The Origin of Pen Pals: Learn How it All Started

June 04, 2024 00:30:53
The Origin of Pen Pals: Learn How it All Started
Prison Pen Pal Podcast
The Origin of Pen Pals: Learn How it All Started

Jun 04 2024 | 00:30:53

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Show Notes

In this week's episode, Big Steve explores the complete history of pen palling. You'll learn when the phrase "pen pal" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary, and what, exactly, was its original definition. Then, find out about a high-tech penpal matching service that was all the rage at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Later in the episode, Big Steve will talk about some famous pen pal pairs from throughout history, such as Tony Danza and Tupac Shakur. And what about 100-year-old man and woman who have been writing letters to one another for over 80 years? Finally, the inmate spotlight will focus on a former college professor who has been incarcerated since 1981. If you want to become his pen friend, we'll tell you how.

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