436 The Lorax by Dr Seuss (with Mesh Lakhani)

In mid-December 2025, the world was shocked by the horrible and tragic news that beloved film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner had been murdered at their home. In this episode, Jacke and Mike celebrate Reiner's amazing run of indelible films in the 1980s an ...  Show more

The Ancient Greek historian and general Thucydides (c. 460-400 BCE) called his history of a war between Athens and Sparta "a possession for all time." More than 2,400 years later, his work is still essential reading for anyone interested in the morality of war and the nature of p ...  Show more

Join us as we explore the timeless tales and colorful characters created by the beloved children's author. From the mischievous Cat in the Hat to the heartwarming Horton the Elephant, Dr. Seuss's stories continue to enchant readers of all ages with their clever rhymes and timeles ...  Show more

If you don't know who Dr. Seuss is, you should! He was a cartoonist and author that brought us The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham and over 40 other incredible books for children and adults around the world. He's been called "the father of contemporary children's l ...  Show more

There's a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr Seuss, another terrific story book for kids from the wonderfully creative Dr Seuss. A wonderful story from the ever creative Dr Seuss. Dr. Seuss’ unique entertaining writing style and appealing illustrations capture the hearts of kids worldwide ...  Show more

Show notes:

Let’s just be real with it: we’re very nosy people. It’s why we’ve always been interested in other people’s stories and why we love books so much. And it’s why we’re both drawn to the historical fiction genre. We get to dive into the past ...