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Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face.
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Submit ReviewKeke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.
Each week, the multi-talented Keke Palmer is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT. Listen to Baby, this is Keke Palmer: Wondery.fm/TDS_Keke
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Whitney Houston’s voice defined a generation. Even after her death, her talent remains unmatched. But her incredible success hid a deeply private pain. From a mother who coveted her success to a father who subsisted off it, Whitney was burdened by the responsibility to take care of her family from a young age. The pressure to be all things to all people led her down a dark path of violence, drug addiction and abuse. But despite her tragic end, Whitney will always be remembered as the crossover hitmaker who lit up the charts, and changed the music industry forever.
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When Guy Raz interviews founders of the world’s biggest companies on How I Built This, he’s looking to dive deep into intimate moments of crisis, failure and eventual triumph.
Guy has interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs behind brands like Spanx, PayPal, Bumble, Starbucks, Lyft, Eventbrite and many more. Each episode touches upon innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. The goal is to inspire you to think big and keep chasing your dreams.
In the clip you’re about to hear, Guy speaks with Leah Busque Solivan about one of the pivotal moments of building her company, TaskRabbit.
Leah launched TaskRabbit in 2008 under a totally different name: RunMyErrand. She believed there was a demand for personal assistance with everyday chores. This was before sharing economy apps had really taken off, so Leah beta tested the concept with a group of moms in her Boston neighborhood…
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Where the oddest jobs from the past meet a comedian from the present… and it’s awkward! On this weekly show, Chris Parnell (SNL, Rick and Morty) welcomes guests who have held some of human history’s most unexpected and downright bizarre jobs: funeral clowns, garden hermits, VHS clerks, and everything in between. With the help of his tireless producer, Chris hears from the essential workers from decades and centuries past. Because before there were actual medical doctors, there were barber surgeons. And before there was Instacart, there were milkmen. Wondery’s This Job Is History is a funny, absurd, and informative look into how time can change the way we live and work.
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Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.
Each week, the multi-talented Keke is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT. Only on Amazon Music.
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When Emily Gellis hears rumors of people suffering horrible side effects from a trendy diet she springs into action. Armed with over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, Emily launches a social media crusade to expose F-Factor and its founder, Tanya Zuckerbrot. It’s the start of a feud that will attract trolls, lawyers, and, eventually, national media all because of fiber. From Wondery, this is a story about wealth, wellness, and influence narrated by Casey Wilson.
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In the latest season of Wondery’s Even The Rich, hosts Brooke and Aricia tell the story of Elton John. Before he was Reginald Dwight. Reginald hates who he is: a chubby, awkward kid from a fractured English home. So he escapes through music, and reinvents himself as Elton John. The journey take him far away from his neglected childhood and morphs him into a spoiled, coke-addicted rock superstar. But underneath the glitz and glamour, an inescapable sadness persists. No matter how many hit records he makes or lines he snorts, Elton can’t escape himself. His world eventually crashes down in a torrent of addictions, depression, and self-loathing. But when he finally learns to love himself, he grows into the person he was meant to be, enabling thousands of others to do so and becoming an LGBTQ icon.
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Introducing Queen of Hearts: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow Queen of Hearts wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/TDS_QoH
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why do we believe them, and how does our culture allow them to thrive? From Black Swan Murder to a fake social media influencer to an audacious Hollywood Ponzi schemer, each season will take the listener along the twists and turns, the impact on victims, and what’s left when the facade falls away.
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Is sugar really more addictive than cocaine? Does intermittent fasting work? Should I buy crypto? We’re all on 24-7 information overload, on our news feeds, in our inboxes, on TikTok… it’s hard to know what is real and what isn’t. Every week on CALL ME CURIOUS, Nikki Boyer (Dying for Sex, The Daily Smile) and friends like Mr. Malone are going to dive into all the things you’ve heard about, but don’t really know about. That’s right - No more nodding along at parties or running into the bathroom to Google, “Why do people get nipple rings?” We’ll learn and laugh as we explore life’s little mysteries, the internet’s hot topics, and burning gotta-know questions.
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We all want love, that happily-ever-after feeling of finding your soulmate. What if someone not only claimed they could help you find that perfect partner, they guaranteed it? Jeff and Shaleia, a young couple famous on YouTube, teach about ‘Twin Flames' — a deep, romantic connection with your perfect partner in their videos. It’s divine love, you’re designed for no one else, and they’re designed for no one else. But the path to finding your Twin Flame isn’t so simple. Some followers claim they were encouraged to cut ties with friends and family that are holding them back, and to claim their Twin Flame by any means necessary. From Wondery, Twin Flames is a podcast about what happens when the quest for love turns into a dangerous obsession. Hosted by Stephanie Beatriz.
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Are you tired of sex podcasts that only focus on how to please your man? Then Sydnee in the Sheets is the podcast for you! There are a lot of other sex podcasts out there, but they can be intimidating. Sydnee in the Sheets feels more like a real conversation you’d have with your girlfriends.
Not enough people talk about how to make sex a better experience for women. Sydnee in the Sheets is a sex-positive podcast made by women FOR women! Sydnee and her friends will talk about losing your virginity, body count, purity culture, sex positions, lube, and everything in between. They’ll talk about the good, the bad, the uncomfortable and the embarrassing parts of sex and relationships. Because no one should be having bad sex.
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Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it’s lucky he can always depend on his family, his friends, and his community to help him learn and have tons of fun along the way. Come join him in the ADVENTURES OF CAIRO!
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Introducing Tomorrow, an original, scripted series from Gen-Z Media, creators of the Peabody Award-winning The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and the hit family podcast, Six Minutes. Taking place five years after “little orphan” Annie was adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Annie, now 15, is about to face the biggest test of her signature positivity when a mystery rocks the Warbucks empire.
Meanwhile, Agatha Hannigan, who is freshly released from prison but still stewing about the billionaire and his adopted daughter who put her behind bars, will have to decide: Does she want to turn her life around, or does she want revenge?
Join Annie, and her pals from the orphanage, Molly, Tessie and Pepper, and her artificial intelligence “butler” Drake as she embarks on a mission to save her family. Featuring fresh takes on beloved songs and a star-studded cast that includes Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Alan Ruck, Lance Reddick and many others, it’s a modern story for all the many generations who grew up on “Annie.” Follow the adventure at https://wondery.com/shows/tomorrow/.
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It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It’s meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette.
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Introducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated,The Pop Ups, each audio animated, humor-filled episode inspires a sense of environmental stewardship, both for the Earth and all of its animal earthlings. Visit flipandmozi.com for more!
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Are you concerned about the future? Tired of divisiveness? Join political commentator and change marker Van Jones on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country’s biggest problems. Each week, Van and his guests explore topics that affect us all—from climate change to prison reform, from voting rights to political polarization. In Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, you’ll hear inspiring, hopeful, and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change in a divided nation.
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Created by Tinkercast and hosted by Rebecca Sheir (Circle Round), “Who, When, Wow!” is an auditory journey into the lives of unsung heroes, unknown heroines and amazing humans. Each 20 minute “cartoon-for-the-ear” episode immerses kids and their grown-ups in a historical narrative around one fascinating figure you don’t hear about in school but who brought WOW to our world!
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How did 9/11 the day become 9/11 the idea? That question drives award-winning host Dan Taberski (Missing Richard Simmons, Running From COPS, The Line) to shift his focus to what happened on 9/12, and every day after that. 9/12 is a poignant, surprising, and surprisingly funny seven episode series about people who wake up on 9/12 having to navigate a new, radically altered world. A teenager gets caught up in an out-of-control conspiracy theory that he helped start. A Pakistani business owner finds hundreds of his Brooklyn neighbors are disappearing. Joke-writers at The Onion must figure out just how soon is “too soon”? 9/12 asks what it all means. We know what happened on 9/11. But what happened on 9/12 to alter our memory and our perspective forever?
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Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil.
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On True Love, a new fiction podcast from Wondery, you'll hear scandalous love stories that are sexy, funny and filled to the brim with heartache. From secret celebrity hookups that play out under the cover of night to the web of lies it took to protect a high profile politician from revealing his secret life, each character finds themselves mixed up in every form of drama imaginable. The first season, "The General and the Journalist," tells the story of Diane, a writer who takes a job ghostwriting an autobiography for the Director of the CIA. Things take an unexpected turn when Diane has an affair with the Director and, against her better instincts, falls in love with him, ultimately consuming them both.
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There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there’s a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it. This is just a preview of Rich and Daily, but you can listen to full episodes at wondery.fm/RD_ImaginedLife.
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In his weekly interview podcast, Life is Short with Justin Long, Justin talks with celebrities, musicians, actors and artists about how they get the most out of life. In a recent episode, Paris Hilton (This Is Paris) opens up to Justin about the trauma that she experienced in an abusive boarding school, she explains the inspiration for the public persona that she has created and Paris tells Justin about what inspired her to get into podcasting.
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Two young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs set out to rid the world of smoking with an incredible new product. The device stands to disrupt the tobacco industry and make them rich, until it falls into the wrong hands and lives are ruined. From classrooms to hospitals, boardrooms to the Oval Office, what can be done to protect teenagers and is it too late? From Laura Beil, the reporter behind Dr Death and Bad Batch, comes The Vaping Fix, the inside story of the rise of Juul and the making of a crisis.
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A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, money and a very public fall from grace. When word of their affair fell into the wrong hands it led to political extortion and a public outing that brought Jerry Falwell Jr.’s empire crashing down.
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Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a legend before they were famous? Well now you can. From Wondery, Imagined Life is a podcast that allows you to live vicariously through someone world-famous – before they stepped into the limelight.
Season 5 Premiere: The Madman. Imagine this: Your family has a history of mental illness. You’ve seen what it’s done to your brother, and you don’t want to wind up like him. But how long can you hide from your true self?
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Wondery’s newest kids and family podcast, Little Stories Everywhere, transports your family to an imaginative world with enchanting stories and exciting adventures. Whether you’re listening during story time or enjoying screen-free entertainment, Little Stories Everywhere has a story for everyone. Listen to our latest original story, Alfred and the Iceland Fairies, available now at wondery.fm/StoriesEverywhere
In July 2018, 12 youth soccer players and their coach found themselves trapped 6 miles deep in a cave with no food or water and depleting oxygen. The rock formed maze became almost completely submerged as the water rose to levels nearly impossible for survival. There was no light and no way to communicate with the outside world. The first season of Wondery’s new original series Against the Odds takes you into the incredible events of when an adventurous group of teens found themselves fighting to save their lives, and the brave heroes that gave them their only chance at survival. With step by step recounts, experience for yourself what it was like to be in their shoes, and how they survived against the odds. Listen to Against the Odds at wondery.fm/ATO.
A car is stolen with a beloved calico cat inside. Nikki and Mr. Malone try to solve the Case of the Missing Calico in this episode and — a final farewell.
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Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life. Click to listen to School of Greatness: wondery.fm/SOG
“Heart hacker” Amy Chan healed her broken heart by turning to old remedies and new sciences for answers. Renew Breakup Bootcamp is the program she created to help others ease their own heartaches. And today, she’s sharing her tips on all things love and relationships with our Daily Smile community.
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Amy Chan’s love life didn’t go according to plan — and it was a hurt that wouldn’t go away. But that breakup would be the shake-up her life needed to make a change for the better... for her and the broken-hearted she helps to find a brand new start.
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English TV star Sabra Williams landed in LA with a new career path in mind. And then landed in prison — as an acting teacher. With the encouragement of an Oscar-winning actor, she’s bringing workshops to cell blocks — offering help, hope, and change to those who need it most.
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Christian Robinson drew on his hope and imagination to brighten his life and find his way growing up without a lot in L.A. Now he’s a gifted children’s book illustrator telling stories that reflect the life he knows — and shedding light on the unseen kids who are growing up a lot like he did.
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What do you do with a theater arts degree and no real idea what you want to do next? Emily Brandwin moved home and tried everything. And when she answered an unlikely job ad, a little bit of movie magic happened. Emily became a spy for the CIA.
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Sometimes finding what you were born to do takes time -- and a leap of faith. And sometimes it also takes a big bus and a bunch of furry friends. Instagram star Lee Asher’s life went to the dogs. And he couldn’t be happier.
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Nikki talks to TV writer and producer Austin Winsberg about his work, his inspiration, and how he turned heartache into a whimsical, uplifting and meaningful hit TV show.
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Catie Turner has always been herself, but didn’t know where she belonged until she sang her way onto American Idol at the age of 17. Her unique personality and soulful voice made her an instant fan favorite. Today, she’s still the same girl, but she knows exactly where she belongs.
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Singer-songwriter Krigarè played the Grammys at just 8-years-old. She was on her way. Yet just a few years later, she couldn’t sing a note and was fighting for her life. Now she’s back. Alive and well and living in Dreamland.
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Good things take time, right? This week, Nikki tells Mr. Malone two stories about special relationships that have each spanned seven decades.
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What if chasing happiness actually leaves you feeling unhappy? In the last episode of our Hunt for Happiness series, Nikki talks to Emily Esfahani Smith about how pursuing meaning in different ways can actually lead to a happier life.
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What does science have to say about happiness? As Yale’s Dr. Laurie Santos discovered… quite a lot. In this episode of our Hunt for Happiness series, Dr. Santos shares the secrets of a scientifically happier life.
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It may seem like happiness is pretty black-and-white. You’re happy or you’re sad. But author Helen Russell knows that this isn’t the case. Other cultures around the world have many different ways to think about happiness that might actually make your daily life happier.
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How do tangible things create an intangible feeling of joy? This is the question author and designer Ingrid Fetell Lee pondered while researching the relationship between joy and design. In this episode, she shares her findings with Nikki for Hunt for Happiness Week.
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How can you boost your happiness and enjoy life more each day? Gretchen Rubin started a year-long experiment trying to do just that. She called it “The Happiness Project,” and she wrote a book to share her findings with the rest of the world.
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Cristina Zenato grew up in South Africa and always knew her life’s work would involve the ocean. What she didn’t know is that she’d end up in the Bahamas swimming with sharks.
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How do you instill confidence in young girls in a world that constantly depicts them as damsels in distress? You change the narrative. CEO Jes Wolfe and the Rebel Girls team are doing just that with their girl-centric edu-tainment company.
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Brittany Nicole Cox has an incredible job you’ve probably never heard of… she’s an antiquarian horologist. She spends her days in her Seattle workshop fixing up antique mechanical objects that bring a bit of vintage magic into the modern world.
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Linda Harris goes on a journey back in time. She walks the steps Harriet Tubman took to escape slavery and reach freedom. After she finishes walking the 116 miles, she finds a new calling and a new future.
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Nikki tells Mr. Malone a wonderful story about a lonely little girl and the fairy she befriends during the pandemic.
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Walter’s kidneys were failing. His life was now full of dialysis treatments, hospital stays and ambulance rides. There was no end in sight... but someone had his back. A mystery person who gave Walter the surprise of a lifetime — and a chance at a new life.
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Growing up, Walter Boykins always took on a challenge — whether he was up against older kids on the basketball court, or competing with his brother Chris in… well... everything. So when he faced a major health crisis, it was no surprise Walter was ready to fight. But he wouldn’t do it alone. Love would help him meet his greatest challenge.
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Joel Sartore is a wildlife photographer. He’s worked with National Geographic for more than 30 years. But in 2005, he had an idea to do something even bigger — something that would take him across the world in the hopes of saving it.
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Mary Welcome has loved the United States Postal Service since she was a kid writing letters to people around the country. As an adult, that love evolved into a photo project that pays tribute to an old school way of communication and the USPS workers who make it happen.
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To ring in the new year, Nikki tells Mr. Malone two incredible stories — a dog with lots of business-savvy and another with a keen sense of direction.
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A single retweet from a bestselling fantasy author changed the fate of a small, struggling bookshop in Petersfield, England.
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When travel photographer Erin Sullivan was forced to stay at home because of the pandemic, she created a way to continue exploring without leaving her apartment.
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Kerry-Anne and Michael Gordon had a big wedding planned for spring of 2020. Then everything got scrapped. When they finally figured out how to pull off a small ceremony in Philadelphia, they ran into the largest protest in the city’s history… and Kerry-Anne and Michael became a part of history themselves.
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Twelve-year-old Gideon Kidd is an expert dog-petter. He’s pet over a thousand dogs, but don’t get jealous — he’s sharing all of his pets, and his wisdom, with the world.
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A message-in-a-bottle travels over 4,000 miles in the ocean and a precious item goes missing in a garden for nearly four decades — both Nikki and Mr. Malone make some unexpected discoveries in this episode.
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Chelsea Phaire is an artist, philanthropist, and all around do-gooder. Last year, at just 10-years-old, Chelsea did something pretty extraordinary. And not only did it make a difference in her life, it helped thousands of other kids, too.
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Emma Smreker searches through used bookstores and thrift shops on the weekends. But she isn’t looking for amazing deals… she’s searching for things hidden within the pages of secondhand books.
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Ever since the family dog passed away, LaNae Slater-Moss had an animal-sized hole in her heart. But she found a way to fill it when she noticed an injured squirrel in her backyard earlier this year.
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When Michelle Brenner was put on furlough earlier this year, she decided to use her extra time and some tomato sauce, ground beef, and noodles to provide comfort to her Washington community.
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Nikki and Mr. Malone take a wild ride down the river as they discuss the tale of a Canadian man and his newfound animal sidekick.
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Richard and Esperanza Mata worried their daughters would resent them for spending so much of their childhood playing mariachi music. But then the girls started playing too. Now mariachi isn’t just a passion, it’s the family business and a personal mission.
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With his restaurant business slowed by the pandemic, Eduard Seitan turned his energy toward another passion — taking flight for our furry friends in need.
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Fellow Wondery co-hosts Aricia Skidmore-Williams and Brooke Siffrinn join Nikki for two rousing rounds of holiday-themed trivia and this game comes down to the wire!
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Everyone loves the Christmas TV classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” But few people know the story of the legendary voice-actor behind that beloved signature song. His name is Thurl Ravenscroft. And his daughter Nancy says her dad was anything but grinch-y.
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Nikki and Mr. Malone tell some new stories from around the world and delve into their own stories of Christmas past for this fun holiday episode!
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Raja Kumari is a trailblazer — and she doesn’t slow down for anyone. But this year, the pandemic didn’t give her much of a choice. Staying at home was a big change… but it was a good one. Because it’s brought her closer to something she values more and more: peace. And now, she wants to share it with everyone.
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Each year the U.S. Postal Service receives hundreds of thousands of letters bound for Santa Claus at the North Pole. Documentary filmmaker Dana Nachman set out to tell the story of what happens to all of those letters and how Santa makes those Christmas wishes come true. Turns out, we can all lend a hand.
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The Boston Typewriter Orchestra is an unusual musical group to say the least. Instead of using traditional instruments, all of the sounds, beats, and rhythms are made using vintage typewriters. You’ve never heard songs like this!
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You may know Theresa Caputo as TLC’s “Long Island Medium.” She’s been communicating with the dead for as long as she can remember. But it’s not as scary or even as hoaky as you might think — sometimes, the messages are exactly what you need.
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What happens when a tiny owl stows away in the most famous Christmas tree in the world? Nikki and Mr. Malone find out in this festive episode.
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Wondery’s newest podcast, Little Stories Everywhere, is the perfect immersive experience to share by the fireplace with loved ones this holiday season. Each episode will be the reading of a children’s classic - some of the most magical stories ever told, now reimagined with enchanting sound design for families to enjoy together or adults to enjoy on their own.
Little Stories Everywhere is out now, premiering with A Merry Christmas, a collection of holiday tales by Louisa May Alcott that truly embody the holiday spirit, no matter what you celebrate. Listen today: wondery.fm/littlestories_TDS.
Director Seth Savoy’s rip-roaring debut feature film Echo Boomers follows a group of privileged but indebted and underemployed millennials as they tear across Chicago, pillaging and destroying homes of the rich. The movie is actually inspired by real events — and Seth’s quest to “smuggle social commentary” into mainstream action movies.
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As a kid growing up in Koreatown in Los Angeles, Autry Museum of the American West curator Tyree Boyd Pates discovered museums and the power of art. Now, as one of LA’s hottest young cultural influencers, Tyree spearheaded an ambitious, crowd-sourced project to spotlight life and creativity during the pandemic, with a special emphasis on the minority and low-income communities that have been most affected by the virus.
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Anders Kelto and his big brother Lars had vivid imaginations growing up — they created entire worlds of mystery and fun without ever leaving their backyard. Now, Anders is passing that spirit of adventure down to a new generation of his family with Lars as his inspiration.
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With the holidays approaching, comedian Ron Funches talks to Nikki about his comedic style, his family, and what it’s like to navigate telling jokes during the pandemic.
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Animals have been getting angsty during the pandemic too! Nikki tells Mr. Malone three stories — about a group of thieving raccoons, a sad grouper in Finland, and an English peacock with a big personality.
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When Catherine and Allison realized that their mom and dad were perfect for each other, they set a scheme in motion that’s straight out of a romantic-comedy.
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Peter Mutabazi survived a harsh childhood on the streets of Uganda because of a stranger’s incredible act of kindness. Now in the U.S., he was ready to pass along that love and change the lives of kids just like him. And along the way, one boy changed his.
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Melissa Cruz and Jenny Ayala are sisters, business partners, and best friends. They run a small sandwich shop together in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. And they’re big on taking care of the community — so when the pandemic hit, Melissa and Jenny put up a sign in their window offering the best kind of support a restaurant can give.
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Billy Flanigan is an entertainer at heart. He’s worked at Walt Disney World for nearly 40 years — but when the park closed down in March, he found a new way to create smiles.
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In Vancouver, Canada, a beloved teddy bear is stolen. Nikki and Mr. Malone discuss what they would do if this happened to them and walk through the twists and turns of the case — including an offer to help from an A-list celebrity.
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Thanksgiving is always a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful and grateful for. That’s especially true this year. And with that in mind, we reached out to family, friends and you, our wonderful listeners, to find out what folks are thankful for right now.
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Comedian and actor Nicol Paone always loved classic holiday movies, but she never saw LGBTQ people represented in films the way she wanted. So after she and fellow friend and actress Malin Akerman went through particularly tough break-ups, they decided to make their own holiday comedy called, "Friendsgiving.”
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When Joe Khoury and Gabriela Cardozo took photos of classic facades in some of Beirut’s most historic neighborhoods, they never imagined the meaning their photos would take on after a tragic event devastated large parts of the city.
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Adeev and Ezra Potash are twins, horn players, and foodies. So whenever they’d come home from touring the world, they’d recreate the dishes they fell in love with on the road — and now, they want to help you make your favorite takeout meals, too.
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Kids do the darndest things! Today, Nikki shares three incredible stories of kids going the extra mile — literally and figuratively. 😉
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Musician and composer Benjamin Shirley tasted rock stardom, then hit rock bottom; strung out and homeless on LA’s Skid Row. Salvation came with sobriety, a new found humility and the healing power of music and creativity.
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Interior designer and “Queer Eye” star Bobby Berk has spent years helping others discover the joy in their living spaces. How he found it for himself was simple: By being true to who he is.
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Army veteran and former pro wrestler Sally Roberts is making big moves for herself and for girls and other veterans across the country.
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Alex Aiono is a lot of things — he’s a musician, a songwriter, an actor, and now he’s even a podcaster. And he’s been chasing his dreams for years. It hasn’t all been roses… but it has led him to exactly where he wants to be. And now he’s sharing his talent and vision (and a special song) with all of us.
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Not all election stories are stressful. Nikki and Mr. Malone have the 2020 election coverage you need, including stories about animals running for office and an unexpected candidate who cleans up at the polls in a small Russian town.
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At a time when women were not allowed into universities, Mileva Marić Einstein was a rare and gifted scientific mind in 19th century Europe. But as her husband Albert went on to define modern physics, she was missing from the story. But now unearthed letters raise the question: Was Mileva the Mother of the Atomic Age?
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When billionaire banker J.P. Morgan needed a home for his master collection of art and rare manuscripts, an unknown woman became his trusted librarian and curator. Belle da Costa Greene was one of the most successful women of her day, but she had to keep a life-altering secret in order to succeed.
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Known as “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” movie legend Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a Hollywood star — she was a scientist. And the invention she dreamed up impacts our world in a way that connects us all.
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