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In episode 48 of AdeLoL, Dan delves into the proverbial newspaper vaults, unearthing four stories, each with a short title: ’Statistics’, ’Horder’, ’Hopper’ and ’Mistake’.

In this Giggleaide we delve into a splashy tale from 1932, uncovering the debut of the backless bathing suit on Adelaide's sunny shores. Join us as we explore how these daring swimsuits turned heads (mostly the head of one easily offended Reverend), set trends, and marked a change in beach fashion history. It's a story filled with sun, sand, and a touch of scandal - that's scandal, NOT sandal!

Dan shares a rather judgemental newspaper article from 1892 and we discuss the cost of living crisis and the impact of inflation on hats and Taylor Swift tickets. 
 
Also Dan was right about the throwback. The history of Hahndorf was Episode 3 of AdeLoL. 

Ahoy, AdeLoL listeners! After a hiatus, your favourite hosts Dan and Tom are back on deck to set sail on a thrilling adventure through history. In Episode 47, we dive into the captivating tale of a pirate radio operation from 1932. This rogue broadcast sent shockwaves through the airwaves of Adelaide's northern suburbs, spinning obscene language and scandalous renditions of "God Save the King." Join us as we recount how the Australian Postal Service played a pivotal role in apprehending the mastermind behind this iconic act of defiance. Hint: It wasn't Bob Francis. 

We take a journey back to 1887 to hear a story all about a Turkish man selling pornographic pens at the local markets. Apparently, it was the only way to get your hands on the goods back in the day. 

A wild tale of John Francis Peggotty, born in Ireland in 1864 and went on to become an infamous South Australian Bushranger in the craziest circumstances. True tale or tourist trap? You decide.
 
Recorded at The Austral for the 2022 Adelaide Fringe Festival.