The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 147 - The Past Times with Alex Pearlman
Oct 17, 2025
Comedian Alex Pearlman, known for his viral political videos and co-hosting the Too Many Tabs podcast, joins to dive into quirky historical newspaper tales. The trio explores the bizarre account of American airmen freed from China, and a strange Toledo story about jury selection through pedestrian grabs. They also discuss an intriguing proposal to paint LA streets pastel for aesthetic and climate benefits. With humor at every turn, Alex shares insights on his rise in social media and his stand-up journey.
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Pedestrians Rounded Up For Jury Duty
- Sponsor reads aside, then the show returns to news about jurors being rounded up near a courthouse.
- U.S. marshals escorted unaware pedestrians inside to complete a jury panel.
Be Direct About Jury Hardship
- If summoned, be honest and explain your situation rather than ignore jury duty.
- The hosts note jury service can be financially burdensome and disrupt work.
Exhumation To Prove Marlowe Theory
- Calvin Hoffman spent decades trying to exhume Sir Thomas Walsingham to find manuscripts proving Marlowe authored Shakespeare.
- He offered to pay a stonemason and believed Walsingham buried a lead box with texts.