Best Ernest Harris Podcasts (2024)

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Trail of Shadows: The Tragic Hiking Trip of Courtney Henderson and Gavin Caruso 11:16

23d ago11:16

11:16

In this heart-wrenching episode of "In The Wild," we recount the devastating story of Courtney Henderson and Gavin Caruso, whose adventurous spirit led them on a hiking trip that turned into a tragic ordeal. What began as a beautiful escape into the wilderness soon descended into a fight for survival as unforeseen challenges arose, testing their en…

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In Search of Ryker: Exploring the Legend 10:52

2M ago10:52

10:52

Born into a family of explorers and adventurers, Ryker Webb's life seemed destined for extraordinary experiences. From a young age, he exhibited an insatiable curiosity for the unknown, often disappearing into the wilderness for days on end, leaving behind only cryptic notes and clues to his whereabouts. Though his last expedition into the depths o…

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Endurance: The Incredible Story of Ernest Shackleton 11:22

2M ago11:22

11:22

Setting sail in 1914 with the goal of crossing the frozen continent, Shackleton and his crew faced unimaginable challenges as they became trapped in the ice of the Weddell Sea. With their ship crushed by the relentless pressure of the ice, they found themselves stranded on the desolate ice floes, thousands of miles from civilization. Join us on an …

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Surviving the Wave: The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Join us as we recount the events leading up to that fateful day, when a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a series of devastating tsunamis that ravaged coastlines across South and Southeast Asia. The Alvarez Bayon family, vacationing in Thailand's Khao Lak region, found themselves directly in the path of the oncoming ts…

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The Gremlin Special: Tragedy in the Skies 12:27

3M ago12:27

12:27

In this gripping episode, we step back in time to the spring of 1945 as we uncover the tragic story of the Gremlin Special, a sightseeing tour that ended in disaster for the twenty-four men and women aboard a Douglas C-47 Skytrain. From excited anticipation to unforeseen peril, their journey was about to take a dark turn. Don't pay hundreds of doll…

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Snowboarding Survival: The Eric LeMarque Story 7:19

3M ago7:19

7:19

Welcome to this episode of Unbreakable, where we share stories of resilience, perseverance, and triumph in the face of adversity. Today, we'll be diving into the incredible journey of Eric Lemaque, a former professional hockey player turned snowboarder who survived eight days lost in the French Alps. Join us as we uncover the harrowing tale of surv…

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Survival Of The Saraha Desert: Mauro Prosperi 11:16

4M ago11:16

11:16

The incredible story of Mauro Prosperi, a participant in the Marathon des Sables, a grueling six-day endurance race through the Sahara Desert. When a unexpected sandstorm hits and sends Prosperi off course, he finds himself lost and alone in the vast desert with limited supplies for 10 days.By Narrative.fm

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Ada's Arctic Odyssey 12:32

4M ago12:32

12:32

In this gripping episode, we delve into the remarkable true story of Ada Blackjack, a woman who found herself thrust into the unforgiving wilderness of the Arctic. Stranded on Wrangel Island with a group of ill-fated explorers, Ada's resilience and determination became the stuff of legend as she faced unimaginable challenges to survive. Join us as …

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Wilderness Resilience: Harry Burleigh 14:41

5M ago14:41

14:41

As the episode unfolds, we learn of the myriad challenges Harry encountered—from a serious head injury to battling malnourishment and dehydration. Through sheer willpower and resourcefulness, Harry devised ingenious ways to procure food, build shelter, and signal for rescue, despite being weakened by his injuries and the harsh conditions.…

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Surviving Subzero: Navigating Chill Without a Blueprint 11:04

6M ago11:04

11:04

Surviving in cold temperatures under precipitation all alone, with no plan or equipment to speak of, is a tall order for any human being. Multiply that several times for how tough it must be on a small three year old, but that was exactly the scenario for Ryker Webb. The Montana toddler was playing on June 3rd of 2022 with the Webb family dog outsi…

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The Adventures of Mary Grimm 9:08

7M ago9:08

9:08

Mary Grimm is a free-spirited adventurer who has always had a passion for exploring the unknown. Born and raised in a small town in Oregon, Mary had a deep love for nature and a curiosity that could never be quenched. From a young age, Mary dreamt of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. She spent hours reading books about far-of…

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1 – The Coin of Dionysius 34:09

7M ago34:09

34:09

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2 – The Knight’s Cross Signal Problem 59:54

7M ago59:54

59:54

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3 – The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage 49:37

7M ago49:37

49:37

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4 – The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor 14:58

7M ago14:58

14:58

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Hurricane Sandy 11:02

7M ago11:02

11:02

October 29th, 2012. A couple of days before Halloween. New Yorkers were told to prepare for this day starting the week prior. Hurricane Sandy had formed in the Western Caribbean Sea on October 22nd, and meteorologists feared for the worst for residents nearest to the coast. Kim Joyce, a resident of Staten Island, was one of those told to evacuate h…

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Alone and Freezing in New Hampshire's White Mountains 10:08

8M ago10:08

10:08

New England is a huge area of the Northeast in the U.S. consisting of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Although these states all possess their own unique charm, scattered throughout them you will find some of the most amazing hikes that our country has to offer. These hikes are far from the big city, and …

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Henry George or, "Emily is forced to discuss economics!" (with guest Mr. Beat) 36:28

8M ago36:28

36:28

Henry George was a guy with two first names and a Progressive dream to level the growing inequality through a land value tax. Mr. Beat (of YouTube fame) teaches me everything I never knew I needed to know...By Emily Glankler

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A Polar Bear Rescue 8:18

8M ago8:18

8:18

Bruce Gordan, a wildlife enthusiast and adventurer, became widely known for his remarkable friendship with a polar bear. Bruce grew up in a small town in Alaska, surrounded by the beauty and magnificence of nature. From an early age, he developed a deep love and fascination for wildlife. As a young boy, Bruce would spend hours observing animals in …

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A Brush with a Deadly Stingray 7:25

9M ago7:25

7:25

Kristie Cataffo-O’Brien was visiting Bahia Beach with her husband Thomas over this past summer of 2023. A beautiful area with clear waters and of course palm trees, a staple of The Sunshine State. Thomas and Kristie’s trip to Bahia was about as far from the daring adventures of Steve Irwin as you could get, both geographically and in the events pla…

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The 1968 Mexico City Olympics or, "Emily finally uses her graduate thesis!" 40:10

9M ago40:10

40:10

This week I force Seema Rao (@artlust) to hear me explain the incredible pop art / indigenous design elements of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, because SOMEONE besides me should read my graduate thesis... Follow Seema for all things aesthetic and art history on TikTok!By Emily Glankler

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Tragedy on White Face Mountain 11:08

9M ago11:08

11:08

The wilderness can be an unforgiving environment. While you may be just miles from civilization, if something unexpected happens, you need to deal with the matter utilizing your wits and tools, supplies, and preparations you made for the trip. Some are ill-equipped for such difficulties, while others will rise above the situation and display extrao…

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Porcelain or, "People have always liked pretty things" (with Seema Rao) 37:02

10M ago37:02

37:02

This week Seema Rao (@artlust) is explaining to me why they entire freakin' world wanted porcelain so badly they conquered whole continents for a nice tea set. Follow Seema for all things aesthetic and art history on TikTok!By Emily Glankler

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Smedley Butler or, "The Making and Breaking of America's Empire" (with author Jonathan M. Katz) 1:09:36

10M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

This week I'm joined by Jonathan Katz, author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire. On today's episode we talk about ALL of it: American imperialism, the Bonus Army March of WWI vets, an attempted fascist coup against FDR, and the Imperialist-With-A-Heart-Of-Gold (?) at the center …

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Jane Addams or, "Give that lady a Nobel Prize! Oh wait..." (with Ernest Crim III) 43:32

10M ago43:32

43:32

I'm joined this week by Ernest Crim III who teaches me about a 19th c. local Black history icon: Sam Harris of Williamsburg, Virginia. Follow Mr. Crim on TikTok and Instagram for more deep dives into Black history!By Emily Glankler

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Bull Shark Survival 16:30

10M ago16:30

16:30

When we hear of shark attacks, the species we think of most often is usually the deadly Great White. This could be due to movies so deeply embedded in popular culture (specifically “Jaws”) or even the focus on Great Whites in the highly popular Shark Week series that has aired every July for an amazing 35 years. If you’re a huge fan of Shark Week, …

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Sam Harris or, "The Black Mogul of Williamsburg" (with Ernest Crim III) 39:51

10M ago39:51

39:51

I'm joined this week by Ernest Crim III who teaches me about a 19th c. local Black history icon: Sam Harris of Williamsburg, Virginia. Follow Mr. Crim on TikTok and Instagram for more deep dives into Black history!By Emily Glankler

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The Nullification Crisis or, "The Civil War That Almost Was" (with Dara Starr Tucker!) 41:21

10M ago41:21

41:21

This week I'm joined again by Dara Starr Tucker who is going to learn all about the Nullification Crisis as our best case study of whether or not a Civil War could have been fought without slavery as the main issue. Follow Dara on TikTok, Instagram, or see her live at an upcoming show!By Emily Glankler

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Lost in Maine 23:45

10M ago23:45

23:45

While urban areas populate the state of Maine, particularly along the eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, there are vast wilderness areas across the state, even along the oceanside coast. Popular with tourists, the state and local economies benefit from an influx of $8.2 billion in outdoor recreation dollars. Acadia National Park, called the Crown…

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Lincoln & Black Americans or, "It's Called Nuance, People!" (with Dara Starr Tucker) 51:55

11M ago51:55

51:55

This week I'm joined by Dara Starr Tucker who is going to help me understand Abraham Lincoln and his complicated views on Black Americans during his lifetime. Follow Dara on TikTok, Instagram, or see her live at an upcoming show!By Emily Glankler

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Great Smoky Mountains 22:06

11M ago22:06

22:06

Established in 1934, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers parts of North Carolina and Tennessee and features some of the highest mountains in eastern North America. The Great Smoky Mountains are part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a division of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The Appalachian Trail, which runs from Maine to Georgia, passes t…

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Living Off the Grid 19:46

11M ago19:46

19:46

What does it mean to live off the grid? Living off the grid means operating one's life without a physical connection to public utilities—self-reliance with your own energy sources, often renewable such as solar and wind. Off-grid living frequently means living in a secluded area, away from the country's population—actual wilderness survival, supply…

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Riga or, "Other Emily is a Latvian Princess!" (with Emily Pool) 57:53

11M ago57:53

57:53

The Emilies went to Latvia and fell in love! Join us as we share all the history, fun facts, and personal revelations we discovered in our new favorite European city: Riga. Follow Emily Pool for all things European History on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube and check out her AP European History Ultimate Review Packet to get ready for the exam! www.s…

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Shark Attack 18:59

11M ago18:59

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Though you may feel you are in a safe location, you never know when you will be faced with a survival situation. There are no formal boundaries between the wilderness and humanity. Nature has a way of encroaching into areas which may surprise us.By Narrative.fm

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Lost in Little Moose 13:28

11M ago13:28

13:28

The Little Moose Mountain Wilderness Area is in the western middle section of Adirondack Park, south by southeast of Seventh Lake in the Fulton Chain. The area encompasses over 12,000 acres but is bordered on all sides by other regions of the Adirondack Park. If you were lost, wandering out of the region would not help facilitate a rescue, as you w…

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Big Cat Horrors 13:56

12M ago13:56

13:56

Mountain lions, also known as cougars, panthers, pumas, or catamounts, are all the same animal. In fact, the scientific name, 'Puma concolor,' is sometimes known as 'the cat of many names.' Naturalist, writer, and Utah native Claude T. Barnes listed 40 English names for a mountain lion, along with 18 names from South America and 25 from Native Amer…

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Boy Scouts vs Cliffs 13:32

12M ago13:32

13:32

These Boy Scouts in the Adirondack mountains of New York took a hike and a climb that lead to days they never knew were coming..By Narrative.fm

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Extreme Temperatures 14:15

12M ago14:15

14:15

In the Wild details amazing stories of survival. In our episode "Cougar Attack," we told the unbelievable true story of Marine Corps veteran Anne Hjelle living to tell about being pummeled by a vicious predator. Our "Mama Grizzly VS Father and Daughter" episode detailed father and daughter Johan and Jenna Otter surviving a grizzly attack. But not a…

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Flooding of Biblical Proportions 12:42

1y ago12:42

12:42

Long time listeners of this podcast know that a common theme of In the Wild are the dangers of national parks. All 63 of them designated in the U.S. are a sight to see, but it should not be overlooked that these parks experience a total of over 300 deaths each year. But what about if you take heed to the necessary precautions often mentioned, and c…

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The Scorpion 17:40

1y ago17:40

17:40

A scorpion symbolizes evil, death, destruction, and unpleasant situations. Filmmakers have long used imagery of scorpions to convey the above moods in a storyline. Scorpions themselves are unique. Classified as predatory arachnids, they are related to spiders. Scorpions have eight legs and a pair of pincers extruding from their front limbs. But wha…

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US History Episode 24: The Bush/Obama Years or, "Apparently we can get fooled again" 55:10

1y ago55:10

55:10

Support this podcast by joining Patreon.com/AntiSocialStudiesBy Emily Glankler

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Bear Attack 11:07

1y ago11:07

11:07

For over three years here at In the Wild podcast, we’ve told dozens of real-life stories of survival. Many of these situations take place deep in the woods, with families and individuals simply looking to escape and enjoy nature, only to be unsuspectingly attacked by ferocious predators in their natural habitat. We asked our listeners what their gr…

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Atrevida II 12:09

1y ago12:09

12:09

We all have dreams, or accomplishments that we wish to check off the ol’ bucket list during our time here. Some of them are more ambitious than others, and some that you’d need a nice chunk of time to complete. That’s why many of these milestones are put off until retirement, with people wishing they had the time off from work to get out and make a…

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The True and Wonderful Story of Paul Gasford 8:51

1y ago8:51

8:51

In 1805, a four-year-old boy named Paul Gasford separated from his family and became lost in the wilderness. The boy's remarkable story of survival grew into a bit of a legend. By his own remarkable contrivance and wisdom, after four days' travel, Paul got safely to his parents at Niagara, 40 miles from the place where he was lost.…

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Surviving at Sea with Ketchup and Spices 10:07

1y ago10:07

10:07

There are three different types of macronutrients that make up our diet: carbs, fats, and proteins. All three are needed in order for us to live optimally. There are some people who restrict their intake of one of the following dramatically though, namely those on the keto diet, who drastically reduce their carb intake. Exceptions aside, all three …

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May 16, 2023 William Henry Seward, Martha Ballard, Luigi Fenaroli, Herbert Ernest Bates, Goldenrod, Of Rhubarb and Roses by Tim Richardson, and Jacob Ritner 39:03

1y ago39:03

39:03

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1801 William Henry Seward "Sue-erd", an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869, is born. He was also featured in the book…

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May 2, 2023 John Cabot, Leonardo da Vinci, Meriwether Lewis, John Abercrombie, Thomas Hanbury, Hulda Klager, A Gardener's Guide to Botany by Scott Zona, and Novalis 37:17

1y ago37:17

37:17

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1497 John Cabot, the Canadian Explorer, set sail from Bristol, England, on his ship, Matthew. He was looking for a route to the west, and he found it. He discovered pa…

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May 1, 2023 May Day, Karl Friedrich von Gaertner, Phebe Holder, Thomas Hoy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily's Fresh Kitchen by Emily Maxson, and Calvin Fletcher 28:48

1y ago28:48

28:48

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community Historical Events 1772 Karl Friedrich von Gaertner, German botanist, is born. Karl Friedrich von Gaertner had a fantastic last name; Gaertner translates to mean gardener. Karl was a sec…

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