Ripley’s, Roller Coasters, and Roadside Attractions: A Chat with Ambassador of Odd, Tim O’Brien

Weird Historian

Tim O’Brien is a photojournalist, publicist, and author who’s covered the odd and unusual throughout his career, from sideshows and carnivals to roller coasters and roadside attractions—and during his time with Ripley’s, just about everything in between. In this episode, you’ll hear about his strange adventures over the years, including his travels to capture America’s biggest and weirdest roadside attractions for his new book, Tim O’Brien’s Pics and Picks: The Huge, the High, the Half-Buried. See Tim’s books here: https://tinyurl.com/p2e8k6dr And for more weird stories, visit https://www.weirdhistorian.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdhistorian/support