Podcast Episodes

Selects: What Is A Mold-A-Rama?

In the 1960s, a very cool machine debuted at the Seattle World's Fair - the Mold-A-Rama. It made real plastic toys on-demand from melted plastic pellets, to the delight of children and adults alike. …

Published on 1 day, 23 hours ago

What's the bar exam like anyway?

You've always heard about "the bar" but what do you really know about it? Unless you've taken it, probably not much. Well join the club. Let's discuss.

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Published on 3 days, 23 hours ago

Short Stuff: Camberley Kate

Camberley Kate was the nickname for the first independent animal rescuer in England, rescuing hundreds of dogs and cats over her lifetime. Come get acquainted with a great lady! 

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Published on 4 days, 23 hours ago

The Brutal History of Prison Labor

The idea of prison labor is relatively new in the annals of crime and punishment. And it's just as bad as you think.

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Published on 5 days, 23 hours ago

Selects: How Black Friday Works

On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their live…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Julia Child, la Grandes Gourmande

Julia Child is one of the most recognizable names in the cooking world, but even still so many of her accomplishments aren’t widely known. And the impacts she had on American culture, whoa! Join Josh…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Short Stuff: Pies

We’ve done episodes on cake, cookies and, at long last, pie. Belly up to your pod player and prepare to crave some pie!

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Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Rice is Nice

Rice may be the most eaten food on the planet, accounting for 50% of the caloric intake of Asian countries and 25% worldwide. Learn all about this edible cereal crop today.

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Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Selects: Rockettes: Still Kicking After All These Years

Tune in to this classic episode to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri.

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop

Graffiti – the good kind, done with lots of style and skill – developed when some kids in NYC took up cans of spray paint and started to figure out how to outdo one another. They laid down styles tha…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago