25 Things from the 1930s You’ll Never See Today | The Strange History Podcast

Step back into the 1930s with host Amy on The Strange History Podcast, as she uncovers 25 everyday sights, sounds, and habits that have vanished from modern life. From milkmen with horse-drawn wagons to WPA murals, penny-arcade fortune tellers, and jitterbug dance marathons, this mega-episode dives into the culture, history, and oddities of a turbulent yet fascinating decade.
Discover how Dust Bowl storms shaped migration, why neon “Air-Conditioned” signs lured shoppers, how automats fed a hungry nation, and why monkeys in red coats once patrolled city streets. Packed with true stories, historical context, and tongue-in-cheek sponsor reads, this journey through the Depression-era world proves that history is as quirky as it is inspiring. Subscribe to The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen, and don’t forget to leave a review — preferably typed on a vintage Underwood!

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