Behind the Scenes Minis: William Apess

Edwin Howard Armstrong isn’t exactly a well-known inventor, but his work in radio literally changed communications around the globe. But his most famous invention – FM radio – became a source of constant frustration after he developed it. Research: Armstrong, Edwin H. “Frequency ... Show More

Before the ballpoint pen, people used their hands, reeds, bamboo, brushes, quills, and eventually nibs to write or draw. But how did things evolve from there to get to things like the fountain pen, and eventually, a ballpoint? Research: "pen." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Bri ... Show More

This 2022 episode starts with the story of John Bibb, credited with cultivating Bibb lettuce. But his family’s legacy, good and bad, is all tied to having enslaved people build their familial wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On this episode, our listeners called in with their questions. They ranged from the personal, like "What happened with Tracy's coal?" to the editorial, such as "What are the big stories we want to be covering more?" Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway are the ones who get inte ... Show More

Larry is joined by writer Tracy McMillan to discuss the new Onyx Collective show ‘UnPrisoned’, currently streaming on Hulu . They begin by talking about what inspired Tracy to create such a deeply personal show and the journey she and the original script went through to get to th ... Show More

By all accounts, Robert Taylor wasn’t a man prone to exaggeration. Certainly, encounters of the strange were the furthest thing from his mind when he headed out to work on the outskirts of Livingston, in Scotland, one chilly morning in November 1979.  Soon, it would be all people ... Show More

Hope you all studied because this week the gang is diving head first into “Quiz Show” - an episode packed with printing press facts and sweet Artie K.’s leather jacket.   It’s the source of a legendary Feeny speech, even if Will thinks Shawn should’ve gotten a different question ... Show More

Esther's past catches up with her, as investigators in South Carolina seek answers about what happened to Brooke Henson. In our season finale, we bring you the latest details on the fates of both women.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week’s guest is William Mullaly, a writer and film critic. During this hour, we talk about the various forms of story telling, upcoming movies and the implications of movies on society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Après le décès de son père, Agatha décide d'utiliser le carnet qu'il lui avait offert. Elle y couche son chagrin et ses premières histoires, à 11 ans. "Secrets d'Histoire" est un podcast d'Initial Studio, adapté de l'émission de télévision éponyme produite par la Société Européen ... Show More

Our sidebar interview specials interview our panelists individually to learn more about their backgrounds and careers. In this episode, we interview Shirley Wu, to learn more about her background and career. Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Shirley Wu - @sxywu Episode tran ... Show More