Welcome back listeners to today's edition of The Morning Four podcast. On today's episode, the origin of pasta is discussed with some special attention paid to how it ended up being so popular in America. We revisit a "word of the day" feature and also wish a happy birthday to Eminem on his 46th.

It's Tuesday and this week is off and running. Today's podcast has some reminders for employees -- and bosses -- along with some facts about America's favorite felines. Host Katie gives her husband Brant a shout-out with a Culture Club throwback and the podcast ends, as always, with today's affirmation -- with a twist.

Today is Monday and the podcast is back with plenty of fun and interesting facts and stories for the week ahead. On today's podcast, we reminisce on the start of "I Love Lucy" and all those times she made us laugh. We also look at National Grouch Day and National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. One is probably a more positive way to spend today than the other.

It is Friday and as we head into the weekend, we have a fun podcast ready to get it all started. Expect some facts on cat allergies, the non-danger of sharks, classic slogans that will make you chuckle and more.

Happy Thursday listeners! Today we recognize two important holidays: The International Day of the Girl and National Coming Out Day. We hope that you'll make a statement in your own life about these days today. It's also the 43rd anniversary of the debut of Saturday Night Live -- see our daily video pick for some laughs.

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of The Morning Four podcast. Today we take a look at Fire Prevention Week, the debut of Phantom of the Opera and a story associated with Mr. Rogers' daily feeding of his fish on his show. Show up for the fun, stick around for the affirmation. You might even learn a thing or two.

Welcome back from the weekend - I hope it was a great one, however you spent it, and especially if you had to work. A new week is new and right in front of us, so let's get it going with some positive energy. Today's podcast talks about the many theories surrounding the start of the Great Chicago Fire, the anniversary of the release of John Lennon's "Imagine" and how we can kick some butt on National Kick Butt Day.

Welcome back listeners to today's edition of The Morning Four - a special "it's almost the weekend" version. I hope that you have some fun planned for the next few days!

Today is a day to celebrate so many wonderful things -- including cinnamon rolls, tacos and the art of poetry. Listen to today's podcast to learn how each one is being honored today and how you too can celebrate.

Welcome to today's edition of The Morning Four podcast. There's a little bit of a lot of things in today's episode and I hope you'll walk away feeling grounded, loved and upbeat about the day ahead.