Time Traveling To 1932 | TTT Podcast Ep. 195

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including Triple T Finlay hats, yo-yos, Milwaukee Pretzel's new dip, pickles, Vermont flannel, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Polaroid photography, John Williams, and the invention of the parking meter. In 1932, significant events included the invention of the radio telescope, the start of the Tuskegee experiments, the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the creation of Superman. The average prices of goods were remarkably low, with a house costing $6,510 and a gallon of gas priced at 10 cents. The year also saw the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Other notable events included the introduction of vitamin C synthesis and the founding of Crohn's disease. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to the year 1932, including the Great Depression, movies, music, and food. They explore the impact of the Great Depression on housing prices and the availability of affordable bread. They also delve into the movies released in 1932, such as 'The Mummy' and 'Scarface,' and discuss the popular music of the time, which they find to be lacking. The hosts also touch on the unique meals and ingredients consumed during the Great Depression, including sugar sandwiches and unconventional meats. Overall, they express their gratitude for the modern era and the advancements made since 1932.

Takeaways

  • The hosts share their excitement about Triple T Finlay hats and discuss the possibility of selling them
  • They reminisce about their experiences with yo-yos and the tricks they used to do
  • They express their love for pickles and discuss the different ways they are consumed
  • The hosts talk about the new dip from Milwaukee Pretzel and their love for pretzels
  • They discuss the popularity of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and the history of peanut butter
  • They mention the invention of Polaroid photography and the iconic music composed by John Williams
  • The hosts talk about the invention of the parking meter and its impact on society 1932 was a year of significant scientific and technological advancements, including the invention of the radio telescope and the synthesis of vitamin C.
  • The year also marked the start of the unethical Tuskegee experiments and the construction of iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Popular culture was influenced by the creation of Superman and the hosting of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
  • The average prices of goods in 1932 were remarkably low compared to today's standards, reflecting the economic conditions of the Great Depression. The Great Depression had a significant impact on housing prices and the availability of affordable food.
  • Movies released in 1932 included 'The Mummy' and 'Scarface,' which were influential in their respective genres.
  • The popular music of 1932 was considered lacking and had a significant drop in sales compared to previous years.
  • During the Great Depression, people consumed unconventional meals and ingredients, such as sugar sandwiches and roadkill.
  • The hosts express gratitude for the modern era and the advancements made since 1932.

Sound Bites

  • "We are all wearing the same hats"
  • "Yo yo yo yo yo yo I need a cool catch things to say"
  • "I'm all in and I'm going to show you guys"
  • "So those pictures were taken with radio telescopes? Nah, that's way too cool."
  • "Hmm. You ever read some of this shit and say like, God damn, I'm stupid."
  • "Didn't Babe Ruth call a shot that year? Points to that left side."
  • "You still can't buy a $50,000 house today."
  • "Seven cents for a loaf of bread is fucking nuts."
  • "I want to learn how to make my own bread. I bet the people in the Depression had some good recipes."