True Stories with Seth Andrews

Seth Andrews
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Inspired by the classic radio broadcasts of Paul Harvey, "True Stories" episodes are short vignettes (averaging five minutes in length) featuring strange, compelling, and entertaining human stories from our past and present. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

  1. True Stories #446 - Chit Chat

    JAN 21

    True Stories #446 - Chit Chat

    AI is a billions-of-dollars business, but without realizing it, everyday users are making ChatGPT even more expensive! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    7 min
  2. True Stories #445 - Maxed Out

    JAN 19

    True Stories #445 - Maxed Out

    The 1970s and 80s saw rise of two home video giants: Sony Betamax and VHS. Why did one side win as the other waned? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    6 min
  3. True Stories #444 - The Sniff Test

    12/31/2025

    True Stories #444 - The Sniff Test

    Explosives-detection dogs save lives. But on a March day in 2016, a dog training exercise failed the sniff test. (Relax. The dogs are fine.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    5 min
  4. True Stories #443 - Sergeant Stubby

    12/29/2025

    True Stories #443 - Sergeant Stubby

    Stubby was a brave guy with a funny name. During the first world war, he would save lives and make history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    5 min
  5. True Stories #442 - Make Me a Sandwich!

    12/26/2025

    True Stories #442 - Make Me a Sandwich!

    Young arctic skier Jade Hameister was insulted by online sexists after her 2016 trek to the North Pole. Her response to the bigots was legendary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    6 min
  6. True Stories #441 - Let's Do Lunch

    12/24/2025

    True Stories #441 - Let's Do Lunch

    In the 1940s, the United States government began its public school lunch program. But were its motives all that noble? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    6 min
  7. True Stories #440 - A Pug's Life

    12/22/2025

    True Stories #440 - A Pug's Life

    In the 18th Century, a secret group of masons created a society themed around one of the planet's most popular dogs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    6 min
  8. True Stories #439 - The Wrestler

    12/19/2025

    True Stories #439 - The Wrestler

    A 22-year-old scrapper in New Salem, Illinois was known as "The Grand Wrestler." His story became a famous piece of history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

    6 min
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Inspired by the classic radio broadcasts of Paul Harvey, "True Stories" episodes are short vignettes (averaging five minutes in length) featuring strange, compelling, and entertaining human stories from our past and present. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-stories-with-seth-andrews--5621867/support.

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