When it comes to Twitter followers, Katy Perry, Justin Beiber, and President Obama hold the top spots. On today’s show: we veer off social media’s beaten path to share some hidden gems in the Twittersphere.
Then, the holidays are here! Time for family gatherings, and perhaps, some awkward conversations. We’ll tackle the art of conversation, and offers tips on how to get a good one started with anyone, anywhere.
Plus, what happens when a pro-wrestler abandons the ring for Santa’s sleigh? One of our favorites segments of 2014.
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Who to Follow on Twitter
- Brady Carlson, NHPR's host of All Things Considered joined us to talk about interesting Twitter feeds to follow. We've got the full list at the bottom of this post.
The Story Behind White Christmas
- Producer Katy Sewall from the Radio Retrospective brings us this story behind the Irving Berlin classic.
- You can listen to this story again at PRX.org.
St. Mick
- In late November, they begin to arrive. In malls, outside stores, at company parties across the country. A huge deluge of Santas. We don't often stop to wonder who the men are beneath the red stocking caps. And as Sean Hurley recently discovered, Santa sometimes has a secret he wants to keep.
- You can find the full transcript of this piece and photos at this link: From Mankind to Saint Mick
What To Talk About
- In their book What to Talk About, Chris Colin and Rob Baedecker offer tips on how to start a good conversation with anyone, anywhere. They joined me this spring right when their book was published.
Brady's list of people to follow on Twitter
“While this show is about a conspiracy, I do want to inject some ‘fun.’” – History
— Network Notes (@TvNetworkNotes) October 24, 2014
Doctor. http://t.co/jATHjXMK3l pic.twitter.com/UuQZvoZEKi
— tldrwikipedia (@tldrwikipedia) December 5, 2014
If olive oil is made from olives, what is baby oil made of?
— Anti-Joke Cat (@AntiJokeCat) October 2, 2014
Mineral Oil, Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin E, Acetate, Fragrance.
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Soon I will be having my own internet channel wiring up the house as we speak right now get ready to step into my world
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) December 14, 2014
Central Park NYC in winter 1956: #Pleterski pic.twitter.com/lv2iVUDerf
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) December 23, 2014
dad told son not to be pink Power Ranger RT @Upworthy: When her dad said no to @kat_blaque's costume, he had no idea he was holding her back
— Upworthy Spoiler (@UpworthySpoiler) October 31, 2014
Good Sunday morning from 6,288ft! Clear now, but back in the fog this afternoon. More info: http://t.co/Wrf71YzJul pic.twitter.com/m5tZR5DyzF
— MWObservatory (@MWObs) December 21, 2014
Michael W. Twitty/Afroculinaria
Hummus Ben Sira, a new favorite :) pic.twitter.com/AQkSK0BOSh
— Michael W. Twitty (@KosherSoul) December 22, 2014
