Yesterday

Behind the Scenes Minis: Pens and Dog Radios

Tracy and Holly talk about their favorite pens, and Tracy describes a unique radio she had as a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20m 27s

Jul 9

Edwin Howard Armstrong

Edwin Howard Armstrong isn’t exactly a well-known inventor, but his work in radio literally changed communications around the globe. But his most famous invention – FM radio – became a source of constant frustration after he developed it. Research: Armstrong, Edwin H. “Frequency ... Show More

33m 22s

Jul 7

The Humble Ballpoint Pen

Before the ballpoint pen, people used their hands, reeds, bamboo, brushes, quills, and eventually nibs to write or draw. But how did things evolve from there to get to things like the fountain pen, and eventually, a ballpoint? Research: "pen." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Bri ... Show More

35m 35s

Oct 2021

Selects: What is folklore?

What is folklore? Turns out it's just about anything you can think of that's shared by more than two people. Art, literature, stories, dance, music, traditions, even those family heirlooms qualify. Turns out folklore is pretty neat. Learn all about it in this classic episode. Lea ... Show More

42m 17s

Oct 2019

Introducing: Cautionary Tales

Coming November 15 from Tim Harford and Pushkin Industries, Cautionary Tales relates a true story of a time when something did not go according to plan. Some of these true stories are tragic, some are comic, but like the great fables and parables, each of them has a moral. Equipp ... Show More

2m 57s

Aug 2020

Official Trailer - American Shadows

American Shadows is a bi-weekly podcast from iHeartRadio and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild. The show focuses on the darker stories from American history: the people, places, and things that are hidden and forgotten in the shadows. From better-known tales like the conspiracy to steal ... Show More

1m 43s

Oct 2017

Ridiculous History: Trailer

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by HowStuffWorks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp ... Show More

1m 10s

Aug 2021

The Wolf and the 7 Little Kids!

And just like that, we are back! Welcome to Season 4 of Land of Nod! As ever this season, we will endeavour to bring you the most wonderful tales from every corner of the world! Speaking of which, what better way to kick of the brand new season than with a tale from the master st ... Show More

8m 9s

Feb 2021

Facebook Story

This story prompted the question of childhood dreams. The fellas share their stories. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 m

Feb 2021

Bitterman Black History

Fool #2 reads to us a letter from a runaway slave. Happy Black History Month everybody!!! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3m 29s

May 2021

The Emperor's New Clothes!

This classic comes from the master himself, the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, it was published in 1837, and has been translated into more than 100 languages! Andersen's tale is based on a 1335 story from a medieval Spanish collection, and so we see that some of the ... Show More

11m 18s

May 2024

The Brothers Grimm: Masters of the Fairy Tale

Step into the magical world of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the famous brothers who collected some of the coolest fairy tales ever! In this episode, we'll discover how they found these stories and why they loved sharing them. We’ll also learn about what life was like in Germany back ... Show More

10m 15s

SYMHC Classics: The Green Children of Wo...