So, if you're on Medicare, why do you need a Medicare Advantage plan? (Fill in the celebrity name) says I do! Medical journalist Cheryl Clark takes us on a trip through a very convoluted medical maze.
Little known fact: the elected government of Wilmington, NC, was overthrown by terrorists "by the ballot and the bullet" in 1898. David Zucchino told the story in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Wilmington's Lie."
It's Valentine's Day! Ever take a trip with your loved one through a Tunnel of Love? Back in 2021, we went on a different kind of "dark ride" with Chick Russell, who creates them. Let's do it again!
Everything, everywhere, all at once! It's more than just a movie title! Physicist and philosopher David Wallace says it's a good interpretation of science's quantum theory.
And now, fresh from a history-making appearance in Dubai and Abu-Dhabi, it's bio-ethicist Art Caplan! Art's helping the United Arab Emirates develop ethical guidelines for an emerging health care sector.
Back in June of 2020, with the world in the throes of the COVID lockdown, we asked movie critic Carrie Rickey to suggest what to binge.
Police have identified Joseph Zarelli, Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box," 65 years after he died, thanks to recent improvements in DNA technology. Forensic psychologist Katherie Ramsland says this opens the door to solutions for many more unsolved cases.
Here's your chance to meet singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh! You'll get a preview of the latest single from her album "Transparent," and hear about her efforts to raise awareness of CIRS and the importance of mental health.
So, last week we told you that Don and John consider the World Series run by the Phillies the highlight of 2022. It was! But they came up with this list of 2022 Innertube interviews they think are just as good!
In 1968 the Sunday Times of London sent Lewis Chester and 2 other reporters to the U.S. to cover the Nixon-Humphrey presidential campaign. Here, Lewis talks about that time and the book he and his fellow reporters wrote about the experience.
According to John and Don, the highlight of 2022 was the Phillies getting into the World Series. Lifelong Phillies fan Kristen Graham of the Philadelphia Inquirer wore a Phillies jersey in Houston, and talks about that experience and her son's disappointment.
Here's a special stocking-stuffer just for you, courtesy of the Musical Innertube Volume 1 -- the story of how an elf named Caroline saved Christmas and saw her name go down in history
Jason Wright uses telescopes and other high-tech equipment to search for exoplanets. And he's director of the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, looking for life on those exoplanets. (Maybe his high-tech stuff will find Santa on Christmas Eve!)
Paul Offit, who's on the FDA advisory committee for COVID vaccinations, gives an update on where we stand today on those shots (hint: he says you really don't need another booster).
Steve Schwartz and Doug Wilburne have crafted the perfect Christmas gift: 33 fantastic Christmas songs to infuse you with holiday cheer and help the homeless at the same time. Their labor of love is available now at joytotheburg.com.
Its world premiere took place on Thanksgiving Day -- now it's your turn to experience "False Pretenses," Andrew Fountain's debut feature. Listen here as Andrew talks about making the film, then go to FalsePretensestheMovie.com to watch it!
Do you know about Sarah Hale? She's a big reason we celebrate Thanksgiving. Here's another tidbit: Plymouth, MA did not necessarily host the first Thanksgiving in the New World. Here's Melanie Kirkpatrick to tell us all about Sarah Hale and Thanksgiving.
Edward Hopper: An American Love Story is a film where the artist Hopper meets the filmmaker Phil Grabsky. The result is a loving look at the art and artist - and his long-neglected wife - by a man who considers film itself to be an art.
In 375 BC, the philosopher Plato wrote Republic; in it, Socrates says democracy leads to tyranny. Dr. Lantern Jack, a podcaster and doctor of ancient philosophy, says the problems with democracy during Plato's time can teach us about what's happening in American politics right now.
Here we are again, coming up on another election that will determine the fate of America! Political commentator Dick Polman looks at the claims, the ads and the debates that are coloring the contest -- and ruining the World Series!
Here's all the information you need to plunge headlong into the world of the Musical Innertube! (Hint: www.musicalinnertube.com)
Did you know that the Musical Innertube actually started out as a comedy sketch podcast? No? Well, now you do! Watch this informative video and find out how to enjoy those comedy sketches in the comfort of your own home computer!
Want to reach out to the Musical Innertube? It's easy! This video shows you how!
Folklorist Cory Hutcheson is back to tell us about the witches that live among us today! (Don and John's Halloween suggestion: buy a bottle of Pine-Sol and head for the crossroads!)