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*CLASSIC EPISODE* – Originally Aired 5/24/23

On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, we’re back with some more meme history! We’re coming in hot with some CLASSIC viral videos. The first is now a holiday season staple; you know we’re talking about jingling some bells. What happened with that song mix up? And how does she feel about that video 10 years later? THEN we head back to 1990 Peoria public access GOLD with “My Name is Jon Daker.” This SK favorite has an unfortunate recent update but the legacy of this church recital and Mr. Daker himself live on in our hearts. Tune in to learn more!

What’s a meme you’d like to know the history of?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

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On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re headed to jolly ol’ England to reminisce on one of the more odd global crises in our history. What happens when you start feeding (parts of) cows, to cows? At first, cows get sick and you don’t know why, but no need to worry, because it has no effect on humans. Right? Well, we break down exactly where the government went wrong, who’s responsible, and how it effected politics in the UK to this day.

Do you remember when Mad Cow Disease was all over the news?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

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*CLASSIC EPISODE* – Originally Aired 4/13/22

On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, it’s a “very special episode.” In late 80s all through to the late 90s, big TV networks were given incentives and payouts in exchange for weaving anti-drug storylines into their shows. Some were more subtle than others but a lot of these once popular ratings darlings have frankly aged like sh*t. So, listen in as we go through various lists and give examples of these offenses INCLUDING how much the networks were paid to air the episodes.

Did you know about this?! Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

Show Notes:
https://thecolumn.substack.com/p/in-the-90s-the-us-government-paid?s=r
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:2lX-bajGvesJ:https://screenrant.com/worst-weirdest-very-special-episodes-tv-shows/+&cd=16&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
https://nofilmschool.com/tv-very-special-episodes
http://www.vh1.com/news/23895/cheesiest-very-special-episodes-80s-90s-sitcoms/
https://www.ranker.com/list/very-special-episodes/devon-ashby
https://medium.com/atta-girl/very-special-episodes-that-defined-my-childhood-9f445979a92f
https://www.moviefone.com/news/unforgettable-90s-very-special-episodes-ranked/

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*CLASSIC EPISODE – Originally Aired 4/26/23*

On this week’s episode of SPACE CASE, we’re throwing it back and diving in to a ball pit of nostalgia! Ball pits were a staple of childhood indoor play places for generations of kids and the MUST HAVE play structure of your favorite pizza parlor/arcade/family entertainment center, but how did they get there? Who created this unique playground icon? And why? Turns out, this creation is part of a much larger movement and it’s creator was more prolific than you know. Tune in to find out!

Do you miss ball pits? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

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All girls know how to do is eat hot chip and lie? Let’s unpack that… A “viral” post in the early 2010s gave a first hand account of how eating Hot Cheetos gave a young girl cancer and had the potential to kill. Multiple life-threatening illnesses have been linked to these snacks BUT do any of them hold water in a medical sense? Can eating a hot chip such as Hot Cheetos or Takis actually kill you? Listen in to find out!

What’s your favorite hot chip? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

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*CLASSIC EPISODE – ORIGINALLY AIRED 4/19/22*

On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re asking you to hold please…

EVERYONE has had an experience where they’ve been placed on hold while on the phone. What used to be an exercise in silent reflection and patience is now a studied and carefully curated audio adventure featuring smooth jazz, new age, and more! We discuss the history of hold music, how it was created, and dive into some hold music hall of fame BANGERS.

What’s your favorite hold music BANGER? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

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For 125 years, Pepsi has been a staple in the food and beverage space and remained one of America’s most iconic brands. From their presence at the Super Bowl, to celebrity endorsements, to international publicity stunts, they’ve done it all. However, they’ve not always stuck the landing on logo and public identity rebrands. This year, they’ve changed their logo and type-face once again, and we weigh in on what we think about it AND chat about their biggest logo controversies of yesteryear. PLUS, the death of Sierra Mist and the birth of Starry.

What do you think of the new Pepsi logo? Are you going to try Starry? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.today.com/food/news/starry-replacing-sierra-mist-pepsi-rcna65389

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/after-14-years-pepsi-has-a-new-logo-it-finally-fixes-1-of-biggest-problems-facing-every-company.html

https://www.creativebloq.com/news/never-forget-that-utterly-ridiculous-pepsi-logo-design-document

https://www.today.com/food/news/pepsi-changes-logo-first-time-14-years-2023-rcna77306

https://www.foodandwine.com/pepsi-new-logo-redesign-7372635

https://www.pepsico.com/our-stories/press-release/pepsi-unveils-a-new-logo-and-visual-identity-marking-the-iconic-brands-next-era03282023

https://www.tiktok.com/@nogood.io/video/7192304311697804590

LOGOS-https://www.incimages.com/uploaded_files/inlineimage/630×0/PEPSI_2023_PR_Logo_Evolution_66225.png

PDF DOCUMENT – https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-08-04/the-inside-story-of-pepsi-s-philippines-bottle-contest-fiasco#xj4y7vzkg

https://www.nytimes.com/1989/04/05/business/pepsi-cancels-madonna-ad.html

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In the 1st installment of our new segment Into the (Sub) Stacks we tackle a music related discussion. You’re SHOCKED we’re sure… As we head further into 2023, the sonic character and defining qualities of the decade are beginning to take shape. As “hyperpop” begins to lose it’s meaning and “bedroom pop” becomes over-exposed, what do we call the style that emerges when we combine sensibilities of both these fluid genres? Writer Tobias Hess offers a name for this sound and we dive in and see how it feels!

What do you think? Do you have a case for us to solve or a question or comment about this episode OR a suggestion of a Substack article for us to discuss? Call or text the SPACE CASE HOTLINE at 832-899-4949 or DM us on social media @spacecasepod OR email us at spacecasepod@gmail.com

Show notes:

https://genzero.substack.com/p/2020s-totalism
https://linktr.ee/Tobiasfornow
https://www.kylegann.com/AM20C-13.pdf
https://www.kylegann.com/postminimalism.html

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*CLASSIC EPISODE – Originally Aired 3/8/22*

On this week’s episode of Space Case, we’re attempting to crack an unsolved case. Almost 30 years ago, a group of survivalist were out on an instructor lead hike through the Khamar Daban; a mountain range in Southern Siberia. While this group was on their trek, another group nearby was on a similar route and would meet up at checkpoints to update on progress and check supplies. After a terrible unplanned storm hit the area, one group didn’t make it to the next checkpoint, or the one after that, or the one after that… What happens next, is a wild ride. Listen in and find out!

What do YOU think happened?! 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://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-most-credible-theories-regarding-the-khamar-daban-incident-ae84d8a60be2
https://www.reddit.com/r/DyatlovPass/comments/nm677j/the_khamar_daban_incident_madness_in_the_mountains/

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Calvin & Hobbs in an ICONIC comic strip series. It’s touched generations of young readers with the titular characters wholesome and imaginative adventures mixed with mischief and humor. So what happens when one of the characters gets an unauthorized edgy remix? Listen in to find out!

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