Originally Aired: August 28th, 2022 (Season 10, Episode 13)
Our story tonight is called The Corner Store, and it’s a story about the aisles of the neighborhood grocery where there are always interesting things to discover. It’s also about a display of school supplies, a recipe from a neighbor, and the feeling of belonging in a particular place.
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Mar 26
Rain on the Lake (Encore)
Originally aired March 24, 2025 (Season 15, Episode 24) Our story tonight is called Rain on the Lake, and it’s a story about a sudden arrival of drops and dark clouds on a spring afternoon. It’s also about a brooch in a jewelry box, the smell of rain mixing with lake water, mist ... Show More
36m 4s
Mar 23
Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks
Our story tonight is called Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks, and it’s a story about some spring cleaning done in the fresh air. It’s also about a curtain shifting near an open window, a hose and bucket, old CDs in the glovebox, clean that goes all the way into the corners, and the ene ... Show More
34m 8s
Mar 19
Mudlarking on the River, Part 2 (Encore)
Originally aired March 11, 2024 (Season 13, Episode 21) Our story tonight is called Mudlarking on the River, Part 2, and it’s a story about a search for ordinary treasures in the sand on a bright spring morning. It’s also about a coin with a hole through its center, the red and w ... Show More
33m 13s
Nov 2025
The Train Station and Bakery Walking Tour
Join Kathryn and friends for a one-night-only live virtual event on Wednesday, November 19th filled with calming bedtime stories, live music, guided journaling, and a few thoughtful surprises. You can tune in from anywhere! Tickets available now at: https://www.pave.live/nothing ... Show More
31m 38s
Sep 2024
The Self Service Revolution
Rerun: Clarence Saunders opened the world’s first self-service supermarket, ‘Piggly Wiggly’, in Memphis, Tennessee on 6th September, 1916.
Calculating that the revenues gained through impulse purchases would outweigh those lost from shoplifting, Saunders’ concept forever changed ... Show More
11m 40s
Nov 2025
The One Where Bob Spoils Weapons
This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob and Monét debate if Things Fall Apart belongs in middle school and compare literacy levels in NYC vs. Atlanta. Bob reviews Monét’s protein chips, they question whether protein is showing up too many foods, and wonder if phones are really listenin ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Trail Tales 65
Today’s stories include dumpster lemons, haunted marathons, national park first dates, night hippos, hero dads and being saved by science. Outsiders Only bonus stories available for Patreon and Apple Subscribers!For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, f ... Show More
55m 34s
Dec 2024
Episode 506 || Staff's Favorite Books of 2024
<p>This week on From the Front Porch, The Bookshelf staff share their favorite books of 2024!</p>
<p>To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, <a href='https://www.bookshelfthomasville.com/'>visit our website</a> (search “Episode 506” ... Show More
26m 25s