Landscape gardening leads to the downfall of a powerful politician in 17th century France. In the 1820s, two Englishmen test their new lawn mowing invention in the middle of the night, much to the displeasure of their neighbours. A camel helps to cut the grass at London Zoo. And in America, a man resorts to an unconventional mode of transport when his brothe ... Show More
Aug 31
Introducing Jane Austen Stories: Emma
This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads another beloved Austen classic, Emma, on the Jane Austen Stories podcast. Step into the village of Highbury, home to the handsome and clever Emma Woodhouse. As new vis ... Show More
47m 52s
Nov 2025
The Grass and the Furious: Ladies... Start Your (Lawnmower) Engines!
On this episode of Our American Stories, across small-town America, fields that once grew corn and clover now host something unexpected: racing lawn mowers. The smell of fuel mixes with cut grass, and the sound of modified engines echoes across the open air. For Julie Tynmann, th ... Show More
19m 28s
Mar 2022
EP224: I worked my way out of workaholism, The Grass and the Furious: Ladies, Start Your Lawnmower Engines! and A Grave Escape
On this episode of Our American Stories, Steve Trice, the founder of Jasco Products, speaks on serving his employees and a higher calling than money. Julie Tynmann shares her story about the greatest show on turf. Tom Ryan brings us a chilling tale from the family funeral parlor. ... Show More
38m 16s