Seven years ago last Tuesday, The Emerald podcast was born. This episode reflects on the journey of the podcast so far and gives hints of what's to come, all through the prism of the number 7, which is — to say the least — a mythically important number. The myths often iterate in cycles and families of seven—seven swans, seven dwarves, seven ravens, and seve ... Show More
Jun 13
Space Hex! (The Curse of Restlessness, Revisited)
“We don’t go to other planets because our planet is dying. Our planet dies, specifically because we perpetually want to go somewhere else.” Fresh off of the Initial Public Offering of Space X, the largest IPO in human history, it's worth revisiting the deeper implications of huma ... Show More
1 h
May 1
Enter the Dragon, Part 2: On Order and Chaos
The dragon, or serpent, in myth and story, is the coiling, spiraling power of nature itself. And so, how cultures have treated the dragon depends a lot on how they view nature and how they view the world. Some have celebrated and honored the serpent power, some have sought to har ... Show More
2h 12m
Jul 2016
From Tree to Shining Tree
<p>A forest can feel like a place of great stillness and quiet. But if you dig a little deeper, there’s a hidden world beneath your feet as busy and complicated as a city at rush hour.</p>
<p>In this story, a dog introduces us to a strange creature that burrows beneath forests, b ... Show More
32m 8s
Jun 2024
#342: F The Woods Vol. 2: The Deep Creek Soul Stealer
<p>The world's woods are filled with innumerable dangers: from ravenous carnivores and rabid animals to snake bites, ticks, falling rocks, hidden cliffs or plain old getting lost and dying of thirst… the list goes on and on. But for all of the familiar ways the forest and its den ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2024
What we can learn from the magic of trees | Nature's Wisdom
Hi there Beautiful, Welcome to "Nature's Wisdom" segment, where we explore the magic and wonder of Mother Nature. Today, we are talking about trees. I love the forest and the woods. As a child, I've always been drawn to trees. Their magic, wonder and majesty always intrigued me. ... Show More
2h 41m
Mar 2025
261 | Advanced - Short Story: Echoes of the Forest [English Listening Practice]
Title: Echoes of the ForestLevel: Advanced (C1)#Story : Amelia, a young researcher fascinated by ancient folklore, arrives in the village of Eastwood to investigate the local legend of the Forgotten Forest. The villagers warn her of the eerie place, where echoes of voices and str ... Show More
7m 10s