Welcome to this Thursday's edition of The Morning Four podcast -- designed to start your day off on a positive track. Today's podcast gives parents permission to take a day off in the kitchen and reminisces on that time Oprah gave away 300 (!!!) cars on TV. Super Mario Bros. debuted on this date in 1985 -- how many games have you played since then?

On 9/11, we remember those who left for work or school or those just traveling for fun who lost their lives. Today's podcast is dedicated to those people and those who continue to suffer today from related health issues or the continued grief of losing loved ones. 9/11 - never forget.

Welcome back to the podcast - I hope that you had a great weekend. On today's podcast, we talk about some fashion rules in honor of Fashion Week and the group that ushered in the grunge era of fashion.

It's nearly the weekend, listeners, so enjoy today's podcast on your way to enjoying some time with your family and friends. On today's podcast, we discus HOW the idea of Uncle Sam was born and how it has evolved. The podcast also says "Happy Birthday" to ESPN which launched back on this date in 1979. For those who need to know -- Grandparent's Day is on Sunday (you're welcome).

Happy Thursday podcast listeners and thanks for joining us today for another episode of The Morning Four. On today's podcast, we talk about the re-release of Elton John's biggest hit to date, a baseball player who will put your work attendance to shame, and Louisa Ann Swain -- the first woman to cast a vote in the United States.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday's edition of The Morning Four podcast. Today we have some beautifully written prose, space facts (a favorite around here!) and some funny trivia on birthday boy, Bob Newhart.

Welcome back from the holiday weekend - we're back with four days of new podcast material, starting with today's.  Where were you on this date in 2002 when Kelly Clarkson was crowned the FIRST American Idol? Where were you back in 1998 before Google was a household name? Probably using a phone book to find phone number, addresses and store hours. It is also Beyonce's 37th birthday so do something she'd approve of today.

As you head into this three-day weekend, treat yourself (at least a little). Today's podcast has some food indulgence and summer food facts. The podcast is off on Monday but tune in again on Tuesday morning for a new episode.

Butt dialing is a real problem and Samsung created a robot to test its effects and adapt its phones to avoid the dreaded, embarrassing situation. Learn about two other inventions that are part of everyday life but had interesting starts on today's podcast.

Michael Jackson would have celebrated his 60th birthday today. Sadly, the world lost him in 2009 but his legacy lives on in his music. Take a few minutes to listen to one of your favorite Michael Jackson songs today. The podcast also lists some interesting food facts involving broccoli and apple seeds.