Episodios

  • Story 015: Rockets and Planets and Space Pirates, Oh My!

    Story 015: Rockets and Planets and Space Pirates, Oh My!
    Jun 25 2023
    Michael explains modern rocket construction methods while also explaining what he would do as an astronaut.
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    11 m
  • Story 014: How Pancakes Were Made in the Old Days

    Story 014: How Pancakes Were Made in the Old Days
    Jun 18 2023
    Michael gives us a taste of little known culinary history. (And close listeners may hear a special appearance of Michael's little brother in the background.)
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    6 m
  • Story 013: The Curious History of Tortillas & Michael's Monster Truck

    Story 013: The Curious History of Tortillas & Michael's Monster Truck
    Feb 26 2023

    Michael explains where Tortillas come from and the surprising connection his Monster Truck has to their history.
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    9 m
  • Story 012: How Watches Work with Closed Eyes

    Story 012: How Watches Work with Closed Eyes
    Feb 5 2023

    Michael talks about how he thinks watches work and tries out a new way to tell his stories.
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    9 m
  • Story 011: How Santa Get Around & Monster Truck's Traveling Family

    Story 011: How Santa Get Around & Monster Truck's Traveling Family
    Jan 22 2023

    Michael regales James with an explanation of how Santa gets down from the North Pole, which he heard from his Monster Truck's grandfather -- whose backstory Michael shares as well!
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    10 m
  • Story 010: Why Books Exist & A Guide to Magnets

    Story 010: Why Books Exist & A Guide to Magnets
    Jan 15 2023

    Michael gets deep by talking about why books exist at all, before sharing some of his favorite types of books and stories followed by a detour on magnetism.
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    10 m
  • Story 009: Planes, Pool, and Bowling Lanes

    Story 009: Planes, Pool, and Bowling Lanes
    Jan 8 2023

    Michael explains the basics of how planes work before regaling us with a story of his time flying to New Jersey in the 1970's to play Pool and Bowling with his Monster Truck and their bowling team.
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    10 m
  • Story 008: A New Year Train Ride to San Francisco

    Story 008: A New Year Train Ride to San Francisco
    Jan 2 2023

    Michael discusses New Year traditions and his plans for an overnight train ride to San Francisco!
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    8 m