a witness, or did it hold the key to solving the crime? Tune in for this incredible blend of historical crime and wild twists.

    We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

    1. Shark Arm by Phil Roope and Kevin Meagher (Book)
    2. National Library of Australia: Archive on the Shark Arm Murders
    3. Atlas Obscura: "The Bizarre Case of the Shark Arm Murders"

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    Credits:

    • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
    • Intro and Outro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
    • All the Latest Things Intro: Clowns by Giulio Fazio
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    48 Min.

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