Podcast Episodes

Close to the Edge

We all dream of the perfect vacation when everything goes right. This episode is about the opposite. Hear stories of people having near death travel experiences.

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Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Iowa Remnant Prairies

Elusive patches of land in America’s Midwest can show us what the environment was like 150 years ago and tell us about the future.

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

National Poo Museum

We spend time with the world’s foremost poo enthusiasts, who operate a museum in England where poo is elegant, elevated and celebrated.

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Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Mississippi River Basin Model (Classic)

A walk through this scale model has you feeling like a giant, and striding from Baton Rouge to Omaha in an hour. LEARN MORE about the model and the group trying to revive it, here: https://friendsofm…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

The Nutmobile

The next time you go out on a road trip, keep your eyes peeled for a peanut-shaped car that got its start as an advertising play during the Great Depression

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Okomfo Anokye’s Sword

Nestled in a hospital courtyard in Kumasi, Ghana, you’ll find the strength of the Asante people: the sword of Okomfo Anokye, planted in the ground over 300 years ago. 

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Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Hurricane Hunters

We go on a bumpy ride with the Hurricane Hunters – the government’s team of scientists who fly into storms so the rest of us can have accurate info and research about massive weather events. Our guid…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Distant Relatives

At a food truck in Austin, tried and true barbecue favorites meet unexpected spices and flavor profiles. Here, chef Damien Brockway’s journey into family history led him to weave the flavors of the A…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

The Deadliest Lake (Classic)

In 1986 an unknown natural disaster at Lake Nyos in Menchum, Cameroon left more than 1700 people dead in one night - and puzzled scientists. Listen to learn how they solved the mystery. 

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Moose Boulder

How far would you go to find the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the United States? 

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago