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NASCAR! This thoroughly American racing organization is huge in the United States -- and has a lot of international gearhead fans, as well. However, as Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, this multibillion-dollar industry has a fascinating, ridiculous, and criminal pas ... Show More

For a lot grade-school kids in the States, the story of Johnny Appleseed is a modern American myth. The story centers on a quixotic, wandering nomad that (for some reason) is cartoonishly centered on planting apple trees all throughout the newly-minted US. So... how much of this ... Show More

In the 1300s, the Black Death sprang up in central Asia and swept across continents, killing millions. Quarantines became common as various nations sought safety in isolation, and some met with more success than others. Norway may have staved off the plague for years, were it not ... Show More

This week, the moms talk about how they celebrate the men in their lives for Father's Day, how to get the best gifts, and even think about their past Mother's Days of eating burnt toast in bed.This episode is sponsored by:IndeedHoneyThrive CausemeticsBe sure to follow Because Mom ... Show More

Paris is sharing her feelings about her dad in honor of Father's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

A parent or caregiver’s unconditional love is one of the greatest gifts any of us can receive.  With Mother’s Day around the corner and Father’s Day coming up next month, this special episode of Why Am I Telling You This? brings together some of the most inspiring stories our gue ... Show More

<p>In this Dateline classic, a woman from Washington State takes a DNA test, hoping to learn more about her family history. A remarkable discovery would change her family forever – and send her father halfway around the world to confront a past he thought he left behind. Harry Sm ... Show More

In honor of Mother’s Day week, Matt Stell brings his mom with him to the show. Only, he didn’t tell her beforehand that she was coming on. Matt also performs his new song. Lunchbox got verified on Instagram and we all questioned it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More

Today in Closing Remarks, we have something special from The Nephew and Junior.  The Steve Harvey Morning show sends out condolences to the family of legendary rapper Coolio who passed away on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

More men than ever before are raising kids as single dads. To celebrate Father's Day, Cristen and Caroline trace how single fatherhood has become the new normal and spotlight how and why society treats single dads differently from single moms in this classic episode.See omnystudi ... Show More

Today in Closing Remarks, The Big Dog got something special for all the dads out there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.