Best Death Of The Blogger Podcasts (2025)

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Quitting Corporate Grind Saves Writer's Life 40:19

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13h ago40:19

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After two scary surgeries Rachel Stone lived in fear of a rare orbital tumor returning. It was only when she left the corporate world to pursue her writing dream that her tumor shrank. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder…

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Season 2: Liz Kendall and the great benefits robbery 0:47

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Labour minister Liz Kendall is secretary of state for the department of work and pensions. Liz is not an original thinker. Like all her Tory predecessors, Liz wants to cut benefit and support money for sick and disabled people. In this season, we're going take at look at Liz's implication that sick and disabled people are lazy, feckless and just ne…

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The benefits heist: how sick and disabled people have paid the price for the anti-welfare craze 18:04

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In this episode, we take a look at: Political attacks on sick and disabled people in the last 10 years Claims that benefit money is easy to get when it is categorically not Liz Kendall's stunning lack of imagination for devising welfare policy that brings out the best in us, rather than the absolute worse How anti-benefit claimant rhetoric runs so …

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Dragnet: The Big September Man (Video Theater 294) 30:58

10d ago30:58

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Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs investigate the brutal murder of a woman. Season 1, Episode 11 Original Air Date: May 8, 1952

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The Death and Balls of William Henry Harrison 47:15

14d ago47:15

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We look into the giant victory balls that kept on rolling during William Henry Harrison’s 1840 presidential campaign. Then we welcome Jerry Landry of the Presidencies of the United States podcast to talk about Harrison’s rise to fame and the most likely explanation for his death just one month into his term. Find out more at plodpod.com. Join our P…

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Plus Size Fashion Blogger Promotes Equal Treatment Of All Bodies 32:45

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Alysse Dalessandro posted a picture of herself in a bikini because after years of bullying she finally understood that being confident in her body and telling her story changed hearts and minds. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christ…

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When the Rainbow's Hard to See....Become The Rainbow 1:37:18

18d ago1:37:18

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By Solo Dads

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Mr. and Mrs North: The Placid Affair (Video Theater 293) 29:20

22d ago29:20

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In this episode of Public Domain Video Theater, host Adam Graham presents an intriguing episode of Mr. And Mrs. North titled "The Placid Affair," originally aired on April 27, 1954 as the 14th episode of the Second Season. Join us as we unravel a tale of crime, deception, and the lengths one will go to for love and money. With stellar performances …

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Tecumseh's Curse 52:26

29d ago52:26

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We dig into the eerie presidential death cycle known as Tecumseh’s Curse or the Zero-Year Curse. Tracing the origins of the legend to Native American revenge, planetary alignment, and even Satan, we look at the facts and fantasies behind this pattern—and how it had a real-life impact on the presidency. Find out more at plodpod.com and send your loc…

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How One Mom Changed From Conservative Christian To Passionate LGBTQ+ Advocate 26:23

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Today Sara Cunningham gives free mom hugs to any member of the LGBTQ+ community who needs them after years of rejecting her son’s coming out because she had adhered to rules of her church. Still she doesn’t feel she’s done enough to make up for that lost time with him. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is c…

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When your council does not help you escape violence 27:47

29d ago27:47

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Anna tells her story in this episode. It's the story of how Anna, her partner and their 2 sons had to leave their council flat because their neighbour, who likes to wield a knife, was threatening to kill the children. The tyres on Anna's car were slashed. The abuse and aggression escalated as time went on. Anna asked Hackney council for help for a …

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Dragnet: The Big Cast (Video Theater 292) 30:24

1M ago30:24

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Follow the tense investigation led by Joe Friday and his partner Ed Jacobs as they unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Paul Davis and confront the man (Lee Marvin) they suspect of killing him. Season 1, Episode 5 Original Air Date: February 14, 1952

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Mom Turns Setback Into Triumph After Being Edged Out Of Workforce 23:03

1M ago23:03

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Amy’s at the top of her game as a marketing consultant and journalist doing what she loves but it took a major setback before she could fully embrace this second chapter and reinvent her life. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christia…

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ENCORE: Oklahoma City Bombing Survivor Turns Her Life Around 43:18

2M ago43:18

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In her twenties Amy Downs was living what she calls a complacent, shallow existence. When she discovered her husband couldn't fix her life, she coped by eating. It wasn't until tragedy struck on April 19, 1995, that she made a promise to change her life. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laure…

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Sarah Shelton Henry and the Scotchtown Basement 43:33

2M ago43:33

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We dig into the truth and lore about the mysterious life and death of Sarah Shelton Henry, Patrick Henry’s wife—a woman who suffered from mental illness and was confined in the basement of their home in Beaverdam, Virginia. This local lore was suggested by our listener Klayr. An essential source in putting this episode together was the book "In Sic…

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A really serious breach of very personal data 15:08

2M ago15:08

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In this episode, Megi talks about Hackney council forwarding another family's very personal information to her husband's email address. Megi has an autistic daughter. She talked about the family's housing problems in episode 5. The information that the council accidentally forwarded to Megi's husband contained very sensitive details about another f…

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Homicide Limited (Video Theater 291) 29:14

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On board a train returning to New York from Miami, the Norths see a woman they met in Miami on a train handcuffs, setting the stage for murder. Original Air Date: March 30, 1954 Season 2, Episode 10

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How A Manic Episode Showed One Woman The Way Forward 15:28

2M ago15:28

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Stacy Blemaster loved being up on stage because she knew what role to play. It took a bipolar diagnosis, many years of therapy and Emotions Anonymous before she fully accepted herself as she is. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christ…

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S4E2 CJ Father of 3, Widower by Cancer, and Founder of Unvoiced 1:20:50

2M ago1:20:50

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By Solo Dads

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Unbusting the Cherry Tree Myth 1:02:27

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We welcome James Bish and Dr. Richard Gardiner to talk about why they strongly believe the story of George Washington and his father’s cherry tree is not a myth—and that the real myth is that the story has been firmly debunked. James Bish is the author of I Can't Tell A Lie: Parson Weems and the Truth about George Washington's Cherry Tree, Prayer a…

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Feels like everyone's just waiting for this kid to fall to his death 19:43

2M ago19:43

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In this episode, we return to Latoya. Latoya was featured in the first episode of this podcast. She has an incredibly active 7-year-old autistic son who runs, climbs to incredible heights, barely sleeps and just about never stops. Latoya also has a 4-year-old daughter who is also very likely autistic. She has just been referred for assessment. She …

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How One-Woman Show Turns Family Shame Into A Legacy 33:00

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Susan Lieu shares her family’s trauma in a one-woman show and memoir in an effort to find understanding and healing, despite the fact that her family refused to talk about it and saw her as "too emotional." But by using her voice she found she could let go of the shame and help others at the same time. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we reali…

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Dragnet: The Big Mother (Video Theater 290) 32:37

2M ago32:37

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Sergeants Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs search for a baby kidnapped from a hospital. Season 1, Episode 4 Original Air Date: January 31, 1952 Based on a Radio Script: from November 9, 1950

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Parson Weems & The Cherry Tree 49:13

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In the first part of our deep dive into one of the greatest myths in American history, we explore Mason Locke Weems—the complex character behind the story of young George Washington taking a hatchet to his father's favorite cherry tree. Who was this book-peddling parson, and how did this story become so popular and so debunked? You'll definitely wa…

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2 Lives Season 12 Trailer 2:16

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2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illustrator and website designer. Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Subscribe to Laurel's Substack here. Support 2 Lives at https://ko-fi.com/2livespodcast You can learn more about …

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Letting agents DO NOT show properties to people who claim benefits 15:32

3M ago15:32

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In this interlude episode, I ring (and record) letting agents to ask if they accept people who pay rent with benefits like universal credit. You'll hear what the letting agents say. It is actually unlawful for letting agents to say No to people who claim benefits, but that doesn't stop them keeping benefit claimants out, as you'll hear. Most lettin…

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Mr. and Mrs. North: On the Rocks (Video Theater 289) 29:25

3M ago29:25

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As the Norths find themselves embroiled in a weekend getaway turned murder mystery, tensions rise when a guest is poisoned and secrets unravel. Original Air Date: January 2, 1953 Season 1, Episode 14

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The Return of Billy Possum 30:53

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20 years after William Howard Taft’s famous possum and taters feast inspired the failed Billy Possum toy, a real live Billy Possum wandered into the annals of presidential—and baseball—history. This is his story. Check out our Season 4 episode "The Rise and Fall of Billy Possum" and Howard’s just-published article in Smithsonian Magazine about Bill…

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ENCORE: Professor Unlearns Childhood Lessons 24:06

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TW: We describe a violent situation in this episode. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence go to thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Darcy Alexandra course corrects and unlearns the violent messages and behaviors she was taught as a child. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives i…

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Dragnet: The Big Actor (Video Theater 288) 29:48

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Join us as we follow Sergeants Joe Friday and Ben Romero on a complex case involving a robbery at All Saints Hospital’s pharmacy, where $10,000 worth of narcotics goes missing. With a wounded intern and a trail of clues leading to the dark underbelly of drug distribution, the detectives race against time to catch the culprit before the stolen drugs…

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The Great Presidential Pot Hoax 39:06

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We kick off Season 6 with a deep dank dive into a hoax about the early presidents and cannabis that fooled a Surgeon General in 1971 and is still claiming victims today. It’s the straight dope on the relationship between hemp and presidents like George Washington, John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln. Find out more at pl…

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Megi talks about her young daughter and her family's slow burial in Hackney council's housing bureaucracy 35:26

4M ago35:26

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Megi has an 8 year old daughter with autism. Megi talks about her daughter and the family's housing issues in this episode. She also takes us on a rollercoaster ride (some cracking downhill bits) through the 5 years that she's spent getting absolutely nowhere in her attempts to get her family rehoused. Megi's daughter is non verbal, not toilet trai…

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Season 6 Trailer 1:20

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Season 6 premieres this Presidents Day, and it's focused on some of the biggest and weirdest myths in presidential history. From cherry trees to bath tubs, we're digging into the drama, personalities, and real stories behind these legends. Find out more at plodpod.com Consider joining our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/ploddingthrough…

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BONUS: Guide Seeks Resilience In Nature 30:21

4M ago30:21

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This is a conversation with wilderness guide Scout Wilkins about resilience of the natural world, trees specifically, and how she has found her own resiliency by being a part of it. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer who reported this ep…

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Mr. and Mrs. North: Till Death Do Us Part (Video Theater 287) 30:58

4M ago30:58

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The Norths are getting to celebrate their anniversary when a sinister bride doll is delivered and they find themselves in another murder. Original Air Date: October 10, 1952 Season 1, Episode 2

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S4E2 Nadav Widower By Car Accident, a journey from shock to forgiveness and moving forward 1:49:40

4M ago1:49:40

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By Solo Dads

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Presenting Historical Blindness: The Illuminati in America 46:30

4M ago46:30

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During our hiatus ahead of Season 6, we're excited to share this fascinating episode of a podcast called Historical Blindness. In this episode, host Nathanial Lloyd digs into the conspiracy theories surrounding the Illuminati in America, including the role they played in the Election of 1800 between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Check out Histor…

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Death Doula Finds Joy In A Good Ending 26:12

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Rattled by the loss of a loved one and how little she knew about death, Sairey Luterman found her true calling as an end of life counselor to help others be more prepared. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is our illus…

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Niki tries to get on the council housing waiting list - while the council decides her son's autism is... on the mend? 26:03

4M ago26:03

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Total circus here. Niki talks about the 2.5 years it took to get on the Hackney council housing waiting list. She has a 6 year old son who is autistic. He attends a SEND school in Hackney. The family lives in a very small, one-bedroom private rental which has damp, mould and rodents. Needless to say, the family is keen to get out of there. Niki als…

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Dragnet: The Human Bomb (Video Theater 286) 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Step back in time with us as we revisit the very first TV episode of Dragnet, "The Human Bomb." This episode, based on a radio script from 1949, takes you into the heart of Los Angeles, where Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner, Ben Romero (Barton Yarborough), face a tense, 26-minute race against time to prevent a disaster. Original AIr D…

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Bulldog Drummond's Bride (Video Theater 285) 1:02:56

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The thrilling conclusion to the Bulldog Drummond series is here! Join us as we dive into a world of action, comedy, and romance. In this final installment, Bulldog Drummond navigates a bank robbery and a mad painter, while trying to ensure his long-awaited wedding in romantic happens France. With unexpected twists and comedic elements, this episode…

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Season 4 Episode 1 Four Years, moving forward with living 45:42

5M ago45:42

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By Solo Dads

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Presenting Presidencies of the United States - The Jeffersonian Revolution: 1800 1:01:35

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While we’re on hiatus before Season 6 debuts, we’re excited to share this episode of Presidencies of the United States, an excellent podcast hosted by our good friend Jerry Landry. Howard is Jerry’s guest on this special episode where they talked about one of Howard's favorite topics: the wild Election of 1800. Check out Presidencies of the United …

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Writer's Story Evolves Beyond Dad's Death By Suicide 29:50

5M ago29:50

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TW: Mention of suicide. Rachel Zients Schinderman helps people heal through storytelling because that is how she and her mom dealt with her dad’s death by suicide, but she’s learned to make way for new stories. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant …

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Niki talks about the slog to get benefits and housing when you have an autistic child. Fiasco. 31:59

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Millennium politicians like to say that getting benefits, housing and support is too easy for too many people. Au contraire. In this episode, Niki talks about the ways that trying to get that help takes over your life. Niki has a young autistic son, a tiny, rented one-bedroom flat for her family's four members (the landlord wants to raise the rent)…

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Suicide Survivor Learns To Manage Instead Of Cure His Mental Illness 30:29

5M ago30:29

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Jeff Morris has made it his mission to prevent suicide after he attempted to kill himself six times but it wasn’t until he received a bipolar 2 diagnosis and figured out how to manage instead of cure his depression that he learned how to live. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. …

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Jimmy Carter and the Swamp Rabbit 12:17

5M ago12:17

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Remembering 39th President Jimmy Carter, we share the quirky story of Carter's encounter with a distressed swamp rabbit while fishing in Georgia—and how it turned into front page news. This was originally part of our Season 3 episode "Cara Finnegan & Photographic Presidents." Find out more at plodpod.com Behold our brand new 2025 Presidential Pets …

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Attack on Christmas Pies with Bennett Rea 52:30

5M ago52:30

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We're joined by Bennett Rea of Cookin' with Congress to talk about his historical culinary adventures and our team-up to recreate a massive Yorkshire Christmas pie like the ones George Washington unsuccessfully attacked each year at Mount Vernon. You can find Cookin' with Congress at https://www.cookinwithcongress.com/ and on Instagram & TikTok @co…

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Rebecca the Disgraceful Raccoon 27:45

6M ago27:45

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We look at the wild life of Rebecca, President Coolidge's pet raccoon. She was sent to the Coolidges to be part of their Thanksgiving dinner, but Calvin and Grace instead fell in love with the critter—and the press couldn't get enough of Rebecca's scandalous behavior. Our thanks to veterinarian Dr. Jake Levin for his insights on raccoon as pets. Ch…

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At 53, Teacher Discovers She Has Dyslexia 29:15

6M ago29:15

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2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” For most of her life Viki Stein has struggled to learn so much that she became a teacher to help other kids who felt frustrated and dumb. It wasn’t until age 53 that she learned that she had dyslexia and became better trained to understand herself and help others like her. 2 Lives …