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Jan 29, 2018

In this week's episode, Jason Hewitt details the series of events that led to the rise of a great American family entertainment brand that no longer exists, and the company that developed in its absence. The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and this giant of the movie rental industry made one too...


Jan 22, 2018

This episode explores the history behind the creation of an immigrant tailor who created one of the most iconic clothing products of all time with the innovation to strengthen sewn pockets with tiny metal fasteners. A series of trademark design features distinguish this brand from all others even today, but one...


Jan 16, 2018

In this episode, Jason Hewitt explains the history behind paper maker Kimberly-Clark's cellucotton product, developed during World War I as a synthetic alternative to cotton wool.  As a result, the company created two of today's most common sanitary hygiene products, though neither one was originally what the...


Jan 8, 2018

In this episode, Jason Hewitt reveals the story of a man who created a number of common product lines and brands. From a start in the 1930's through a series of successful product launches, the smallest product among them all stands out above all the rest as the greatest success in the confectioner's legacy. What might...


Jan 2, 2018

In this episode, Jason Hewitt tells the story of the origin of two famous sportswear brands, as well as the town from which they come.  The town remains divided both by a river running through it and by the loyalties of its townspeople to either of the two brands.  He also shares the legend of an American sports icon...