Don Rooney and John Timpane talk with people you'd talk with, if you had a microphone
Whether you've never heard of John McPhee - or are fascinated by his writing like Noel Rubinton - there's a lot to discover here, about McPhee and about Noel, who's new book is a study of McPhee's works.
Noel Rubinton, author of "Looking for a Story - A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee"
We find ourselves in a very strange place politically in 2025. How did we get here? Are the changes permanent? Here's some insight from political science professor Robert Speel.
Political science professor Robert Speel tells us why we're in this particular political mess.
Writer, editor, teacher and humorist Gina Barreca is back with a new essay collection, Fast Famous Women. 75 stories about the famous told by women who admire them, study them - even want to be them!
Megan Timpane is an actress and corporate trainer. Ten years ago, Megan was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. She dealt with her cancer the way any good actress would - writing and performing a play about her condition.
Conservative thinker Chuck Brightbill can't figure out what all the fuss is about. The way he sees it, rich guys help America.
Writer and podcaster Amy Julia Becker talks about the need for caring in this world, and how caring helps not only those being cared for, but those doing the caring as well.
Amy Julia Becker on caring - for others, ourselves and the world
Dr. Paul Offit is pretty much THE authority on vaccines. He says abandoning them will lead to more outbreaks of child-killing diseases like measles. He'd like to see parents who believe in vaccines speak up. https://standupforscience2025.org
Listen over the next two weeks as experts deliver the facts.
Astrophysicist Asa Stahl says there's lots to see in the night sky during 2025, including meteor showers, Saturn losing its rings, even a star going nova! (But probably not Betelgeuse.) And a dustbuster on the moon.
Go stargazing with astrophysicist Asa Stahl!
Dr. Theodora Ziolkowski practices what she preaches! A writing teacher at the University of Nebraska, she's written short stories, a novella, and now a book of poetry, Ghostlit. Her stories feature women making their way through the world.
Writer Theodora Ziolkowski talks about her new book of poetry, Ghostlit, and the women who inhabit her stories.
It came from the 1980s - musical, jazzy, mellow - it's Yacht Rock! Sean Ross has followed radio trends in his "Ross on Radio" newsletter, and he talks about the birth and development of Yacht Rock.
Celebrate the New Year out in the middle of nowhere, in a hunting cabin with friends, family, food - maybe even a deer! Philadelphia Inquirer writer Jason Nark says this generational way of life may be disappearing.
Hunting has been a tradition for families in Pennsylvania for generations. Writer Jason Nark says that tradition is fading away.
For Hannukah, we asked bioethicist Art Caplan seven things he'd like to see happen in the world of medicine in 2025. His list includes wishes for cellphones and vaccines, along with several sci-fi Easter eggs.
Pennsylvania music historian Bill Trousdale presents holiday tunes both new and familiar, all with connections to the Keystone state. Relax with some egg nog and enjoy Perry Como, the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble, "Nuttin for Christmas" and more!
Here's a great holiday idea: invite friends over for a cookie baking party! John and Don went to just such a party at chef Joy Stocke's house and recorded this special podcast during the festivities!
A special Innertube this week as we go ON LOCATION in Chef Joy Stocke's kitchen to get the ins and outs of making holiday cookies!
In part 2 of our baseball talk with Nick Roman, we look at the career of one of the greatest ballplayers ever, Willie Mays.
Here's Part 2 of our talk with Nick Roman about baseball legends we lost this year. We talk about the life and career of the best baseball player ever, Willie Mays.
In 1981, Fernando Valenzuela became a starting pitcher for the L.A. Dodgers. As Nick Roman tells us, he went on to have a terrific career - and a huge effect on the city and the ballclub as well.
Once again, it's guys talking baseball, this time about the World Champion Dodgers, and a Dodger champion we lost this year - Fernando Valenzuela.
It's Turkey Day! But have you ever tried Peiking Duck? Or brisket? If you'd prefer the usual turkey & fixin's, here's chef Joy Stocke and Don and John with some delicious holiday recipes!
We've received word that Mykhaylo, an American Special Forces medic working in Ukraine, a friend who talked with us several times on the podcast, died this month in an auto accident in Kiev.
It's said that "Thanksgiving" is an old Pilgrim word that means "eat until you burst." This Musical InnerTuesday, chef Joy Stocke is back with some recipes that will make your holiday mean truly delicious - and filling.
JFK Jr running HHS? Matt Gaetz as AG? Political columnist Dick Polman breaks down how Trump won the election -- and how Harris lost it -- but, more importantly, what we can expect for the next four years.
Donald Trump won the presidency on November 5th. Political columnist Dick Polman talks about what led to that victory, and what lies ahead (pun intended).
What do you do when someone says, "I don't care what your facts are, I believe what I believe." Or any one of a thousand variations of that. Journalist and professor Bob Jensen has some ideas.
First and foremost, get out today and vote! Here's a little something to listen to while you're in line to vote: John, Don, and political commentator Dick Polman reflecting on the presidential candidates.
Planning a Halloween get-together? Chef Joy Stocke says you can knock 'em dead by burying them with birria, slaying them with souffles, and bloodying them with brownies! All the recipes are right here! Bone appetit!
From October 25, 2022, comes folklorist Cory Hutcheson to tell us about the witches that live among us today! (To be fully prepared, grab a bottle of Pine Sol and head for the crossroads!)
Remember "piling into a car?" Remember "soccer moms" driving minivans? Remember when every other car wasn't a black SUV shaped like a shoe? Writer Ian Bogost talks about the latest changes in cars, and attitudes.
Once again, here's three guys talking baseball. Nick Roman's Dodgers are in the playoffs, as are John's and Don's Phillies, and they're happy. But there are a lot of other dangerous teams in the mix as well!
Fran Metzman writes about the Cha-Cha Babes, "boomer" women who have found freedom later in life. They find that freedom can be fun, but can also lead to dangerous situations.
The atomic bomb was developed in secret. That's the backdrop for Galina Vromen's novel Hill of Secrets, where she explores what secrets might have been kept by the families living in the shadow of the bomb.
Living with a guide dog requires trust, courage, and love - things we could all use a bit more of in our own lives. Mike and Keri's book shows this by using Mike's dogs as examples.
Mike Hingson survived the terrorist attack on World Trade Center Tower 1 on September 11, 2001. We're presenting his story again as a reminder and tribute, to Mike and to those who lost their lives that day.
Bill Truousdale's back with a look at the Pennsylvania talent that gave birth to rock 'n' roll! Names you've heard of, like Bill Haley, and names you probably haven't, like Sister Rosetta Tharp.
We talk again with Mykhaylo, an American now living mostly in Ukraine, who is in the U.S. collecting medical supplies to take back to the battlefield. You can help by donating to houseofukraine.org
Katherine returns to the podcast to talk about her latest Nutcrackers book, Dead Handed. Annie Hunter's grandfather is dying, so she heads to New England to face family secrets, a haunted village and possible suicides.
To mark Henry Mancini's 100th birthday, music expert JonBurlingame takes us back to where the composer's prolific career really took off - the 1960s TV show Peter Gunn.
As a child, George Lee studied ballet with Russian tutors in Shanghai. As a teenager, he danced in The Nutcracker and Flower Drum Song in New York. Filmmaker Jennifer Lin tells his story in Ten Times Better.
First, "Twister." Now, "Twisters." Movies about tornado chasers and scientists trying to understand tornadoes. How much do we know about tornadoes, and how accurate are the movies? The Weather Channel's Carl Parker explains.
Overnight, the 2024 presidential race has changed with the candidacy of Vice-President Kamala Harris. Political commentator Dick Polman sets up the field and the stakes in the three months left before the election.
Just three old friends - and baseball fans - sitting around talking about what they like and don't like about the 2024 season at the All-Star break. And about the best and worst baseball parks.
Bioethicist Art Caplan says there are a lot of health challenges at the Olympics, starting with swimming in the sewer that is the Seine River. Also, are we all ready for retirement?
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