In this Griddlesode, Ron digs deep into his desk drawer to find an interview that he recorded in 1998 with entrepreneur Arthur Nelson, who explains how a chance encounter with one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the 20th century shaped his career. The show was inspired by Christopher S. Penn’s post entitled: What Copy [...]

Tags: Arthur Nelson, entrepreneur, General Motors, Magnetron, Radiation Laboratory, RadLab, W.C. Durant, WWII

In this Griddlesode, Ron tells the story that was inspired by two Griddlecakes Radio listeners. It is called: “Two Rings: One Message.”
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Here is a direct link to Griddlesode #S2-007: Two Rings: One Message (18.3MB/26:35) or try our Griddlecakes Radio “Griddleplayer” to the left.  But if you like the show, [...]

Tags: Engagement, Garrison Keillor, Griddlecakes, Griddlecakes Radio, Jean Shepherd, Marriage, Prairie Home Companion, Wonder Years, WWII