Beste Prairie Home Companion Podcasts (2024)

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Veterans Day 7:14

10h ago7:14

7:14

Send us a text Sean Dietrich tells the story of a Veterans Day program in Boaz, Alabama. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, mul…

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Episode 288 How to Find Maiden Names 39:05

16d ago39:05

39:05

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Finding the maiden names of your ancestors can be challenging, but with the right research strategies they can be found. Author Shelley Bishop joins me in this episode to discuss 12 strategies for finding elusive maiden names of female ancestors. Then I'll cover additional resources to help you track down the records. Gene…

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Episode 287 Food and Family History 36:34

2M ago36:34

36:34

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Food has always been at the center of family life, so if you want to know more about your family’s history, a logical and tasty place to start is with your family’s culinary heritage. The food they ate and the recipes they cooked can actually tell you a lot about them, and my guests today can help you uncover those stories…

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Summer Breezin’ with Shonali Bhowmik 1:27:33

2M ago1:27:33

1:27:33

Mike talks with musician, singer, comedy aficionado Shonali Bhowmik about her new album “One Machine at a Time” Listen to RANDY: a collection of CDs found at a garage sale in Poolesville, Maryland of a self-produced audio memoir put out by a local guy named Randy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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Episode 286 Original Records and Website Search Strategies 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: When you find family history information online it's important to make every effort to find the original genealogy record. There are 5 reasons to find original records. I’ll explain what they are, and what to look for so that you get the most information possible for your family tree. Then I'll help you get the most out of…

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Three Words Made Her Famous at Age 81 1:52

3M ago1:52

1:52

After the television was invented in 1927, it took at least a decade to perfect the TV set. Then it took several more years to make the television a household staple. As television sets became more common, advertisers grew eager to get involved. Automobile manufacturers, cleaning products, over-the-counter medicine, and tobacco products were all vy…

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FRN: Spaghetti Class Action, Vatican Ghost Protocol, Statue Battle Continues 15:21

3M ago15:21

15:21

It's 6:22 pm... and time for the Fakahatchee Radio News: Tonight: Vatican reconsidering supernatural classification Spaghettidyne Class Action Lawsuit Say Hello to Our New Sister City... Poland ON THE SPOT: Which Statue Are You Voting For Fakahatchee? The Rock and Roll Weather Let's hear from you, Fakahatchee! @nightdrivefm on X @nightdrivepod on i…

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Asher White: Musician and Writer 1:13:16

4M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Mike interviews 24-year-old musician, artist, and writer Asher White on her latest release, “Home Constellation Study,” her 15th album, and Mike talks about his love and respect for the late artist and writer Joe Brainard. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Homeless In New York City 2:01

4M ago2:01

2:01

By 1973 this now internationally recognized actor had auditioned for nearly every casting agent in NYC. After being rejected on thousands of acting calls for various parts he eventually slept frigid winter nights inside a bus station. Despite these challenges, and more to come, his deep-seated passion of becoming an actor meant relocating to Los An…

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Episode 285 - Cemetery research, tombstones and stories 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Cemeteries have some of the most intriguing stories to tell us about our ancestors. In this episode, Joy Neighbors (The Tombstone Tourist), author of the book joins me to discuss: How to prepare for a successful cemetery research trip The meaning behind tombstone symbols The most surprising things she has discovered at cem…

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Mike Sacks Gives His Former High School’s Commencement Speech 1:37:27

4M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

A mediocrity tells high school graduates to avoid what he did as a youth, and Mike talks with “public relations operative” Phil Elwood about his new book “All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians”. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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Episode 284 - 5 Steps to Finding Marriage Records 30:17

5M ago30:17

30:17

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Learn the 5 steps to successfully finding marriage records for genealogy research. This episode is also available in on the show notes page on our website. Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Log into your and download the ad-free Show Notes handout that complements this episode: Downloadable ad-free for . B…

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Origins of an Iconic American Soda 2:06

5M ago2:06

2:06

Dr. John Pemberton invented this syrup in 1886 as a remedy for headaches. He sold it a few years later to Atlanta pharmacist Asa Candler. Tasters at the time said the new drink was delicious when combined with carbonated water. Although denied by its namesake company, historical evidence suggests the recipe for what was sold as a medicinal tonic co…

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[Encore Episode] Julie Klausner & Billy Domineau 1:17:38

5M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of “Difficult People,” and co-host of “Double Threat” as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the “Seinfeld 9/11” script. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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This Inventor Lit Up the World 2:06

5M ago2:06

2:06

Who invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879? Well, it's not whom you think it is! This prolific American inventor was successfully sued for patent infringement. However, after researching 8,000 possible combinations using electrical power to produce light his famous quote “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration" still hold…

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She Made Cooking Easier 2:07

6M ago2:07

2:07

Her revolutionary cookbook remains popular and continuously reprinted since 1901. Prior to its publication did you know that for hundreds of years meals were prepared following pinches of this or handfuls of that? This method made it extremely difficult to consistently cook a tasty meal. Even more challenging using someone’s recipe for a dish you’v…

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Episode 283 - Daughters of the American Revolution DAR and Genealogy 35:01

6M ago35:01

35:01

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Do you have a revolutionary war ancestor? Have you thought about joining the ? I’ve invited Barbara Jurs of the DAR to explain the process. In this video, you’ll learn the answers to the questions: What is the DAR? What do I need to do first? How much genealogical proof do I need? How do I apply for the DAR? How do I find …

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Oh Hey, Sister City! 47:57

6M ago47:57

47:57

After lawyers pulled us off the air, we're back! And tonight we're talking about Fakahatchee getting a potential sister city! Tonight's callers include: Chester Lazerham: Worried about two governments poking around in his kitchen. Mikey Dusoleil: Why he's holding back on signing off on our sister city. Brad Clooney & Reese Aniston: With their picks…

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Bicycle Face! 2:12

6M ago2:12

2:12

The 1890s bicycle craze in America was especially popular with women enjoying a new freedom they didn’t have before such as unchaperoned travel. The popularity of cycling caused a moral panic. According to late 19th century medical journals, doctors quickly diagnosed a new malady called ‘Bicycle Face’. This illness was discribed as 'leaving women w…

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Famous Cartoonist 1:56

7M ago1:56

1:56

"Sparky" was an American cartoonist whose autobiography was initially shared in his weekly newspaper comic strips. He was an unpopular, unremarkable, and generally poor student in high school. The H.S yearbook dismissed his creative drawings which were eventually also rejected by Walt Disney Studios. Undaunted, an autobiography of sorts unfolded in…

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Tim Barnes and Kill the Rich 1:05:38

7M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

When Mike’s away the Rob will play. Producer Rob Schulte interviews writer and comic Tim Barnes and plays the first chapter of the new audio book he produced, KILL THE RICH. Order: And Here’s the Kicker Mike’s Substack Rob’s Substack Tim’s Website Kill the Rich Audio Book Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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Episode 282 - Newspapers and Obituaries for Genealogy 45:47

7M ago45:47

45:47

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In our first segment, Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com discuss how to use newspapers to fill in the missing stories in your ancestors’ lives. Jenny shares strategic tips on finding unique information many researchers miss. In the second segment of this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett, the a…

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Conversations with Authors Adelle Waldman and Evan Waite 1:33:41

7M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

Mike Sacks interviews Adelle Waldman and Evan Waite about their new books, one a novelistic take on contemporary capitalistic culture, the other a throwback to 1970s humor books. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Episode 281 - Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred 28:16

8M ago28:16

28:16

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Discover more than 100,000 old family photos on . Founder Joe Bott explains how to find photos of your relatives on this free website, as well as how to post your unidentified photos. Who knows, someone else may spot your photo and have the answers. This interview is also available in video form on the show notes page. And…

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Comedic Jamin 1:36:50

8M ago1:36:50

1:36:50

Mike talks with veteran TV comedy writer Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Maron, Beavis and Butthead, Just Shoot Me) about his new humor essay collection, “A Paper Orchestra” and what it takes to write comedy for a living. Producer Rob talks with Tara Avery of Stacked Deck Press and Soizick Jaffre about Soizick’s new graphic novel, “A Good Sport.” …

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Episode 280 - 16 Ways to Find Your Ancestors’ Village 44:55

9M ago44:55

44:55

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want to find their records, you’ll need to know the exact place name and location. Professional genealogist Rich Venezia of joins me in this video to help us pin down those ancestral places. This interview is also availabl…

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Dan Guterman and the End of the World 54:18

9M ago54:18

54:18

Mike talks with Dan Guterman and Martha Kelly about their now animated Netflix series, Carol & The End of the World. And Mike explains his new multi-level marketing humor school idea. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Episode 279 - DNA Painter and Resolving Conflicting Birthdates 36:30

10M ago36:30

36:30

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: I've got two great genealogy topics and interviews for you in this audio podcast episode. First up we’re going to tackle the problem of conflicting birthdates. When you find different dates in a variety of genealogical records, how do you decide which one to record in your family tree database? Well, you have to do more di…

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Welcoming 2024 with an incoherent ramble from a legend 29:02

10M ago29:02

29:02

The great, late Larry King babbles live on air for 30 min. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Holiday OCD Spectacular 34:48

11M ago34:48

34:48

Mike Talks About His OCD, OCD, OCD (three is Mike’s magic OCD number) Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Surely, You Can’t Talk about the Movie Airplane! for Over an Hour! 1:15:45

1y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Surely, You Can’t Talk about the Movie Airplane! for Over an Hour!: Mike Sacks interviews author Will Harris on his new oral history of Airplane!, and with Luisa Colón about her terrific new book, Bad Moon Rising, that took years to find a publisher. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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This Is It: Mike Sacks Talks To Patty Lin About Her Fantastic New Memoir, and Goes Deep About Chris Elliott 1:16:00

1y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Mike interviews former TV writer Patty Lin about her new memoir, End Credits, and why she left the business, and goes deep about one of his comedic heroes, Chris Elliott Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Better Writer, Better You, Supreme Comedy Writing Contest 49:58

1y ago49:58

49:58

Mike talks with Seph and Lex of the podcast You But Better. Enter the Better Writer, Better You, Supreme Comedy Writing Contest! Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Frat Party Blues with Bill Hader! 1:14:17

1y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Mike interviews Bill Hader and writes a story geared to college students! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Randy on Vanderpump Robs 33:01

1y ago33:01

33:01

Randy returns to the podcast to tell us how he’s going to be the next star of Vanderpump Rules, and why he’s not allowed on the newest season. He also complains about Mike Sacks stealing his memoir. Support Vanderpump Robs on Patreon. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Operation BlackBerry with Matthew Johnson 1:22:33

1+ y ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Director and writer Matthew Johnson discusses his latest movie, Blackberry, and other topics, and Mike sings the praises of his friend, the genius Merrill Markoe. Find all of Mike’s books at MikeSacks.com Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Fonz and the Orphan 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

40:47

Fonz and the Orphan. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Episode 278 - AI Updates and Should you use AI like ChatGPT and Bard for genealogy 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

36:12

AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Get the very latest on the major update Google has made to Bard, and the answer to the question "Should I use Bard, ChatGPT, or any of the other chatbots for genealogy research?" I've got some surprising answers for you! Visit the show notes page for this episode. Watch the Video You can watch the video version: Genealogy …

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Mike Passes on the Right 1:06:01

1+ y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Mike presents the first chapter from the audio version of “Passing On The Right: The Skippy Batty Battison Story“! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Buzzed with Mike Sacks and David Sedaris 1:34:16

1+ y ago1:34:16

1:34:16

Mike interviews the great David Sedaris and introduces two new segments: “Forgotten Comedic Gems” (this ep: Jean Shepherd) and “Short Sharp Advice” (this ep: finding a literary agent). Mike also presents the worst jobs to be found in porno films. Find all of Mike’s books at MikeSacks.com This episode was Produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: T…

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FRN: Statue Snag, DanZ Faceoff, Nightmonster Report 22:26

1+ y ago22:26

22:26

It's 'Five' pm... and time for the Fakahatchee Radio News: Tonight: The DanZ and Florida Feud: Chuchi Bonhomme with a special update A special report from Chad 'The Nightmonster' Malloy. Gator Greg Statue Hits A Snag Fakahatchee Police Blotter Join the other criminals of Fakahatchee on the Police Blotter by joining our Patreon Sound off, Fakahatche…

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Episode 277 - Marriage Case Study and Researching Witnesses 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Show Notes: Professional Genealogist J Mark Lowe joins Lisa Louise Cooke on the show to share a marriage research case study that highlights the importance of understanding Gretna Greens. Then Professional Genealogist and blogger Robyn Smith shares her 3 step process for researching witnesses found on records from her new Family Tree Magazine artic…

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Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey and Mike Sacks 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

47:27

Mike comes clean with his leaked bootleg sex tape and talks to Jack Handey about his books and career. Purchase Jack’s new book Find all of Mike’s books Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkVon info@thesonarnetwork.com

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Episode 276 - Free Old Newspapers at Google Books 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

Google Books is known for having millions of free digitized books. But did you know that it’s also packed with hidden old newspapers? Since newspapers don’t typically appear in your initial search results in Google Books, I’ll show you two ways to filter down to only newspapers. Plus I’ll also show you some of the most effective ways to quickly fin…

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LIVE from Gator Greg's Funeral 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

58:18

Join us as KFAK broadcasts LIVE from Gator Greg's Funeral at Duck Winter's GatorGanza in the Sir Chomps-a-Lot Feeding Pavillion where anything can happen. It promises to be a star studded affair with Mr. Winters' promising tons of celebrity appearances and other surprises to maximize your grief. Services will be officiated by Father Michael Petrie …

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