Feb 13, 202543 min
Travis sits down with Dave Arena about the fascinating history of Horn & Hardart, the legendary automat chain that revolutionized fast dining in the 20th century. From its origins in Philadelphia to its peak in New York...
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Curiosityness
Hosted by Travis DeRose · society · EN
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A Podcast for Curious PeopleJoin host, Travis DeRose, as he interviews guests like the Inventor of the Waterbed, a Star Wars visual Effects artist, the Apollo 13 flight controller, & even a woman who taught her dog to talk, just to name a few.
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What is Curiosityness about?
A Podcast for Curious PeopleJoin host, Travis DeRose, as he interviews guests like the Inventor of the Waterbed, a Star Wars visual Effects artist, the Apollo 13 flight controller, & even a woman who taught her dog to talk, just to name a few.
Who hosts Curiosityness?
Curiosityness is hosted by Travis DeRose. The show has published 120 episodes to date.
What has Curiosityness covered recently?
Recent episodes include "120 Reviving the Horn & Hardart Automat: The Return of a Forgotten Dining Icon" (13 February 2025, 43 minutes), "119 This Is GWAR | Scott Barber" (16 August 2022, 67 minutes), and "118 The Unsolved Disappearance of the Man Who Invented Motion Pictures | Paul Fischer" (29 March 2022, 65 minutes).
How often does Curiosityness publish?
Curiosityness publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 120 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Curiosityness?
Booking probability for Curiosityness is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Curiosityness requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Curiosityness's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Travis DeRose hosts Curiosityness, a society podcast with 120 episodes published.
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Episode #119
119 This Is GWAR | Scott Barber
Aug 16, 20221h 7mIf you've never heard of the band GWAR, please listen to this episode! If you know the band GWAR, you're probably already listening to this episode! For episode 119, I'm joined by Scott Barber, director of This is GWAR...
- Mar 29, 20221h 5m
Louis Le Prince was the first person to create moving pictures—but just weeks before unveiling his invention to the world, he mysteriously disappeared. Three and a half years later, Thomas Edison, Le Prince's rival...
Episode #117
117 Route 66: California | Scott Piotrowski
Oct 26, 202155 minThis is Part IV of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see...
Episode #116
116 Route 66: Oklahoma | Rhys Martin
Oct 12, 202131 minThis is Part III of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see...
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Episode #115
115 Route 66: Kansas | Renee Charles
Sep 28, 202130 minThis is Part II of this Route 66 series because we're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see...
- Sep 14, 20211h 1m
We're finally doing the full Route 66 — 28 days in the RV from Chicago to LA! So, of course, I had to get the full breakdown on the history of Route 66, the must-see attractions, and what essentials we need to make the...
- Aug 31, 20211h 26m
What if instead of our livestock and crops destroying our farm land, they actually improved the soil? That's the idea behind regenerative grazing and it is a big deal, even for non-farmers like us! To learn more about...
- Aug 10, 202143 min
I think every dog owner, myself included, has wanted their dog to talk at one time or another. Well buckle up because Christina has taught her dog to talk and you can too! In this episode I'm joined by Christina Hunger...
- Jul 27, 20211 hour
I'm admittedly not a massive baseball fan but I do enjoy a good origin story and some outrageous fiction. This episode has both! I'm joined by Tom Gilbert, author of the book, How Baseball Happened: Outrageous Lies...
Episode #110
110 The Art of LEGO | Nathan Sawaya
Jun 15, 202133 minA few weeks ago I got to visit an art exhibit called The Art of the Brick and was blown away! I got to see recreations of famous art pieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and even a full scale Easter Island...
- Jun 1, 20211h 3m
If you remember the orange-roofed, twenty-eight flavored Howard Johnson's empire that stretched along roadways from coast to coast, you're gonna love this nostalgic and historical episode! If the name Howard Johnson's...
- May 18, 20211h 11m
Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola! In this episode I'm joined by Tom Standage for a dive into the history of the world through the lens of what (and why) people were drinking at the time. You may never...
Episode #107
107 This Fruit is Bananas! | Dan Koeppel
Apr 20, 20211h 3mB-A-N-A-N-A-S! Have you ever wondered why there's only one variety of banana but a dozen or more varieties of apples at your grocery store? How about why bananas, grown across oceans, are half the price of locally grown...
- Mar 30, 20211h 2m
I love learning about new tech and how it can enhance our lives! But perhaps we are beginning to place too much confidence and reliance on things like AI and algorithms. In this episode I'm joined by Dr Robert Elliott...
- Mar 16, 20211 hour
I've started to develop quite a love for Western films lately and The Magnificent Seven is definitely among the top. But aside from being a great film, there is an incredible story behind The Magnificent Seven which...
- Feb 9, 202139 min
Lucid dreaming is the ability to CONTROL your dreams. A lucid dream feels like a normal dream but you're aware of the fact that it's a dream WHILE you're actually in the dream, meaning you can guide it and control what...
- Jan 26, 20211h 41m
Personal computers are everywhere! When was the last time you even saw a desk without a computer on it? But how did the personal computer rise up to become so ubiquitous and intertwined with our daily lives? In this...
Episode #102
102 Adventures in Astronomy | Emily Levesque
Jan 12, 20211h 10mAstronomy sounds like an awesome career choice — spend your nights sitting under the stars with a massive telescope finding new astronomical objects in the sky. But that's only the half of it, there's so much more... In...
- Dec 15, 20201h 3m
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus? Me too — That's why, in this episode, I'm joined by Tom and Holly Valent. Tom and Holly are the deans of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus...
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