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Have you ever wondered where the things you encounter in everyday life originated? Were you perhaps disappointed to find out that the backstory of these things is simple and dull? We have felt this to... more
FAQs about Forigins:How many episodes does Forigins have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
July 25, 2022WhiskeyRichard joins with our guest of suspect soberness (who also happens to be a religious historian): Edward Standish. They look at how a fued between Catholicism and Protestantism on the doctrine surrounding Satan led a warrior turned pacifist to invent the infamous drink of whiskey.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more18minPlay
May 10, 2022Shorts: The BurritoRichard joins with new guest Dallin Baxter to briefly discuss the Forigins of the burrito. Within this story, Scary Larry finds that inspiration can be found even in the darkest of times.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more4minPlay
February 04, 2022SwordsLocks, keys, rare worm collections, the Aztec empire. How did all of these components contribute to the Forigin of the sword? Join Richard Loverman and sword expert, Adam Perez, as they explore the story.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more12minPlay
January 23, 2022Shorts: The FedoraRichard and James explore the Forigins of (what rightfully should be) everyone's favorite hat: the fedora. Listen for a thrilling story of spies, war, and fashion.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more7minPlay
December 16, 2021JazzWe are back with an episode on the Forigins of Jazz! Donny Mills comes on the show to share a story about how his great-grandfather, with the power of magic and serendipity, created (arguably) the greatest music genre of all times.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more10minPlay
November 15, 2021Shorts: The BackpackIn another short, James and Richard explore the Forigins of the beloved backpack, and how it began with a slightly unethical fashion trend and an honest mistake by a wannabe tailor.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more5minPlay
November 13, 2021TrailerWelcome to the world of Forigins. Join us as we explore fake origins of things that you may have heard about, but never fully understood--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more1minPlay
November 08, 2021The High HeelRichard invites onto the show, a supposedly credentialed professor of fashion, Jonathan Barkley. They discuss the Forigin story of the high heel, which started, like barber shops, with a Babylonian. Only this time the Babylonian faced far worse circumstances, leading to greater innovation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more10minPlay
November 01, 2021Shorts: The Fortune CookieRichard Loverman joins forces with James Laramie to bring you Forigins Shorts. These episodes quickly share an engaging story of a Forigin, without taking too much time from your day.Today they discuss how the fortune cookie started with a shy woman working at a Chinese restaurant.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more5minPlay
October 07, 2021Genghis KhanRichard and a guitar expert, Stanley, explore the little-known story about how Genghis Khan's conquest of Mongolia began with a desire to play the guitar.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forigins/support...more13minPlay
FAQs about Forigins:How many episodes does Forigins have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.