This week, we bring you two stories about little guys trying to do big big things.
First, self-proclaimed animal grinch producer Becca Bressler introduces us to perhaps the one creature that has warmed her heart: a cricket. And more specifically, a male cricket. This is a tale about a tiny Romeo insect trying to find a mate, and the ingenious lengths he’ll g ... Show More
Oct 2021
Magic Pill, X-Mas Tree, Lost Drunkard, Big Game Halftime Show and more.
Good morning and welcome to the ride! Who got back together? The CLO had a pretty good point when he responded to a female basketball player. A seeing eye dog in The Jackpot Joint of Jerusalem is looking for work and Pastor Motown is helping out. Since Beyonce cut the lights out ... Show More
1h 27m
Mar 2023
Movers and Shakers: Lis Hartel
Lis Hartel (1921-2009) overcame almost total paralysis to pursue her dream of Olympic horseback riding.
This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen, martial artists, and other pioneering women who've used their physical prowess to shake things up.
Hist ... Show More
5m 53s
Apr 2023
Mischief Makers: Hedda Hopper
Hedda Hopper (1885-1966) aired out Hollywood’s dirty laundry in her column – and gained a loyal following in the process.
This month, we’re talking about Mischief Makers: oddballs, chameleons, and nonconformists. Queens of quick wit.
History classes can get a bad rap, and someti ... Show More
6m 5s
Aug 2022
Thanatology — NEW Interview (GRIEF & MOURNING) with Cole Imperi + tips for Going Through It
<p>If you have a physical body, or know someone who does, this episode is for you! Hello, we’re all going to die. And we’re probably all going to lose someone we love. Thanatologist Cole Imperi has become a dear friend and on July 17, 2022 we pulled up a street corner in LA to ch ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2023
Folk Heroes: Annie Christmas
Annie Christmas (c. 1900s) was a fantastical figure based on a real person, but stories about her were passed down through oral tradition, old timey radio shows, collections of folklore and children’s tales. This brawny and brave keelboat captain has been hailed as the queen of t ... Show More
6m 39s