30 Animals That Made Us Smarter - The preview
"It’s about animals which have inspired us": Patrick Aryee explains what it’s all about. Episode one available from 25 March 2019. #30Animals
The Nod - A Madea Homegoing
We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of sister Mabel Madea Simmons. The iconic character, created and played by Tyler Perry, is being retired after 20 years of captivating and aggravating audiences on stage and screen. Join us as we gather with some special guests (including Jason Parham of Wired Magazine) to reflect on Madea’s life and legacy with a funeral service at the Nod-to-God Holy Tabernacle.
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San Antonio Storybook - Chapter 1: Morning Boom
San Antonio can be pretty quiet before it wakes up and before its streets fill with traffic. That’s what makes it so jarring when the silence of the morning is broken by the sound of a distant boom. In this chapter of the “San Antonio Storybook” we discover the story behind that boom as well as the people who are responsible for it.
The Anthropocene Reviewed - Velociraptors and Harvey
John Green reviews velociraptors and the 1950 film Harvey.
The Boring Talks - #40 – Thank You (again)
James Ward says thank you for listening to series two and chooses the best numbers from each of the talks.
Presenter: James Ward Producer: Luke Doran
Brought to you by... - 26: The Best a Woman Can Gillette
Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin always figured razor companies convinced women to start shaving. But when they looked into it, they discovered the question of why women shave is much more complicated than they thought. The answer involves painted on nylons, some deadly rat poison, and a war that changed everything.
The Nod - Six Degrees: Black History Month Edition
This Black History month has been whack, but The Nod is still ready to celebrate with an epic game of Six Degrees of Black Separation. Will Eric and Mack embarrass the ancestors or will they redeem BHM for us all?
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The Boring Talks - #39 – Doormats
Can a doormat actually increase the value of your property by £30k? Alex Baxevanis explains all in his study of the doormats from his block of flats.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Alex Baxevanis Producer: Luke Doran
Brought to you by... - 25: The VW Beetle’s Dark Past
The Volkswagen Beetle is a symbol of peace, love, and harmony. It’s also a product of Nazi Germany. The story of how the Beetle transformed from Hitler’s car to the Love Bug involves a British army major and a surprising team of advertisers.
The Boring Talks - #38 – Markham Moor Roof
Just off the Markham Exit on the A1 motorway lies an architectural wonder. Ed Carter shares his love for an unusual roadside roof, with help from a whistle or two.
Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Ed Carter Producer: Luke Doran