
On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

In the 1960s, there were 36,000 Americans living in the Canal Zone. They had Friday night high school football games, sock hops, and Hollywood movies at the local theater. It looked like a mid-century American town had been dropped into the Panamania... more
Hi, Very Special Episodes listeners! We're hard at work on the next season of VSE, which lands October 22nd. In the meantime, did you know our own Dana Schwartz has a new podcast? Give it a listen!
Hoax!: Why do so many people believe things that a... more
Hi, Very Special Episodes listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, American History Hotline.
American History Hotline: Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener qu... more
Superman is everywhere this summer, but today's bonus episode has nothing to do with James Gunn or David Corenswet. Let's go back to the beginning, when young Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster first conjured up the character. Superman may have never seen ... more
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Such a good episode about MWB. But why avoid her sexual orientation? Especially in these times when lgbtqia people are under attack? Even wiki will tell you she was into both men and women. Such a disappointing and glaring omission for such an otherwise good episode.
I came across this podcast because of noble blood. I can’t express the amount of disappointment that it has provided, specifically the episode of Andy the goose. It was a pointless show that was only not entertaining, but actually infuriating! I kept waiting for something sort of justice for this poor goose, but it turned into a tale of a woman trying to make a buck off the memory of this animal that had been brutalized.
I’ll never listen to another episode, and because of this abomination, I h... more
The episodes are special. Political.
I tripped into this show from Noble Blood, and am so happy I found it. If you have a touch of the ADHD and are always happy to find a fresh rabbit hole but can’t always follow a multi-episode serial, this is the show for you. Also has been perfectly fine to listen in front of my kids— a rare treat these days.
Oh, my. Love your podcast but this was painful. Where did you put the trees? I got to 25 minutes, sick of the story and wondering about bait and switch.
I like your show. Please don’t do a terrible episode like this again.
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This podcast presents captivating stories about ordinary individuals encountering extraordinary circumstances. Often described as stranger-than-fiction tales, the episodes provide a rich exploration of unique narratives that not only entertain but also provoke thought about the human experience. Each week, listeners are invited to explore diverse subjects ranging from cultural history to personal milestones, ensuring a blend of educational content laced with emotional resonance. With engaging storytelling, the hosts manage to mix humor with profound insights, making it an appealing listen for those who enjoy learning while being entertained.
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Very Special Episodes launched 2 years ago and published 55 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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