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EPISODE 8: Reese, Forgive Me

How do a founding father, hippopotamus ivory, the Battle of Waterloo, and singing like the birdies sing all fit together into the same story? Find out in episode eight as the girls talk to their very first guest about the origin story of something used by 40 million Americans.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEJune 14, 2020June 19, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 8: Reese, Forgive Me

EPISODE 7: Scientific Amusements, A Two Volume Set

In this week’s episode, Hannah reveals the development of a Harlem-born doctor’s impactful non-object, and Sarah illuminates the tale of a French clockmaker who became famous as a result of receiving the wrong package.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEJune 8, 2020June 10, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 7: Scientific Amusements, A Two Volume Set

EPISODE 6: There’s Just Something About Finding a Body

In episode six, a 5000-year-old body leads to a wealth of information about a classic form of art, and an “accidental” creation warms the hearts of Americans during the Great Depression.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEJune 1, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 6: There’s Just Something About Finding a Body

Memorial Day Minisode Special

Sarah and Hannah will be back with a new full episode next week, but this week–in honor of the holiday–they talk about a brief, but very special, origin story.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 25, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on Memorial Day Minisode Special

EPISODE 5: Happier Cows, Happier Milk

Hannah’s got a story about a sexy class assignment, and Sarah serves up the ingenious creation of a British nobleman.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 17, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 5: Happier Cows, Happier Milk

EPISODE 4: Hair of the Dog

In episode four, Sarah starts off with a childhood favorite, and Hannah talks about the evolution of a cartographer’s invention.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEMay 9, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 4: Hair of the Dog

EPISODE 3: All Good Ideas Start On Napkins

In this week’s episode, learn about the origins of America’s version of the Eiffel Tower and of a company that started a revolution in the way that products are sold. And as an added bonus: why the heck did women start shaving their legs?!

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 17, 2020April 21, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 3: All Good Ideas Start On Napkins

EPISODE 2: Quarantine Addiction

Sarah’s got an origin story about something the girls need to stock up on while stuck at home, and Hannah talks about a feminist fashion staple.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 16, 2020July 17, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 2: Quarantine Addiction

EPISODE 1: For Your Necessities

In the very first episode, Hannah and Sarah talk about the origins of a quarantine necessity and a magical secret.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 15, 2020August 18, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:Comedy, Origins, Podcast, StoriesLeave a comment on EPISODE 1: For Your Necessities

EPISODE 1: For Your Necessities

In the very first episode, Hannah and Sarah talk about the origins of a quarantine necessity and a magical secret.

Posted byHOW IT CAME TO BEApril 14, 2020August 18, 2020Posted inPodcastLeave a comment on EPISODE 1: For Your Necessities

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