Flash Past

The historical story of Alcatraz and its secrets.

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Off the shores of the San Francisco Bay lies one of the most iconic federal prisons in American history – Alcatraz Island. Commonly known as “The Rock,” the island prison has housed over 1,500 of the most difficult, dangerous, and notorious criminals from the early 1930s to the late 1960s. Join the Flash Past crew as we venture back into the history of Alcatraz. What was life like for prisoners, guards, and family? Who were the famous criminals housed here? How accurately has Hollywood portrayed both the criminals and the island prison? Now a tourists attraction touting over 1 million visitors a year, it is easy to see that Alcatraz is a staple of the American landscape and stories, lives, and history of Alcatraz is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. Join us as we flash past to….ALCATRAZ!

Background of Alcatraz
Alcatraz: Most Asked Questions
Famous Inmates of Alcatraz

Last weeks Question:

Q: What do the “A” and “W” in A&W Root Beer stand for?

A: Allen and Wright

This week’s question:

Q: How many prisoners died of natural illnesses while at Alcatraz?

A look back at beverages and their origin

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Show NotesWe each have our own specific tastes when it comes to beverages. You may like a super cold iced tea or a blazing hot vanilla coffee. I may like a cold frosty beer or high impact energy drink. Perhaps you enjoy the refreshing, cooling sensation that water provides. Whatever the case may be, you will find the latest Flash Past episode interesting. Steve and Dave venture into the past a discussion to origins of tea, coffee, soft drinks, energy drinks, and beer. Many of the beverages we consume today where used as prime commodities in trading. Governments recognized the profitability of such commodities and even levied taxes as early as 780 in China. Did you know that tea has been around since 2737 BC? Did you know the first diet, non calorie soda drink was sold in 1952? Join us as we flash past to…the history of beverages.

1.  Water: The original beverage
2.  Soft Drinks
3.  Coffee
4.  Tea
5.  Energy drinks
6.  Beers

Last weeks Question:
Q: How many babies have been born at Disneyland?
A: 3 Babies

This week’s question:

Q: What do the “A” and “W” in A&W Root Beer stand for?

A look back at the history and development of Disneyland

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Show Notes

Walt Disney & Walt Disney Co. have been in the lives of Americans since the mid 1950’s. The 160-acre theme park opened in 1955 where Walt has space to build river, waterfalls, mountains, flying elephants, giant teacups, a fairy-tale castle, moon rockets, and a scenic railway. What an imagination!! Despite their opening day disaster, Disneyland still remains as a family friendly atmosphere where children and parents alike can have fun and adventure around every turn. Join us as we venture into the world of Walt Disney. Who was this man & how passionate was he about his theme park? There are so many little known facts about Disneyland. We toss some amazing facts around and we hope you find them as interesting and intriguing as we have. Join us as we flash past to….Disneyland!

• Just Disney
• Overview of History

Last week’s question:
Q: How many users does Facebook now have?
A: 750 Million

This week’s question:
Q: How many babies have been born at Disneyland?