Encore: The Great Acorn Robbery

<p>Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</ ... Show More

<p>Liza Lapira (The Equalizer, Must Love Christmas) and Telly Leung (Allegiance, Warrior) star in this folktale from Japan about good days, bad days, and the gift that keeps on giving.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3 ... Show More

<p>In this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch, Abominable and the Invisible City), a town learns the bad taste it can leave when you bite off more than you can chew!</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3 ... Show More

Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Kris McDaniel and Andi Gordon, two winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More

<p>Henry & Marcus are joined by Ed Larson of The Brighter Side podcast for part I of a case that remains one of the most litigated murder cases in American criminal history, the grizzly tale of US Army Captain turned Family Annihilator - Jeffrey MacDonald, who was convicted of sl ... Show More

Today, two stories about our animal companions. In the first story, a cat named Vincent learns what “home” means. And in the second, we hear the true story of an award-winning piano piece -- composed by a cat! Submit your Wonderful Words at julieslibraryshow.org/contact. Support ... Show More

Snoop and Sniffy set out on a thrilling wilderness adventure to rescue Fred the Squirrel’s missing Squirrel Scout troop from the Pflugerville Woods. 

From the electric bathers of Coney Island to the King of England, no food has been as satisfying as a hot dog. You won't believe it as we weave a tale of dead whales, muckrakers, publicity stunts, and President Roosevelt. Who knew the hot dog was so interesting? With music by Big ... Show More

Subjects discussed: the MeatEater crew's favorite things about The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game; Kevin's rotating trophy; Sylvalagus aquaticus; just one more gobble: boss toms, rope draggers and missed turkeys; squirrel-hunting war horses for the a ... Show More