Podcast Episodes

Times Square Hum

Producer Johanna Mayer travels to Times Square in NYC,  in search of a particular sound that may sometimes go overlooked.

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Brown Dog Statue

This memorial marks the life of a pup who sparked riots over animal rights issues in London, England. 

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3 years, 6 months ago

Meramec Caverns

This giant limestone cave outside of St. Louis, MO. is home to a combination of kitsch and world-class scenery.

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3 years, 6 months ago

Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car

The San Diego Automotive Museum in California contains one man’s dream...of creating the ultimate road trip car. 

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3 years, 6 months ago

Classic: Bolton Strid

Some say this little burbling creek is “The deadliest body of water on Earth.”

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3 years, 6 months ago

Providence Island

In 1820 a group of Black Americans set off to make a home in Africa. They landed in Providence Island and set the stage for the development of the co…

3 years, 6 months ago

Navajo Code Talkers Burger King

The Burger King in Kayenta, AZ is home to a small museum dedicated to a group of Native American veterans who developed an unbreakable secret code du…

3 years, 6 months ago

Emily Graslie Curates a World of Wonder

Science communication superhero Emily Graslie shares how a pair of severed wolf heads helped her fall in love with science, about the road trip she t…

3 years, 6 months ago

SubTropolis

This former limestone mine in Kansas City, MO has been turned into a 55,000,000 square-foot industrial park and storage facility.

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3 years, 6 months ago

Classic: The Institute of Illegal Images

A mind-tripping place where the art stands out not because of what's on  them but what's in  them. 

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3 years, 7 months ago