SYMHC Classics: A Brief History of Vodka
This 2019 episode covers the story of vodka, which is closely tied to cultural identity for several countries. Where did it originate, and how did it evolve over time? We'll talk a bit about how vodka...
31 Dec 202231min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Irving's World
Tracy and Holly talk about the movie "White Christmas" and how it has aged. They also discuss collectible sheet music and the idea of there being no definitive version of a song recording. See omnystu...
30 Dec 202216min
Irving Berlin, Part 2
This second part of the story of Irving Berlin’s life picks up after WWI, and covers his family life, his rise to fame, and the controversies that were part of his career. Research: Bergreen, Laurenc...
28 Dec 202239min
Irving Berlin, Part 1
The immeasurably famous Irving Berlin seems like the perfect example of a U.S. immigrant success story. But reality is complicated and imperfect, and so was Berlin’s music-filled life. Research: Berg...
26 Dec 202236min
SYMHC Classics: Who was Good King Wenceslas?
This 2012 episode from prior hosts covers King Wenceslas. He's known from a Christmas carol, but was a 10th-century Bohemian prince, known for his kindness to children and promotion of Christianity. B...
24 Dec 202218min
Behind the Scenes Minis: Calendars and Kitchen Gadgets
Holly and Tracy discuss the disruptive French Republican calendar, banana dishes, the Universal Chopper, and other kitchen implements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Dec 202215min
Eponymous Foods: Fourth Course
This eponymous foods episode only has two foods in it – and they couldn’t be more different! One is a flaming dessert, and one is a meat patty. Research: Salisbury, James Henry. “The Relation of Ali...
21 Dec 202240min
French Republican Calendar
The new year approaches. But what if you had to learn a completely new calendar for the coming year? For about a dozen years starting in the late 19th century, France abandoned the Gregorian calendar ...
19 Dec 202239min
