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.

Favorite Podcasts (634)

Episode Recommendations (875)

epekilis recommended:Feb 16th

Unexpectedly moving story of the evolving connection between NASA engineers and the Mars exploration robots that they shepherd.

I thought this episode was:

😢 Moving

😲 Fascinating

Tau = 10.8

by This is Love

epekilis recommended:Feb 8th

This is such a sweet little podcast. Did you know that there was a beaver rehabilitation sanctuary in Muskoka, Ontario where they go swimming with the little orphaned baby beavers so they learn the skills to be returned to the wild?

I thought this episode was:

😊 Delightful

💎 A Hidden Gem

The Furry Gold of Canada: The Beaver’s 50-Year Legacy

by Canadian Time Machine

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