FROM THE VAULT: Bikinis: Everything You Didn't Know

To kick off summer, Jordan and Heigl dive deep into the history of the controversial-yet-ubiquitous beachwear, from ancient times through to solar powered swimwear that can charge your cell phone — and one special bikini that costs $30 million! They'll explore the unexpected influence of the atom bomb, the competition between two Frenchmen to craft the tiniest two-piece, and the blowback from movie stars and religious leaders alike. Plus they'll also turn their attention to iconic bikini moments in pop culture, through James Bond, '60s Beach Party movies and Sisqo's 'Thong Song.' (Recorded in 2022.)

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FROM THE VAULT: Bikinis: Everything You Didn't Know is an episode from Too Much Information by iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 60:44 long.

This episode was published on Jun 14, 2025.

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