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Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face.

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    • Feb 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 236 EPISODES

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    The Daily Smile podcast is a delightful and uplifting show that brings joy and positivity to listeners' lives. Hosted by Nikki Boyer, the podcast features heartwarming stories, inspiring interviews, and moments of laughter. From start to finish, each episode leaves you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.

    One of the best aspects of The Daily Smile is its ability to connect people through shared experiences. The stories shared on the show are relatable and resonate with listeners from all walks of life. Whether it's an interview with a cancer survivor or a heartwarming tale of kindness, each episode reminds us of the goodness in the world and inspires us to spread joy ourselves.

    Another standout feature of The Daily Smile is Nikki Boyer's genuine and infectious personality. Her warm voice and positive energy make you feel like you're listening to a dear friend sharing uplifting stories with you. Additionally, the chemistry between Nikki and Mr. Malone adds an extra layer of humor and charm to the show.

    While it's difficult to find any major faults with The Daily Smile, one minor drawback is that it has come to an end. Fans expressed their disappointment when they learned that Finding Willow was the final episode. However, this doesn't take away from the overall impact and enjoyment that this podcast provided during its run.

    In conclusion, The Daily Smile podcast is a ray of sunshine in today's hectic world. With its inspiring stories and infectious positivity, it has brought joy to countless listeners daily. Although it may have reached its end, its legacy will live on as a reminder to always seek out moments that bring smiles to our faces. Thank you, Nikki Boyer, for sharing your light with us through this beautiful podcast.



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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 6:30


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    Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 6:37


    Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and investigates a brand-new mystery that puts him right at the center of another dastardly Christmas caper. All the children of Whoville's letters to Santa have gone missing, and Grinch is Suspect No. 1. Follow along at the end of each episode to help Grinch and his crew solve this WHO-dunnit in time for Christmas! Plus, tune into Wondery+ as Cindy Lou and Max take the case into their own hands! Starring SNL's James Austin Johnson as the iconic green grump, and featuring famous faces the whole family will love, 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast might just grow your heart three sizes this winter season.For even more cheer, subscribe to Wondery+ to join Cindy Lou and Max the Dog as they take the case of the missing letters into their own hands!Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock Cindy Lou and Max's exclusive Christmas mystery investigation and listen to every episode ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or by visiting Wondery.fm/Grinch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Encore - Drone Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 14:29


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 5:02


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 6:15


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 2:59


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    Listen Now: The Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 7:10


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    Listen Now: Business Movers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 7:17


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    Listen Now: The Spy Who

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 6:12


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 7:41


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    Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 5:04


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    Listen Now: Wow in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 5:50


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 6:17


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    Wondery Presents: Don't Panic with Anthony Atamanuik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 7:37


    Staying alive in the most ridiculous situations keeps comedian Anthony Atamanuik up at night. If you're attacked by a swarm of killer bees, do you lay on the ground and play dead? Climb up a tree? Jump into the nearest body of water with a little straw poking out as a breathing apparatus? We could find ourselves caught in a million wild situations, and if you don't know what to do, you might not make it out alive! On Don't Panic, Wondery's new comedy show, super-worrier Anthony Atamanuik brings to life our most irrational fears and anxieties with some of the funniest people on the planet. Along the way, guests will also share what keeps them doom scrolling on their phones, and learn what to do in every ridiculous, worst-case scenario situation that couldn't possibly happen in real life. Or could it? Enjoy Don't Panic on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Don't Panic early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: http://wondery.fm/Dont_Panic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: I Love My Kid, But…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 8:28


    This is a safe place for parents to get away from it all. It's a cliche that having kids is both the most rewarding and the hardest thing you'll ever do. And it never ends: just when you've figured out how a newborn works, the kid becomes a toddler, then a tween, a teenager and beyond. And kids don't come with an instruction manual or an off switch. Sure, you love your kids, best thing that ever happened to you blah blah blah, BUT… Welcome to I Love My Kid, But… a weekly escape where comedians Megan Gailey, Kurt Braunohler, Chris Garcia and guests unload about the joys and challenges of being a parent, all the hell their kids put them through, and how they might reclaim some of the glory of their pre-parenting life. You might learn a few things about how to be a better parent along the way, but it's more important that you get to laugh and enjoy three very funny people vent about parenthood with other moms and dads who “get it.” No child psychologists here, no educators, or noted experts… just three comedians embracing all the L's they take on a daily basis and celebrating all the small victories that make it all worth it. And if one of them lets slip that they might've sent their kid to school without lunch because they stayed out the night before with their college friends WAY too late, that's ok too. No judgment here. Listen to I Love My Kid, But: Wondery.fm/ILMKB_TDSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Listen Now: Near Death - Nikki Boyer's New Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 59:10


    Nikki Boyer created the podcast Dying For Sex, which was named Podcast of the Year by the Ambies. Now, she's introducing us to Reverend Peggy, who has been present for the final moments of nearly 2,000 people. A lead chaplain at one of the world's most renowned hospitals, Peggy shares with Nikki the most riveting end-of-life stories from her 20-year career in spiritual care, with one goal in mind: to help everyone be a little less afraid of death. In this premiere episode, Nikki shares the wild, supernatural moments leading up to her best friend Molly's death and the odd thing Molly asked Nikki to do for her after she died. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Something to Smile About: Nikki's New Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 2:29


    If you were expecting some sad, depressing podcast about death - this isn't it! Welcome to “Near Death”, where creator Nikki Boyer introduces us to Reverend Peggy, who has been present for the final moments of nearly two thousand people - including Molly Kochan, from Nikki's award-winning Wondery series, “Dying For Sex.” A lead chaplain at one of the world's most renowned hospitals, Peggy shares with Nikki interesting and life-affirming stories from her twenty year career. Get ready to laugh, cry and hear about angels, vampires, ghosts and more! “Near Death” is available now, wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Baby, This is Keke Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 4:30


    Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.Each week, the multi-talented Keke Palmer is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She'll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT. Listen to Baby, this is Keke Palmer: Wondery.fm/TDS_KekeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents Even The Rich Whitney Houston: Destiny Of A Diva

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 7:02


    Whitney Houston's voice defined a generation. Even after her death, her talent remains unmatched. But her incredible success hid a deeply private pain. From a mother who coveted her success to a father who subsisted off it, Whitney was burdened by the responsibility to take care of her family from a young age. The pressure to be all things to all people led her down a dark path of violence, drug addiction and abuse. But despite her tragic end, Whitney will always be remembered as the crossover hitmaker who lit up the charts, and changed the music industry forever.This is just a preview of Even The Rich. You can listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at Wondery.lnk.to/ETR_DailySmileSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: How I Built This with Guy Raz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 6:13


    When Guy Raz interviews founders of the world's biggest companies on How I Built This, he's looking to dive deep into intimate moments of crisis, failure and eventual triumph.Guy has interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs behind brands like Spanx, PayPal, Bumble, Starbucks, Lyft, Eventbrite and many more. Each episode touches upon innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. The goal is to inspire you to think big and keep chasing your dreams.In the clip you're about to hear, Guy speaks with Leah Busque Solivan about one of the pivotal moments of building her company, TaskRabbit.Leah launched TaskRabbit in 2008 under a totally different name: RunMyErrand. She believed there was a demand for personal assistance with everyday chores. This was before sharing economy apps had really taken off, so Leah beta tested the concept with a group of moms in her Boston neighborhood…Follow HOW I BUILT THIS on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/hibt-tdsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: This Job is History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 5:03


    Where the oddest jobs from the past meet a comedian from the present… and it's awkward! On this weekly show, Chris Parnell (SNL, Rick and Morty) welcomes guests who have held some of human history's most unexpected and downright bizarre jobs: funeral clowns, garden hermits, VHS clerks, and everything in between. With the help of his tireless producer, Chris hears from the essential workers from decades and centuries past. Because before there were actual medical doctors, there were barber surgeons. And before there was Instacart, there were milkmen. Wondery's This Job Is History is a funny, absurd, and informative look into how time can change the way we live and work.Listen to This Job is History: wondery.fm/TDS_TJIHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Amazon Music Presents: Baby, This is Keke Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 4:18


    Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.Each week, the multi-talented Keke is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She'll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT. Only on Amazon Music.Listen to Baby, this is Keke Palmer: www.amazon.com/BTIKP_us_hfd_wiaa_110122See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Fed Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 4:26


    When Emily Gellis hears rumors of people suffering horrible side effects from a trendy diet she springs into action. Armed with over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, Emily launches a social media crusade to expose F-Factor and its founder, Tanya Zuckerbrot. It's the start of a feud that will attract trolls, lawyers, and, eventually, national media all because of fiber. From Wondery, this is a story about wealth, wellness, and influence narrated by Casey Wilson.Listen to Fed Up: wondery.fm/TDS_FedUpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents - Even The Rich Elton John: Still Standing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 5:51


    In the latest season of Wondery's Even The Rich, hosts Brooke and Aricia tell the story of Elton John. Before he was Reginald Dwight. Reginald hates who he is: a chubby, awkward kid from a fractured English home. So he escapes through music, and reinvents himself as Elton John. The journey take him far away from his neglected childhood and morphs him into a spoiled, coke-addicted rock superstar. But underneath the glitz and glamour, an inescapable sadness persists. No matter how many hit records he makes or lines he snorts, Elton can't escape himself. His world eventually crashes down in a torrent of addictions, depression, and self-loathing. But when he finally learns to love himself, he grows into the person he was meant to be, enabling thousands of others to do so and becoming an LGBTQ icon.Listen to the rest of this episode at wondery.fm/ETR_TheDailySmile.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Queen of Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 3:11


    Introducing Queen of Hearts: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul's Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow Queen of Hearts wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/TDS_QoHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Scamfluencers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 6:51


    You never really know someone…especially online. In today's world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world's most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery's new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why do we believe them, and how does our culture allow them to thrive? From Black Swan Murder to a fake social media influencer to an audacious Hollywood Ponzi schemer, each season will take the listener along the twists and turns, the impact on victims, and what's left when the facade falls away.Listen to Scamfluencers: wondery.fm/TDS_ScamfluencersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Call Me Curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 3:45


    Is sugar really more addictive than cocaine? Does intermittent fasting work? Should I buy crypto? We're all on 24-7 information overload, on our news feeds, in our inboxes, on TikTok… it's hard to know what is real and what isn't. Every week on CALL ME CURIOUS, Nikki Boyer (Dying for Sex, The Daily Smile) and friends like Mr. Malone are going to dive into all the things you've heard about, but don't really know about. That's right - No more nodding along at parties or running into the bathroom to Google, “Why do people get nipple rings?” We'll learn and laugh as we explore life's little mysteries, the internet's hot topics, and burning gotta-know questions. Listen to Call Me Curious: wondery.fm/TDS_CallMeCuriousSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Twin Flames

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 6:40


    We all want love, that happily-ever-after feeling of finding your soulmate. What if someone not only claimed they could help you find that perfect partner, they guaranteed it? Jeff and Shaleia, a young couple famous on YouTube, teach about ‘Twin Flames' — a deep, romantic connection with your perfect partner in their videos. It's divine love, you're designed for no one else, and they're designed for no one else. But the path to finding your Twin Flame isn't so simple. Some followers claim they were encouraged to cut ties with friends and family that are holding them back, and to claim their Twin Flame by any means necessary. From Wondery, Twin Flames is a podcast about what happens when the quest for love turns into a dangerous obsession. Hosted by Stephanie Beatriz.Listen to Twin Flames: wondery.fm/TDS_TwinFlamesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Sydnee in the Sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 7:35


    Are you tired of sex podcasts that only focus on how to please your man? Then Sydnee in the Sheets is the podcast for you! There are a lot of other sex podcasts out there, but they can be intimidating. Sydnee in the Sheets feels more like a real conversation you'd have with your girlfriends. Not enough people talk about how to make sex a better experience for women. Sydnee in the Sheets is a sex-positive podcast made by women FOR women! Sydnee and her friends will talk about losing your virginity, body count, purity culture, sex positions, lube, and everything in between. They'll talk about the good, the bad, the uncomfortable and the embarrassing parts of sex and relationships. Because no one should be having bad sex.Listen to Sydnee in the Sheets: wondery.fm/TDS_SydneeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Adventures of Cairo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 3:19


    Welcome to the exciting world of Cairo Carter! Cairo is seven years old and lives in the big city, and he loves to explore the world around him. Cairo has lots to learn about kindness, safety, and even the value of a dollar, so it's lucky he can always depend on his family, his friends, and his community to help him learn and have tons of fun along the way. Come join him in the ADVENTURES OF CAIRO!Listen to the Adventures of Cairo at wondery.fm/TDS_CairoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 9:03


    Introducing Tomorrow, an original, scripted series from Gen-Z Media, creators of the Peabody Award-winning The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and the hit family podcast, Six Minutes. Taking place five years after “little orphan” Annie was adopted by billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Annie, now 15, is about to face the biggest test of her signature positivity when a mystery rocks the Warbucks empire. Meanwhile, Agatha Hannigan, who is freshly released from prison but still stewing about the billionaire and his adopted daughter who put her behind bars, will have to decide: Does she want to turn her life around, or does she want revenge?Join Annie, and her pals from the orphanage, Molly, Tessie and Pepper, and her artificial intelligence “butler” Drake as she embarks on a mission to save her family. Featuring fresh takes on beloved songs and a star-studded cast that includes Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, Alan Ruck, Lance Reddick and many others, it's a modern story for all the many generations who grew up on “Annie.” Follow the adventure at https://wondery.com/shows/tomorrow/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Introducing: Harsh Reality - The Story of Miriam Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 4:31


    It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It's meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette.Listen to Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera at wondery.fm/HR_The_Daily_SmileSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Flip & Mozi's Guide to How to Be An Earthling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 3:15


    Introducing Flip & Mozi's Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated,The Pop Ups, each audio animated, humor-filled episode inspires a sense of environmental stewardship, both for the Earth and all of its animal earthlings. Visit flipandmozi.com for more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Uncommon Ground With Van Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 6:24


    Are you concerned about the future? Tired of divisiveness? Join political commentator and change marker Van Jones on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country's biggest problems. Each week, Van and his guests explore topics that affect us all—from climate change to prison reform, from voting rights to political polarization. In Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, you'll hear inspiring, hopeful, and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change in a divided nation.Listen to the rest of this episode at http://wondery.fm/UG_TheDailySmileSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Introducing: Who, When, WOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 6:26


    Created by Tinkercast and hosted by Rebecca Sheir (Circle Round), “Who, When, Wow!” is an auditory journey into the lives of unsung heroes, unknown heroines and amazing humans. Each 20 minute “cartoon-for-the-ear” episode immerses kids and their grown-ups in a historical narrative around one fascinating figure you don't hear about in school but who brought WOW to our world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Stories from after 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 6:36


    How did 9/11 the day become 9/11 the idea? That question drives award-winning host Dan Taberski (Missing Richard Simmons, Running From COPS, The Line) to shift his focus to what happened on 9/12, and every day after that. 9/12 is a poignant, surprising, and surprisingly funny seven episode series about people who wake up on 9/12 having to navigate a new, radically altered world. A teenager gets caught up in an out-of-control conspiracy theory that he helped start. A Pakistani business owner finds hundreds of his Brooklyn neighbors are disappearing. Joke-writers at The Onion must figure out just how soon is “too soon”? 9/12 asks what it all means. We know what happened on 9/11. But what happened on 9/12 to alter our memory and our perspective forever? Listen to 9/12: http://link.wondery.com/912linksAll seven episodes of 9/12 are available to stream now on Amazon Music or Wondery+. Episodes will release weekly everywhere starting September 8th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents - Dr. Death: Miracle Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 6:03


    Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients' lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he'll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she learns how far Paolo will go to protect his secrets. And halfway around the world, four doctors at a prestigious medical institute make shocking discoveries of their own that call everything into question. From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil. Listen to Dr. Death Season 3: wondery.fm/DDS3_TheDailySmileSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: True Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 5:58


    On True Love, a new fiction podcast from Wondery, you'll hear scandalous love stories that are sexy, funny and filled to the brim with heartache. From secret celebrity hookups that play out under the cover of night to the web of lies it took to protect a high profile politician from revealing his secret life, each character finds themselves mixed up in every form of drama imaginable. The first season, "The General and the Journalist," tells the story of Diane, a writer who takes a job ghostwriting an autobiography for the Director of the CIA. Things take an unexpected turn when Diane has an affair with the Director and, against her better instincts, falls in love with him, ultimately consuming them both. This is just a preview of True Love, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/TL_TheDailySmile.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Rich and Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 8:24


    There's so much celebrity gossip that it's impossible to keep up. From the twists and turns of #FreeBritney to the latest Royal family dust-up, there's a new podcast that has you covered. From Wondery, RICH AND DAILY delivers laughs and all the latest celebrity gossip. Hosts Brooke and Aricia are comedians, besties and the perfect guides to give you your daily dose of pop culture. They'll keep you up to speed on all of the secrets, scandals, and news in the entertainment world. Is that rumor you heard about Rihanna true? If it is, you better believe Brooke and Aricia will have something to say about it. This is just a preview of Rich and Daily, but you can listen to full episodes at wondery.fm/RD_ImaginedLife.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Wondery Presents: Life is Short featuring Paris Hilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 7:59


    In his weekly interview podcast, Life is Short with Justin Long, Justin talks with celebrities, musicians, actors and artists about how they get the most out of life. In a recent episode, Paris Hilton (This Is Paris) opens up to Justin about the trauma that she experienced in an abusive boarding school, she explains the inspiration for the public persona that she has created and Paris tells Justin about what inspired her to get into podcasting.Listen at wondery.fm/LiS_TheDailySmile.

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