The Farewell Spit

Long before Joe Exotic got the country talking about big cats, there was Joe Taft – regular guy – who began raising and rescuing these types of felines in Indiana. MORE: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/exotic-feline-rescue-center-2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se ... Show More

What drives a person to live in isolation? Meet Sue Aikens, who thrives in the icy expanse of the Arctic. She shares stories of survival, self-discovery, and the wild encounters that continue to shape her life. Her memoir, "North of Ordinary," was just published. Hosted by Simple ... Show More

Todd Lerew has spent a decade visiting every single museum in Los Angeles. He chronicled his journey in his book Also on View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles. Check out Todd’s map of the museums at Everymuseum.la. Plus, listen to our episode with Jane August ... Show More

<p>In 1974, Surinder and his family came out of a pharmacy to discover their car was gone. Not knowing anyone else in town, he opened the phone book, and dialed a stranger with a familiar Indian last name. The man who answered not only helped them, but went on to play a surprisin ... Show More

<p>Mike fell on the sidewalk, and wasn’t able to get up on his own. Then a kind stranger asked how he could help.</p><h2>Episode Notes</h2><p>When Leahruth began to cry at a tollbooth, the toll collector offered unexpected comfort.</p><p>Do you have your own story of an unsung he ... Show More

In 2001, a high school student named Danny skips class with two friends and meets a mysterious man on the train. Dressed in an expensive tailored suit and carrying a wallet stuffed with cash, the man claims that nobody else on the train can see him...and it seems to be true. Thin ... Show More

<p>A favorite from 2022: After a mortifying fall in physics class, Julie remembers the unexpected gift she received from a fellow student.</p><p>Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at <a href="mailto:myunsungh ... Show More

Stories from Amsterdam, very early on a blissfully quiet weekend morning, when the city’s bells were ringing.Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling podcast in which Catherine Carr interrupts people as they go about their everyday lives and asks simply: “Where are you going ... Show More

Stories from a park in Ely, when the dogs were chasing birds and the river was high.Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling podcast in which Catherine Carr interrupts people as they go about their everyday lives and asks simply: “Where are you going?” The conversations that ... Show More

Stories from strangers in Hong Kong celebrating motherhood at all stages. ---We’re actively seeking brand partners and sponsors for this podcast and would love to talk to you. Please email us at whereareyougoing@loftusmedia.co.uk---Where Are You Going? is a unique storytelling po ... Show More

I went out to talk to people at the park as a gecko. Those people include a traveling videographer who just returned from El Salvador, a guy who grew up in NYC during the 70s, a rap genius, a lady from Norway, and other interesting people that are alive. Pick that up. I am a geck ... Show More

<p>This empty-nester tells Gethard about the year she and her husband spent driving around the Southwest looking for a new city to call home. She and Geth discuss the ways that traveling throughout the USA can make you a more connected, empathetic person. Then, she breaks down wh ... Show More

Catherine meets two strangers with different missions for their afternoon. Catherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year ... Show More