It is the fate of all remarkable people- whether they be scientists, wilderness survival experts, moms, dads, or elementary schoolers- to find themselves in sticky situations. What's a soul to do when they're in trouble? Today we have a lovely array of stories about individuals in tricky spots and how they get out of them.

On today's episode, enjoy the following:

"Mrs. Ammons and the Boys Room" by Bill Harley from The Battle of the Mad Scientists & Other Tales of Survival (1:04)

RFJ: "Percy" by Sam Payne (22:02)

Daily Mix: "Grandma's Chicken Soup" with Jeff Simpson (27:58)

"What Do You Put in a Hamentachen" by Karen Golden from Pass it On: A Journey Through the Jewish Holidays in Story and Song (36:00)

"Coyote's Tail" by Mary Hamilton from Alligators, Bees, & Surprise Oh, My!: Folktales Revived! (41:40)

"Anything Can Stretch" by Bil Lepp from Vampire Santa (50:20)