The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine General Smedly Butler and The Business PlotSourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this sound handicapped special episode, Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss the Dole Plane Race.SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchThe Dole Plane RaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owen Kildare, dubbed the Kipling of the Bowery, shares his colorful life story, starting from his tough childhood in a tenement to his wild adventures in bare-knuckle boxing. The discussion highlights the mix of humor and grit in the brutal boxing scene, the oddities of 1800s class dynamics, and Owen's journey from fighter to a newspaper writer. Engaging anecdotes about eccentric characters and the struggles of his youth blend with reflections on identity and storytelling, making for a captivating historical exploration.

Explore the brutal practice of Shanghai kidnapping and the decline of the American merchant marine in the 19th century. Learn about the exploitative practices faced by sailors, including schemes like 'runners' and the criminal operation known as Plant C. Discover the tactics of Shanghai Kelly, a notorious figure in San Francisco, who would drug sailors and sell them to ship captains. Dive into the shocking government complicity in the abusive practice of kidnapping sailors in late 1800s Shanghai.

Explore the quirky evolution of childbirth in America, from medieval superstitions to the bewildering practices of early colonial midwives. Laugh at historical misconceptions while grappling with the unsettling legacy of gynecology and its ethical dilemmas. Uncover the absurd debates over pain relief during labor, including the controversial Twilight Sleep method. Finally, critique modern childbirth trends, like the rise in C-sections and even live-streaming births, showcasing the strange and often comical reality of bringing new life into the world.

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the murder of Russell ColvinSourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss Freddie Carrasco and the Huntsville prison siegeSourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss New Jersey's insane Action Park.SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In one of The Dollop's darker episodes, Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine political boss Tom Dennison and The Omaha Race Riot.Sources Tour Dates Redbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss the origin and the end of the 70's Symbionese Liberation Army.SourcesTour DatesRedbubble MerchPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.