"Rocket Man" - 99% Invisible (48 mins), w/ special Chris Berube audiogram

We were promised jet packs. Special Father's Day audiogram edition.

Recommendation Type: Episode

Length: 48 minutes

Format/Style: Narrative, Interview-Based

Release Date: May 14, 2024

Publication: 99% Invisible (SiriusXM)

All dads tell stories. But what happens when a possible tall tale turns out to be true?

Without giving too much away, this episode starts out with a personal anecdote about producer/reporter Chris Berube’s father (❤️). Chris chases down a history that goes much farther and deeper (higher?) than that.

You’ll probably have fun listening to this episode, especially if you listen through to the end. There are some real gems in the interview tape Chris collected.

But why take my word for it? Chris has more to share with you, in an exclusive audiogram just for subscribers of One Good Listen. [Thank you so much, Chris.]

Episode Listen Link

Check out the full episode on Apple Pods by clicking the link below and see some good photos and videos on the 99PI website.

Credits

Via 99PI: This episode was produced by Chris Berube. He spoke with Bill Suitor, Colleen Anderson, and Don Erwin. David Taylor reported on the rocket belt for The Washington Post in 2022, and Steve Lehto wrote about the belt, and other jetpack technology, in his book The Great American Jetpack.

P.S. I’m still twiddling with my release schedule for the next couple of issues of the newsletter but I’ll keep you posted. :D Thank you so much for the support! We love you.