Love Bites: A Jazz Tragedy

One thing that never ceases to amaze me, in the worst possible way, is the price some people are willing to put on a human life. If you’re a regular listener, you already know – some people kill for a house, or custody of their children, or to retain their shares of a business. B ...  Show more

People who love the outdoors are well aware of the risks that come with spending their time out in the wild. If you’re a hiker, you need to stick to the trails and get back before dark, because the greatest danger to your life is getting lost. Content Warnings: murder, death of a ...  Show more

Creative minds make our favorite art and develop unique solutions to real-world problems. But is there a dark side? Are creative minds more prone to madness and deception? In this episode, Julie and Robert turn the tables on innovation.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of drugs. Throughout history people have taken them to alter their perceptions and change their moods. The attractions lie in the promise of instant pleasure and the possibility of heightened perceptions. Nietzsche said that no art coul ...  Show more

Today's stories are all about art. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a boy who discovers that his artistic gift is really a curse. Then, you'll observe a painter and his muse, spend the night in a cabin with an odd painting, and be drawn to a mermaid in a hotel room. Lear ...  Show more

A narcissistic German artist breaks off his engagement as soon as wealth and fame beckon. But after a gruesome tragedy strikes, he realizes his ex-fiancée still has quite the hold on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices