Show Notes
This week we look at the Smithsonian Institute's podcast Sidedoor.
Full Transcript:
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Sidedoor - No spoilers!
I’ve only been to the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. once as a kid but this bi-weekly podcast the museum produces makes you feel like you’re walking through the halls. Perfect for those who are still cautious about going out. Not only does it cover an extreme variety topics (history, science, art, space, and nature to name a few) but it covers some that aren’t on exhibit so even if you were to go you wouldn’t experience these stories. How many could there possibly be I hear you ask. Well the archives of the museum are filled with around 155 million artifacts each one with a story to tell. The institution is made up of 21 museum and the natural zoo. This podcast pulls from all of them and puts the objects discussed into captivating narratives that make the information you learn stay with you. Host Lizzie Peabody weaves interviews with facts that will leave you passionately curious about whatever the topic. The show, which first aired in October of 2016, has 4.6 stars and 1,700 ratings. So far there 150 episodes each about 25 minutes long. Perfect for the average commute. Their website has the show coming out every other Wednesday but on Pocketcasts and other players the days seem more sporadic. Owltail has the most listened to episodes as “Special Delivery” and “The Curse of the Hope Diamond.” My favorites were “The Dinosaur War” and “Murder Is Her Hobby” Music is quick and unremarkable. No trigger warnings for this one.
Similar pods: Museum Confidential, Museums n'That, and Museum Archipelago
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