Podcast Episodes

Getting lost in Golden Gate Park

Many of us rely on digital maps and GPS to get anywhere these days. Hear what happens when Producer Amanda McGowan finds herself lost in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for a sport you may have neve…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Italy’s Bomb Squad

We chat with writer Alessio Perrone about what he learned from the people who hunt for Italy’s unexploded bombs, leftover from times of war. 

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Harvard Bridge Smoots (Classic)

How an MIT fraternity pledge instituted a new, unique unit of measurement. 

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The Atomic Clock

How do we determine the time? Believe it or not, there is an official clock. It’s located in Boulder, Colorado at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and we go there to visit.

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center

We go to the Allegany territory of the Onödowá'ga people to learn about "The Creator's Game” – which evolved into the sport now known as lacrosse – and their constant fight to be recognized.

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Bridget Cleary

We explore the power of myth and folklore through the story of an Irish woman, whose husband murdered her because he believed she’d become a fairy. 

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Fenway Victory Gardens

One of the last remaining World War II Victory Gardens in the U.S is quietly growing across from Boston’s Fenway Park. 

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Rites of Passage

School is back in session. So for this episode, Jonathan Carey and Michelle Cassidy of the Atlas Places Team bring two stories - one from the campus of Gallaudet University and the other from Cornell…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Mini Golfing in Myrtle Beach

In Myrtle Beach, mini golf is not so mini. It’s over the top! This episode was produced in partnership with Visit Myrtle Beach, and to find a list of all mini golf courses, go to VisitMyrtleBeach.com…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Face to Face Yet Again

Our team has shared memorable encounters they’ve had with animals, and some were very unexpected. So this time we asked YOU about those experiences – and some of them are wild! 

TELL US YOUR STORY We …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago