Leonhard Seppala and Togo deliver the antitoxin to the next driver, and the drivers find themselves in the final stretch of their journey. Gunnar Kaasen and the dog (allegedly) leading his sled, Balto, make the final push into Nome and get the glory. As we wrap up our series on the Nome Serum Run, we’llContinue reading “The Bravest Paws on Earth: The Nome Serum Run of 1925 – Part 3 of 3 – 17”
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The Bravest Paws on Earth: The Nome Serum Run of 1925 – Part 2 of 3 – 16
As the epidemic of Diphtheria in Nome rages, a race against pathogen begins. Vials of antitoxin, the only treatment available for the deadly disease must make it to Nome from the outside world. There will not be a single moment to spare. In their time of need, these Alaskans turned to the the most reliableContinue reading “The Bravest Paws on Earth: The Nome Serum Run of 1925 – Part 2 of 3 – 16”
The Bravest Paws on Earth: The Nome Serum Run of 1925 – Part 1 of 3 – 15
Winter has fallen in the small town of Nome, Alaska in 1925, and the town doctor, Curtis Welch, has made a startling discovery – an epidemic of deadly Diphtheria is spreading though the town’s children like wildfire. Cut off from the outside world by the pack ice on the Bering Sea, Dr Welch and theContinue reading “The Bravest Paws on Earth: The Nome Serum Run of 1925 – Part 1 of 3 – 15”
Wendigo: Undead Legend of the North – 13
It’s October, and that means it’s time for some shows that will raise the hair on the back your neck. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating Native American legend of the Wendigo. Stories of the Wendigo originate from Algonquian people of the Great Lakes region such as the Cree and Ojibwe. The cannibalistic creatureContinue reading “Wendigo: Undead Legend of the North – 13”
A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14
Tidal wave! Watch out! Much ado is made about Tsunamis in popular culture. While these massive waves have nothing to do with tidal forces, there is a type of wave that does – a tidal bore. Found in only a few locations around the world, these fascinating waves require a specific mix of elements inContinue reading “A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14”
Nerd Nugget: 4 Amazing Hikes and Places to See in Great Smoky Mountains National Park That Need to Be On Your Bucket List – 12
In this Nerd Nugget bonus episode, we revisit Great Smoky Mountains to share our 4 favorite hikes in the park, and four spectacular places to visit for amazing photos and epic memories. Listen to find out which ones we pick! If you want to share your favorite places in the Great Smoky Mountains, leave aContinue reading “Nerd Nugget: 4 Amazing Hikes and Places to See in Great Smoky Mountains National Park That Need to Be On Your Bucket List – 12”
Nerd Roamer’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 11
The first in our Nerd Roamer’s Guide series. Come with us as we trek deep into the hardwood forests of the Appalachian Mountains to uncover the hidden history and amazing wildlife that makes the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina so special. Whether you just have an interest in history or nature, orContinue reading “Nerd Roamer’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 11”
History on a Stick: A History of American Fairs and the Great Minnesota Get Together – 10
Close your eyes and you can just smell it: the cheese curds frying in oil, french fries, melting ice cream and … manure? It’s fair season! Except not this year. In memory of our beloved agrarian get-togethers, come along as we wax both philosophical and poetic about this timeless tradition. We’ll trace the origins ofContinue reading “History on a Stick: A History of American Fairs and the Great Minnesota Get Together – 10”
Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 2 of 2 – 09
Our two part series on the “New Jersey Man-Eater” of 1916 concludes. In this episode, we dive into the panic and hysteria that followed the five shark attacks outlined in the previous episode, including but not limited to, Woodrow Wilson’s “War on Sharks,” and the hunt for the shark responsible for the killings. We willContinue reading “Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 2 of 2 – 09”
Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08
The summer of 1916 saw the US engulfed in an oppressive heat wave. An epidemic of polio swept America’s major cities as America’s families huddled at home, pensively listening to news of “The Great War” and wondering if the USA would get drawn into the conflict. For those of means, the cool waters of theContinue reading “Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08”
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