
212 episodes

the memory palace Radiotopia
-
- History
-
-
4.9 • 561 Ratings
-
From public radio producer, Nate DiMeo, comes The Memory Palace, a finalist for the 2016 Peabody Award and one of iTunes Best Podcast of 2015. Short, surprising stories of the past, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes hysterical, often a little bit of both.
"The most potent pieces of audio being produced today." - The AvClub
thememorypalace.us
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
-
Episode 105: Amox
This piece was originally released in February, 2017.
This piece has two selections from Saunder Jurriens and Danny Bensi’s score to Christine, Yes But and Back to Work.
Notes
This very good article in the Museum of Hoaxes gives a nice overview and links out to the original article.
Hampton Sides In the Kingdom of Ice has a nice telling of the story with a lot of background on the editor of the Herald. -
Episode 173: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
A note on notes: We’d much rather you just went into each episode of The Memory Palace cold. And just let the story take you where it well. So, we don’t suggest looking into the show notes first.
Music
Waltz for Sky by Muriel Botsdorp
A Gathering to Lead me When You're Gone by Brian McBride
20 (Lichen) by Brendan Eder Ensemble
Electronium Movie Score by Raymond Scott
Someday We'll Linger in the Sun by Gaelynn Lea
32 (Harp) by Nearly Oratorio
Notes
By far the most fun and helpful thing I read for this episode was Michael O'Malley's, Keeping Watch: A History of American Time.
-
Episode 172: The Existential Tourist
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
A note on notes: We’d much rather you just went into each episode of The Memory Palace cold. And just let the story take you where it well. So, we don’t suggest looking into the show notes first.
Music
Memory Waltz from Bernard Herrmann's score to The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Pink Champagne from Harry Warren's score to An Affair to Remember
Jonalah from the Chico Hamilton Quintet
Brouillard, version 2 from Delerue's Jules et Jim score
Living by Sebastian Plano -
Episode 171: Out to Sea and Back Again
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
A note on notes: We’d much rather you just went into each episode of The Memory Palace cold. And just let the story take you where it well. So, we don’t suggest looking into the show notes first.
Music
Spiderwebs of Clouds by Oliia Belli -
Episode of the Year 2020
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts.
This episode was originally released in April of 2020. We are deeply, deeply annoyed that this is still relevant and useful.
20 stories, each 20 seconds, to accompany you in the proper washing of hands.
Stay safe, be well, wash your hands. -
Episode 170: Reed v.
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
A note on notes: We’d much rather you just went into each episode of The Memory Palace cold. And just let the story take you where it well. So, we don’t suggest looking into the show notes first.
Music
As Old Roads by Goldmund
Wake by Taylor Duepree and Marcus Fischer
Sedentary II by Kyle Bobby Dunn
Talk to the Church by Gaussian Curve
Notes
The best resources I found for Sally Story (it’s easy to find out more about Reed v. Reed) came from a couple of sources: 100 Americans Making Constitutional History, A Biographical History, edited by Melvin L. Urovsky. And Natalie Wexler’s article, “Sex Discrimination - a Search for a Standard.”
Customer Reviews
A bi-weekly audio highlight
Literally the only podcast I always make sure to listen to at 1.0x speed!
I love it!
Nate does such a beautiful job of telling these stories. I love listening to this podcast, so well done.
Not that big of a fan
I don’t understand why this show has a 5/5 rating.... episodes are too short. Hosts voice to love. Not enough info