Ellen Pekilis

@epekilis

Information omnivore, seeks podcasts that shine a light on the human story in the big picture issue. Love the edges where disciplines touch: science, business, women, food, writing, history, design.

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epekilis recommended:Jan 28th

A man reunites with his estranged and aged grandma. They eventually travel to every National Park in the US together. This story is inspiring and completely lacking in cynicism.

I thought this episode was:

🌅 A beautiful story

Episode 79: Let’s Give It a Whirl

by This is Love

epekilis recommended:Nov 3rd, 2025

What happens when a family of slum lords owns important international infrastructure and runs it, well, like slum lords.

I thought this episode was:

💡 Educational

Ambassador Bridge

by 99% Invisible

epekilis recommended:Nov 2nd, 2025

So interesting. I always wondered why milk was fortified with Vitamin D.