Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer is a Christmas classic... but how much do we really know about reindeer?
In the last instalment of "Hollywood lied to us" for 2024, Ann Jones fact-checks the festive fairytale for biological accuracy.
What would it take for a reindeer to fly? What are their noses really like? Would a glowing nose even make a decent fog light ... Show More
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Tits, boobies and hooters
Why is it that bird names seem so… childishly misogynistic? Featuring: Professor Andrew Cockburn, bird watcher and word batcher, ANUJeannie Gray, Author, Australian Bird Names: Origins and Meanings.Ian Fraser, Author, Australia Bird Names: Origins and Meanings.Stephen Downes, the ... Show More
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Christmas Story for kids: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Join us on a festive journey to the North Pole in "Rudolph's Magical Adventure," a heartwarming podcast designed especially for kids. In this enchanting tale, we delve into the timeless story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Discover the origin of Rudolph's shiny red nose, his ... Show More
7m 29s
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Everything You Didn't Know
As the holiday season draws nearer, TMI's Misfits of Minutiae delve into the tale of Santa's favorite genetic mutant. In addition to learning all about the song and the production of the beloved 1964 Rankin/Bass TV special, they also explore Rudolph's truly tragic backstory, whic ... Show More
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Ho Ho Ho MFers Pt. 2
Caution: Christmas spoilers ahead—proceed with care! In this episode, Gwenna and Tori chat about the magic of Christmas, from Dancer, Prancer, Donner, and Blitzen, to the iconic red man himself. This leads them to the one question that occupies the minds of parents during the hol ... Show More
50m 52s
<p><a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time)</p><br><p>Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows... Like a lightbu ... Show More
<p><a href="https://fun-fables.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tap here to listen ad-free</a> (free trial, cancel any time)</p><br><p>Rudolph the red nose reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows... Like a lightbu ... Show More
