We're In a Basement

36 – Fred Flinstone’s Wife’s Car – Bertha Benz


About the Episode

This week, Colin returns from a liminal space to hear Sierra talk about the first lady of the motor vehicle industry, Bertha Benz.

Join us as we discuss engineering nerds, what bad marketing looks like in the 19th century, and the ultimate fan of Survivor.

Photos from the Episode

  • Bertha Benz - Inventor of the Test Drive

    Bertha Benz - Inventor of the Test Drive

  • Two in the thing, one in the other thing

    Two in the thing, one in the other thing

  • Benz Patent Motorwagen - Model 3

    Benz Patent Motorwagen - Model 3

  • Bertha Benz driving with her sons

    Bertha Benz driving with her sons

  • Bertha Benz in 1870

    Bertha Benz in 1870

  • Statue of Bertha Benz in Weisloch

    Statue of Bertha Benz in Weisloch

  • Bertha Benz and sons

    Bertha Benz and sons

  • Russell Wilson

    Russell Wilson

  • fanclub

    fanclub

Everyone’s an NFT:

@jenkemjones #havefunwithlife ♬ original sound – Jenkem Jones

Are Your Family Members NPCs?

Subjects Covered

Bertha Benz • Karl Benz • Carl Benz • First Automobile • Oregano's Pizza Joint • Liminal Spaces • Russell Wilson • Ciara • Black Forest in Germany • Bertha Ringer • Horseless Carriage • Lyceum • Pforzheim, Germany • Weisloch, Germany • First Gas Station • Engineering • Dowries • Ligroin • The Test Drive • Survivor • Make a Wish • Businesswomen • Women in STEM • NFTs • NPCs •

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