Episode – 2018 : Moldova Podcast Transcript Sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine is the nation of Moldova. As with many landlocked countries in Central and Eastern Europe, it has a […]
Episode – 2016 : The Honey Hunters of the Sundarbans
Episode – 2016 : The Honey Hunters of the Sundarbans Podcast Transcript The Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning the border of […]
Episode – 2010 : The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales, Part I
Episode – 2010 : The Dark Origins of Fairy Tales, Part I Podcast Transcript Modern fairy tales often conclude with a protagonist achieving their dreams and a simple “happily ever […]
Episode – 2005 : Questions and Answers: Volume 38
Episode – 2005 : Questions and Answers: Volume 38 Podcast Transcript January is upon us, the month that honors the Roman god Janus, the god of two faces. One face […]
Episode – 2001 : Episode 2001: A Podcasting Odyssey
Episode – 2001 : Episode 2001: A Podcasting Odyssey Podcast Transcript Let me provide fair warning that this episode will be the longest in the podcast’s history, for reasons that […]
Episode – 1998 : A History of Christmas Trees
Episode – 1998 : A History of Christmas Trees Podcast Transcript Perhaps the preeminent symbol of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Christmas trees aren’t just a symbol of Christmas; the […]
Episode – 1985 : Pocahontas
Episode – 1985 : Pocahontas Podcast Transcript One of the most notable figures in early American history is Pocahontas. Best known as the main character in Disney’s animated film Pocahontas, […]
Episode – 1978 : A Brief History of Neckties
Episode – 1978 : A Brief History of Neckties Podcast Transcript One of the most ubiquitous items of clothing in formal and business attire is the necktie. Yet a cursory […]
Episode – 1977 : NASCAR
Episode – 1977 : NASCAR Podcast Transcript The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, has become one of the most recognizable and uniquely American forms […]
Episode – 1976 : The History of Nintendo
Episode – 1976 : The History of Nintendo Podcast Transcript Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world. Many of you have probably owned a […]
Episode – 1966 : The Ottoman Empire
Episode – 1966 : The Ottoman Empire Podcast Transcript One of the most important empires in history was the Ottoman Empire. It wasn’t the biggest empire, but it had an […]
Episode – 1957 : Borobudur
Episode – 1957 : Borobudur Podcast Transcript Located in Central Java, outside of the modern city of Yogyakarta, lies the world’s largest Buddhist temple, Borobudur. Borobudur doesn’t get as much […]
Episode – 1956 : LEGO
Episode – 1956 : LEGO Podcast Transcript Lego is one of the best-known toy brands in the world. Known for its fun and complex building process, the small plastic bricks […]
Episode – 1955 : Dubai
Episode – 1955 : Dubai Podcast Transcript Just 60 years ago, Dubai was a sandy, sparsely populated port on a minor creek emptying into the Persian Gulf. Today, it is […]
Episode – 1950 : The Year 1950
Episode – 1950 : The Year 1950 Podcast Transcript In the year 1950, the world was halfway through the 20th century. In the 25 years prior, the world had seen […]
Episode – 1943 : Pumpkins
Episode – 1943 : Pumpkins Podcast Transcript Pumpkins are a staple of the autumn season, used in events like Halloween and Thanksgiving as symbols of the holidays, as well as […]
Episode – 1933 : Popcorn
Episode – 1933 : Popcorn Podcast Transcript Almost everyone has had popcorn and some of you have even probably had some recently. Popcorn can be made at home, can be […]
Episode – 1925 : The Year 1925
Episode – 1925 : The Year 1925 Podcast Transcript If you look at the grand sweep of human history, there are centuries where seemingly little happens, and there are decades […]
Episode – 1922 : The Wilhelm Scream
Episode – 1922 : The Wilhelm Scream Podcast Transcript Many filmmakers are known for small signatures that they always put inside their films.Alfred Hitchcock always used himself in a cameo. […]
Episode – 1919 : Bhutan
Episode – 1919 : Bhutan Podcast Transcript Bhutan is a small country nestled in the heart of the Himalayas. Best known for its stunning location and its practice of Tibetan […]