A parent-child podcast about all the stuff they don’t quite ever get to at school. Topics range from making scrambled eggs to achieving savoir faire, assessing a personal crisis to how to be twice as good at anything. We also talk through a poem together and answer a vexing question. Hosted by journalist Jeremy N. Smith and fourth grader Rasa Smith.
Jeremy N. Smith and Rasa Smith
Rasa and Jeremy give themselves a time out. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Special guest Mom turns a corner. Rasa answers a vexing question about spicy food. In between, they and Jeremy discuss "A Center" by Ha Jin. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy shows his work. Rasa asks a vexing question about virtual reality. In between, they discuss "We've Been Discussing What It Would Mean to Have a Child in These of All Times" by Robin Myers. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa holds everyone responsible. Jeremy shares a vexing question about tickling. In between, they discuss "The Tyger" by William Blake. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy checks his chair. Rasa shares a vexing question about sitting down. In between, they discuss "I Am Not from Here" by Isabel Zapata. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa lays a trap. Jeremy shares a vexing question about French fries. In between, they discuss "Don't Go Into the Library" by Alberto Ríos. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy sticks the landing. Rasa shares a vexing question about speciation. In between, they discuss "Couplet" by Mara Panich. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa tames her temper. Jeremy shares a vexing question about animals. In between, they discuss "The Streets in the Sea" by Amos Russel Wells. Learn more: http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy pares down his problems. Rasa shares a vexing question about granite. In between, they discuss "So We'll Go No More a Roving" by Lord Byron. Learn more: http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa turns in. Jeremy shares a vexing question about sneezing. In between, they discuss "The Company of Birds" by Sasha Moorsom. Learn more: http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy finds fairytales. Rasa shares a vexing question about sleeping. In between, they discuss "Come to the Edge" by Christopher Logue. Learn more: http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa is enchanted. Jeremy shares a vexing question about crayons. In between, they discuss "Leisure" by W. H. Davies. Learn more: http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy gets into groups. Rasa asks a vexing question about salt water. In between, they discuss "One of Us" by Joyce Sidman.
Rasa advocates agreement. Jeremy shares a vexing question about cats. In between, they discuss "I Lost My Talk" by Rita Joe. http://youmustknoweverything.com
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We're taking the month of August off for summer break. Have fun in the sun everyone and we'll be back in touch in September!
Jeremy researches right and left. Rasa shares a vexing question about snakes. In between, they discuss "Circumference" by Arthur Sze. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa goes solo. Jeremy shares a vexing question about plants. In between, they discuss "What Whales and Infants Know" by Kim Cornwall. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy gives reality a shot. Rasa shares a vexing question about wheels. In between, they discuss "Hero and Leander" by Christopher Marlowe. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa questions correction. Jeremy shares a vexing question about fog. In between, they discuss "The Rose that Grew From Concrete" by Tupac Shakur. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy finds new interests. Rasa shares a vexing question about darkness. In between, they discuss "Harlem" by Langston Hughes. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa makes waves. Jeremy shares a vexing question about déjà vu. In between, they discuss "Ghosts" by Graham Faust. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Jeremy turns advice into art. Rasa shares a vexing question about fingers. In between, they discuss "Balloons" by Sylvia Plath. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa takes her time. Jeremy shares a vexing question about cans and bottles. In between, they discuss "Risk" by Anaïs Nin. http://youmustknoweverything.com
Rasa and Jeremy join the Missoula Gives telethon and answer listeners' and viewers' personal vexing questions live on the air. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Jeremy remixes Rasa. Rasa shares a vexing question about speaking. In between, they discuss "On Children" by Kahlil Gibran. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Rasa fills her sails. Jeremy shares a vexing question about tails. In between, they discuss "Happiness" by Raymond Carver.
Jeremy makes a splash. Rasa shares a vexing question about COVID-19. In between, they discuss "Meeting at Night" by Robert Browning. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Rasa and Jeremy are joining the Missoula Gives telethon LIVE this Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. Pacific / 8 p.m. Central / 9 p.m. Eastern). Tune in at http://www.missoulagives.org. And we joined the "Embarrassing Parent" episode of the "At Your Level" podcast to share 100% original Bad Dad Jokes! Listen at http://atyourlevelpod.com.
Rasa finds purr-fection. Jeremy shares a vexing question about favorites. In between, they discuss "Brother" by Mary Ann Hoberman. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Jeremy turns back the clock. Rasa shares a vexing question about engines. In between, they discuss "My Brother, in Eight Panels" by Laurel Nakanishi. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Rasa counts her blessings. Jeremy shares a vexing question about emojis. In between, they discuss "The Waking" by Theodore Roethke. Join us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Jeremy builds brainpower. Rasa shares a vexing question about commonwealths. In between, they discuss "In Praise of Self-Deprecation" by Wisława Szymbroska. Join us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Rasa clears out. Jeremy shares a vexing question about shelter. In between, they discuss "Out of the Rolling Ocean the Crowd" by Walt Whitman. Join us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/youmustknoweverything
Jeremy introduces an unexpected enemy. Rasa shares a vexing question about tennis. In between, they discuss "March Here" by James Schuyler.
Rasa finds time for herself. Jeremy asks a vexing question about opposites. In between, they discuss "Reverse Living."
Jeremy lowers his voice. Rasa asks a vexing question about windows. In between, they discuss "Hive" by Kevin Young.
Rasa makes the most of uncertainty. Jeremy asks a vexing question about leadership. In between, they discuss "December 10" by Deborah Slicer.
Jeremy offers a clothing consult. Rasa asks a vexing question about catnaps. In between, they discuss "Invictus" by W. E. Henley.
Rasa explores how to get to a good idea. Jeremy asks a vexing question about sunsets. In between, they discuss "Sea-Weed" D. H. Lawrence.
Jeremy shares a simple strategy for winning contests. Rasa asks a vexing question about space. In between, they discuss "The Way In" by Linda Hogan.
Rasa explains how to be more organized AND have more fun. Jeremy asks a vexing question about Valentine's Day. In between, they discuss "Supermarket" by William Stafford.
Jeremy gets serious about making fun. Rasa shares a vexing question about UFOs. In between, they discuss "Anecdote of the Jar" by Wallace Stevens.
Rasa's school is going back to more in-person instruction. With less time at home together, we're switching to one weekly episode of "You Must Know Everything." Listen for it first thing every Tuesday morning—or whenever you have the chance. Thanks!
Rasa demonstrates the ultimate argument solver. Jeremy shares a vexing question about sugar. In between, they discuss "Black Cat" by Rainer Maria Rilke.
Jeremy suggests a novel strategy for home office cooperation. Rasa shares a vexing question about Wi-Fi. In between, they discuss "Summer" by Jo McDougall.
Rasa argues animal lovers make better friends. Jeremy shares a vexing question about languages. In between, they discuss "Ah, Ah" by Joy Harjo.
Jeremy investigates everyday enjoyment. Rasa shares a vexing question about perspective. In between, they discuss "Ode to the Flute" by Ross Gay.
Rasa shares a theory about pleasing people. Jeremy asks a vexing question about the Internet. In between, they discuss "The sun changed colors" by Marjorie Agosín.
Jeremy offers a shortcut to assess your entire life. Rasa shares a vexing question about spiders. In between, they discuss "Incursion" by Kirill Medvedev.
Rasa demonstrates how to pace yourself. Jeremy shares a vexing question about goosebumps. In between, they discuss "After Ikkyū" by Jim Harrison.