Inside the Secret World of Hotel Operations

From the history of recorders (the OG flute), to a celebrity fart-flute performer, to the flautist who pulled off a museum heist in order to buy a new instrument... today's episode features nine fascinating facts about flutes! This episode originally aired on May 9, 2024. Got a q ...  عرض المزيد

Rats! For centuries, we've tried (and failed) to keep them under control, because not only are rats brave enough to swim out of toilets, they're also kind of brilliant. Find out how they foiled Pablo Escobar, why some rat owners let their pets play dentist, and why tiny trousers ...  عرض المزيد

r/Askreddit Have you ever wondered what kind of crazy, horrible, scary, and sexy things happen at hotels? The hotel workers in today's story reveal the craziest secrets of the hotel industry. We've got stories about adult entertainment workers, illegal substances, human trafficki ...  عرض المزيد

Hotels are part of an ancient history -- one dating back into antiquity. For most people, hotels are a pleasant place to pause and relax during a trip. But, as the guys learn in tonight's episode, it turns out there may be quite a bit of Stuff Hotels Don't Want You To Know.They d ...  عرض المزيد

When the guys get together to trace the story of secret societies, they aren't expecting a surprise guest to crash their podcast, revealing first-hand experience with some the most elite, secretive organizations in the United States. Wait. How did John Hodgman get in here?They do ...  عرض المزيد

On today's tapes...>> Brush By << An abnormal night at the front desk of a hotel leaves our storyteller questioning his sanity.>> Help Me << A babysitter wonders if she’ll be next.Want more Radio Rental? For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https:// ...  عرض المزيد