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(Sept. 26, 2011) – The re-emergence of Burlesque as a credible dance form and entertainment choice in today’s variety show presentations has a historical significance.

Not much has been written or broadcast about Tattooed Ladies but this week we delve into that colorful and somewhat revealing world:

Amelia Klem Osterud explains how she came to write “The Tattooed Lady: A History,” the first-ever definitive history of the tattooed woman.

Two of the modern day ladies featured in the book, Charon Henning and Thrill Kill Jill [...]

Ripley Radio: An On-Demand Oddcast examines what’s behind those Unbelievable Predictions on August 22 Episode:

There’s a great deal of offbeat diversity on the June 27 episode of Ripley Radio – An On-Demand Oddcast. Check this out – we are directing you to several very unique and totally unbelievable places to visit during your vacation this year!

On the November 1 Episode of Ripley Radio: Renown pirate expert and collector Pat Croce dispels long held myths about the pirates of yore; Marc Hartzman tells of the reunion between the Bearded Lady Vivian Wheeler and her long lost son;

In the Oct. 15 Episode: Tea Krulos, an expert on Real Life Superheroes, provides us with a view of the special people who dress up at night and go out to protect their neighborhoods as costumed enforcers; Chris Epting reports that the little-known author of the third most popular song of all time, “Take Me [...]

In the July 1 Episode of Ripley Radio: Carl Wiser of songfacts.com shares a few weird and bizarre facts behind the lyrics of several rock songs; Intern Clara tells us about artwork on display at a London Museum – made from human feces;  AOL’s Buck Wolf explains what he did when he discovered Adolf Hitler’s [...]

Featured in this Episode Are:  The world’s fastest female talker, Fran Capo, entertains us with her high speed humor, talking skills and New York accent; The Great Cindini talks about her edgy life as a strongwoman, stuntwoman and tells us how she turned, most recently, into a  Human Firecracker; we learn of one lady’s amazing dedication to [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) – The Orlando Sentinel newspaper ran a great article about the new radio program Ripley’s Believe It Not! is broadcasting from corporate headquarters in Orlando. The weekly, hour-long show marks the first time in 62 years the company and the brand has had a presence on radio.  Read the Orlando Sentinel article.