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In this summer reading episode, Nate DiMeo shares two powerful poems that delve into the human experience aboard public transport. Walt Whitman's "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" connects the observer across generations through shared moments on the river, while Elizabeth Bishop's "The Moose" captures the quiet journey of a bus through rural landscapes, culminating in a magical encounter. Both poems invite listeners to reflect on everyday transcendence and communal observation.
The episode details the tragic fate of 541 schoolgirls and seven teachers in Hiroshima who were killed instantly while working to create firebreaks before the atomic bomb detonated. It delves into the harrowing aftermath, describing the parents' unimaginable grief and their struggle to comprehend a new reality. Despite the widespread devastation and ongoing deaths from radiation, these bereaved families united to build powerful, symbolic memorials, ensuring the memory of their children and the immense human cost of the bombing would never be forgotten, even under strict occupation censorship.
This episode features Nate DiMeo recounting a pivotal personal experience from 1996: a frustrating search for parking in Providence that led him to a transformative encounter with an NPR documentary about the tragic death of Eric Morse. This powerful story, which cut through his personal anxieties, inspired his unique approach to audio storytelling. DiMeo reveals he shares this anecdote to underscore the vital role of public radio and urges listeners to support stations facing recent funding cuts, highlighting the impact of such programming.
This episode previews "Charlie's Place," a podcast exploring Charlie Fitzgerald's iconic Myrtle Beach nightclub that defied Jim Crow laws by welcoming Black and white patrons to dance together. It delves into Charlie's mysterious persona, the vibrant life on "The Hill" under segregation, and the hidden dangers of such integration, including a shocking KKK encounter. The series promises to uncover how music changed lives and shaped a movement, exploring a story of joy that erupted into violence.
This episode explores the story of Nan Britton and her 1927 tell-all book, "The President's Daughter," which claimed her child was fathered by President Warren G. Harding. It recounts her teenage crush, the beginning of their secret affair, the birth of their daughter Elizabeth, and Britton's struggles to publish her story to support her child and advocate for children born out of wedlock. The episode touches on Harding's reputation for affairs, the public's reaction to Britton's book, and the eventual DNA confirmation of her claim decades later.
This episode, originally released after the Pulse nightclub shooting, explores the vital role of spaces like the White Horse Inn in Oakland, claiming to be the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the U.S.
It recounts the history of the White Horse as a sanctuary where LGBTQ+ people found belonging and navigated decades of discrimination, legal challenges, and historical events, highlighting the enduring importance of these safe spaces against ongoing threats.
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . On June 13th, 2025, I'll do a special, one-night-only live show at the Tribeca Audio Festival in New York City, joined by two of the audiobook's readers: Carrie Coon and Lili Taylor! www.thememorypalace.us/events . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of indepen...
The episode reflects on the complexities of history and memory in Montgomery, Alabama, focusing on Sophie Bibb's role in Confederate memorialization and its proximity to Civil Rights landmarks. It explores the juxtaposition of Confederate monuments and Civil Rights sites, highlighting the ongoing tension between historical narratives and their impact on the present. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the full context of history, including uncomfortable truths, to foster a more complete and nuanced understanding of the past.
This episode recounts the story of Helen Hulick, a kindergarten teacher who defied courtroom dress codes in 1938 by wearing pants. Her act of defiance led to a contempt of court charge and a brief stint in jail, capturing national attention and sparking debate about women's fashion and rights. Although not a revolutionary, Hulick's stand against 'anti-slackism' played a part in shifting societal norms.
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . During mid-April, 2025, I'm doing a southern book tour, with stops in San Antonio, Houston, Gainesville, Montgomery, New Orleans, and Oxford. Find out more at www.thememorypalace.us/events . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operate...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched ...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched ...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched ...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched ...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched ...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . Buy the audiobook wherever you get audiobooks (like libro.fm! ) The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have rec...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememor...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememor...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememor...
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememor...
Pre-order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . This episode was originally released in October 2019. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently ...
Pre-order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at them...
Pre-order The Memory Palace book now, pal. On Bookshop.org , on Amazon.com , on Barnes & Noble , or directly from Random House . The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show and independent media, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe t...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show and independent media, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememorypalacepodcast.substack.com . Music Swiming by Explosions in the Sky Walking Song by Kevin Volans and the Netherlands...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show and independent media, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememorypalacepodcast.substack.com . Notes Read about the change in policy here . And the article that helped prompt the pol...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you’d like to directly support this show and independent media, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememorypalacepodcast.substack.com . This episode was originally released in 2016 in the days after the shooting at the Puls...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. A Note on Notes: I always prefer that the listener goes into each episode cold, not knowing what it's going to be about. So, you might want to tread carefully, as there are spoilers in the notes below. Music L'espagne pour memoire by Michel Portal Find me Tomorrow from Christophe Beck's score to Charlie Countryman The old Soviet philharmonic plays some Shostakovich. The London Symphony Orchestra plays The Blue Danube Waltz. We hear Walt...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music Traffico from Carlo Rustichelli's score to Divorzio All'Italiana and Una Braveta, from his score to Amici Miei. Tema Grottesco from Giovanni Fusco's score to L'avventura. Gloving it from Moondog. Musica Bionda from the score to The Sweet Body of Deborah The Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra plays Natascha from the score to The Perfect Marriage. Waltz from the Brendan Eder Ensemble Christa Schonfeldinger plays Grieg's Smarthold - der Ko...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music A synth stab from As if it Would Have a Universal and Memorable Ending by Shane Carruth's score to his film, Upstream Color, a movie I love deeply. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by the Platters The Girl Who was Frightened of Ashtrays by Charlie Megira Sambolero by Luiz Bonfa. Water by So Percussion Divertimiento Fur Tenorsaxophon Und Kleines Ensemble (Part 4) from Carl Oesterhelt and Johannes Ender. Ball by Duval Timothy Piece 3 by the ...
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Music Momento Ritmico and Papete aru by Piero Umiliani Opus 13 from Sven Libaek's score to The Set French Doll by Larry Ashmore and David Francis The wonderful Sewentuwa by Hailu Meriga Wave I by Elor Saxl Green by Hiroshi Yoshimura Notes I originally learned about the Elephantine Colossus years ago in David McCullough's Brooklyn... and How it Got That Way , which still holds up. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices...
