Darla of Dork
By Darla
A Darla is typically a tender-hearted, beloved female human. A “dork” is someone who is kinda smart and goofy/silly. Darla+Dork=Darla Of Dork.
I’m really more of a geek but “Darla of Geek” didn’t sound so great.
👉Current task: Learning how to be a SelfAwareRobotMom & celebrating inclusion of the podcast into the iTunes platform!
Darla of Dork Dec 17, 2021
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Husking Bees
A variety podcast of silliness, randomness, and some history about Husking Bees, events that were a part of rural American social life of the 1800s to early 1900s. Y’know, stuff people did before Facebook.
Dec 17, 202113:55
Getting Away With Murder in 1925
My take on Episode #406 (Aug 12, 2020)of the True Crime Historian podcast - The trial of Audrey Jacobs for the murder of Cyril Gidley in Perth, Australia in 1925. TRUE CRIME HISTORIAN Episode 406: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perth-ballroom-tragedy/id1071140651?i=1000488060387
Aug 31, 202013:49
Hi Friends! Short Update
▫️Sorry▫️Quick Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Pity Party ◽️ I’ve Missed You All ▫️Upcoming Show Plans ▫️Pandemic Causes Need For More Forensic Files, 48-Hours, Dateline NBC Episodes▫️True Crime Historian truecrimehistorian.com John Dillinger, Old West, Perth Australia Ballroom Murder ▫️Poshmark closet boutique gift buying Poshmark.com/closet/pluswear
Aug 24, 202008:09
BONUS
Nagging my son to create an intro for me.
Jul 07, 202001:47
A CLOSE ONE
This is my brush with someone who was probably a child predator.
Jun 20, 202007:05
Apnea Sleep Party Warning: NOT Schexfewy Exschsplischitt
Fun with Sleep Apnea! Sleep Medicine, a hammock for my chin, etc. This is the first and last time I will be recorded with mouth gear/appliance in, so it’s pretty special. I want this recording to be played at my funeral someday. 🤣No, we better not, on second thought!
Jun 19, 202004:44
Excuses excuses!
Another sinus migraine...
Jun 17, 202001:52
RUMPELSTILTSKIN Story Reading
This is the story of Rumpelstiltskin, written by the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin is a mythical dwarf. He has anger issues and a desire to either raise a baby or eat a baby...the story is vague about that detail. He attempts to barter his magical spinning skills to gain the baby, but is thwarted because he can’t keep himself from boasting aloud during his nighttime solo dance parties. Enjoy this classic fairy tale.
Jun 11, 202009:08
Original Sleeping Beauty Story: Briar Rose:
Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm. The original of what we think of as the story of Sleeping Beauty. There’s a talking fish! Storytelling by Darla of Dork may decrease insomnia for some listeners. This statement has not been approved by the FDA and is not meant to treat or cure any disease. Note for sensitivity, this story contains 1 violent incident split into 2 parts, in which a boy is getting his ears boxed, and several incidences of rather generic princes dying, and a finger getting poked by a spindle...but you should’ve expected the spindle to princess violence. Language: English, Inglés
Jun 11, 202009:02
Original Snow White Storytelling
The original Brothers Grimm story is different from the Disney version and the many adaptations we’ve known. Storytelling by Darla of Dork Bedtime story, go to sleep, insomnia cure reading in English language
Jun 10, 202017:03
WWI Letter from the Trenches
Published a few hours past Memorial Day 2020. 💝In 1915, T. Harold Watts wrote a letter to a friend back home in England. His letter is an interesting window to what life was like in battle in World War One, “the Great War,” I believe it was called. UPDATE- Thomas Harold Watts did survive the war. Here is Information from the National Archives of the U.K.: Thomas Harold Watts, 18 June 1915, Dardanelles. Born: 28 August 1884, Regiment: Drakes Battalion, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Died: 11 September 1953
May 26, 202006:46
Podcast Recommendations
Podcast recommendations for this week
May 09, 202011:44
DANDERINE!
Danderine was some kind of hair treatment to reduce disease of the scalp without making people go cuckoo for cocoa-puffs. Maybe the word “dandruff” hadn’t been created yet. Danderine was apparently made to prevent dander, or dandruff. I just love the use of language in these old ads. Feel free to send in requests for other old or odd ads! I might be able to find them. Contact darladixon@gmail.com
Apr 07, 202003:07
HAVING ANOTHER EPISODE...OF THE PODCAST that is
▪️Homebodies like me excel at this coronavirus social distancing ▪️I have an episode of being sick of sickness fears ▪️Already tired of hearing the word coronavirus ▪️stress and stressed out omg▪️Mailbag (there isn’t any mail but I like to make it seem like I could receive some mail)▪️Comparison of flavored sparkling waters Waterloo & Bubly (not sponsored)
Mar 21, 202004:15
Writing POSHMARK Descriptions To Sell Online
My advice & experiences of what works in writing descriptions on the Poshmark App. Yes, you can sell online.
Aug 21, 201930:48
⛽️How To Get Kicked Out Of the Gas Station
A short episode from Darla the Duchess Of Dork. Welcome to my Dorkdom!
Jul 09, 201902:11
Saluting Signers of Declaration of Independence
Independence Day VS 4th of July. I now like “Independence Day” more than “July 4th.” Because July 4 is a date that can be commandeered by political parties to their own benefit. Independence Day is a celebration of breaking free as our own nation...not a nation of Republicans, Democrats (or even Whigs), but our people were united, that’s why it’s The United States Of America. When the Signers Of the Declaration Of Independence signed that document, they weren’t 100% sure that the new nation would survive...AND they knew they would be put to death for treason toward King & Crown if the new nation didn’t succeed. I don’t think these men are honored enough in American history.
Jul 04, 201922:26
Anvil, Our Heavy Metal Sponsor
And now, several words from our wonderfully heavy sponsor, Anvil. It’s a trip. Don’t really subscribe to Anvil, because such a subscription service doesn’t exist. But please DO subscribe to my podcast.
May 09, 201900:59
Double Podcast Review: True Crime All The Time & Unsolved
Review by Darla Dixon. True Crime All The Time & True Crime All The Time Unsolved (TCATT), hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike “Gibby” Gibson. Over 100 episodes each, so plenty for binge-listening. Resources: http://truecrimeallthetime.com (buy some cool True Crime merch)
May 02, 201908:49