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*CLASSIC EPISODE – Originally Aired 3/15/22*

On this week’s episode of Space Case, we investigate a social experiment gone WRONG. In a random town in New Hampshire, an online forum idea turns into an IRL venture that takes over an already existing town. Can a group with no civic experience create a community governed utopia? Not if the brown bears have anything to say about it! What the hell do we mean? Listen in to find out!

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You’ve heard the story of Blockbuster MANY times by now, but do you know about Blockbuster Music? What about Game Rush? How about The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards? OR did you ever pay a visit to Blockbuster’s Block Party?! None of these ring a bell? Then strap in for a wild ride as we take you on a journey through the OTHER ventures of the iconic retailer.

Did you know about any of these ventures before this?! Is there one you wish still existed today? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ode-to-cd-1990s-entertainment-store-future-blockbuster-music-8098732/

https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/l8vjs4/blockbuster_music_would_open_any_cd_so_you_could/

https://usastorefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Blockbuster_Music

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-10-me-33692-story.html

https://usastorefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Blockbuster_Games

https://apnews.com/article/b3e752b1fb5cd382dfbea94475490126

BLOCKBUSTER MUSIC COMMERCIAL: https://youtu.be/MwLDfc18LXU

BLOCKBUSTER “BLOCK PARTY” Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXrAQEIZWQ&ab_channel=ReviewTyme

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On this week’s episode, we crack the case on a Lent / spring time fast food STAPLE. The and only, Filet – O – Fish! From it’s humble beginnings in Cincinnati, to it’s variations across the globe, FOF has had quite the journey. Yet, it has fundamentally remained unchanged. Tune in to get the 411 on a true classic or listen just for the halibut🤭

Did this episode make you CRAVE a Filet – O – Fish?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

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This week’s episode will have you saying “as if!” Meaning “as if” this actually happened? In 1995 the iconic teen comedy CLUELESS name dropped a coastal California town in search of a “soul makeover” for one Cher Horowitz. For decades of teens, this “disaster” became the call to action for the unlikely character arc of the movie’s lead while continuing a Hollywood inside joke that only few had noticed. What are we talking about? Tune in to find out!

Are you like, totally buggin about this mystery?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

https://www.sfgate.com/streaming/article/Pismo-Beach-mentioned-in-movies-17058909.php
https://goldenstategetaways.com/714/things-to-do-in-pismo-beach-california/
https://tripcart.typepad.com/tripcart_the_blog/2008/04/pismo-beach-dis.html

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*CLASSIC EPISODE – Originally Aired 2/8/22*

On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re looking for the seafood lover in YOU! Red Lobster is a restaurant chain STAPLE in American culture known for it’s crazy deals on menu items. But, there’s one promotion that haunts Red Lobster to this day. How much food is TOO much food? AND is a food truly endless? Can your customers push themselves to the limit just to save a buck? Listen in and find out!

Would you have taken part in Endless Crab 2003?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

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On this week’s episode we’re keeping it pretty simple; we look over this year’s WINNERS for the Grammys, recapping the ceremony and reacting to what we picked versus who actually won. We also dive in to the non-televised categories and give our favorite picks along with upsets, odd trends we noticed, and how the performances held up this year.

What do YOU think about this year’s Grammys? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

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On this week’s episode of Space Case, we head Down Under for a cold case that’s not as cold as it used to be. In the late 1940s a man was found dead on the beach in Somerton Park in South Australia. For decades authorities could not find a lead on the man’s case and even though there were vague clues, he could not be identified. Fast forward about 70 years and a reprint of the story in the paper inspires a man to take on the case himself (relatable) and what he finds turns out to be an adventure in genealogy.

What do YOU think was the cause of death for the Somerton Man? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

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*CLASSIC EPISODE – ORIGINALLY AIRED 1/11/22)

On this week’s episode, we honor the late great Betty White (who would’ve celebrated her 100th birthday next week) by cracking the case on what we think is one of the greatest ideas for a talk show in TV history. THE PET SET was a syndicated talk show created by Betty White and her husband Allen Ludden where celebrity guests would bring themselves AND their four legged friends to chat with Betty and learn about pet care and wildlife conservation. At one time, THE PET SET was considered lost media, but now, it has been found! We dive into some selected episode and talk about what made this show great.

Would you want THE PET SET to come back to TV?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod

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On this week’s episode of Space Case, we crack the case on the origins of a recently viral TikTok video. The clip showcases the top competitors of the Iowa State Fair’s Husband Calling Contest. Since 1854, the Iowa State Fair has brought agriculture, food, fun, and entertainment to the Midwest and the masses have flooded to see it. Included in their yearly traditions, various “calling” contests are included. Among them, is husband calling. We give context to this now viral 2017 clip of the competition, get into a bit of history of the state fair, and some tidbits of trivia.

Enter our VIRTUAL HUSBAND CALLING COMPETITION! Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod a video or audio of your BEST husband call. The finalist will be played ON AIR next episode and you’ll win $5 from the SK account via your cash app of choice. Last day to enter is 1/23 so hurry!

Show notes:

Original TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/@_rhinestonecowboy/video/7187899031627074859?embed_source=121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_masking&refer=embed&referer_url=nypost.com%2F2023%2F01%2F17%2Fstate-fairs-husband-calling-contest-has-wives-screaming-spouses-names-for-5%2F&referer_video_id=7187899031627074859

Full Iowa PBS clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0jnBzvRkHs&ab_channel=IowaPBS

Viral Hog Calling Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUY9FmBvqms&ab_channel=CringeArena

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/17/husband-calling-contest-iowa-state-fair-tiktok/11066707002/
https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2022/08/19/jason-clayworth-first-guy-iowa-state-fair-husband-calling-contest
https://www.radioiowa.com/2018/08/17/calling-husbands-the-old-fashioned-way-at-the-iowa-state-fair/
https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/trivia#:~:text=How%20long%20has%20Hog%20Calling,competition%20was%20held%20in%201926.
https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/history-museum
https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-state-fair-archives-1993-husband-mom-calling-competitions/40809841

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The first case of 2023! On this week’s episode, we crack a WILD case in the animal kingdom. In Los Angeles, an infamous mountain lion known commonly as P-22 has made a name for himself clocking in over a decade of newsworthy sightings and stories. So much so, that researchers have been able to develop new infrastructure and create a path forward for what urban wildlife could look like for future generations. However, innovation doesn’t come without great struggle, and possibly, even a loss.

Have you heard of P-22?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod