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Master of Puppetry Inspires Next Generation of Creative Engineers
Puppets are more than just play things. We’re pulling strings and learning about an ancient art form from Master Puppeteer, Hobey Ford!

Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Rebecca Cliffe (Episode #179)
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner.

Without Cheese, We Might Not Be Here!
Throughout human history, cheese has given us a huge survival advantage and changed civilization. If that isn't friendship, we don't know what is. So let's spend a little quality time with one of our oldest pals, and remind ourselves of all that we've been through together.

Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey (Episode #178)
Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have actually already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately advocating for the use of biomimicry—the study and application of nature’s hidden genius—in modern-problem solving.

A Lesson in Conflict Resolution: How to Avoid Reaching a Boiling Point
Ever had a clash with the folks next door? When we avoid addressing issues, the feelings linger, frustrations accumulate, and there may be an eruption at an unexpected time. Where in your life might there be lines that need drawing, or conversations that must be initiated?

Why Optimism Is Your Greatest Survival Skill with Bill Burke (Episode #177)
Bill Burke is the former CEO of The Weather Channel, and former President of the TBS Superstation. His long life at the highest echelons of media leadership has made him a master at choosing his own perspective, and he considers optimism to be one of our greatest superpowers. In this episode, he shares his insights about how it’s possible to harness the power of optimism with a few key strategies.

Finding Common Ground, No Matter How Far Apart We Stand with Kyle Dodson (Episode #176)
Kyle Dodson is a master when it comes to building bridges within communities. He can turn almost any negative notion on its side, inspect it from a fresh angle, and transform it into a source of positive ripple effects—and in that rare talent, he shows us how to invite others into a place of possibility.

The Ancient Solution to a New Problem: Solving Our Invasive Wild Pig Predicament
Wild pigs are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. They're devastating ecosystems, destroying agriculture, killing other animals, and costing billions of dollars in damage. But there's something that we can do, and it all ties back to who our species is at our roots.

Here’s Your Permission Slip to Embrace Your Individuality with Abby Wren and Wade Holland (Episode #175)
Abby Wren and Wade Holland are pushing back the edges of what’s “acceptable” and opening up a whole new landscape for people who would like to celebrate their uniqueness more. If your inner light is being dimmed, even a little, by the pressure to fit in or some other life circumstance or limitation, this episode is for you.

Lessons From a Snow Globe and Other Insights
Have you ever shaken a snow globe? Picture the picturesque scene it holds inside, and see in your mind how it grows hazy as if snow is falling. Could the snow falling be a great representation for our mental chatter, quickly spinning us out of control until we can't see our hand in front of our face? Here's a story of how we can eliminate that snow in our brain and bring tranquility back into our lives.

Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory (Episode #174)
In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the man-made desert wastelands of our planet back into the lush, productive forests and grasslands they once were, Ecologist Rodger Savory has one of those transformational observations that the world could be embracing.

Crafting Second Chances: The Story of the People’s Pottery Project
People’s Pottery Project creates opportunities for healing, community, and employment for those who have experienced incarceration.
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