Behind the Scenes Minis: Complicated Ely

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. 

Margaret reads Prop two horror stories she wrote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret reads Prop the other horror story she wrote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret finishes talking with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret talks with Ed Zitron about the origins of one of her all-time favorite games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Allison Raskin about the Clubhouse Model that has been helping people find agency, purpose and community since the 1940s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Meet one of T.J. and Amy's closest and dearest friends who went viral for having one of the smallest apartments in New York City.  Nikki Espina joins T.J. and Amy to talk about their close friendship and how she got Amy through her lowest lows.  Plus, Nikki reveals she was never ... Show More

In the fall of 1997, Hastings, New Hampshire is a sleepy town. But when someone graffitis the town square, fourteen year old Maxine Miles decides it's her job to figure out who did it. But before the day is done, there's an even bigger mystery for her to solve...For cast and crew ... Show More

Episode 59: Meredith is joined by Maggie Freleng, host of the podcast, "Wrongful Conviction" for a couple of stories about real life CREEPS! They also debate: would you rather see a ghost or an alien? (Let us know.) And we reveal a few simple tips and tricks for how you too can g ... Show More

Central Station [SHORT STORY] episodes bring the stories from our website to life through the authors themselves. Find the story from this episode here: https://www.centralstation.net.au/dating-in-the-bush-a-tinderella-story/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ... Show More

In August 1930, the first media report of a strange creature, reportedly seen in the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland, was published by a local Inverness newspaper. It would not be the last... This episode was written by Diane Hope and produced by Richard MacLean Smith Go to twitt ... Show More