Doorbells (Entry 372.LU0207)
In which comedian Lisa Lane and John revisit late 20th-century nostalgia, and what technology has done to the delicate art of knocking on strangers’ doors. Certificate #12881
5 Maj 1h 9min
General Mills (Entry 520.GE0615)
In which comedian and writer Alex Falcone discusses weather balloons, broken arrows, and the most general of mills. Certificate #35593.
28 Apr 1h 9min
Nolan Bushnell (Entry 167.MA1323)
In which an Atari founder turns borrowed ideas into a gaming empire, makes a killing, and launches Rick Rat’s Pizza—guided by Futureling Keli Boucher. Certificate #48560.
21 Apr 1h 28min
The Cabinet of Doom (Entry 171.JE0814)
In which Bob Crawford, author of America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick and bass player for The Avett Brothers, waxes on William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, an...
14 Apr 56min
The World's Largest Drum (Entry 144.CO0807)
In which giant university marching drums, mythic African war drums, and even a Salvadoran bronze masterpiece take center stage — guided by Futureling Natalie Hudson. Certificate #31992.
7 Apr 1h 5min
The Filibuster War (Entry 468.RE0602)
In which Futureling Hugh Scott unpacks the saga of drifter, doctor, and self-declared president William Walker. Certificate #28903
31 Mars 54min
"Champagne" in New Mexico (Entry 205.DA0201)
In which Futureling Katie Tarara uncovers the surprising rise of a symbol of French celebration in the American Southwest. Certificate #31308
24 Mars 1h 9min
The Pyramid of North Dakota (Entry 1014.IS1901)
In which a lonely concrete pyramid in North Dakota uncovers the story of America’s ambitious—and short-lived—Cold War missile defense system, with guest Michael Milner. Certificate #1502
17 Mars 1h 15min
