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An Ounce - For Your ConsiderationAuthor: Jim Fugate
Discover hidden stories from historybite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you wont hear elsewhere.Im Jim Fugateretired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing historys hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories dont take themselves too seriously, wont steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.I hope youll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on historywhere conversation is always open and everyones invited. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Reinvention Game: How These Celebrities Hid Behind New Names
Episode 37
Thursday, 11 September, 2025
These famous names weren’t born famous. From Bob Dylan to David Bowie, discover how six stars reinvented themselves—starting with a name change.What do Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, and David Bowie have in common? None of those were their original names. In this final episode of You Won’t Believe Who These Names Belong To, we explore how six celebrities—and two curveball bonus entries—changed their public identity by changing their names.This isn’t just trivia. It’s transformation.You’ll meet artists who dodged confusion, dropped Roman numerals, or launched candy-coated personas to take control of their legacy.⭐ Who will surprise you the most?⭐ Which name feels like a total mismatch?⭐ And what does your name say about you?🧠 Watch the whole series and see how a name—just a name—can change everything.👉 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who thinks Engelbert Humperdinck was a Muppet.📺 Catch more surprising stories on An Ounce: real history, weird twists, and small things that changed everything.🎧 You might also like:Watch How Four Marines Created a Rock Legend—By Accident — The bizarre fight that changed Peter Cetera’s voice, and music history.https://youtu.be/CYsCINKQJaA#NameChanges #CelebrityOrigins #AnOuncePodcast #TrueStories #popculturehistory ________________________________________🟨Chapters00:00 - Intro: The Power of a Name 00:45 - Robert Zimmerman → Bob Dylan 01:40 - Thomas Mapother IV → Tom Cruise 02:41 - Katheryn Hudson → Katy Perry 03:45 - Faith Perry → Faith Hill 04:35 - Ruth Elizabeth Davis → Bette Davis 05:41 - David Robert Jones → David Bowie 07:00 - Bonus: Engelbert Humperdinck (Real!) 07:40 - Bonus: Reese Witherspoon (Also Real!) 08:29 - Final Thoughts: The Reinvention Game ________________________________________🟩 References• Bob Dylan – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bob-Dylan• Tom Cruise – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tom-Cruise• Katy Perry – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katy-Perry• Faith Hill – Wikipedia (no Britannica entry):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faith_Hill• Bette Davis – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bette-Davis• David Bowie – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Bowie• Engelbert Humperdinck – Wikipedia (biographical focus):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engelbert_Humperdinck_(singer)• Reese Witherspoon – Britannica:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Reese-WitherspoonCredits: Images via iStock and Getty, additional images through Wikimedia (as noted in video)Music: A New Orleans Crawfish Bowl by Unicorn Heads via YouTube Music________________________________________ 10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube
