# Where the Phrase 'Riding Shotgun' Really Came From | Boring History For Sleep

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Podcast: [Boring History For Sleep | Gentle Storytelling And Ambient Sounds (Official)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boring-history-for-sleep-gentle-storytelling-and-ambient-sounds-official-7550968)
Published: 2026-09-09T01:43:20+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyandsleep/episodes/Where-the-Phrase-Riding-Shotgun-Really-Came-From--Boring-History-For-Sleep-e3oif7b
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