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Every Little Thing
Hosted by Gimlet · EN
Why do news anchors all sound the same? Do wolves really howl at the moon? How did Elvis imitators take over Las Vegas wedding chapels? On ELT, you call with a question, we find you an answer. Our helpline is open 24-7. Call 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com.
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Goodbye
Oct 11, 202200:01:22Tap to summarizeSpotify has ended our show. Thank you to everyone who listened, who left messages, who agreed to be interviewed, who shared their stories and their time. We loved making Every Little Thing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Cracking A Mysterious Fortune
Oct 11, 202200:20:22Tap to summarizeHas ELT ever been stumped? Producer Phoebe Flanigan tells us about the one that (almost) got away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Sewer Secrets: Flushed But Not Forgotten
Oct 11, 202200:24:13Tap to summarizeCaller Janice accidentally flushed a favorite earring down the toilet and she wants to know where it ended up. Sewer experts Ted Gogol and Bruce Todd take us on a journey down the pipes, and historian Andrew Wallace Hadrill digs up a tale about the ancient jewelry that shared a similar fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →When Did Pants Become a Thing?
Oct 3, 202200:19:28Tap to summarizeThis week we’re pulling on an old favorite, one leg at a time: When did pants become a thing? Clothing researcher Ulrike “Rike” Beck and historian Adrienne Mayor unravel how this relatively recent invention turned the clothing world upside down. With special guest Emily Spivack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Do We Baby Talk?
Sep 26, 202200:25:09Tap to summarizeListener Ben couldn’t stand baby talk — until he had a baby of his own. Now he can’t stop talking in a cutesy wootsy voice. Why did he go googoo for his baby, and is this something people do all over the world? Baby talk researcher Cody Moser breaks it down, and ecologist Mirjam Knörnschild tells us about another animal that talks to its young in a special widdle way.An earlier version of this episode misidentified one of the languages spoken. We've corrected the error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Goldfish Swam Into Our Living Rooms
Sep 19, 202200:17:42Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re diving into a favorite episode. Caller Liana wants to know: How did goldfish come to dominate our fish bowls and pet stores? Pet historian Kasey Grier goes deep into the history of America’s favorite finned pet. Plus, goldfish freak Dave Mandley introduces us to the fanciest fish money can buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Should You Pass on Grass? From ‘How to Save a Planet’
Sep 12, 202200:23:36Tap to summarizeToday’s episode comes from our friends at How to Save a Planet. They’re answering a question lots of ELT listeners have asked: What’s the deal with lawns? HTSAP’s Daniel Ackerman talks to lawn expert Peter Groffman, who shares some surprising findings from his 20 years studying lawns. Plus, some tips for creating a climate-friendly yard. To hear more climate-change stories that inspire, check out How to Save a Planet on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Does Bad News Make Me Smile?
Sep 5, 202200:24:20Tap to summarizeCaller Clay has a problem: when she hears bad news, she can’t help but smile. What’s causing Clay’s chagrined grin, and can she learn to tame it? Social psychologist Oriana Aragon tells us why Clay’s face might not mesh with her feelings, and professional smile-stifler Jacques Bailly spells out how he keeps a straight face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Chameleons: Kings of Camouflage … or Not?
Aug 29, 202200:23:42Tap to summarizeCaller Christy needs to know if she’s lying to her kid. She’s been reading a children’s book about chameleons to her daughter, and she’s wondering if it’s accurate. Chameleon expert Russell Ligon gives us the real story on chameleons and color change. Plus, biologist and head of Skype a Scientist Sarah McAnulty tips us off about nature’s top doyens of disguise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Should I Scrap My Sponge?
Aug 22, 202200:03:16Tap to summarizeA listener wants to know: is it time to expunge the sponge? We soak up some food science knowledge from experts Ian Shaw, Kathryn Boor and Renée Goodrich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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