How Did a Family Feud Launch Aldi Supermarkets?

About this episode

This episode explores how a family feud led to the creation of Aldi Supermarkets and other historical conflicts.

From Mark Twain's bizarre hatred of Jane Austen, to the heated argument that launched two great grocery stores, to the strange prank that ended a legendary comedy partnership, Mango and producer Mary go looking for historical beef and find plenty of sizzle! This episode originally aired on January 10, 2025. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social ! Photo by Ibrahim Guetar via Unsplash.Thanks, Ibrahim! Learn more about your ad choices at  https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Mango

Topics covered

• grocery stores
• historical events
• family feuds
• comedy partnerships
• cultural history

Keywords

• Aldi
• Mark Twain
• Jane Austen
• family feud
• grocery stores
• historical beef
• comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aldi Supermarkets

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