Notes On A Middle School Production
What happens when a private Episcopal middle school does a theatrical production of the award winning musical ''The Wiz''? Here's one parent's perspective. Written by Richard Murff.
View ArticleWelcome!
Welcome to 'Very Interesting...'! In this first podcast, the Front Street guys give you the lowdown on what you can expect each week!
View ArticleIn Defense of Easter
In the spirit of the occasion, Very Interesting provides some much needed defense of Easter.
View ArticleThomas Jefferson's Beer
One of America's greatest intellectual heroes, founding father, author of the Declaration of Independence, third US President....and beermaster.
View ArticleThe Derby, The Republic, and Us
How The Kentucky Derby is a window into our nation and represents the best in pure sport.
View ArticleHow I Became A Phillies Fan
The beautiful story of how a baseball fanatic from Alabama became a fan of the legendary Philadelphia Phillies.
View ArticleI Hate My Dog
Author Richard Murff, and the funny story of how a canine addition to the family tipped the scales in his house.
View ArticleThe Death of the Album
What happened to the album? With iTunes, mp3's, and file sharing, the iconic ''record'' is no more, at least not how we remember it.
View ArticleThat's Not Blood, It's Bordeaux
Love wine? enough to die for it? Ok, so that might be a bit dramatic, but the premise is very interesting...
View ArticleBush Dodges A Bullet
George W Bush's greatest Presidential accomplishment? More interesting than you think.
View ArticleIndependence Day In The Borderlands
Independence Day - what does it mean to you? Vodka and guns? Well, not in America, but in the Ukraine? Hmm...
View ArticleSupergroups!
While the name implies it, all musical supergroups are not super. Why is that, and what can we learn from it?
View ArticleBeing A Glorified Ape Is No Excuse
Lacking couth and refinement? Then author Richard Murff's satirical look at proper manhood is a must.
View ArticleElvis - Film Icon
On the anniversary of his death, the phenomenon of Elvis Presley's movies is discussed.
View ArticleAt The Crossroads
Bluesman Robert Johnson: man, myth, or misunderstanding? A witty examination by Richard Murff.
View ArticleAll Lowered
The iPhone may be amazing, but there is still one American characteristic it has yet to figure out.
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