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The Story Behind

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Emily Prokop

The Story Behind tells the extraordinary history of the ordinary. Everyday objects are more closely examined, from their ancient beginnings through the present—all within 5-10 minutes.

#161

Update on the show + Audiobook link

Thank you to everyone who came by over the past few months while I recorded the audiobook ... more

27 Oct 2020

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27 Oct 2020

#160

Cotton Swabs

Every time I use the subject of today’s episode, my husband is quick to point out how I sh... more

10 Aug 2019

08 MINS

08:18

10 Aug 2019

#159

Sunglasses

From starting out as eye protection against snow blindness to helping pilots navigate the ... more

23 May 2019

11 MINS

11:41

23 May 2019

#158

Glitter

Ever hear of Shiny Object Syndrome? Usually, it’s said to refer to those who see something... more

18 Apr 2019

06 MINS

06:50

18 Apr 2019

#157

Mouthwash

One of the most fascinating things about today’s episode is not just the creation of this ... more

09 Apr 2019

09 MINS

09:49

09 Apr 2019

#156

Son of a Gun - Operation Switcharoo

Happy April Fool’s Day. This year, I was part of a number of other podcasts that wanted to... more

02 Apr 2019

24 MINS

24:19

02 Apr 2019

#155

Conversation Hearts

One of my favorite holidays just passed. February 15th. Yup, you heard me right. February ... more

14 Feb 2019

08 MINS

08:27

14 Feb 2019

#154

The Trampoline

One of my favorite things to learn about when researching episodes is how people marketed ... more

07 Feb 2019

08 MINS

08:19

07 Feb 2019

#153

Groundhog Day

Okay, campers, rise and shine and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there tod... more

02 Feb 2019

08 MINS

08:56

02 Feb 2019

#152

Pantyhose

Even though the topic of today’s episode isn’t necessarily exercise-related, it would be s... more

17 Jan 2019

08 MINS

08:31

17 Jan 2019

#151

Bottled Water

Remember the Left Shark from the Super Bowl a few years ago? He was supposed to be just a ... more

10 Jan 2019

15 MINS

15:18

10 Jan 2019

#150

Toilet Paper

One of my favorite compliments I get about The Story Behind book is that people love readi... more

03 Jan 2019

07 MINS

07:59

03 Jan 2019

#149

Re-Release of The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)

Hey there! Hope everyone is enjoying this weird week between Christmas and New Years! When... more

27 Dec 2018

08 MINS

08:19

27 Dec 2018

#148

Christmas Traditions (Part 2)

As I’m recording this, I have my holiday candle burning, my kids hopped up on Christmas co... more

13 Dec 2018

11 MINS

11:47

13 Dec 2018

#147

Tipping

I love my job as a podcast editor. I get to listen to podcasts every day and get paid for ... more

06 Dec 2018

09 MINS

09:10

06 Dec 2018

#146

Balloons

When I was in Washington, DC, a few weeks ago, I stopped at the International Spy Museum b... more

29 Nov 2018

09 MINS

09:49

29 Nov 2018

#145

Cranberry Sauce | From Controversy to Canned Creation (TSB132)

This past year has been one of the busiest I’ve ever had. I could never have imagined two ... more

22 Nov 2018

10 MINS

10:33

22 Nov 2018

#144

Sick Sayings | Bless You, Frog In Your Throat, Sick as a Dog (TSB131)

Sorry for the delayed episode this week! If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may... more

15 Nov 2018

07 MINS

07:31

15 Nov 2018

#143

Boston Baked Beans | Traditional New England Fare (TSB130)

If you follow <a href= "instagram.com/storybehindpod">@StoryBehindPod</a> on Instagram, yo... more

08 Nov 2018

08 MINS

08:24

08 Nov 2018

#142

'Africa' by Toto | Two-Year Anniversary Episode (TSB129)

This is a very special episode of The Story Behind. Believe it or not, two years ago I pre... more

01 Nov 2018

11 MINS

11:39

01 Nov 2018

#141

Play-Doh | From Wallpaper Cleaner to Teacher's Craft Supply (TSB128)

If you’re a parent who has even been on Pinterest and looked for activities for your child... more

25 Oct 2018

08 MINS

08:50

25 Oct 2018

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#161

Update on the show + Audiobook link

#160

Cotton Swabs

#159

Sunglasses

#158

Glitter

#157

Mouthwash

#156

Son of a Gun - Operation Switcharoo

#155

Conversation Hearts

#154

The Trampoline

#153

Groundhog Day

#152

Pantyhose

#151

Bottled Water

#150

Toilet Paper

#149

Re-Release of The Story Behind Christmas Traditions (Part 1)

#148

Christmas Traditions (Part 2)

#147

Tipping

#146

Balloons

#145

Cranberry Sauce | From Controversy to Canned Creation (TSB132)

#144

Sick Sayings | Bless You, Frog In Your Throat, Sick as a Dog (TSB131)

#143

Boston Baked Beans | Traditional New England Fare (TSB130)

#142

'Africa' by Toto | Two-Year Anniversary Episode (TSB129)

#141

Play-Doh | From Wallpaper Cleaner to Teacher's Craft Supply (TSB128)