# PRX — RSS Amplifier Everything PRX publishes, across 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [8/19 The Power of Storytelling at Every Age](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_5ac714ea-5450-491d-a02e-17e44050a484&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-20 · The Spark_ In this episode, we explore the rich history and founding of Lititz, Pennsylvania, with Cory Van Brookhoven , President of the Lititz Historical Foundation. A third-generation Lititz historian, Cory has led the Foundation since 2013, authored four books on Lancaster County history, and written more than 300 local history articles. He shares the fascinating story of Lititz's origins, dating back to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/5ac714ea-5450-491d-a02e-17e44050a484/34451.mp3) ## [8/18 Veterans, Bread, and the Power of Community](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_fa5bce31-757f-4967-8f66-b3e5b21f1a36&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-19 · The Spark_ What began with opening a family home to wounded soldiers has grown into one of Pennsylvania's leading veteran support organizations. In this episode, Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors co-founder Helen Sajer reflects on two decades of helping veterans in crisis, inspired by gratitude for her son's military service. Joining her is Dennis Leonard, a combat veteran who lost both legs in Iraq and whose… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/fa5bce31-757f-4967-8f66-b3e5b21f1a36/33351.mp3) ## [How Community Giving Strengthens Lives - Moms on The Move and The Hazel I. Jackson Foundation](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_e36a1fda-1d02-4871-974a-15ec44fd899d&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-18 · The Spark_ We explore Mothers on the Move (MOM) , a Penn State College of Medicine-led initiative founded by Dr. Vida Abedi to support first-time mothers and their families through partnered dance, social connection, and community engagement. Joined by community leaders Priscilla Fias and Janeen Christ, the program aims to reduce isolation, strengthen family bonds, and create a supportive network for new… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/e36a1fda-1d02-4871-974a-15ec44fd899d/32251.mp3) ## [How Entrepreneurs Are Creating Lasting Change](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_42419f86-c2db-4a7d-ad9b-52eb9b853fdc&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-17 · The Spark_ What happens when a personal health concern sparks a thriving business? Katie and Eric Roering, founders of Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Fontana Candle Company, set out to create non-toxic candles after traditional candles caused headaches. What began as a small operation in their home has grown into a nationwide manufacturing business with a 22-person team and customers across the country.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/42419f86-c2db-4a7d-ad9b-52eb9b853fdc/36651.mp3) ## [Meeting the Hikers of the Appalachian Trail: Stories from the Swatara Trail](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_d5d831b0-9917-4ce9-9e7d-105aa2bed026&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-16 · The Spark_ More than 220 miles of the Appalachian Trail weave through Pennsylvania, winding across mountains, valleys, and streams—and right through the heart of central PA. This iconic footpath stretches 2,197 miles from Georgia to Maine, challenging hikers from all walks of life to take part in one of the most grueling and inspiring outdoor adventures in the country. This week, The Spark team set out to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/d5d831b0-9917-4ce9-9e7d-105aa2bed026/36653__250718_.mp3) ## [The Spark Weekly | August 16 | Tourism in PA and The Dangers of Kratom](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_908a3d53-0f3b-46f1-856f-a49a00c359cd&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-15 · The Spark_ As summer wraps up in Pennsylvania, Asia Tabb sits down with Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan for a postmortem look at how the Commonwealth handled a busy summer filled with major events, festivals, and visitors. They discuss what went well, the challenges along the way, the economic and tourism impacts across the state, and what Pennsylvania learned from the experience. It's a… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/908a3d53-0f3b-46f1-856f-a49a00c359cd/32221.mp3) ## [Kratom Concerns in Central PA](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_9a73be6e-afde-4476-98d7-d2a8f8cd8907&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-14 · The Spark_ Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick is calling for stricter regulations, and potentially an outright ban, on kratom , a widely available but largely unregulated substance sold in convenience stores and gas stations across Pennsylvania. Hetrick says the drug, which has opioid-like effects, has been linked to local deaths and poses serious health risks, including seizures, liver failure, and, in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/9a73be6e-afde-4476-98d7-d2a8f8cd8907/35553__260813_.mp3) ## [PeaceFest 2026 and a New Era for Harrisburg Opera](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_8ee3ca56-53b5-455d-b342-8462437eea0e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-13 · The Spark_ This episode features Rev. Jim Grossnickle-Batterton and Rebekah Priest , organizers of PeaceFest: Forging Peace & Cultivating Justice Together , a family-friendly community event taking place September 19, 2026, in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Representing local Church of the Brethren congregations, Jim and Rebekah share the vision behind PeaceFest and the importance of fostering peace, justice, and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/8ee3ca56-53b5-455d-b342-8462437eea0e/34451.mp3) ## [How Communities Learn, Work, and Stay Informed](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_d0340158-bb8c-4d2f-921f-0325f9c867a4&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-12 · The Spark_ We explore the power of university-employer partnerships in shaping the next generation of leaders. Joining us are Alix J. Rouby , Director of Internships and Experiential Learning at Shippensburg University Career Center, and Angela Meyers , Director of Talent Acquisition at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Step back in time and discover the enduring legacy of Central Pennsylvania’s general… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/d0340158-bb8c-4d2f-921f-0325f9c867a4/33351.mp3) ## [Pennsylvania's Summer Success and Antique Treasure](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_b8570f39-3551-4afb-8a96-3213a26b0122&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-11 · The Spark_ Step inside the Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne , the largest antique mall in Pennsylvania, and discover the stories behind one of Central PA's most unique destinations. Home to more than 275 vendors , the historic property has evolved from a 1913 bakery and horse stable to a thriving marketplace filled with antiques, collectibles, vintage treasures, and small businesses. Earlier this summer, we… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/b8570f39-3551-4afb-8a96-3213a26b0122/32251.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rs2ZLE06T721) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Strait Planetarium, Pennsylvania Stargazing, Dark Skies & How ZeroEyes AI Detects Firearms to Help Prevent Violence](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_9b1bef0d-6f07-42a5-8754-e4879ca66065&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-10 · The Spark_ Join Dr. Elaine Farkas, Associate Professor of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Commonwealth University, for a fascinating conversation about the Strait Planetarium on the Mansfield Campus and its role in connecting communities to the wonders of the universe. Named in honor of beloved educator George “Daddy” Strait, the planetarium serves as a gateway to science, discovery, and lifelong… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/9b1bef0d-6f07-42a5-8754-e4879ca66065/36651.mp3) ## [The Spark Weekly | August 9 | The War They Won and 3 Environmentalist's Awarded for Efforts](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_16956_3c025e69-30d9-49d4-ab2e-e5febff61295&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F16956%2Ffeed-rss.xml) _2026-08-08 · The Spark_ On The Spark , we spoke with Peter Kistler, editor of The War They Won , a remarkable book preserving the firsthand accounts of more than 200 World War II veterans. The project began with Peter’s brother, Hobart Kistler, who spent 17 years interviewing veterans after starting the effort while still in high school. Following Hobart’s untimely death, Peter completed the manuscript, ensuring those… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/16956/3c025e69-30d9-49d4-ab2e-e5febff61295/32221.mp3) ## [What happened to the fallen Mercury bronze atop Union Station?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_324ccd91-d380-4286-a96d-6f25fac9c517&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-07-25 · Curious Nashville_ If you know where to look, there's a god frolicking amid Nashville's skyline. It's the mythological messenger Mercury, gleaming at the top of the Union Station clock tower. But he's had his share of ups and downs, and once fell in 1952. WPLN listener Christina called to ask: "We have a very primitive replica up there. But the original, I'm wondering where it could be!?" Curious Nashville chases… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/324ccd91-d380-4286-a96d-6f25fac9c517/072526_CuriousNashville_mercury_A.mp3) ## [Why is there a tiny typo on the Tennessee driver's license?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_c98fea68-dbe4-402e-b543-37d25a652785&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-06-20 · Curious Nashville_ Have you ever looked closely at your Tennessee driver’s license? There might be something surprising in the fine print. Curious Nashville listener Sam Barocas used his microscope to find it. And then he asked: Why is there a microscopic typo on the Tennessee driver’s license? In some instances — likely on millions of licenses — a thin ribbon of text reads “The VolunDeer State.” With a ‘d.’ Among… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/c98fea68-dbe4-402e-b543-37d25a652785/062026_CuriousNashville_Typo_A.mp3) ## [How did kudzu vines first get introduced to Tennessee?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_900af8d6-a694-40a0-a436-da662de6b444&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-06-13 · Curious Nashville_ Kudzu is a woody, hairy vine with distinct three-pronged leaves. During the blooming season in late summer, the plant produces grape-smelling purple flowers. And, always, it has a way of crowding out other plants. "Kudzu is like a glamorous villain ... ‘the vine that ate the South,' " says Ben Nanny, the conservation director at Ijams Nature Center. This ubiquitous vine prompted this question: How… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/900af8d6-a694-40a0-a436-da662de6b444/061326_CuriousNashville_kudzu_A.mp3) ## [Don't Fence Me In](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_0c174923-0b66-45b2-8838-34da5ce0a30e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-06-10 · HumaNature_ This time environmental journalist Hillary Rosner joins us to discuss her latest book Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World. In it, Rosner discusses how a human centered world has disrupted wild animals ability to move naturally and the communities and people coming together to try and help. It's an important conversation that just might help save our planet. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/0c174923-0b66-45b2-8838-34da5ce0a30e/Ep3_Dont_Fence_Me_In_FINAL.mp3) ## [Why is a Nashville middle school named after a racist segregationist?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_2be6ede5-e771-4d8c-a62d-80baa43e838a&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-05-30 · Curious Nashville_ J.T. Moore Middle School in Nashville is named after John Trotwood Moore, an author and prominent landowner. He was also openly racist, a proponent of lynching, and an apologist for the "Old South". This sparked a question to Curious Nashville: Please help us understand why schools in Metro are named after people with such heinous records and what can be done to correct this. The answer, in part,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/2be6ede5-e771-4d8c-a62d-80baa43e838a/053026_CuriousNashville_JTMoore_A.mp3) ## [The Greatest Love Story Ever Told](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_f175bb98-eae1-4ff7-ba25-4c94e077833b&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-05-27 · HumaNature_ A celebrity eagle couple takes the world by storm in this week's episode. Jackie and Shadow have millions of fans who have followed their love story from the beginning. But their habitat is being threatened and they need your help. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/f175bb98-eae1-4ff7-ba25-4c94e077833b/Ep2_The_Greatest_Love_Story_Ever_Told_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [How did WeGo’s electric buses end up as urban decay?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_b4d93d26-7556-459a-b8f1-fb004b5cad19&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-05-18 · Curious Nashville_ There’s a piece of infrastructure in downtown Nashville that is about to go away. When it does, there may not be any clues left from a fascinating — and brief — chapter in the city’s transportation history. Do you remember when WeGo had a fleet of super-quiet all-electric buses running for free throughout downtown? Bus commuter Joe Pagetta does. He wrote to Curious Nashville with this question: In… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/b4d93d26-7556-459a-b8f1-fb004b5cad19/051726_CuriousNashville_electric_A.mp3) ## [A Very Cold Case](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_e8732fdb-c7fc-4048-83ee-39c3ab5feb25&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-05-13 · HumaNature_ On this week's episode, adventurer Mark Synnot sets out in the Arctic Circle to try and solve a centuries old mystery. The Franklin Expedition has puzzled historians for decades, can Mark and his team finally discover the truth? [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/e8732fdb-c7fc-4048-83ee-39c3ab5feb25/Into_the_Ice_FINAL_EDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [Production-grade web engineering (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dfokowvlHYHG) _2026-05-13 · **Sponsored**_ Senior engineers who rebuild or launch scalable web products with enterprise rigor ## [Why do buried treasures turn up in our backyards?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_19263cde-5805-446f-b4d7-56e90432aa20&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-05-03 · Curious Nashville_ It all starts with a question: “I live in East Nashville, on Sharpe Avenue. We adopted a hound mix and she digs up bizarre trash. Did people bury their trash? Was there no trash pick up? Auto parts, beer bottles, air gun cartridges, porn videos. Others in East have described similar experiences.” We’ve learned this is not an isolated experience. You folks are obsessed with what you find in the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/19263cde-5805-446f-b4d7-56e90432aa20/050326_CuriousNashville_Treasures_A.mp3) ## [What would it take to bury the power lines in Nashville?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_7cd2a188-51a1-4466-9ae7-47bee072ad88&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-04-25 · Curious Nashville_ There's a hot topic after the ice storm response this winter, and guest Wade Sexton has 30 years of experience working in the utility industry. He's here to answer a question that’s been on our minds: What would it take to put electrical lines underground? And, would it even be worth it? This segment was produced by WPLN's Cynthia Abrams and hosted by Blake Farmer. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/7cd2a188-51a1-4466-9ae7-47bee072ad88/042525_CuriousNashville_Buried.mp3) ## [What happened to the ancient Mississippian town beneath the Brentwood Library?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_1d11a36a-92f8-40b2-a634-4247b60d01f3&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-03-28 · Curious Nashville_ Much of Middle Tennessee’s important Native American history has been disturbed by development. This has prompted listeners like Kelly Cannon to wonder what’s been lost. She asked Curious Nashville about something she’d heard about the Brentwood Library: “A colleague recently told me that when the Brentwood Library was built remains were found of ancient Mississippian people, along with evidence… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/1d11a36a-92f8-40b2-a634-4247b60d01f3/032825_CuriousNashville_Brentwood_A.mp3) ## [Unearthing the secrets of a grassy mound at Nashville's airport](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_14cea738-46e7-48de-9768-72da050ebf37&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-02-28 · Curious Nashville_ We got a question about a grass-covered mound — or building? — at the corner of Thompson Lane and Vultee Boulevard, near Nashville's airport and the iconic gold box of a building known as International Plaza. Educator and sixth-generation Nashvillian Sonia Fernandez LeBlanc is a big Curious Nashville fan — such a fan that she knew we had slowed down on answering questions in the last few years.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/14cea738-46e7-48de-9768-72da050ebf37/022826_CuriousNashville_reservoir_A.mp3) ## [What are those gleaming golden portraits on Nashville's historic courthouse?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_84_361bddae-6fda-4d73-89f5-41ac9f0e4a45&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2FCuriousNashville) _2026-02-14 · Curious Nashville_ What are the pictures on the front of the Metro Courthouse that appear to be outlined in gold? Are they ever going to be restored? This question came to Curious Nashville way back — in 2016 — during the first year of the project. As the series is now marking 10 years of answering your questions, it's finally time to tackle this answer. And we're getting research help from Harpeth Hall "Winterim"… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/84/361bddae-6fda-4d73-89f5-41ac9f0e4a45/021426_CuriousNashville_courthouseA.mp3) ## [The Gifts All Around Us](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_439e7b0a-e977-4fc3-9d78-b87ae2f834a9&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-02-04 · HumaNature_ Author Robin Wall Kimmerer joins the show to discuss her new children's book Bud Finds Her Gift, her background as a botanist, and how we can all benefit from connecting with the world around us. Robin Wall Kimmerer is an activist, mother, scientist, and a registered member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She has authored numerous books including Braiding Sweetgrass, The Serviceberry , and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/439e7b0a-e977-4fc3-9d78-b87ae2f834a9/EP_3_The_Gifts_All_Around_Us_FINAL_MIX_mixdown.mp3) ## [Kidnapped in Kyrgyzstan](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_67ff0b85-dc79-4262-a55c-5e7526af0dea&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-01-21 · HumaNature_ At only 20 years old, rock climber Beth Rodden was on top of the world and really making a name for herself. But when a climbing trip to Kyrgyzstan goes horribly wrong and Beth and the others and kidnapped, everything changes. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/67ff0b85-dc79-4262-a55c-5e7526af0dea/Kidnapped_in_Kyrgyzstan_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [The Guy With The Pigeon On His Head](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_0c25ee02-793f-4306-81b9-3357d59d41f2&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2026-01-07 · HumaNature_ Brian Buckbee had no idea his life would change forever after he brought an injured pigeon home. He was battling a mysterious illness and feeling lonely and isolated. Together, Brian and Two-Step the pigeon would form an unexpected friendship that is full of heartwarming surprises. Be sure to grab a copy of Brian's book We Should All Be Birds and check out his website… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/0c25ee02-793f-4306-81b9-3357d59d41f2/Ep1_The_Guy_With_The_Pigeon_On_His_Head_FINALmixdown.mp3) ## [To Coexist or Not to Coexist?](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_79fad97f-1f9e-4255-950f-1798fa8a0686&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-10-08 · HumaNature_ Author Jonny Hanson joins HumaNature to discuss the pros and cons of reintroducing large predators (lynx, wolves, and bears) back to the wilds of Britain and Ireland. It's a controversial and politically charged subject to say the least and sparks a lot of emotions on both sides. Don't miss this fascinating conversation and make sure to check out Jonny Hanson's latest book Living with Lynx:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/79fad97f-1f9e-4255-950f-1798fa8a0686/Jonny_Hanson_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [81 And Still On The Run](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_31b9d9ba-4cd6-47ad-8e84-930b67923fa8&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-09-24 · HumaNature_ Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby are not your typical travel influencers, they're both grandmothers in their 80's widely known as the TikTok Traveling Grannies. This week you'll hear about how they've been breaking barriers for decades, their journey around the world to celebrate turning 80, and why Easter Island has the best food. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/31b9d9ba-4cd6-47ad-8e84-930b67923fa8/81_and_Still_on_the_Run_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tVBLgsKcxxZk) _2025-09-24 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Hike Your Own Hike](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_93f145ab-f834-4b19-b14e-d02084248e86&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-09-10 · HumaNature_ Just before her 30th birthday, Julia Sheehan realized she wasn't happy. She had a house and a great career, but wanted something more. So she sold her home, left her job, and set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. What follows is a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and a trail that will test her in ways she never imagined. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/93f145ab-f834-4b19-b14e-d02084248e86/WITH_Pre_Roll_ATC_Julia_FINAL_EDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [States of Adventure with Fitz Cahall](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_0ca14105-3901-4457-b13e-482a87a912e5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-06-18 · HumaNature_ Fitz Cahall, founder of The Dirtbag Diaries podcast, joins host Megan Feighery to talk about life, finding adventure in your own backyard, and his new book States of Adventure: 30 Outdoor Adventure Stories About Finding Yourself By Getting Lost. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/0ca14105-3901-4457-b13e-482a87a912e5/Dirtbag_Diaries_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [Where The River Mends](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_cfce4c47-d6bf-43b1-9890-04c5a45868fb&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-06-04 · HumaNature_ Bridget Crocker is a world-class whitewater rafting guide and author of the book "The River's Daughter." Bridget also grew up in an abusive household and suffered from severe trauma and PTSD. Through it all, she always had her special relationship with the river- something that would bring her the courage and resilience to persevere no matter what. Show notes: This episode discusses violence,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/cfce4c47-d6bf-43b1-9890-04c5a45868fb/Where_the_River_Mends_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [The House That Esbee Built](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_2abf8d92-dd63-40ae-a09c-aaa13c1b0ec9&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-05-21 · HumaNature_ Anissa Beal is the founder of Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary in Corpus Christi, Texas. She loves what she does but in late 2023 she wasn't sure she could afford to keep going. Then she got a phone call that changed everything. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/2abf8d92-dd63-40ae-a09c-aaa13c1b0ec9/The_House_That_Esbee_Built_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [The Magic of Darkness](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_114f101d-a521-43f4-acdb-7beea0702db2&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-04-02 · HumaNature_ Leigh Ann Henion is the author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, a beautiful celebration of all the things that come alive in the dark. In a time where artificial light is ever-present, Leigh Ann invites you to think of darkness as a habitat and explore the biodiversity that exists at night in your own backyard. You never know what you might… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/114f101d-a521-43f4-acdb-7beea0702db2/Night_Magic__FINAL_EDIT1_mixdown.wav) ## [Episode 124: The Woman of Star Island](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_f54896d2-965a-4dd5-919a-ec081a5d0720&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-03-19 · HumaNature_ Alexandra de Steiguer is an artist, author, poet, musician, and photographer who has spent the last twenty-eight years working as the winter caretaker of Star Island off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. She spends about six months completely alone, taking care of the vacant hotel and cottages that will fill with tourists in the summer months. Original music by Alexandra de Steiguer used in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/f54896d2-965a-4dd5-919a-ec081a5d0720/Star_Island_FINAL_EDIT1_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 123: A Most Unlikely Friendship](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_193a78ba-2e94-4b50-9a81-da256362173e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2025-03-04 · HumaNature_ Twenty years ago, Catherine Raven befriended a wild fox who frequented her property in Montana. The two became friends and over time she watched him transform from a scrawny little runt into a confident and curious father. Hear her remarkable story on this episode of HumaNature and check out Catherine's book "Fox and I" for more. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/193a78ba-2e94-4b50-9a81-da256362173e/FINAL_-_A_Most_Unlikely_Friendship.mp3) ## [Episode 122: Welcome to Beaverland](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_c75e10ef-a07d-4917-9be3-e79ae2d85961&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-12-18 · HumaNature_ Author Leila Philip discusses her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America" on this week's episode. Learn how this under-appreciated creature played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States and could be the key to its future. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/c75e10ef-a07d-4917-9be3-e79ae2d85961/Beaverland_FINAL_EDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 121: To All The Animals I’ve Loved Before](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_769c5166-38de-4163-8873-df5598fa6f4f&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-12-04 · HumaNature_ On this episode of HumaNature you’ll have a chance to meet some of the incredible animals that have called Earthfire home over the years. Fairytale the coyote, who formed an unexpected bond with a big burly football player, Huckleberry and Major Bear, two brothers who fought over strawberry ice cream, and Buttercup, a beautiful deer who wanted to be a chicken. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/769c5166-38de-4163-8873-df5598fa6f4f/Earthfire_FINALEDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 120: I get knocked down, but I go surf again](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_768a1510-cd3c-4dde-aa94-03042c09e1a9&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-11-20 · HumaNature_ “I Get Knocked Down, But I Go Surf Again” is an episode about pain, resilience, and hope. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/768a1510-cd3c-4dde-aa94-03042c09e1a9/Bjorn_FINAL_EDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 119: The Jewel Box](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_d91e842f-71e0-4cd3-8509-8e71f5388d77&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-10-16 · HumaNature_ This week I’m chatting with Tim Blackburn, author of The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules. Tim’s book not only highlights his love and passion for moths, but touches on larger themes of ecology, climate change and what these small winged insects can teach us about our world. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/d91e842f-71e0-4cd3-8509-8e71f5388d77/The_Jewel_Box_FINAL_EDIT.mp3) ## [Episode 118: Mush-room for Improvement](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_8d3cab57-b650-4c83-b68e-cdfa0ffee4d7&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-10-02 · HumaNature_ This time on HN a woman turns to the world of fungi to help heal her pain. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/8d3cab57-b650-4c83-b68e-cdfa0ffee4d7/MushRoom_For_Improvement_FINAL_EDIT.mp3) ## [Episode 117: It’s Not You, It’s Science](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_92ae40f8-6fd9-4167-a75c-29f05d8f8041&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-09-18 · HumaNature_ On this episode of HumaNature, author Florence Williams heads out on a solo paddling trip to try and heal her broken heart. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/92ae40f8-6fd9-4167-a75c-29f05d8f8041/Heartbreak_Book_FINAL_EDIT_mixdown.mp3) ## [HumaNature Season 11 Trailer](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_882f1b85-8412-4232-838b-e63b114771a7&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-09-05 · HumaNature_ We're back with another season of HumaNature! People share their stories of heartbreak, recovery and a brand new series called, "Author Talks" where we chat with people that've written really cool books. Coming out on Wednesday September 18th. #WyomingPublicMedia #HumaNature [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/882f1b85-8412-4232-838b-e63b114771a7/HN_Trailer_LONG.mp3) ## [Episode 116: Alone At Last](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_355ecbcf-843d-46b0-aab0-5276248f597f&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-06-20 · HumaNature_ Tim Madsen is an experienced outdoorsman. So when he got a chance to compete on the wilderness survival show Alone, he was ready. But things didn’t go as planned and Tim tapped out in the first episode. Follow Tim’s journey and what happened after the show aired on this week’s episode of HumaNature. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/355ecbcf-843d-46b0-aab0-5276248f597f/Tim_Alone_FINALmixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 115: A Zucchini Haters Guide to Growing Zucchini](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_2aab6d08-a94f-4b23-aeac-0b22073e1f68&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-06-14 · HumaNature_ Stephen Reid is a self taught gardener whose home garden has unexpectedly created community in his neighborhood. It also led him to his dream job. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/2aab6d08-a94f-4b23-aeac-0b22073e1f68/Black_Gardener_FINAL_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 114: The Running Man](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_09bba365-448d-40cc-979c-5b3d41f9d00f&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-06-06 · HumaNature_ Eric Keeler had a good life, but he was bored. So he decided to shake things up and run across America by himself. Follow his journey from Maine to California on this week’s episode. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/09bba365-448d-40cc-979c-5b3d41f9d00f/Eric_Keeler_FINALmixdown.mp3) ## [HumaNature Season 10 Trailer](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_8c8c1a74-32a9-4ff4-8a0b-85ec08939ec5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-05-31 · HumaNature_ Join us for Season 10 of HumaNature, premiering on June 6th, 2024. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/8c8c1a74-32a9-4ff4-8a0b-85ec08939ec5/HN_Season_10_TRAILER_mixdown.mp3) ## [Episode 113: The Air We Breathe](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_ca33b4d9-0196-4d17-899c-27fe565dce67&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-01-18 · HumaNature_ Erin Parisi is on a mission to become the first trans woman to summit the highest mountain peaks on all seven continents. She’s conquered five of them and wants to save Mount Everest for last, but one mountain keeps standing in her way. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/ca33b4d9-0196-4d17-899c-27fe565dce67/The_Air_We_Breathe_NO_PROMO.mp3) ## [Episode 112: Buckaroo and The Blues](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_354_91b337f6-cf38-4de8-8d1c-5ead99333464&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.podtrac.com%2F0HsQUhE5lGnQ) _2024-01-11 · HumaNature_ Gayle Woodsum loves llamas. And her work with them would lead her to help evacuate hundreds of them from a Montana animal sanctuary in 2011. It is still one of the largest rescue operations ever documented in U.S. history. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/354/91b337f6-cf38-4de8-8d1c-5ead99333464/Montana_Animal_Rescue_EDIT_NO_PROMO_mixdown.mp3)