Episode notes
Alex Schmidt is joined by comedy writers Robert Brockway and Seanbaby (1-900-HOT-DOG) for a look at why vending machines are secretly incredibly fascinating.
Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources, handy links, and this week’s bonus episode.
LINKS FOR THE GUESTS:
- 1900HOTDOG
- ‘The Dogg Zzone’ podcast
- Carrier Wave by Robert Brockway
- 1900HOTDOG: “Learning Day: My Favorite Manly Hot Dog Man”
RESOURCES USED TO INFORM THE EPISODE’S LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
- native-land.ca
- U.S. Department Of Arts And Culture
- The True Native New Yorkers Can Never Truly Reclaim Their Homeland (Smithsonian)
- Mapping Manahatta: 10 Lenape sites in New York City (6sqft)
RESEARCH SOURCES:
- The Great Vending Machine Book by Michael Colmer
- How Do Vending Machines Detect Fake Coins? (Science Channel / YouTube)
- Warehouse Worker Fired Over Stuck Vending Machine Snack (NPR Morning Edition)
- Twix-Loving Man Fired for Attacking Twix-Withholding Vending Machine With Forklift (The Atlantic)
- Sensor tells vending machine to power down when there are no customers (The Press Democrat)
- YouTube upload of vending machine attack scene from Maximum Overdrive (1986)
- Video shows rescue after soda machine falls on man (Fox 5 Atlanta)
- The (mainly) men who have fallen under sway of drinks vending machines (The Guardian)
- Special ID to buy cigarettes from vending machines in Japan to be eliminated in 2026 (The Yomiuri Shinbun)
- Caviar vending machines pop up at L.A. malls (NBC News)
- China’s Newest Innovation: Live Crab Vending Machines (The Atlantic / Quartz)
- Staten Island on the Web: Famous Staten Islanders (New York Public Library archived page)
- A History of Vending Machines, From Chewing Gum to 90-Second Pasta (Bon Appetit)
- Here’s a link about the “Lion bar” candy Alex got for free in London.
In this episode...
Guests
- Robert Brockway
- Seanbaby
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A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way!
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