A bonus episode! In honor of Shel Silverstein's birthday, we've written and recorded five short and silly poems for you. Support the show at Patreon.com/stories
Jan 14
Marushka and the New Year
Today's Episode is a Czech fairy tale, all about a girl named Marushka who lives a tough life with her sister and step-mother. She is not treated very well by either, but on a cold winter day, while out on an errand for her sister she stumbles upon something magical. Draw us a pi ... Show More
24m 6s
Jul 2023
Ep 597 - The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
<p>We've covered vaguely spiritual self-help books before on the show, but The Alchemist is unique insofar as it attempts to wrap the broad platitudes of a The Secret up in a there-and-back-again adventure story. Please listen, as long as it fits with your Personal Legend. </p>
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1h 13m
Oct 2021
Ep 498 - Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
<p>A run-down mansion decades past its former glory, a headstrong heroine, a creepy family, and mushrooms all come together to form a perfect, spooky storm in this week's episode.</p>
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1h 9m
Sep 2021
Ep 493 - Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf
<p>Craig and Andrew said they would record the podcast themselves. This very modern episode about a very modern novel discusses Woolf's signature writing style, the regrets of a postwar British people, and when (or where) you might find yourself Thinking Big.<br><br>Our theme mus ... Show More
55m 18s
Jan 2021
10th Birthday Love Letter
Ten years ago, we met (literally MET!) to record our first episode. It's been a journey, and we thought as a milestone birthday celebration, we would ask listeners what The History Chicks have meant to you. Thank you so very much for the years of friendship. (sings) AND MANY MORE ... Show More
51m 3s