170 - Chat with Charlie: British Culture in Harry Potter

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217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas

Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this week! It got me thinking, why do we say something "bugs" us? In this episode, Lucas joins me to talk about the everyday things th ...  Show more

⭐ Feature: The Truth About Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters

Every year when I go to the beach, I have the same thought: Are there sharks out there in that dark water? It's not an irrational fear. Years ago, a student at my university, Lucas Ransom, was surfing off the California coast when a great white shark attacked him. I didn't know h ...  Show more

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