An Hour of Your Life: Recent Episodes
An Hour of Your Life
Join us as we tell stories that you may not have heard, talk with people who have jobs you may not be experienced with, and uncover the bits of history you may not have thought about. Nominated Best Local Podcast in Dayton for 2019.
This week we had the pleasure of speaking with proud Appalachian and author Andrew K. Clark. We discuss folk legends, traditional versus self-publishing, and how Appalachia is probably one of the greatest places on earth.
Pre-order Where Dark Things grow at www.andrewkclark.com.
We have moved and discovered that we now live in area with a small Amish Community. We decided that we should research and educate ourselves.
We thought with all the legal cases flying around we would try to break it down and simplify the U.S. Justice System and process. Were we ever wrong! What we planned to be a single episode is going to turn into a two parter (we hope).
So listen up, and try to follow our ramblings as we soon discover we are in way over our heads.
WARNING: This week we will talk about medical, child and pet abuse as well as suicidal ideations.
Believe it or not, we were talking about this topic long before Gypsy Rose. We thought now would be a good time to talk about it.
This week we look into Artificial Intelligence, or AI. We gave it our best shot but as we soon learned, we are nowhere near smart enough to figure out AI. But, we are smart enough to know that few people can. Especially folks trying to regulate and write laws governing AI. We don't feel so bad anymore.
We are back!!! What a year it has been! Better listen to this episode to catch up on what has happened.
This may become a tradition for An Hour of Your Life. This episode is dedicated to the cities from where the teams playing in the Super Bowl are from. This year we are featuring Kansas City and Philadelphia.
In this episode we get into the power grid in the United States and North America. Complicated, bureaucratic, vulnerable and vital. Plus, as a bonus, we talk about the Zimmer Power Plant near Cincinnati, Ohio.
This is another one of those topics that you don't know what you don't know. Who would have thought there is a history to the practice of Tailgating.
Go Bengals!!!
We decided this week to talk about some of the more infamous heists in recent and semi-recent history.
Nora is a six year old little girl who has intractable epilepsy. On this episode, Steve and Kim talk to her mom about the challenges that the disorder presents to a family, some resources, and a wealth of information about epilepsy awareness.
Here is a list of resources:
https://www.dannydid.org/about-us/
https://hannahtopia.com/
https://www.brainrecoveryproject.org/
https://charliefoundation.org/
https://www.epilepsy.com/
https://realmofcaring.org/
Do No Harm (Film)
The Great Katie Kate Explains Epilepsy (Book)
Do you need to get out of town? Do you have any relevant testimony? Listen to this week's episode about the Witness Protection Program.
Disclaimer: Sorry if we doxxed anybody. We sincerely apologize!
We are back after our sabbatical.
Our return episode is Victorian Slang. We came up with this idea while driving back from Florida and Steve made up a word to describe something. Kim went the next step and started looking up other slang terms and the episode was born.
With this week's episode about the flight of Navy Avengers called Flight 19 and the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. You get to choose if you are on Team Steve or Team Kim. Rational and plausible or supernatural forces at work. Whichever, Steve dug up some fascinating details and did his best to piece together multiple accounts of Flight 19 to give you one complete account. Kim was able to explore the supernatural and "other" theories to what causes so many dissaperances within the Bermuda Triangle. Both go into their own conclusions and analysis.
Who would have thought it would have taken two episodes to get though the strange laws in the United States!
In this episode we finish up by starting in Kentucky wind up in Wyoming.
Every state has some peculiarities. Some of these peculiar things are so peculiar the state saw fit to make a law about it.
This week is the anniversary of the San Francisco Earthquake 1906. On April 18th of 1906 an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 hit San Fransisco. The damage from the quake and the resulting fires nearly destroyed the city killing an estimated 3000 people. In this episode we try to tale the stories of the survivors and capture the human side of the disaster.
This week we continue our tale of George Armstrong Custer. Listen and decide for yourself, hero or villain while you try and sort out what is fact and what is fiction.
This week we take on such a colorful character that it is going to take two episodes to fit it all in. We are talking about George Armstrong Custer. Hero or villain? Listen and decide for yourself.
We thought we should talk about the war in Ukraine. In this episode we break down the key players and organizations and their roles in what is happening as we speak.
Join us in our hopes and prayers for peace.
Here is a story you may have never heard. This episode tells the story of the WWI Veterans and their fight to claim the bonuses they were promised after the war. The Army was sent to clear them out of their camps in Washington D.C. A very sad day in American history.
This week we interview local author and blogger Sara Kaushal, the writer of "Murder & Mayhem in Dayton and the Miami Valley". What happens when forensic science goes wrong? Listen and find out!
So you think you know the fairy tales? This week we read you the original version of some fairy tales as written. If you don't feel like reading to your kids tonight we suggest don't play this podcast for them to put them to sleep...
There were some pretty nasty jobs back in the day. That is all I need to say about this episode.
In my wildest dreams I never dreamed there would be so much about this song. We thought we record a quick episode to take it easy for Christmas and the holidays. We ever wrong!!!
With this episode we talk about the Great Chicago Fire and Mrs. O'Leary's cow. In all seriousness, the Chicago Fire was a terrible tragedy to the great City of Chicago with many lives and much property lost. We will go back to the humble beginnings of Chicago and the conditions that set the perfect storm for a city to burn.
If this is your first time listening to An Hour of Your Life don't judge us by this episode. From pity parties to trailer parks this is our annual show where we use a whole lot of words to say a lot of of nothing. But you will get to know us better.
Violence, bloodshed, scandal and more in this tale of the Battle of Matewan, West Virginia!
This year on November 11th is the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. We wanted to honor those interred there and tell the story of Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns. With our deepest respect.
This week ends Spooky October with a look at one of the most haunted prisons in the United States. The Ohio State Reformatory has earned that title as well as being the Hollywood of Prisons. Listen to this episode to learn about where many of the movies you enjoy and TV shows you have watched have been filmed.
Join us this week as week cover the history and the haunted history of Alcatraz Island!
It is Spooky October! We were going to do ghost ships but after visiting the Carbon County Jail in Carbon County, Pennsylvania we decided we found our Spooky October theme!. Special thanks to Blaine.
Learn about the the history and need for a shortened crossing from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. This is an amazing story about the building of the Panama Canal. There is so much more to this tale than digging a ditch.
The Olympics are starting this week so we thought we would tell some tales of Greek Mythology.
This weeks episode is one the most special episodes we have produced. We had the great honor to meet one of our Nation's National Treasures, Mr. Jim "Pee Wee" Martin. Jim served in G Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Jim jumped into Normandy on D-Day, he jumped into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge near and around Bastogne, Belgium. He found himself In Berchtesgaden, Germany at the end of the War. Jim just celebrated his 100th birthday.
After taking a pause for the 4th of July we come back this week to conclude our series on food giants. This week we cover Milton Hershey. What amazed us is the similarities with the other food entrepreneurs. Vision, persistence and setbacks, but nothing that stoped his dream. We should we also mention his generosity and a passion for remembering where he came from.
We were very happy to talk about a truly fine human being, Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's Hamburgers. Aside from starting a billion dollar business Dave was a true philanthropist with a passion for education and adoption. We encourage you to visit davethomasfoundation.org.
This week we continue our series of food giants with the story of Henry John Heinz of Heinz Ketchup fame. We hope you never take ketchup for granted again. There is so much more to its story than you would imagine.
In this episode we cover the story of Colonel Harland Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken Fame. He is definitely one of the most colorful people we have talked about. There are some good life lessons in this episode. Mostly never give up in the face of adversity, even if you create the adversity.
This week we conclude our story about the Turpin Family. Find out what happened after police raided 100 Muir Woods Dr, how David and Louise fared in court, and where the Turpin siblings are now.
An Hour of Your Life has officially declared Victory Over Corona or Victory Over Virus Day! June 2nd is the last day for health mandates in the State of Ohio. On June 3rd all health mandates in the State of Ohio are lifted. (With a few exceptions.)
In this episode we review the timeline in Ohio and reflect on our memories and how it effected us and our thoughts on the events as they happened.
Last week, we we promised to lighten it up. It didn't happen. You may have heard of David and Louise Turpin and their 13 children. This week, hear their origin story and what happened after an 18 year old man fell for a ten year old girl.
There are a lot of things to be worried about. In this episode we discuss Electromagnetic Pulse, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity and how vulnerable we all are.
Welcome to The Miami Valley's most useful podcast!! Each week we'll bring you all the news about what's happening in the Greater Dayton area. Find out more at the937podcast.com, and look for our first episode beginning May 19!
In this episode we tell the story of Bloody Harlan. Harlan is a small county in Southeastern Kentucky that became famous for a bloody labor dispute between the coal miners and the coal copanies in the 1930's.
Join us as we talk with Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini of the WHIO-TV Weather Team. After this episode you will appreciate on a whole new level the amount of effort our meteorologists go through daily to give us the best picture they can of what the weather will be. We also learned the extraordinary measures they take to ensure our safety during severe weather.
They are coming! In this episode you will learn more about the 17 Year Cicada or as they are sometimes called Brood X than you probably ever knew before!
In this episode we talk to Matt and learn what it takes to be a Helicopter Pilot for the U.S. Army. Learn about the training it takes to become a pilot and a little about the missions an aviator might see.
This week we talk with sleep, Beach Body, and yoga coach Emma G. What's sleep consulting? How do you find a Beach Body coach? Where did yoga come from? Listen and find out!
One afternoon changed history when a powerful F5 tornado destroyed the town of Xenia, Ohio. Listen as we describe the events of that day and the aftermath of what came about as a result of this tragic event. Special thanks to Catherine Wilson for being our guest this week. Catherine survived the tornado and is now the Executive Director of the Greene County Ohio Historical Society located in Xenia, Ohio.
In this episode we cover the history of the sideshow and the story of Grady Stiles Jr, the performer that got away with murder, kinda.
Although this story at first may appear as a funny story it turns tragic quickly. In this episode we look at The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. We also provide a little history and background of molasses. Maybe the next time you buy a jar for cooking you might think there is a lot more to this little jar of molasses than I ever imagined.
We are kicking off Saint Patrick's Day Week with a few spooky stories from the Emerald Isle. So grab your favorite beverage, sit by a fire and listen to our collection of spooky stories.
This week we end our outlaw series with the story of Pancho Villa. There is a lot about Pancho we never learned in school. Pancho was very complex and again we see why some considered him an outlaw and others considered him a hero.
This week we continue our series on notorious outlaws and move to the United States. Billy the Kid to this day still inspires controversy. It is hard to say his story is ancient history while it still brings out raw emotion amongst many people today.
Little did we know.
This was a fun episode to put out. We cover the history of infamous Australian Bushranger (Outlaw) Ned Kelly. Hero or criminal, you decide. Thanks to our friend Neil in Australia to provide additional historical context on Ned. (He also helped with some pronunciation.)
Thanks Neil!!!
You think modern day impeachments are something? Listen to this episode to learn about when they tried to impeach Mr. Belknap. Thank you to the current Senate for giving us his name.
In this episode we talk to Larry, a friend who is visually challenged. Find out how those who are differently abled see and navigate the world around them, and how you need to be more like Larry while dealing with life.
Stay with us as we wrap up this series on the kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh II. Learn about how the FBI did amazing detective work to solve the Crime of the Century!
In this first episode of a two part series we cover what was known as the Crime of the Century, the kidnapping and murder of famed American aviator and hero Charles Lindbergh. It tales the story of a complex investigation, some downright old fashioned detective work and the beginning of cooperation and coordination of interstate crimes and the role the FBI assumed because of this case.
In this episode we talk about vaccinations. A little history, a little fact and a little about how the COVID 19 vaccination was developed and in use so quickly. Oh yes, we talk about conspiracy theories surrounding vaccinations.
We had so much fun with Mykola and Hannah last week we invited them back so we could learn more about the Ukraine!
This week Steve and Kim welcome Mykola and Hannah Medvedievy as we discuss life in the Ukraine and what it's like to find and marry a guy you meet on Twitch.
There's a lot more to the story of a baby in a manger than just a baby in a manger. "Kings," Romans, the pressure of carrying the Son of God...welcome to the Christmas story!
So much to cover this week. From Krampus to Carol (and carols) to Kwanzaa...this episode has it all!
You are going to have to pay attention in this complicated episode about Patty Hearst. Listen and you decide, guilty or innocent?
On July 2nd, 1982 Larry Walters fulfilled his dream and became Lawn Chair Larry as he rode his favorite lawn chair attached to balloons across Los Angeles. The world could use Lawn Chair Larry about now.
This week is the 45th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. There is so much more to the Fitzgerald's story that we wanted to cover it in this episode. We cover the backstory of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the sinking and the bravery of those that risked their lives searching for her. We also discuss the major hypothesis as to why she went down.
In this episode we talk to Ozge who came to the United States to live and became a U.S. Citizen. She describes the naturalization process and talks about the differences between Turkey and America. Things like going to McDonald's
Real life evil is more horrific than any Hollywood movie can even imagine. This week we look at two people that were so horrible we can't even begin to scratch the surface on these two Nazis.
Talk about a creepy couple. In this episode we take a look at Ed and Lorraine Warren, famed paranormal researchers.
Listen to how a real person inspired an entire lore. We are talking about Vlad the Impaler, Bram Stoker and the lore and legend of vampires.
We continue with Spooky October as we talk about Edgar Allan Poe. We hope to clear up some of the falsehoods and give you a more clear picture of Poe and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Of course there is mystery surrounding Poe's death.
This week we start Spooky October. In this episode we learn about Harry Houdini. Possibly the best showman ever.
In this episode we talk to a parent and a school administrator about the difficult decisions having to be made in todays COVID environment.
Join us for one of our more serious episodes. This week we go deep into Social Media. It is scary! Keep our motto in mind, do your own research and educate yourself.
In this episode we talk with another Dayton success story Brad Measel, co-founder of Stillwrights Distillery. We learn what it takes to distill bourbon and how Stillwrights stepped up during the COVID emergency.
Listen this week as we continue and finish our series about the White House. Yes, we are talking about 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C.
Time to learn a little about where all of our Presidents have lived. This episode is part one of a two part series on the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. Better known as the White House.
Join us as we talk with Izzy Rock, co-host of Gem City Podcast. We discuss the end of an era as Gem City Podcast comes to a close, maybe...
Join us as we spend an hour with singer/songwriter Branden Stivers (aka Indigo Jack). We talk about what it takes to be a musician in Nashville, the effect that COVID-19 is having on the industry, and what you can do to support local artists.
This week we talk to Sarah, who tells us about her holistic approach to diet and education. Learn about veganism, unschooling, and how to love the haters.
This week's episode is about legendary sheriff Buford Pusser of McNairy County, Tennessee fame. He carried a big stick!
Join us as we celebrate our one year anniversary show! We tried to find a year that was as tumultuous as 2020. We came up with 1969.
As we prepare for our first anniversary episode next week we thought we would tell you a little about us. Nothing exciting here.
We take a break this week and check in with Chad and Michelle to get their positive outlook on life.
Hamil-who? This week we talk about Kim's favorite Founding Philanderer...er, Father: Ben Franklin!!!
Starting a country and writing a constitution isn't as easy as it sounds. This episode takes you from the end of the Revolutionary War up to the War of 1812. The critical years of seeing if the Great American Experiment would actually work.
After years of build-up the Colonists had enough. A shot was fired that was heard 'round the world and history was changed forever.
This week we continue our look at the Revolutionary War. The Colonist finally had enough. This episode brings us up to the Shot Heard Round the World.
Welcome to the start of our series on the American Revolutionary War. This week, King George declares that you get a tax! And YOU get a tax! And YOU get a tax!! It's complicated.
So much history in Ohio. In this weeks episode we explore Blue Jacket and the complicated politics of being a Native American in the Ohio Country and of course Beaver Wars.
We have fun with this episode as we listen to some authentic tall tales as told by William "Pappy" Spears. Recorded in the 70's and brought to you now through modern technology.
This week, we take a look at the inner workings of a cult, and feature what appears to be a cult in its relative infancy.
Yeah, that nasal swab to test for COVID might be unpleasant, but at least no one is peeing in your ear.
It is crazy out there with all the conspiracy theories linked to Coronavirus. We try to lighten the mood by taking a look at some of the most far-fetched ones out there.
There is a lot more to the Dust Bowl than dust storms. Listen to this episode as we peel the skin off this onion and learn the history, causes, and effects of this period of our past.
This episode is part 2 of our series about Prohibition. Listen to stories about speakeasies, gangsters and our favorite, the man in the green hat who was the bootlegger to Capital Hill.
This week we take a look at what happens when activists win one battle and start another. Learn about the roots of Prohibition and the people who made liquor loss their life's work.
Let's take a break from what's going on in the world and listen to some heart-warming stories about good boys and girls.
In this episode we interview real people who are affected by the COVID-19 situation that everyone is facing right now. Listen to some inspiring individuals and their resilience. We are going to get through this.
Before there was COVID, there was the Spanish Flu of 1918. Discover how we as a nation can help prevent history from repeating itself.
So much lore is based on Blackbeard the Pirate and his 18 month pillage. This week listen and learn about John Teach and how he inspired so much legend.
Everything you never knew about your health insurance plan. Join us as we interview a special guest about everything related to American healthcare.
Listen to the biggest missing persons mystery in North American history. Kim and Steve provide you some history and some theories to what happened to 117 people.
In this episode we talk with independent film maker Steve Heman about what it takes to make a movie. Steve also discusses his latest film Cole Rich [I Got Your Back] which will be released on February 23rd.
Kim and Steve talk about the strangest battle of World War II that never happened. But it's all true!
It's a special edition!! Kim and Steve sit down with Terry "IzzyRock" Martin to discuss podcasting, local music, and how to make friends and influence people. Check out his interview with us on Gem City Podcast as well!
Meet Jenny Wiley, the incredibly hardcore lady who had a baby in a cave, fought off kidnappers, and swam across a bunch of rivers in the dead of winter in Kentucky. No big deal.
This week, we try to give back a little to the city that has given us so much. In honor of the Best of Dayton, learn about the early history of the Gem City!
Ever thought about being a little more earth-friendly and self-sustainable? Find out how a family in upstate New York is doing it.
Is the press the fourth branch of government? Listen to a little history of the American press and their role in American society.
Listen to a story that happened on Christmas Eve 1914 during World War 1. If it wasn't so well documented you would never believe this incredible story was true.
Kim and Steve explore the legend of Santa and some of your favorite Christmas traditions.
Please pass the eel! Kim and Steve explore the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. We are going way beyond what you learned about the Pilgrims in first grade.
This week we're talking about the modeling industry with our friend Anna Reed! Tune in to learn the ins and outs of actually being a model.
We discuss the history and ridiculousness of changing time just so some guy can collect bugs. With this episode you also get a free lesson on time.
Trick or Treat!!! Candy, pranks, turnips, and poor kids. It's time to celebrate Halloween!! BONUS: Listener stories!
Ufologist Jay Hammen joins us to talk about how extraterrestrial visitors have been here for a long time...but our government and its secrets may be the scariest part of this Spooky October episode.
Kim and Steve discuss what's real, what's not, why you should NEVER trust children, and the dangers of noodling.
Welcome to the first of our October series! From the Jersey Devil to the Giant Panda, we've got the goods on your favorite real and imagined creatures.
Join us for a very special episode featuring The Summit Project and the Gold Star Families of Maine. Special thanks to Greg Johnson, the Patriot Riders, and the TSP family for their kindness and willingness to share their stories. Please visit www.thesummitproject.org for more information or to make a donation.
We celebrate our tenth show with a brief history of bluegrass music and also talk about how annoying it is when you try to have a conversation with Steve during a practice session. (Featuring Jack.)
This week, we talk about the nip slip in Where's Waldo and why kids shouldn't read the dictionary.
Steve and Kim get a case of the CTs as they talk Knights Templar, Freemasons, the Illuminati, and the New World Order. (Off-air guest cameo by Alexa, of course.)
Steve and Kim discuss the faked moon landing, how the Deep State is controlling your thoughts, and why you should never vaccinate your kids. Also Mothman.
Join us as we talk about all the fun times we've had at work and the gross things that happened in the field and the fitting room.
Kim and Steve visit the Ohio State Fair. We talk about the traditional butter statues as well as huge pigs and cows.
Steve and Kim talk about all the things that the collegiate elite forbid you from saying.