Podcast Episodes

Park People

Minerva Hoyt was a wealthy socialite who loved to escape to the desert of California and sleep in the sand. Her hard work and dedication in convincing people about the value of the desert led to pres…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Bad Milk

Episode 93: Milk has been a lot of things through the years, but it was often poisonous, spoiled or both. Learn about how far we've come in making milk safe, and who may or may not have helped us get…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Donuts and Cheese

Did Captain Hanson Gregory invent the donut? Did the Lord Mayor of Nottingham get trucked by a truckle of cheese during the Nottingham Cheese Riots of 1766? Find out in this very special episode.

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Librarians!

Episode 91 is about Anne Carrol Moore and The Western Library!

Anne Carroll Moore is one of history's most important children's librarians, but not everyone is in love with her legacy. She still chang…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

The Meatshower Part Two (Electric Burgoo)

In The Meatshower Part 2 (Electric Burgoo) the saga continues. Originally we aired a segment in 2019 to coincide with Mick's book "The Meatshower: The Mostly True Tale of an Odd and (Somewhat) Edible…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

What Time Is It?

Episode 89 looks into the origin of time zones in America and Daylight Saving across the globe. There's bugs, sunburns, train crashes, dropping timeballs, and smashed pocket watches.

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Forten and Frank

Episode 88 features two incredible Black Americans who were friends born in the 18th Century. James Forten (1766-1842) was a Revolutionary War Veteran who owned one of America's most successful sail-…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Potatoes and Rocks

Episode 87: Potatoes and Rocks

It’s our annual end-of-year episode dedicated to toys and we have some fun with Mr. Potato Head and Pet Rocks. From the first toy on a commercial to the earthiest fad, y…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Walt and Dr. Mary

Walt Whitman was inspired after hearing Ralph Waldo Emerson speak, and self-published a book of poems he would continue updating for his entire life. When not writing poetry, he worked as a nurse dur…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Listen Now: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity …

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago