Moments of Hark

June 2024

From life lessons from Bruce Springsteen to playing peekaboo with an octopus, this month's perfect podcast moments.

From life lessons from Bruce Springsteen to playing peekaboo with an octopus, this mont... more

Hosted byAvery Trufelman

Curated byHark Editors

18 CLIPS1 HR 39 MINS

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The Original Winnie the Pooh

What was the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh? Perhaps it was this lovable bear who lived with a Canadian soldier in Winnipeg.

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

7 MINS

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The Origin of Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong wasn’t originally going to be a giant gorilla. It was going to be the cartoon character Bluto throwing barrels at Popeye.

Business Movers

5 MINS

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The Logbook of Diminishing Capacity

James Peterson may be 75, but that’s not stopping him enjoying life to the fullest. And that’s something that worries his daughter.

The Moth

6 MINS

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What D-Day Sounded Like

To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, here is a soundscape showing exactly what it felt like to be involved in that historic moment.

Centuries of Sound

6 MINS

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Captain Planet to the Rescue

In the ‘90s, a star-studded and surprisingly detailed animation about climate change became a hit TV show.

Decoder Ring

5 MINS

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The Internet Batman

Jim Browning used to be a software engineer. Now he works full-time scamming scammers.

Endless Thread

3 MINS

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Olestra’s One Annoying Flaw

Olestra was marketed as a fat-free oil substitute that could help people lose weight. But researchers discovered it had one very unpalatable side-effect.

The Big Flop

4 MINS

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Life Lessons from Bruce Springsteen

Sarfraz Manzoor’s parents wanted him to have an arranged marriage, and weren’t happy when he met a Christian woman. Luckily, Bruce Springsteen was there to help.

The Moth

9 MINS

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The Chaotic 1904 Olympic Marathon

The marathon race in 1904 was not what we’ve become used to. It featured runners taking naps, apple picking and doping using rat poison.

Very Special Episodes

6 MINS

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How Crowded House’s Debut Hit Became an Anthem for Resilience

“Don’t Dream It’s Over” wasn’t the obvious choice for a first single by the New Zealand band, but it’s gone on to be sung by many artists in response to global events.

How Crowded House’s Debut Hit Became an Anthem for Resilience

Song Exploder

4 MINS

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Being in the Doldrums

There’s a part of the Atlantic where the trade winds meet, the ocean calms and ships are stalled there for weeks. Bernie Harberts explains what it’s like to be stuck there.

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

7 MINS

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Playing Peekaboo with an Octopus

Helen Scales tells the story of when she went free diving and ended up playing games with an octopus.

No Such Thing As A Fish

3 MINS

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The Aphasia Choir

There are 15 million people in the world with aphasia, who struggle to speak because of brain injuries or strokes. This choir is helping them get their voice back.

Rumble Strip

4 MINS

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An Elephant Gives Birth

Tara was an elephant. And Carol wasn't just her trainer, she felt like her mother. So when Tara got pregnant, Carol wanted to be there all the way through the birth.

Snap Judgment

6 MINS

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The Power of Paper

Even in this digital age, paper still holds a power over us, from legal agreements, to declarations of love and creations of art.

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

3 MINS

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'Nothing Will Stop Me Enjoying Summer Camp...'

Liz Kreppel is so excited to be away at summer camp that she’s ignoring something pretty important… a very severe head lice infestation.

'Nothing Will Stop Me Enjoying Summer Camp...'

The Moth

4 MINS

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When You Lose All Sound

Bethany suffered a brain injury that meant she couldn’t bear to hear any sound. This is her inspiring story.

Twenty Thousand Hertz

6 MINS

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Turning Potatoes Into Art

The humble potato is not known as a classy food, but one woman has made it her life’s mission to turn it into high-end art.

Outside/In

3 MINS

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18 CLIPS1 HR 39 MINS

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June 2024

The Original Winnie the Pooh

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

The Origin of Donkey Kong

Business Movers

The Logbook of Diminishing Capacity

The Moth

What D-Day Sounded Like

Centuries of Sound

Captain Planet to the Rescue

Decoder Ring

The Internet Batman

Endless Thread

Olestra’s One Annoying Flaw

The Big Flop

Life Lessons from Bruce Springsteen

The Moth

The Chaotic 1904 Olympic Marathon

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Song Exploder

Being in the Doldrums

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Playing Peekaboo with an Octopus

No Such Thing As A Fish

The Aphasia Choir

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An Elephant Gives Birth

Snap Judgment

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