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Very Special Episodes

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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 us down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.

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Martha's Vineyard once was a place you could gossip with neighbors, shop for supplies, or play a cutthroat game of cards — all without saying a word. That's because it had a thriving Deaf community. Residents, Deaf and hearing alike, communicated wit... more

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47 hours ago

In today's Episode, Dana, Zaron and Jason tackle a 130-year-old mystery. Although American schoolchildren still recite The Pledge every morning in nearly every classroom, we still aren't sure who actually wrote it. And all these years later, the long... more

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4 days ago

Right now thousands of people are on a mathematical treasure hunt from the comfort of their home offices. Our own Zaron Burnett is one of them. Here's how you can join him — and compete for $50,000. more

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9 days ago

In the 1870s, Palisade, NV was the meanest little town west of the Mississippi. Every week, newspapers announced another gunpowder-fueled cowboy showdown. Palisade put the wild in the “Wild West.” more

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16 days ago

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Fun

    Great quick history. Love random historical facts and stories and could listen to Dana narrate anything. Just please don’t have anyone do a Russian accent ever again.

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    liz1397
    United States16 days ago
  • Superman - Kindness is not dead

    I’m a mom of two young adults with special needs. One of my biggest fears is that my kids will be taken advantage of, which is why the beginning of the Superman story was difficult to listen to. The rest of it made my cry with happiness about the goodness and kindness of people. Even though I listened to the Nick Cage Superman podcast, I missed this episode. Thank you for resharing it. 🩷 (I’ve loved the rest of the Very Special Episodes as well.)

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    5
    AngieGrish
    United Statesa month ago
  • Refreshing

    Any podcast with Dana involved I'm on board. For all those complaining about her changing speeds while speaking should realize that's what makes her great! I've listened to Noble Blood since the beginning and I love that she breaks up the timing. It's like a "normal" conversation, which you seldom get these days (Chris Wimmer with Black Barrels' excellent "Infamous America" and "Legends of the Old West" uses the same speech patterns). Also, how can it be that Dana making the effort to properly e... more

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    5
    aardvark6155
    United Statesa month ago
  • Came here for Nancy Drew…

    …Discovered the Zaron from Ridiculous Crime was doing another podcast…of course, I am on board!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scarletminded
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Dana Schwartz!

    I really enjoy Dana’s work- Anatomy and Noble Blood are so enjoyable. I really appreciate her storytelling ability. I’m one episode into Very Special Episodes and excited to listen to more. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abeat88
    United Statesa month ago

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