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Sidedoor: A Podcast from the Smithsonian

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Sidedoor is a podcast only the Smithsonian can bring you. It tells stories about science, art, history, humanity and where they unexpectedly overlap. From dinosaurs to dining rooms, this podcast connects big ideas to the people who have them.

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Send us your thoughts about the show at sidedoor@si.edu—we look forward to hearing from you!

 

ep. 1 | tech yourself

Technology's grip on us:

The 4-1-1 on what's behind your selfie; an artist's computer simulation shows humans aren't as unique as we think; and how the invention of standardized time made America tick.

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ep. 2 | special delivery

The payoff is all in the delivery:

Sending mail via cruise missile; preparing a strong-willed orangutan for primate parenthood; and failing to land a joke from the "gag file" of Phyllis Diller.

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ep. 3 | confronting the past

This is the story of the Tulsa Race Massacre and why it's important that you know it.

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The Team

Hosts Tony Cohn & Megan Detrie
Producers Tony Cohn & Megan Detrie
Executive Producer Jason Orfanon
Series Producer Megan Detrie
Marketing Gurus Jess Sadeq & Gabe Kosowitz
Social Tag Team Sarah Sulick & Hannah Ostroff
Designer-in-Chief Sean Fields
Web Architect Dana Small

Special thanks Kat Roman, Nicco Picarro, Casey McAdams, Ann Connanan, Barbara Rehm and John Lapiana. An extra special thanks to all Smithsonian colleagues for the support.

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