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Cozy CrittersSquirrels (feat. Bridget from Million Bazillion)đżď¸ Tonight, we're going on a nutty bedtime adventure to visit squirrels, with our friend Bridget from the Million Bazillion podcast! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Zinnia from Washington, DC, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoen...
2025-10-0716 minCozy CrittersMini: Honey BadgersđŻ Tonight, we're going on a mini adventure to visit honey badgers! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Zinnia from Washington, DC, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoenix, Arizona, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, Micah and Teo fro...
2025-08-1808 minCozy CrittersMini: Inland Taipans and Wingback Spidersđđˇď¸ Tonight, we're going on a mini adventure to visit not one, but two animals: Inland Taipans and Wingback Spiders! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Zinnia from Washington, DC, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoenix, Arizona...
2025-08-1211 minCozy CrittersSaber-Tooth Tigers𦷠Tonight, we're traveling back in time to visit saber-tooth tigers, also known as Smilodon! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoenix, Arizona, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, and Archer. Want to sup...
2025-08-0817 minCozy CrittersPoison Dart Frogsđ¸ Tonight, we're hopping over to Central and South America to visit poison dart frogs! A big high-five to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center for sharing their expertise about poison dart frogs. A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora fro...
2025-07-3117 minCozy CrittersMini: Highland Cowsđ Tonight, we're going on an adventure to visit highland cows! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoenix, Arizona, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our...
2025-07-2208 minCozy CrittersMini: Caracalsđť Tonight, we're going on a mini adventure to visit caracal cats! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Archie from Phoenix, Arizona, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, and Archer. Want to support the show? Joi...
2025-07-1508 minCozy CrittersHarbor SealsđŚ Tonight, we're visiting harbor seals at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Pat...
2025-07-1015 minCozy CrittersBald EaglesđŚ
Tonight, we're soaring high in the sky to meet bald eagles in Alaska! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, Lagertha from Portland, Oregon, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Pat...
2025-07-0315 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Banana Slugsđ Tonight, we're heading to the Redwood Forest to meet banana slugs! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters in the Miss Meow Meow and Wowzeriffic tiers: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, Kennedy from Edmonds, Washington, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comT...
2025-06-291h 02
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingThe language of childrenâs storytelling, with Doug Fraser1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including the importance of varied sentence length, the power of word choice and musicality in language.Doug Fraser - https://www.facebook.com/doug.fraser.733Doug's podcast - "Cozy Critters"đ Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat.đ Watch my Linked...
2025-06-2619 minCozy CrittersPainted Dogsđž Tonight, we're heading off to Africa to visit wild dogs, also know as painted dogs! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comTo send an animal request, message the Coz...
2025-06-2214 minCozy CrittersMini: Wild Horsesđ´ Tonight, we're going on a mini adventure to visit the wild horses of Chincoteague! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, Nora from Mesa, Arizona, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comTo send an animal request, message the Cozy Cri...
2025-06-1809 minCozy CrittersCapybaras (feat. Marshall Escamilla)đ´ Tonight, we take a sleepy adventure to meet capybaras with special guest Marshall Escamilla from the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids! A special thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters: Noelle from Nebraska, Abram and Leah from Virginia, Layla from Florida, Esme and Rory from Massachusetts, Kaija from New Mexico, Etta and Lance from Columbus, Ohio, Joey from Washington Township, New Jersey, Gloria, Claudia, and Veronica from Long Valley, New Jersey, Camilla and Josiah from Long Beach California, and Archer. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com If you'd like to donate to t...
2025-05-2217 minCozy CrittersSpinosaurusWant to support the show? Iâve set up a Patreon, where your donations come with special prizes: Including Cozy Critters stickers, personalized messages from Miss Meow Meow and me, and your kiddo being part of the showâs credits! If youâd like to support Cozy Critters, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comTo send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with...
2025-02-2014 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Polar Bearsđťââď¸ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre visiting polar bears in their comfy homes!Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and...
2025-02-171h 01Cozy CrittersMini: White-Tailed DeerđŚ Tonight, we go on a mini adventure to visit white-tailed deer!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR...
2025-02-1606 minCozy CrittersPiranhas𦷠Did you know some piranhas are vegetarians?To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM educa...
2025-02-1113 minCozy CrittersBaby KangaroosđŚ Newborn kangaroos are about the size of a jelly bean!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style...
2025-02-0715 minCozy CrittersUnicornsđŚ Tonight, we fly over gumdrop mountains to meet our make-believe animal friends: unicorns! And we're joined by the brilliant Popcorn Kitten, who has a surprise for us...To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critt...
2025-02-0416 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Immortal Jellyfishâł Tonight, instead of a story, weâre visiting a creature that can live forever!Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critte...
2025-01-311h 03Cozy CrittersMini: Acorn Weevilsđ It's our first mini-episode! To celebrate, we're visiting itsy bitsy acorn weevils.To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, sooth...
2025-01-2905 minCozy CrittersTarantulasđˇď¸ Female tarantulas live longer than males, and can live up to 30 years!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothin...
2025-01-2412 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Sea Leopard Sanctuaryâď¸ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre dipping our toes into an icy sea leopard sanctuary.Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's...
2025-01-211h 02Cozy CrittersMiss Meow Meow! (feat. Kitten Lady)đť Did you know Miss Meow Meow was a foster kitten? Today's episode features the amazing Kitten Lady, aka Hannah Shaw. You can pick up her kids' book series, Adventures in Fosterland, wherever books are sold. If you'd like to support Orphan Kitten Club, visit www.kittenlady.orgTo send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a...
2025-01-1615 minCozy CrittersJuliana Pigletsđ˝ Juliana piglets look like tiny bundles of joy brought to life in the softest shades of pink and white!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Paren...
2025-01-1213 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Desert Dreamlandđľ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre dipping our toes into a very special placeâa desert dreamland!Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the...
2025-01-041h 05Cozy CrittersBlack Bearsđť Tonight, we're visiting the woodsy world of black bears!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Featured by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, make bedtime a favorite part of your childâs day with Cozy Critters. Go on a magical adventure with Dougie Pickles and his kitten co-host, Miss Meow Meow, as they visit the world's coziest critters and learn about their day.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and S...
2025-01-0216 minCozy CrittersAxolotls - Part Twođ§ââď¸ Tonight, we take a second trip to visit the magical axolotls!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comMake...
2024-12-3113 minCozy CrittersSoundscape - Momma Fox's DenđŚ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre snuggling into a very special placeâa cozy fox den!Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast...
2024-12-301h 02Cozy CrittersAxolotls - Part Oneđ¸ Their feathery gills stick out from the sides of their heads like little underwater flowers.To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, vis...
2024-12-2514 minCozy CrittersScreaming Hairy Armadillosđď¸ Screaming hairy armadillos can sprint up to 30 MPH!A special thank you to the Virginia Zoo for having us and sharing amazing stories about screaming hairy armadillos. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choic...
2024-12-2015 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Peaceful Japanese GardenđŻđľ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre relaxing to the sounds of a sleepy Japanese garden.Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player o...
2024-12-181h 02Cozy CrittersChimpanzees (feat. Vivien Lyra Blair)đ Star Wars actress Vivien Lyra Blair joins us on today's adventure! You might recognize her from the Obi-Wan TV series.To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the...
2024-12-1515 minCozy CrittersPeregrine Falconsđ We venture into the skies to meet the fastest animal in the world: peregrine falcons!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, vis...
2024-12-1013 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Frog Paradiseđ¸ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre relaxing to the sounds of a frog paradise.Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of ch...
2024-12-061h 06Cozy CrittersCicadasđď¸ A single cicada can sing as loud as a lawnmower!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comMak...
2024-12-0413 minCozy CrittersTriceratopsâ¤ď¸ Triceratops was first discovered in 1887!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comMake sure to subscribe to C...
2024-12-0116 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Jungle Treehouseđ˛ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre relaxing to the sounds of a jungle treehouse.Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of ch...
2024-11-281h 03Cozy CrittersBaby Sea Turtlesđ˘ Baby sea turtles are the size of an Oreo cookie!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comM...
2024-11-2515 minCozy CrittersAlpacasâ°ď¸ Did you know alpacas hum to each other?To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.To sign up for the Cozy Critters Fan Club, visit www.CozyCrittersPodcast.comMake sure...
2024-11-1715 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Crackling CampfiređĽ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre relaxing to the sounds of a crackling campfire.Sign up for the FREE Cozy Critters fan club at www.CozyCrittersPodcast.com. To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of ch...
2024-11-151h 01Cozy CrittersFlamingos𦩠Did you know flamingos are excellent dancers?To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.Make sure to subscribe to Cozy Critters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeart Radio app, or wherever you...
2024-11-1216 minCozy CrittersAsian Ghost Bats (feat. Dallas Taylor)đŚ Our friend Dallas Taylor joins us on our adventure! To listen to Twenty Thousand Hertz, visit www.20k.org or download the show wherever you get your podcasts.To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of...
2024-11-0115 minCozy CrittersSoundscape: Rainy Sundayđ§ď¸ Tonight, instead of a story, weâre relaxing to the sounds of a rainy Sunday.To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.Make sure to subscribe to Cozy Critters on Apple Podcast...
2024-10-301h 02Cozy CrittersAye-Ayesđ Aye-ayes have big, round eyes like two golden moons!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.Make sure to subscribe to Cozy Critters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeart Radio app, or...
2024-10-2716 minCozy CrittersNarwhalsđŚ Tonight, we visit the unicorns of the sea!To send an animal request, message the Cozy Critters Podcast Facebook or TikTok page. To see Cozy Critters video clips, follow Cozy Critters Podcast on TikTok.Parents and kids have loved the soft, soothing, ASMR style and STEM education of Cozy Critters (it's been compared to Blue Planet meets The Magic School Bus). To share your experience, please leave a rating and review in your podcast player of choice.Make sure to subscribe to Cozy Critters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the iHeart Radio app, or whe...
2024-10-2415 min
Curious StateA fond farewellI come to you one last time to say goodbye. And to thank you for joining me on this journey of being curious for its own sake, of saddling a hunch and seeing where its long stride takes us. I think curiosity takes different forms throughout our lives. Wherever you are in your journey, itâs been an honor to be a part of it.You can follow my next adventures on my website: www.dougfraserdigital.comHere's my TwitterAnd here's the ol' LinkedInUntil next time, stay curious....
2022-12-2002 minCurious StateWhy is classical music so timeless? | feat. Benjamin ZanderIn 2021, the top three classical musicians on SpotifyâBach, Beethoven, and Mozartâwere streamed 19.2 million times a month in 2021, which together would have earned them over $852,000. How is it that songs hundreds of years old are still being listened to? What is it about classical music that makes it so timeless?Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, shares his passion for the love that classical music generates.To learn more about Ben and access his incredible library of free classical music resources, visit BenjaminZander.org.CreditsCurious State is a Quic...
2022-12-1312 minCurious StateHaven't all the possible songs been written by now? | feat. Matt McGinleyMatt McGinley entered the music industry over 15 years ago as the drummer for the band Gym Class Heroes. Nowadays, Mattâs a contributing music producer for hit radio shows and podcasts, like This American Life, Serial, Nice White Parents, and S Town. Suffice it to say, he produces a lot of music. And it's all part of an ever-growing global library. By Googleâs count, between 97 and 230 million songs exist worldwide. It makes you wonderâŚhavenât all the possible songs been written by now?CreditsCurious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted a...
2022-12-0612 minCurious StateWho will save us from ransomware? | feat. Renee Dudley and Daniel GoldenEasy money is hard to come by. Unless youâre in the ransomware business. Then tens of millions of dollars can be yours in a single, unsuspecting click. Quick cash grabs fuel a worldwide economy, funneling extorted funds into secret bank accounts, hackersâ salaries, and even government pockets. In a world where your data is the gateway to a thiefâs payday, all is not lost.Cybercrime vigilantes like The Ransomware Hunting Team volunteer their time to make the digital world a safer place. Chances are, one day youâre going to need help from them. And...
2022-11-2915 minCurious StateHow do you catch a predator? | feat. Chris HansenOn Chrisâs investigations (To Catch a Predator), the predators are realâso is the danger. And one night in Florida, that danger came with a car full of guns.CreditsCurious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser.Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.Podcast Manager - Adam Cecil Podcast and Advertising Operations Specialist - Morgan ChristiansonDigital Operations Specialist - Holly HutchingsMarketing and Publicity Assistant - Davina Tomli...
2022-11-2219 minCurious StateHow do you get into a Princeton lunch club? | feat. Mark OppenheimerBack in the day, Princeton eating clubs were all the rage. Itâs where you tapped into the pulse of the Princeton experience. Allegiances were sworn. Bread was broken. Bonds were forged with fellow members, some of whom would become crucial connections in the post-college world.The bicker of 1958 is a tale of a time gone by, but also a reminder of the continued struggle with anti-semitism and exclusion.Listen to Gatecrashers, a hidden history of Jews in the Ivy League, wherever you get your podcasts.CreditsCurious State is a Qu...
2022-11-0815 minCurious StateIs nature cool with cannibalism? | feat. Bill SchuttItâs a tough world out there, eh? To live. To die. To hear the call of nature and answer it by eating your children. Just ask Bill Schutt, the author of Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History.He discovered something shocking: Cannibalism in nature is incredibly widespread. In fact, it covers the entire spectrum of the animal kingdom.CreditsCurious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser.Find Curious State on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates....
2022-11-0113 minCurious StateWhy is the Stranger Things music so haunting? | feat. David KlotzThe music of Stranger Things haunts living rooms across the globe, and at times steals the show. It takes a professional touch to properly integrate music to serve the goal of a scene, and of a moment. Be it for signaling tension, to call back to a previous season, to ratchet up the thrills, or to bring comic relief.Creating the right music offers the opportunity to elevate a scene. But getting the timing just right is what makes it so. Because itâs not just what music playsâitâs when.To learn more about...
2022-10-2513 minCurious StateWhere does movie blood come from? | feat. Howard BergerHoward Berger started working in the movie industry at the young age of 13. Today, he has over 100 films to his credit as a professional makeup artist. He's worked on movies like The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, From Dusk Till Dawn, and the blood-filled Kill Bill movies. But things on set don't always go as planned.Click here to learn more about Howard and purchase his new book, Masters of Make-Up Effects.A Quick RequestIf you enjoy Curious State, would you mind sharing your favorite episode with...
2022-10-1820 minCurious StateWait... vampires are real? | feat. Michelle BelangerGrowing up in rural Ohio, Michelle Belanger had to hide her unique abilities from classmates. Her grandmother worried that if she showed off too much, government men would take her away for testing. Luckily, that never happened. Instead, Michelle went on a journey of self-discovery and created the de facto code of ethics for the international vampire community.A Quick RequestIf you enjoy Curious State, would you mind sharing your favorite episode with a friend? Itâs a great way to help the show grow and start fun conversations along the way.There a...
2022-10-1117 minCurious StateHow do you design a house...for fear? | feat. Leonard PickelLeonard Pickel's Hauntrepreneurs has designed over 300 original haunted attractions, including ones for Madison Square Garden, Universal Studios Florida, several Six Flags Amusement Parks, and the Kandy Halloween Party at the Playboy Mansion.But what goes into designing a haunted house?Leonard takes us through the spooky business of manipulating architecture, impossible floor plans, why you should always "scare forward," and the kind of haunted houses that chill him to the bone.A Quick RequestIf you enjoy Curious State, would you mind sharing your favorite episode with a friend? Itâs a...
2022-10-0418 minCurious StateIs pillow fighting the next big sport? | feat. Steve WilliamsImagine the Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipâŚbut with pillows. Thatâs the basic recipe for the Pillow Fighting Championships. And it just might be the next big sport. Steve Williams, CEO of PFC, joins me to share pillow fightingâs journey into worldwide popularity (and possibly into the list of Olympic sports).A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The story of the one and only TKO so far in the PFCHow do you win a pillow fight?How the PFC pillows get their trademark thwhop! soundA Quick RequestIf you en...
2022-09-2711 minCurious StateWhat makes movie trailers so compelling? | feat. Dallas TaylorMovie trailers are a game of chess. Except in this game, millions of dollars are at stake with every move.Dallas Taylor, owner of Defacto Sound and host of Twenty Thousand Hertz, gives us a peek behind the curtains where creativity and business live in a pressure cooker.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:How many trillions of minutes of TV are watched in the US every year (yes, trillions)The evolution of movie trailersHave movie and TV trailers become too epic?A Quick RequestIf you enjoy Cu...
2022-09-2014 minCurious StateWhat's the secret to breaking 800+ world records? | feat. Ashrita FurmanAshrita Furman broke the world record for underwater hoola-hooping in Florida, where a pod of dolphins watched from afarâin what I presume was utter confusion.I've been in the presence of some pretty fascinating people. The voice of Porky Pig, a haunted house architect, a scientist who's close to bringing back a T-Rex (albeit in a less menacing, chicken-sized form). But Ashrita Furman is in a league of his own. He has world records out the ying yang, including:The most matches put out on your tongue in a minuteThe most beers opened with a ch...
2022-09-1315 minCurious StateWhy were prized rabbits in Auschwitz? | feat. Tanya SingerA photo album made with rabbit fur. A secret breeding project.A lost alligator.The story of Project Angora is truly stranger than fiction.Holocaust researcher and founder of the Knitting Hope project, Tanya Singer, shares a little-known story from inside 31 concentration camps. A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Why Heinrich Himmler was so obsessed with angora rabbitsThe dark message of Nazi fashionWhy animal exhibits existed at some concentration campsClick here to read the article on which this episode is based.Cred...
2022-09-0616 minCurious StateCan a "friends with benefits" relationship last? | feat. Dr. Justin LehmillerThe line between friendship and a romantic relationship blurs when sex comes strutting into the room. How do you navigate the complications of going from buddy to booty call?Thankfully, weâve got an expert with the answers: Dr. Justin Lehmiller. Heâs a social psychologist, Kinsey Institute Research Fellow, and the creator of Sex and Psychology. Justin was part of a team that conducted a year-long study of 200 friends-with-benefits relationships. And what he found can help us all unweave this type of messy, sexy, and downright âoh my god what have I done??â relationship.A few...
2022-08-3020 minCurious StateHow does cyanide kill you? | feat. Neil BradburyCyanide has made quite the name for itself. Take the Jonestown murder-suicide, for exampleâwhere cult leader Jim Jones called for over 900 of his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch. Cyanide also sits centerstage with a popular spy movie trope: the cyanide tooth. In case of capture, pop out the fake tooth thatâs actually made of cyanide. Swallow it. And boom, a quick death is on its way.But how exactly does cyanide kill you?Letâs light up our gumshoe detective pipes and crack this case wide open with Neil Bradbury, author of A Ta...
2022-08-2316 minCurious StateAre cats a**holes? | feat. Jackson GalaxyJackson Galaxy is Americaâs Cat Daddy. Heâs the host of Animal Planetâs hit show, My Cat From Hell, heâs amassed over 100 million views on his YouTube channel, and he has his own toy lineâwhen it comes to cats, Jackson knows best.So, JacksonâŚis it true? Are cats assholes? Or is there more to those furry enigmas than meets the eye?A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The problems with seeing cats through dog-colored glassesWhy cats are Zen mastersThe dating impact for men with catsDid You Know?
2022-08-1618 minCurious StateWhat does reality TV say about us? | feat. Danielle J. LindemannThe shows we refer to as guilty pleasures may be more insightful than we think. Danielle J. Lindemann, author of True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, takes us on a journey into ourselves.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The character archetypes that make for compelling reality TVDo people care that reality TV isnât real?The very first reality TV show (itâs almost 50 years old)How reality TV builds communityDid You Know?For the season one finale of Survivor in 2000âguess how many people tuned in. Upwar...
2022-08-0918 minCurious StateWhat's it like to remember every moment of your life? | feat. Rebecca SharrockOnly 80 known cases of highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM) exist. What's it like to remember almost everything thatâs ever happened to you? Rebecca Sharrock shares her experienceâand how her dreams revealed an incredible feature of HSAM. A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:How she uses scent to relive positive memoriesRebeccaâs first memoryâŚat just 12 days oldWhat her dreams helped reveal about her memoryDid You Know?To help her quiet the memories in her mind, Rebecca goes to Harry Potter for help. At night, she quietly recites passages to...
2022-08-0212 minCurious StateHow do you get rid of a dead whale? | feat. VA Beach Aquarium Stranding ResponseWhales are textbook beauty and graceâand theyâre a helluva lot of work to clean up when they die. Today, weâre diving into one of the most bizarre, smelly, and heartbreaking jobs in the world: working on a marine animal stranding response team.Thanks to Dr. Susan Barco and Dr. Alex Costidis at The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Stranding Response Program, here are a few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The equipment you need to dismember and move a 50-ton whaleHow many calories a whale eats in a dayThe smelliest whale to disse...
2022-07-2623 minCurious StateCan deep play revolutionize your work life? | feat. Alex Soojung-Kim PangUnder the right conditions, hobbies and physical activities become deep play, taking on additional layers of meaning and personal significance. Historical figures, like Winston Churchill, relished his deep play. Which, for him, was painting. âI know of nothing which, without exhausting the body,â he said, âmore entirely absorbs the mind.âOlâ Churchill knew that his deep play was important not just for the fun of it, but for the positive impacts on his work. Something Alex Pang knows all about.Alex is the author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. Heâs made...
2022-07-1918 minCurious StateWhy did we fall out of love with pigeons? | feat. Andrew BlechmanDid know thatâscientifically speakingâthereâs no difference between a dove and a pigeon? Yet a doveâs more colorful counterpart has been dragged through the cultural mud. In doing so, weâve missed out on the rich history and amazing features of this incredible creature. Andrew Blechman (author of Pigeons: The Fascinating Saga of the Worldâs Most Revered and Reviled Bird) is here to share the jaw-dropping details.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The world event that led to the cultural downfall of pigeons in AmericaThe loving history between pigeons and hu...
2022-07-1218 minCurious StateWho picks you up when you die? | feat. Jake HalbeckOver the next year, 56 million people around the world will die. Thatâs 106.6 per minute, 1.8 people every second, every day. Thatâs a lot of deaths. And itâs someoneâs job to pick those people up and take them where they need to go. But who picks you up when you die?A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Whyâs there such a high divorce rate among morticians?Why does the person who picks you up wear a suit and tie?How did the Civil War change funeral services?Did You Know?...
2022-07-0514 minCurious StateWhat's it like in the Pixar writers' room? | feat. Matthew LuhnSully. Miguel. Mr. Incredible. Nemo. Pixar has an extensive roster of characters who instantly capture our imaginations. But getting an impactful story to fall into place comes with big challengesâones Pixar writers have to creatively spar with every day. And sometimes, those challenges hit back. 20-year Pixar storytelling veteran Matthew Luhn takes us on his journey into the writersâ room. A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Why did Toy Story (and Pixar) almost get shut down?How did Matthew go from The Simpsons to Pixar?Howâd the writers figure out the ending to...
2022-06-2823 minCurious StateHow'd they fix wounded soldiers' faces in WWI? | feat. Dr. Lindsey FitzharrisThe First World War saw the dawn of fighting in the skies and advanced, savage warfare on the ground. Maimed soldiers lucky enough to survive were unlucky enough to live in a time when medical tech was vastly outpaced by war tech. That struggle to keep up meant uncertain futures for wounded soldiersâespecially when it came to facial injuries. Medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris takes us behind the scenes of a medical revolution: the birth of plastic surgery.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Why did soldiers with facial injuries sit on blue...
2022-06-2120 minCurious StateWhatever happened to "thou"? | feat. Grammar GirlIn an age when eels were sometimes used as currency and castles pierced the sky, âthouâ was all the rage. But over time, it disappeared from use. Whereâd it go? And will it ever make a comeback? Grammar Girl (aka Mignon Fogarty) helps us parse through the grammatical treasures of yore and solve the âthouâ mystery once and for all.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The searing insults âthouâ providedThe societal shift that ended âthouâWhat dead word Grammar Girl would love to resurrectDid You Know?âThouâ was used longest in areas...
2022-06-1414 minCurious StateDoes this episode make you sleepy? | feat. Drew AckermanIs sleep giving you the cold shoulder? What if you had a bedtime buddy? A platonic pal who could slow the thoughts running through your head and lull you to sleep every night? Enter Drew Ackerman (aka Dearest Scooter).His Sleep With Me podcast gets 3 million+ downloads every month. Thatâs over a hundred thousand people, every night, falling to sleep to Drewâs hypnotic voice and meandering tales. How does he do it? Whatâs the secret sauce to lulling a football stadiumâs worth people nightly?A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episo...
2022-06-0717 minCurious StateCould science go extinct? | feat. Alie WardScience is all around us. It's in our smartphones, the contours our of eyelids, the hidden rabbit nest in the backyard. But what if everything weâve come to know about the world (and that the natural world knows about itself) disappeared? Could science itself go extinct? Alie Ward of Ologies stops by to set the scientific record straight, and share why science is more than a path to answersâit's a gift of questions.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:What animal species Alie discovered as a childWhy weâre not the on...
2022-05-3115 minCurious StateWhat makes a cemetery a tourist destination? | feat. Loren RhoadsCemeteries are a rather new invention in human history, created only 10-15,000 years ago. Weâve come a long way from stopping to smell the proverbial roses⌠instead of rotting flesh. But how do these resting grounds for the deceased become tourist destinations for the living? Cemetery historian and author Loren Rhoads helps us dig up the truth.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Why a famous Paris cemetery âbrought inâ celebritiesThe world event that led Loren to fall in love with cemeteriesWays humans have rid of their dead through the yearsDid You Kno...
2022-05-2416 minCurious StateCan animals break the law? | feat. Mary RoachWe humans love law and order. But what happens when non-humans go mucking around and chewing on our rules? Can animals actually break the law? Renowned science writer and raccoon super-fan Mary Roach has the answers. A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Do seagulls have it out for the pope?What are laws for, anyway?Laser scarecrows? Say what??Did You Know?In 1451, a Swiss bishop took some leeches to court. His reason? There were too many of them in the local pond.Curious State is a Quick and...
2022-05-1716 minCurious StateWhy's that crow living in the aquarium? | feat. The Virginia AquariumWhat do a crow and a glossy-eyed harbor seal named Monty have in common? Us.Oftentimes, human interaction with animals is for the worse. But when it comes to animal rehabbers, the interaction is meant to get the animal back on its feetâor paws or claws or flippersâand release them back into the wild. Chip Harshaw, VP of Animal Care at The Virginia Aquarium, takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet Monty and dives into the good, the bad, and the downright heart-melting aspects of human/animal relationships.A few curio...
2022-05-1015 minCurious StateCan you empathize with your internet haters? | feat. Dylan MarronFive years ago, Dylan Marron (creator and host of Conversations with People Who Hate Me) started engaging his internet detractors in long-form conversations over the phone. What started as a coping mechanism has turned into a hit podcast, lessons from which heâs shared in his new book.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The four-word idea thatâll change how you approach all conversationsHow you can apply what Dylanâs learned from internet haters to any relationship in your lifeWhatâs the point of trying to empathize with internet haters?Did You Know?
2022-05-0315 minCurious StateAre celebrities more interesting than us? | feat. SuChin PakJournalist SuChin Pak (co-host of Add to Cart) has been reporting on TV since she was 16 years old. If you watched MTV in the early 2000s, you saw her just about every day, interviewing the who's who of pop culture and music.Those celebrities, the ones who grace the silver screen and flood the airwaves with catchy tunes that burrow into your brain and never ever leaveâare those people actually more interesting than the rest of us?A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:What itâs really like at the MTV Vid...
2022-04-2615 minCurious StateWhy are there so few female psychopaths? | feat. Dr. Mark FreestoneDr. Mark Freestone, author of Making a Psychopath: My Journey into Seven Dangerous Minds, takes us into the mind of an infamous female psychopathâand the finicky, outdated, and often untrustworthy system that attempts to diagnose women like her.A few curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The antiquated diagnosis process for psychopathsThe differences between how psychopathy manifests in male and female patientsGritty details of the murder committed by Angela the RemorselessHow a bias toward male patients is a symptom of a much larger issueDid You Know?James Bond is a psych...
2022-04-1917 minCurious StateWhat's the point of regret? | feat. Daniel PinkRegret is our constant companion, tugging at our ears to remind us of our mistakes. Our follies. The kind of stuff we shove to the back of our brain fridge and hope it doesnât stink up the house.But what if regret isnât what we think?What if itâs actually the way to a happier, more fulfilling life?Daniel Pink, the author of such insightful classics as To Sell is Human and A Whole New Mind, rolled up his sleeves and mined the deep, dingy trenches of regret. What he found j...
2022-04-1219 minCurious StateIs the mafia really that violent? | feat. Elie HonigThe mafia and violence go together like a fist and brass knuckles. But is the mafia really as violent as pop culture would have us believe? Or are we being conned?Nicknamed "organized crime's worst nightmare," former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig earned his stripes through the prosecution of John Gotti Jr and other major mafia players. Heâs here to set the record straight.A few curiosities youâll discover in this episode:The mind games of mafia violenceWhy murder is bad for businessThe strong appeal of unionsWhy the Italian mob could lose...
2022-04-0514 minCurious StateCan we overcome our childhoods? | feat. Lori GottliebSomewhere in the rows and rows of office cubicles that make up the emotional business of our brains, thereâs one employee hellbent on burning the whole place down. Her nameâŚis childhood. Is it possible to pry ourselves from her fiery grasp? Or are we destined to live with one hand on the fire extinguisher? Psychotherapist and bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb, offers a way to set our childhoods free: changing the stories we tell ourselves.A few of the curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:Why weâre all u...
2022-03-2913 minCurious StateCould we have domesticated a T-Rex? | feat. Dr. Richard KisselAh, the T-Rex. King of the tyrant lizards. Ruler of childrenâs imaginations the world over. With its savagery and you-look-tasty-enough-to-eat smileâŚcould we have domesticated it? Dr. Richard Kissel is here to help us figure it all out. Heâs the VP of Education at The DoSeum in San Antonio, Texas, and a total T-Rex fanboy.A few of the curiosities youâll uncover in this episode:The 3 questions to ask yourself before domesticating a T-RexHow much it would cost to feed a T-Rex over its lifetimeWhat a T-Rexâs personality might have been likeCould we have ma...
2022-03-2915 minCurious StateTrailerCan animals break the law? Why do some fonts just feel so good? Can a "friend with benefits" relationship last? Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Dive into what you didnât know you needed to know on Curious State with Doug Fraser. First two episodes drop on March 29.Curious State is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast hosted and produced by Doug Fraser. Have a question you want Doug to find the answer to? Leave a voicemail at (757) 541-8471 or email us at curious@quickanddirtytips.com.Follow the show:FacebookInstagramTw...
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The Pod LabComposing Music for Hit Podcasts with Matt McGinley (This American Life, Serial)Whatâs the secret sauce for composing music for narrative podcasts? Matt McGinley pulls back the curtain on creating music for hit shows like This American Life, Serial and Nice White Parents. Plus, we dig into tips for getting a well-known guest on your podcast...even if your podcast isn't well-known. The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-09-1412 minThe Pod LabRules for Removing "Ums" and Breaths with Robyn Edgar (Pacific Content)Robyn Edgar of Pacific Content swings by to answer a frequently asked Podcast Movement community question: How much of the âumsâ and breaths should you cut from your podcast? Plus, we'll dish out three tips for overcoming creative roadblocks.The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-09-0712 minThe Pod LabPushing the Storytelling Envelope with Shannon Cason (Homemade Stories, The Trouble)Want to tell better stories? You've come to the right place. Renowned storyteller Shannon Cason stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: How can I dig deeper and be more authentic with the personal stories I share on my show? Plus, we'll talk about the importance of podcast production organization.The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-08-3111 minThe Pod LabThe Subtle Art of Less Awkward Interviews with Alie Ward (Ologies)Help for awkward interviews is on the way. Alie Ward, host of the hit show Ologies, is here to help us de-cringe our conversations with expert advice. Bonus: She blesses us with the tale of her most awkward interview ever. Plus, we'll look at three tips to give your guestsâand youâa better experience.The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-08-2414 minThe Pod LabHooking Listeners from the Opening with Aaron Mahnke (Lore, Bridgewater)How do you hook listeners from the opening minutes of a story? What elements should you keep in mind to lure them into your worldâŚand make them never want to leave? Aaron Mahnke, the legend of Lore himself, stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: How can you create better openings for a narrative podcast? Plus, we'll take a quick dive into atmospheric sound effects. The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-08-1716 minThe Pod LabThe Power of Silence + Interview Advice with Josh Miely (NAB)Silence. It's an amazing tool for both interview and narrative podcasts. We'll take a dive into actionable advice for harnessing the power of silence for your show. Plus, Josh Miely (Director, Radio Operations for the National Association of Broadcasters) stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: If you could go back to your very first interview, what advice would you give yourself? (The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.)
2021-08-1011 minThe Pod LabLet's Build a Scene + Podcast Trailer Tips with Matt ShiltsIn today's Let's Build a Scene, we talk storytelling, a trouble-making goat, and manâs second-best friend: donkeys. Ah, nothing like an uplifting story to donkey-kick the day into high gear. Plus, Matt Shilts (senior producer at Gimlet Projects) stops by to offer pro tips for your podcast trailer. The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.
2021-08-0319 minThe Pod LabFoley and Other SFX + Creative Longevity with Grammar GirlToday weâre looking at using foley and other types of sound effects to bring your podcast to life. We build a bank robbery scene to dissect sound design layering, scene mapping, and modifying sounds with a high pass filter. Quick, get in the van! Plus, Grammar Girl herself, Mignon Fogarty, stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: What's the secret to staying creative with your podcast, episode after episode?
2021-07-2713 minThe Pod LabLet's Build a Scene + Interview Prep with Natalia PetrzelaOur first Letâs Build a Scene episode breaks down a scene from a podcast I've produced. This one is a doozy. It centers around Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor who's prosecuted countless mafia cases. We dive into narrative structure, the importance of details, and toeing the line between too much and not enough sound design. *pets lap cat, quotes The Godfather all afternoon* Plus, Natalia Petrzela (host and producer of Welcome to Your Fantasy and co-host of Past Present) stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: What's the best wa...
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