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Have you ever ran the "egg and spoon race" and wondered why it’s not an Olympic sport? Have you ever wondered exactly what weather the "all-weather" pitch was designed for? Have you ever wished that the Nursery Rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" had a happier ending? Then Playground Games: An Alternative Guide to the Games We Played as Children has the answers.

Join Patrick Kisling as he explores the world of childhood development in this 6-episode series about the nature of “play” and how our relationship to it changes as we grow up. Each episode features an interview guest of a different age— starting at 3 and ending at 77— and asks them to reflect on their favorite games and pastimes from each stage of their lives. How do factors like personality, society, and technology influence our favorite ways to play? And do we ever truly leave “make believe” behind as we grow up? Patrick tests his own hypothesis about how our evolving ...

Always Wondered. A podcast that takes a lighthearted look at everyday life's little mysteries. Have you always wondered who came up with the idea for mouthwash? Who invented the Slinky? Why do we bless someone whenever they sneeze? How come there are dimples on a golf ball? Or what is the origin of the phrase "heard it through the grapevine"? These are the sort of questions that stir our curiosity, and the answers may just surprise you. Join host Rick Peterson every week for a fun and breezy look at some of the things you have always wondered about!