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Every week, we explore the origins of your favorite myths, folklore, fairy tales, and stories from pop culture. From Little Red Riding Hood cannibalizing her grandmother to Zeus' hundredth love affair, nothing is off limits! Sorry for ruining your childhood!

The stories of 6,000 signatures on handkerchiefs

This podcast is focused on economics, finance and public policy, with a common thread to exploring some of the ideas of the late economist Milton Friedman titled after his 1962 book ”Capitalism and Freedom”.

True Crime From Another Time is the ultimate true crime storytelling podcast! Using multiple sources, and digging deep for the hidden story, we bring you the real events as the occurred- the crimes that rocked small and large towns across America (and sometimes England), trials that became household conversations in their time, and unsolved mysteries begging for closure. We deliver two or more episodes a month wherever great podcasts are found, and our home is at www.bestof1001stories.com. Twitter- @1001stories.

Who was Chuck Taylor? What is Victoria’s Secret? Why does IKEA sell meatballs?? Emmy award-winning researcher Jon Glover and critically un-acclaimed TV writer Marisa Pinson will answer these questions and more as they take a light dive into the world's most iconic brands, and a deep dive into their own lives. They may go off topic, but they will always be On Brand!Follow us on:Instagram @onbrandthepodTikTok @onbrandthepodcastPatreon www.patreon.com/c/OnBrandwithJonandMarisaTheme music by Michael Cassady

Jonathan Arthur Goerss (June 14, 1918 – February 24, 1982), known as Jon Arthur, was an American entertainer. As Big Jon Arthur, he was the host of the Saturday morning children's radio series Big Jon and Sparkie. Sparkie, "the little elf from the land of make-believe, who wants more than anything else in the world to be a real boy,” was actually the recorded voice of Jon Arthur played at a fast speed.[2]Arthur was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Rev. Daniel Friedrich Goerss, a Lutheran minister, and Esther Eleanor Leverentz. His parents were both from Niagara County, New ...

Join us every week as we throw a party for anything and everyone that makes the world a more inspiring, entertaining and positive place to live. Get on in here and celebrate what's great! It's always a hoot.

History As Written is a podcast where we read foundational documents of the United States exactly as they were written. From the Declaration of Independence to landmark speeches, laws, letters, and court decisions, each episode features a clear, complete reading of a primary source that shaped our nation. Whether you're a student, teacher, lifelong learner, or just curious, this is history delivered plainly, clearly, and as close to the original text as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the chance and moved west, many by wagon train, to a largely uncharted and wild territory. Go west, young man, are the words often attributed to Horace Greeley, American author and newspaper editor, but ...

Don’t Play That Song is the podcast about the music you almost didn’t hear. From banned anthems to censored hits, every episode tells the story of the songs radio refused to play.Join me every week as I go behind the music, beyond the headlines and deep into the songs that sparked outrage and rewrote the rules.

Jon Beerman explores unknowable topics such as the meaning of life, death, human consciousness, and eternity.

A podcast dedicated to discussing all things foreign affairs and military conflict and the histories thereof. Join me as I present today’s headlines and give you the “so what” that comes from decades of military intelligence and law enforcement investigative experience. We will even have interviews with military leaders, historians, and educators along the way. If you want more than the evening news, but less than a college course, you’ve come to the right podcast. Be sure to visit our website at https://headlinesandhistory.com, email at jonmolik@headlinesandhistory, and find us on ...

Introducing "Nailing History," the podcast where two friends attempt to nail down historical facts like they're trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. Join Matt and Jon (or Jon and Matt) as they stumble through the annals of time, armed with Wikipedia, Chat GPT, and a sense of reckless abandon.In each episode, Matt and Jon pick a historical event that tickles their curiosity (and occasionally their funny bone) and dissect it like a frog in biology class—except they're the frogs, and they have no idea what they're doing. From ancient civilizations to modern mishaps, they cover ...

Welcome to the Coda Podcast, your sonic journey through the heart and soul of Pittsburgh's rich musical tapestry. Join us as we delve into the vibrant history of Pittsburgh's music scene, a city that echoes with the harmonies and rhythms of generations past.In each episode, we'll embark on a musical exploration through lively conversations and in-depth interviews with the talented musicians who have shaped and defined Pittsburgh's sonic landscape.So, tune in, turn up the volume, and let the Coda Podcast be your guide as we unravel the symphony of Pittsburgh's musical legacy, one note at a time...

I never went to university after Sixth Form. I didn't enjoy my A levels. But I never lost my love and enjoyment for history. Now final I am doing the job I love, I get to be passionate and excited and try to lead the next generation of historians down a path that keeps them engaged all the way through their education. How? By doing the one thing I do do well, talking about the things that excite and interest me. So long as I am excited I hope that I can engage you, my loyal listeners.Covering everything that I teach at my school in the curriculum to help support my students, I also like to get...

On this short, daily podcast, host Jon Brown talks about the writers and written work that made history on this day. Each episode includes a reading of prose or poetry.

Exploring the strange, bizarre and interesting stories that sound like fiction but really did happen.

Gratefully dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. My social media motto is: "my job is to inform, not convince." -St. Bernadette Soubirous.I am a Sedevacanist. Sedevacantism means we believe that the Vatican II council is heretical and everything that came out or comes out it is either heretical or invalid. Good faith questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to listenermailbag at mail.com.My social media is: https://www.tumblr.com/stjohncapistrano67?source=share https://pin.it/1jwDTsr My original podcast St. Longinus's Baptism is on the hudhopper,...

Stories of some of the most haunted places in Texas and beyond.

Jens Müller was one of only three men who successfully escaped from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 - the break that later became the basis for the famous film The Great Escape. In this vivid, informative memoir, Müller details what life in the camp was like, how the escapes were planned and executed, and the story of his personal breakout and success reaching the RAF Leuchars base in Scotland.