Well, look at that!

Mar 4

I’ve been reading (and loving) Jay Kirk’s Kingdom Under Glass and I just learned that when the Brooklyn Bridge was first erected, it was the tallest man-made structure on earth and that PT Barnum (of The Greatest Show On Earth fame) led a pack of 21 elephants across it as a spectacle displaying the bridge’s great strength. Leading the pack, was the world’s most beloved elephant, Jumbo, who would die a few years later by being struck by a train Ontario and who’s body would be preserved by the father of modern taxidermy, the one-and-only Carl Ackely.

Jan 29

My friends in The Hudson Branch finished up their new album, Yesterday, which is a tip-of-the-hat to pop music of the past (i.e. Bill Withers, Jackson Five) and the first installment in a three album recording project (Today & Tomorrow are still to come). On top of being just damn good music, the cover is 3D, so if you have some glasses, give it an extra look!

Nov 21

Nuba Reports reminds us that sometimes storytelling is a tool used to inspire action in the face of apathy. 

The one-and-only Molly Ringwald tells a story at The Moth about her daughter and a moment they had while listening to Radiolab!
Nov 18

The one-and-only Molly Ringwald tells a story at The Moth about her daughter and a moment they had while listening to Radiolab! 

Sensory Overload (Interacting with Autism Project) from Miguel Jiron on Vimeo.

Nov 17

For more, go to Krulwich Wonders.

Dogs On Tour presents: ERICA.
Nov 13

Dogs On Tour presents: ERICA. 

My boss’s brain gets some press: Jad on How Sound.
Nov 8

My boss’s brain gets some press: Jad on How Sound.

WHOSE STORY IS IT? Thoughtful people, speaking thoughtfully, about how they can all be more thoughtful in their work (from Third Coast International Audio Festival).
Nov 7

WHOSE STORY IS IT? Thoughtful people, speaking thoughtfully, about how they can all be more thoughtful in their work (from Third Coast International Audio Festival). 

Sep 24

NEW RADIOLAB! It’s got Mr. Errol Morris (be still my heart), Writer Tim Kreider (read his book!) and one of my favorite radio stories ever by our very own Pat Walters.

PORTAL
Aug 27
Aug 21

The New York Time’s reporter C.J. Chivers brings us the most intimate and compelling war reporting I’ve seen since the Syrian uprising began. 

Aug 9

The gal from a great Radio Diaries story produced this spring, just won olympic gold! Listen to the story and you’ll understand why we’ve all been rooting for her! Congratulations Ms. Shields!