Moments of Hark

January 2026

From the world's simplest website to an epic story from Patti Smith, here are this month's moments from podcasts that will make you go "wow!"

From the world's simplest website to an epic story from Patti Smith, here are this mont... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byHark Editors

19 CLIPS1 HR 42 MINS

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Gail.com

A simple typo turns one domain into internet gold—getting 3x more traffic than 99% Invisible. But its owner refuses to monetize it.

99% Invisible

5 MINS

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Touching the Moon Tree

Natalie Middleton discovers redwood trees orbited the moon and were then planted in the U.S.. It became her mission to find them.

Radiolab

5 MINS

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The Teacher I'll Never Forget

When a hungry second-grader took extra snacks, her teacher responded with quiet compassion that changed everything.

What It's Like To Be...

3 MINS

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The Obituary Writer

Heather Lundy has written thousands of obituaries for people in her small Alaskan town, and uncovered some remarkable stories about the people she thought she knew.

This is Love

5 MINS

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The Secret Model for the Iconic Uncle Sam Poster

Procrastinating illustrator James Montgomery Flag had no time to find a model—so he looked in a mirror and drew himself as the iconic Uncle Sam poster.

The Secret Model for the Iconic Uncle Sam Poster

Sidedoor

5 MINS

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Sergeant Stubby: WWI's Most Decorated War Dog

A stray terrier became a WWI hero, saving soldiers from gas attacks, locating the wounded, and even capturing a German spy.

Sergeant Stubby: WWI's Most Decorated War Dog

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

5 MINS

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French Movie Theaters Vs. Popcorn

Popcorn is a movie theater tradition. But in France, eating popcorn while watching a film was considered very poor manners.

The Sporkful

5 MINS

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The Power of a Fresh Start

After bankruptcy at 26, she decided to become a doctor. Then her boyfriend dumped her mid-hike and she broke her ankle. What happened next changed everything.

The Moth

5 MINS

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Movies with Dark Makeovers

What if beloved films were summarized by their darkest moments? This hilarious game reimagines the classics.

Hello, Puzzlers!

6 MINS

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Remembering Claudette Colvin, Who Paved the Way for Rosa Parks

At 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat nine months before Rosa Parks. She isn't as well known, but played just as key a role in the civil rights movement

Remembering Claudette Colvin, Who Paved the Way for Rosa Parks

Radio Diaries

6 MINS

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How the Great Depression Created America's Mini Golf Obsession

During the worst economic crash in history, mini golf courses carpeted American cities. Kurt Kohlstedt explains this surprising Depression-era phenomenon.

How the Great Depression Created America's Mini Golf Obsession