In the middle of Artemis II's steady, scripted journey, something unexpected happened—something no checklist could have prepared us for. This episode lingers on that moment, a quiet surprise that became a bright spot in the mission's historic trip around the Moon.

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You know by now, I love stories about children. We can learn so much from them. In this original tale, what starts out as an ordinary Easter egg hunt becomes a quiet lesson in generosity and childhood grace. One small choice sends two families home with a whole lot more than candy.

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A bright yellow payphone connects a college kid in Boston with a retiree in Reno, and what unfolds is far more human than experimental. A Boomer and a Zoomer trade life advice, laughter, and a little unexpected wisdom. This story reminds us how quickly strangers can become something more.

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It starts with a routine DoorDash delivery and a moment caught on camera. It leads to a question and a story that has a ripple effect that no one saw coming. By the end, it's a reminder of how quickly the ordinary can turn into something extraordinary when someone chooses to truly see another person.

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An ancient parable. A modern retelling. And a truth that hits home in a delightfully uncomfortable kind of way. It just might change the lens through which you see others.

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Sometimes the past circles back in ways that feel almost scripted. This week's podcast follows a story that begins simply, unfolds slowly, and lands somewhere that can only be described as surprise.

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Ever met someone who's absolutely certain they're the best—no questions asked? In a quiet little town, one proud rooster is about to learn that boastfulness and truth aren't always the same thing. This story has humor, heart, and a lesson that might hit closer to home than we'd like. Sometimes, the hardest thing to swallow… isn't defeat—it's humility

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America is full of towns with names so quirky you'd think the mapmaker was a stand up comic — but behind every oddball name is a real community with a real story. Join me for a road trip through Quirky America, where the humor is the front porch and the message waits inside.

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