WAREHOUSE
In The Warehouse, we store everything that’s been unloaded from the Content Barges. You can see it all in a glance…and each piece is arranged by delivery date!
Monster Mash of Halloween Facts
From turnip lanterns and ghostly traditions to America’s most loved (and most hated) candies, Andy Andrews serves up a frightfully fun feast of Halloween trivia. Discover how Illinois became the pumpkin capital, why people once carved turnips instead of pumpkins, and which candy tops the “worst ever” list. It’s a Blue Plate Special packed with laughs, legends, and a few spooky surprises stirred into the mix!
Why Pencils Are Yellow
Ever wonder why your pencil is yellow? This Betcha Didn’t Know uncovers the surprisingly colorful history behind that familiar classroom classic! Learn how a 19th-century marketing idea, inspired by Chinese royalty and launched at the 1889 World’s Fair, turned yellow into the world’s signature pencil color. From school buses to taxi cabs, Joy Randle connects the dots between psychology, science, and design—and even explains why “pencil lead” isn’t lead at all. Grab your No. 2 and get ready to take notes—you’ll never see a pencil the same way again!
Ready, Set, Write! A Kid’s Guide to Creating Awesome Stories
You love stories—I do too! Maybe you’ve read a book that made you laugh out loud, cry a little, or stay up way past your bedtime (even though you promised your parents you’d only read one more chapter). And now you’re thinking…
The Math You Actually Use Every Day
Ever thought you’d actually use something from middle school math? This Betcha Didn’t Know proves you already do—probably every day! Briley Crisafi unpacks how the Pythagorean Theorem (yes, that a² + b² = c² thing) pops up constantly in real life—from hanging a picture frame to choosing the right ladder, calculating a football pass, or measuring your TV screen. With humor and real-world examples, Briley connects ancient math to your modern-day life in a way that finally makes it click.
Proper Introductions
In this Protocol Conversation, Chief of Protocol Monica Earley joins Andy Andrews to discuss the right way to address professional and elected officials — from mayors and generals to senators and more. Drawing from the respected reference Honor and Respect by Robert Hickey, Monica explains how proper introductions, titles, and written correspondence can reflect character, courtesy, and confidence in any setting.
Celebrating I Love Lucy: A Look Back at America’s Favorite Redhead
Join us in celebrating the anniversary of one of television’s most beloved shows — I Love Lucy, which first aired on October 15, 1951.
Superstitions, Secrets, and Sass: Dogs vs. Cats
From ghost-sensing dogs to gossiping cats, Andy Andrews digs into the superstitions that have followed our furry friends around the world—and the hilarious truths they reveal about us. In this Blue Plate Special, you’ll learn why cats might be eavesdropping on your conversations, what a dog’s midnight howl could mean, and how black pets got tangled in centuries of strange beliefs. Come hungry for laughs, stories, and a little bite of human nature served up with fur and attitude.
What If? Seven Retellings of The Boy Who Cried Wolf
This reimagining of The Boy Who Cried Wolf transforms one of literature’s oldest cautionary tales into a study of voice, tone, and perspective. By retelling the same story through the distinct styles of authors and figures as varied as Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, and even Nick Saban, students can see how diction, pacing, structure, and attitude completely reshape meaning. From Gothic dread to locker-room intensity, each version reveals the storyteller’s influence on how a reader feels and interprets the same series of events. A creative exercise in both reading and writing, this project encourages students to analyze authorial choices—and to experiment with finding a voice of their own.
Why Middle Schoolers Should Memorize Poetry
Why should middle schoolers memorize poetry? In this Blue Plate Special, Andy lays out ten surprising benefits that go far beyond the classroom. From sharpening memory and boosting confidence to building cultural literacy and even creating “mental anchors” that last a lifetime, you’ll see how committing a poem to heart shapes both mind and character. Along the way, Andy highlights some of the most memorized poems of the past fifty years—ones that continue to inspire and encourage generation after generation.
The Ultimate Decision
There has never been a better audio program for sparking the critical actions you must make in order to take your life to the next level. Through six parts and over five hours of exclusive content, Andy Andrews will reveal proven strategies for determining your life’s direction and obtaining what you’ve always wanted out of life.
Being Understood vs. Understanding
We all long to feel known—but what if the real key to connection is learning to understand others first? In this Salty Mug, Briley Crisafi opens up about her own journey with love languages, the wisdom passed down from her mom, and how giving and receiving love look different for everyone. With warmth and honesty, she reminds us that being understood is good, but choosing to understand others can change everything.
The Best Way to Say, “I Love You!”
Sean Dietrich invites us into his quirky collection of small-town cookbooks—hand-bound treasures filled with everything from squirrel recipes to “Bra Burner Casserole.” Between the laughter and the oddities, Sean uncovers something deeper: the way food carries history, identity, and love. From Baptist Crack to his wife’s cherished Junior League recipe, this story reminds us that sometimes the best recipes aren’t just about what’s on the table—they’re about the people who gather around it.