114 episodes
Well-Bred & Well-Brewed Virginia Combs
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Ease into the morning with a dose of culture.
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December 4th, Wednesday | Hiatus Week: The Walrus and the Carpenter
Hiatus Week Day 3: A very odd and sort of a ‘trickster’ poem by none other than Lewis Carroll.
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December 3rd, Tuesday | Hiatus Week: Legend of the Indian Summer
Hiatus Week Day 2: A belated autumnal poem to explain the Indian Summer phenomenon.
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December 2nd, Monday | Hiatus Week: The Courtship of Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo
Our first ever hiatus week doesn't mean we won't be sharing some daily culture with you - find out what this week's content-theme theme is!
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November 29th, Friday | Mom and Baby Barack
Imagine a baby Barack Obama in a little carrier, set upon a desk in a large lecture hall. His mom is there too of course. She's the one taking the classes, taking care of a new baby, and taking care of business!
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November 28th, Thursday | A Thanksgiving Poem
Today we're grateful for all our listeners. A reflection on gratitude is baked into one timely poem for today's holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 27th, Wednesday | Fanny Kemble stirs up trouble
Fanny Kemble stirs up trouble in her marriage...but over what? The first big-time Asian American actor makes waves in Hollywood, finding his place after a fight-happy youth.
Customer Reviews
Short & Sweet!!
Really digging this podcast, and have been loving some of the shorter form content out there. Keep up the awesome work, Virginia!
Start to the day
A good way to begin the day listening about interesting people and their accomplishments, concluded with poetry. 👍
Helpful classroom tool
Great information in just five minutes to build on the topics being taught in class!