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99. Shoehorns Aplenty, with Dr. Forest Tennant

Nov 14, 2023

The humble shoehorn: Is it merely a mundane tool, or a portal to history, art, and human ingenuity? During his travels as a physician and researcher, Dr. Forest Tennant stumbled onto an unexpected passion for shoehorns, eventually collecting approximately 3,000 of them and showcasing them in a museum he founded in West Covina, California.

The Tennant Shoehorn Museum: https://www.shoehornmuseum.org; ​ 626-278-4641 or 626-716-2689

Opening theme by Still Flyin'

Closing theme by Eric Frisch

Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

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