Brace yourselves. There is a rumor that Mark Twain himself has reincarnated - at least in the studios of Two Twits and Twain. Are the rumors of his appearance just as errant as once were the rumors of his death?? Tune in to find out!
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An ever-growing collection of conversations about literature, humor, and history in America, produced by the premier source for programming and funding scholarship on Mark Twain's life and legacy.
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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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Book talk discussions by Mark Twain students. We are new at this. Share your thoughts on the books we discuss, and gentle suggestions for podcast improvement.
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A seriously whimsical blend of humor, parody, comic relief, and news about the growing resistance movement. Plus, as a bonus, it’s a place for indulging in nostalgia, with the “A Look Behind in Rewind” podcast series that’s reminiscent of the late great Jean Shepherd of WOR-Radio. Tom’s stories range from childhood escapades to college hijinks to crazy tales from film/broadcast/ad agency days, including interviews with American Bandstand mogul Dick Clark and others. “A Look Behind in Rewind” ...
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Fuckin thanks for stopping by! Life takes us in so many different directions and throws us curve balls, blessings and challenges everyday. While we handle these we have interests and passions that set our souls on fire. Things we like to do. This is what I what to talk with you about. And these are the stories and conversations you will hear with this project. You will sake your head and say no shit a lot. And like my man Mark Twain said, against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. Jo ...
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Discussion of Huck Finn chapters 1 through 11 Cover art photo provided by JJ Ying on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jjying
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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...
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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps fin ...
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Get the true story of Adam and Eve, straight from the source. This humorous text is a day-to-day account of Adam’s life from happiness in the “GARDEN-OF-EDEN” to their fall from grace and the events thereafter. Learn how Eve caught the infant Cain, and Adam takes some time to learn exactly what it is.
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Open Book Audio proudly presents their Classics Collection production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Read by Matt Armstrong.
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Twain (Marc Twain) & The Giant (Rodney The Giant) was originally founded in Detroit, MI in 2013. The idea was sparked by Elle Woods (wife of The Giant) who noticed that Twain & The Giant talked more shit than anyone she'd ever known! All they ever talked about was sports, hip-hop, and THE WUSSY! (Mostly the wussy) While most of their buddies discussed video games, kicks, and karate, TNG was more focused on different techniques to make a woman squirt during an orgasm! Elle realized that they ...
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When Hank Morgan, a practical, no-nonsense Yankee who works in an ammunition factory as a head superintendent gets into a fight with an aggressive employee, little does he know what's in store for him. The bully lays Morgan low with a skull-crushing blow delivered with a crowbar and knocks him out. When Morgan regains consciousness, he finds himself transported back in time, to the sixth century. From here on, the story describes the travails of a hard-boiled, true blue American with strong ...
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It was published in 1893–1894 by Century Magazine in seven installments, and is a detective story with some racial themes. The plot of this novel is a detective story, in which a series of identities — the judge’s murderer, Tom, Chambers — must be sorted out. This structure highlights the problem of identity and one’s ability to determine one’s own identity. Broader issues of identity are the central ideas of this novel. One of Twain’s major goals in this book was to exploit the true nature ...
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Like a music criticism podcast but we only talk about Shania Twain and it's strictly a celebration.
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This long essay is a work of mock philology, one of several appendices to Twain’s travel novel, A Tramp Abroad. In it, Twain explains, complains about, and shows how one might improve upon various aspects of the (awful) German language. His examples of precisely how the German language is awful include the famed “separable verb” – which allows one to put the first part of a given verb at the beginning – and its second part at the end – of a given clause or sentence (which may, indeed, be ver ...
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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness…” - Mark Twain These are stories of journeys that have challenged the travellers, provided new perspectives, and changed lives.
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Eve's Diary is a comic short story by Mark Twain. It was first published in the 1905 Christmas issue of the magazine Harper's Bazaar, and in book format in June 1906 by Harper and Brothers publishing house. It is written in the style of a diary kept by the first woman in the Judeao-Christian creation myth, Eve, and is claimed to be "translated from the original MS." The "plot" of this novel is the first-person account of Eve from her creation up to her burial by, her mate, Adam, including me ...
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Student-created podcast about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
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A collection of comical short stories by renowned American humorist and author Mark Twain, the compilation features 30 stories published in 1906. Presenting a colorful array of tales, the short stories cover various periods of Twain’s writing career, while also allowing him to revise and perfect each story. Exploring various topics including abusive hierarchical power, human recklessness, and backfiring expectations, the collection offers a sweet treat to satisfy every taste. The anthology b ...
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“...if I should talk to a stenographer two hours a day for a hundred years, I should still never be able to set down a tenth part of the things which have interested me in my lifetime.” The words of Mark Twain in his introduction to Chapters from my Autobiography provide a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for the reader! Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens was still working on his reminiscences when he died in 1910. This book is really only a portion of the comple ...
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Hosted by Chion Wolf, hear true, personal stories told from the stage at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut!
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He’s a writer people are already calling the next Mark Twain. Author David Pierson offers listeners a humorous glimpse into the many minds of his imaginary friends. He and they touch on everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, from education, politics, and culture to religion. Listen here to a funny, insightful original thinker.
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The adventures of Huck Finn and how society shapes who we are as individuals today and in the time period Twain wrote about. Cover art photo provided by Vanessa Ives on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanessaives
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In this episode our guests break down how Twain tackles the issues of symbolism, father-son relationships, Tom Sawyer, and ignorance in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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A schedule-lacking podcast hosted by tennis icon Dylan Moore (Lightning Larry Luciano), legend of the court Brady Stewart (Mark Twain Enthusiast), Summer Lake king Mason Maurer (Gorgon, Son of Scrygorn) and racquet superstar Grant Doan (Malekith, the Dark Elf) in which we delve deep into analysis of ten-seshes, beloved players and notable highlights before inevitably drifting into random topics and nonsense. It's a good time.
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Think About It engages today's leading thinkers in conversations about powerful ideas and how language can change the world.
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"Some people get education without going to college, others get it when they get out of it" says Mark Twain. This means that in life, we never stop learning. Hence we welcome you to Knowledge Beyond College, a show where we promote lifelong learning. Hosted by two ambitious students, we are committed to bringing some value to the listeners with every episode which will help you'll in the journey of life and to become a better version of yourself.
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The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.
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Broadway’s top talents reveal their lightning bolt moments that set them on the course of their dreams. When Lightning Strikes! Is hosted by Forbes.com and Parade.com contributor Jeryl Brunner. “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain We’ve all had it. Eureka! Your proverbial lightbulb goes off. The heavens open. The seas part. That wondrous, heart thumping, tingly, glorious mic drop moment when you realized what you were ...
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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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Dive deep into the world of your favourite artists with us! Join Shannon Burns, Myles Galloway, Producer Jess, and the rest of the iHeartRadio family in Canada for in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at what REALLY goes on when artists drop by!
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Mark Twain’s work on Joan of Arc is titled in full “Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, by the Sieur Louis de Conte.” De Conte is identified as Joan’s page and secretary. For those who’ve always wanted to “get behind” the Joan of Arc story and to better understand just what happened, Twain’s narrative makes the story personal and very accessible. The work is fictionally presented as a translation from the manuscript by Jean Francois Alden, or, in the words of the published book, “Freely T ...
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"Emergency podcast! Verde did a thing so we gotta talk about it!" The official podcast of Verde All Day, with Phil West and various members of the Austin FC Media Universe.
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Join Latter Day Twaint & Jack Coffee as they discuss Mormonism, Utah, republicans, single-parenting, sex, depression, and other stuff. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll want to tell all your non-Mormon friends.
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Mystery & suspense stories released daily To learn more about our other podcasts check out www.solgood.org All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain
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A podcast about enterprise innovation. Mark Twain once wrote, “A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.” In this podcast series we will discuss innovation through the use of technology in a variety of ways. Various guests from all types of industries will share the lessons they are learning, where the opportunities are for growth and competitive advantage, and where they have seen hurdles. We hope you enjoy. Take a look at images from our visits here ...
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Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.
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Glen offers you the classics in the spirit of a fussed man recording in his bathroom. Think of it like a bedtime story read aloud for grown ups.
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A river memoir documenting Twain’s early days as an apprentice steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. Reminiscing about his happy experiences as a young man under the instruction of an experienced mentor, the autobiographical tale depicts one of the most vivid illustrations of river life. Furthermore, the book captures the author’s nostalgic emotions through his resonant depiction of one of the most notable periods of his life. Twain begins his memoir with a ...
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Stories from the renowned monologist Mike Daisey. He’s been hailed as “the master storyteller” by the New York Times, and compared to a modern-day Mark Twain for his provocative monologues that combine the personal and the political, weaving secret histories with hilarity and heart. His stories include ALL THE FACES OF THE MOON, a 29-night, 40-hour monologue that is a living theatrical novel performed at the Public Theater in NYC. Find out more at mikedaisey.com.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.
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Still a rascal and a wanderer, Huck Finn, now nearing thirty, narrowly escapes a shotgun wedding, outwits a crafty Treasury Agent bent on connecting him with the killing of President Lincoln, meets up with Tom Sawyer and his old river pal Jim, executes a clever con in saloons across Nebraska, and explores the American Frontier with a traveling band of Shakespearean actors. Along the way our free-spirited hero falls head-over-heels for an English heiress, gets involved in a series of brawls, ...
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Episode 43: Duran Duran is Cleft in Twain Emergency
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In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West muse on Robert Taylor and '80s music (and the tenuous connection hatched in Phil's brain), actually discuss how Robert Taylor might make an impact on his new club, marvel at the Houston Dynamo's current injury list, celebrate CJ Fodrey's extension, and talk a little field tilt as Austin FC's paradoxica…
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The Story of the Town That Created Mark Twain: Hannibal, Missouri
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On this episode of Our American Stories, the river town of Hannibal, Missouri, spared Mark Twain from nothing, exposing him to poverty, death, racism, and the need to make decisions for himself. Here's Richard Garey, a Mark Twain aficionado, with the story of this all-important town. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See …
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Imagination and Humor! (and, uh, Mark’s singing lessons?)
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Mark arrives early and unlocks the office door. (We didn't know he had a key!) Then, it's all about imagination and the sense of humor. Finally, Mark wants to talk about singing again - how can we change the subject??!By Doc Martens & Clark Eide
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When Twain Met Sawyer, the Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead
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Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conan Recaps The Mark Twain Prize Ceremony With Mike Sweeney
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Conan is joined by Sona, head writer Mike Sweeney, and executive producer Adam Sachs to recap Conan’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor acceptance ceremony. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.…
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‘The Triumphs of a Taxidermist’ by H. G. Wells
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We learn: I’ve fixed my own knees This story was dumb I didn’t fart once this episode Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scientific-and-horrific-stories-h-g-wells/18338137?ean=9781513201290&next=t Listen anywhere:nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip…
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‘The Triumphs of a Taxidermist’ by H. G. Wells
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We learn: I’ve fixed my own knees This story was dumb I didn’t fart once this episode Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scientific-and-horrific-stories-h-g-wells/18338137?ean=9781513201290&next=t Listen anywhere:nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Glen Reads Books (to you) by contributing…
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Ep. 681: Cranford | Chapter 3 Book talk begins at 15:00 A mysterious gentleman caller? A missed dinner invite gone socially sideways? Things are getting awkwardly entertaining in the most delightfully proper way. --------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Episode start 03:00 Knitting Comfortably: The ergonomics of knittin…
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The Graphic Design Professor Who Knits While Running Marathons
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor David Babcock shares his inspiring and quirky story of how he earned a Guinness World Record for knitting the longest scarf while running a marathon. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How Crayola Crayons Came to Be: The True Story Behind America’s Most Colorful Creation
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On this episode of Our American Stories, from bifocals and the cotton gin to the automobile and the iPhone, America has a long history of inventions that changed the world. But not every invention was born from necessity—some were created simply for fun. In this episode, author Natascha Biebow joins us to share the colorful true story of Edwin Binn…
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A Lost Boy and the Hippie Jesus Revolution: Pastor Greg Laurie's Story
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Pastor Greg Laurie tells the story of his life—from growing up in the tumult of the ’60s, to finding God, and ultimately making peace with his family Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On the Northern Ice - Elia Wilkinson Peattie
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What Happened to Bonnie and Clyde When They Came to Small-Town Iowa
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On this episode of Our American Stories, to some, they were heroes. To others, they were villains. But when the Barrow Gang rolled into Dexter, Iowa, they were simply strangers. Rod Stanley of the Dexter Museum tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Raising Children in the Midst of Tragedy: A Faith Story
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Caleb Bailey's father wanted nothing more than to be a firefighter. But just 10 days after Caleb was born, his father died in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire at a pet food factory in Los Angeles in 1998, leaving behind a young wife and two sons. It was the first line-of-duty fatality th…
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The Story of the Russian Immigrant Who Created America's Most Beloved Music—Irving Berlin
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On this episode of Our American Stories, "White Christmas" and "God Bless America" are both standards of American popular music, and both were written by an immigrant. An astonishing fact—but more astonishing is that they were written by the same man: Irving Berlin. Here to tell Berlin’s story is bestselling author Laurence Bergreen, who wrote the …
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The Story of the Japanese Americans Who Fought Against Imperial Japan in WWII
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Major General James Mukoyama rose from his blue-collar Chicago neighborhood to become the first Asian American to command a U.S. Army division. General “Mook” is the author of Faith, Family & Flag: Memoirs of an Unlikely American Samurai Crusader. Here he is with the story of the Japanese Americans who fough…
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Buried Alive, Who Really Invented the Telephone and Hoover Saves Belgium
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Don investigates the last days of the ancient city of Pompeii, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone, and exposes a former President's determination to save millions from starvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Conan talks to The Forest Farmers co-founder Mike in Lake Placid about the versatility of birch sap and for a special Chill Chums syrup taste test. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link…
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Lizzo is a Grammy-and-Emmy-winning singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. She’s been putting out music since 2013, and her last two albums both went platinum. Her fifth album, Love In Real Life, comes out this summer. For this episode, I talked to Lizzo, as well as her longtime collaborator, Grammy-winning producer Ricky Reed, about the making of…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Alexander Hamilton is one of the most controversial and misunderstood Founding Fathers in American history. A brilliant yet complex figure, his ideas helped shape the nation’s financial system, government, and legacy. Historian Ron Chernow—author of the New York Times bestselling biography Alexander Hamilton…
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"My Grandfather Was the Best Storyteller I Knew"
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On this episode of Our American Stories, OAS listener from South Carolina, Dennis Peterson, shares the spellbinding story of his grandfather, "Paw" Summers. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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On this episode of Our American Stories, many countries have mascots. Canada has Johnny Canuck, Israel has Srulik, the U.K. has John Bull—and the United States has Uncle Sam. But how did he come to be? It turns out it wasn’t the work of an intrepid cartoonist or a government initiative, but barrels full of meat during the War of 1812 that gave the …
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The Valley Where Dead Men Live - Harold Ward
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The Story of The Television Deal That Made the NBA a Global Entertainment Powerhouse
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On this episode of Our American Stories, for the longest time, the NBA was a financially unstable, mostly regional, and hard-to-sell property—at one point, they were nearly forced off of CBS. But thanks to business-savvy individuals like David Stern, the NBA became a money-making machine. The question was: would CBS re-up with them or cut them loos…
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The Civil War General Who Took His Dates to See His Severed Leg at the Smithsonian Museum
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Gettysburg National Park Service Ranger Matt Atkinson tells the story of Dan Sickles—the man who pioneered the “temporary insanity” plea after murdering his wife's lover, had his leg shot off by Longstreet's cannon fire in a peach orchard, and later helped establish Gettysburg National Military Park. Support…
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College Graduate Works for General Motors Remotely—On a Sailboat?
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On this episode of Our American Stories, working remotely meant she could live remotely, too... so Emma decided to buy a sailboat and go to Florida. Here she is to explain why she made the unorthodox decision to set her sights on the high seas. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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The Story of the 1945 Empire State Building B-25 Crash
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in July 1945, a U.S. B-25 Mitchell bomber got lost in heavy fog over Manhattan. Here’s The History Guy with the forgotten—and astonishing—story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Story of a Miracle from the Man Who Brought Us the World's Hottest Pepper
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On this episode of Our American Stories, “Smokin’” Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder and the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company. He’s best known for creating the world’s hottest chili peppers—the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X—as recognized by Guinness World Records. A former addict, Ed is now a man of strong faith…
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Some Indians, a Jew, a Hotel Partnership—and The American Dream
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mike Leven was the President and Chief Operating Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp.—one of the great hoteliers of all time and a legend in his business. He’s also what you might call a “wise man.” Here’s Mike telling the story of how he—a Jew—helped start the Asian American Hotel Owners Association. Support th…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, format wars are nothing new—Edison and Berliner battled it out over phonograph methods, and 8-tracks and cassettes clashed in the ’60s and 70s—but those battles took place away from the public eye. The fight between VHS and Betamax played out in living rooms across America. Here to tell the story of how VHS …
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Harriet Tubman is one of the giants of American history—a pistol-packing, fearless, and inspiring visionary who led scores of her fellow slaves to freedom. Here to tell her story is Kate Clifford Larson, author of Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero. Support the show (ht…
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Comedian and writer Carol Leifer feels fresh about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Carol sits down with Conan to chat about her roots as a stand-up in the 70s, how her relative inexperience landed her a job writing on Seinfeld, opening for Frank Sinatra, and her new book How to Write a Funny Speech. Later, Matt Gourley gives much-needed insight into …
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On this episode of Our American Stories, bestselling author Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the events and traditions that shaped Easter, introducing stories you've likely never heard and offering a deeper appreciation for the holiday’s familiar hallmarks. You won't want to miss this one! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/…
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Two Books, One Cup: Guinness World Records vs. Kids Smoking Cigarettes
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A debate show where we pick any two random things to win the coveted cup This week: Guinness World Records vs. Kids Smoking Cigarettes We learn: Everyone on the episode LOVES smoking You can keep Big Mac’s in a car for days and they’re still good Elton won only because of a technicality Support Nuzzle House by contributing to their tip jar: https:/…
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Episode 42: Scared Ad Boards Don't Advertise Things Emergency
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In this episode, Moisés Chiullán and Phil West talk not too painfully about last weekend's 5-1 debacle and where Verde goes from here, gives some vague hints about just how good the tifo at the Galaxy match is going to be, pay tribute to a fan we lost this past week, discuss why Verde need to win their next two matches, and close with Phil workshop…
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The Veiled Nun of St Leonards - Williiam Thomas Linskill
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Listen Ad Free https://www.solgood.org - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and meditative sounds.By Sol Good Network
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Ep. 680: Cranford | Chapter 2 Book talk begins at 6:13. This week’s chapter is a sobering reminder that small towns sometimes carry the heaviest stories. Also, we get another battle over Dickens vs. Johnson (yep, that again). --------------------------------------------------------------- • 02:40 - : Listen to “The Blog” (4 min vs 19 min on “The Gi…
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Book Talk 65 Emily Dickinson, with Sharon Cameron
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We need Emily Dickinson’s startling originality today more than ever. This is why I sat down with Sharon Cameron, one of the greatest commentators on Dickinson’s poetry, to explore some of Dickinson’s poems in an extra-long podcast. “It’s astonishing that after forty years of reading Dickinson, I am still ‘awed beyond my errand’ by how Dickinson’s …
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Louis Zamperini: The Story of the Real-Life "Unbroken" Hero -- In His Own Words
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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story was made into a 2014 motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. While some of the most remarkable parts of Louis Zamperini’s story were left out of the film, you'…
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Why Is It Called a "Crapper"? The Amazing Story of the Toilet
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On this episode of Our American Stories, our own Greg Hengler—and others—tell the splinter-free story of the toilet and its many accessories. You're going to want to be sitting down for this one! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, the iconic Hanson Brothers from Slap Shot weren’t actors—they were real minor league hockey players. When Dave "Killer" Hanson was cast in the 1977 cult classic alongside Paul Newman, the unforgettable trio was born. Here's David himself with the true story behind one of the most legendary roles in sports mo…
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"Red Tape & Rule of Thumb" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 19)
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. His book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…
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