Hello Internet! This week’s episode is all about the origins, traditions, and intentions of KWANZAA with special guest Mawusi Ashshakir to answer questions about the holiday! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Kwanzaa

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and tenets of the LEAVE NO TRACE movement! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Leave No Trace

Hello Internet! It’s time for another IDIOMS episode, full of phrases about nostagia, birds, and different animal poops! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Idioms Part 14

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about some historically WILD WEDDINGS, including the most expensive, the most watched, and the most . . . naked? Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

Wild Weddings

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history and etiquette of AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

American Sign Language

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We’re kicking off the most exciting time of the year for the MaxFun Network with a trivia game show featuring hosts from tons of great podcasts.

J. Keith van Straaten and Helen Hong from “Go Fact Yourself” are joined by:

Teresa McElroy - “Shmanners” 
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Kwanzaa

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