It is that time again folks. Rob and Jairen have made another podcast! After a couple of weeks of dedicated procrastination the episode is finally ready to fill your ear holes. So sit down, or keep working or whatever it is you do while listening to this nonsense and enjoy the show. The show about the miracle/tragedy of popcorn. Popped corn if you are feeling fancy. Rob and Jairen unearth the secrets of Orville Redenbacher aka one of the most influential popped corn makers in the recorded history of popcorn. What would life be without it? Love it or hate it, popcorn has shaped your world more than you know. So buckle in and join Rob and Jairen in their search for kernels of truth in a world of revisionist history. Questions, comments, suggestions, etc. [email protected]

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orville_Redenbacher

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popcorn

Heyyyooo it's been a hot minute or few weeks. In a world where consistency is key the History of Knick-Knacks has gone quiet. Some wondered if Rob and Jairen would ride off into the audio sunset.... some even doubted that there was enough historical nonsense to keep this show going. Wonder and doubt no longer. In what has become this month's special holiday episode Rob and Jairen find out who invented modern day wrapping paper. Consumerism at it's finest, because when you care to send the very best.... use Hallmark. (We are yet to be sponsored by Hallmark so it doesn't matter to us if you use them) Wind down with this tale through the midwest of the roaring 20's and let yourself learn some historical nonsense from yours truly. Happy Holidays!

email: [email protected]

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallmark_Cards

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Hall_(businessman)

Hooo boy. Rob and Jairen are joined by special guest Luke from Notes From The Silver Screen. On this spooky day they dive into the history of horror films. Turns out they dive real deep in the longest episode of the History of Knick-Knacks. Join them if you dare as they cover the early days of film and horror films, to Pyscho, to Halloween, to The Blair Witch Project, and The Sixth Sense. All of the spooky kids are listening, are you going to be cool and be spooky? Email any concerns or ideas to [email protected] 

Notes From The Silver Screen:

https://open.spotify.com/show/1jTEoSgQzxZDk8vQT4pqep?si=kuk4FUPDTuGzOSvnkmflqA

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-silver-screen/id1497531597

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_film

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Expressionism_(cinema)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_(1960_film)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blair_Witch_Project

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sixth_Sense

Whoa hey another episode for your ears! This one is full of hot takes, or maybe just room-temperature takes, but takes nonetheless! In this episode Rob and Jairen really dive into the history of the loved/hated board game: Monopoly. Does Jairen really hate board games, or is he just bad at them? Did a man pull an Edison and steal the idea for Monopoly? This episode gets real wild folks. Do not pass go, unless you're pressing play on this episode. Take a chance, buy ocean avenue! Roll the dice! Which figurine are you today? Which one is Rob? Which one is Jairen? Is Jairen even playing? All this and more in this episode of The History of Knick Knacks! email concerns/ideas/questions to [email protected]

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Magie