271 - 4 Hours of Sacred Pausing
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1:22:10
- Full Episode
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<p>On this week’s episode, Karen and Georgia cover Sophie Scholl & the White Rose youth resistance, and the survival story of Ada Blackjack.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Sophie Scholl's resistance against Nazis and Ada Blackjack's Arctic survival highlight courage and resilience in dire circumstances.
Key points
- Bananaversary Celebration. Join the celebration of Bananas podcast's one year anniversary with special guests.
- In the Garden of Spite. A riveting tale of a black widow's life and her sister's struggle to understand her.
- Linda Barry's Writing Wisdom. Discover creative writing insights and prompts from Linda Barry's book, What It Is.
- Sophie Scholl's Courage. Sophie Scholl, at just 21, stood trial for her anti-Nazi resistance, declaring, "Somebody after all had to make a start."
- The Execution of the White Rose. Sophie and Hans Scholl were executed for their resistance, with Sophie facing her death with remarkable composure.
- The Legacy of the White Rose. Germany now honors the White Rose members as heroes, with many places named after them.
Episode highlights
- Bananaversary CelebrationJoin the celebration of Bananas podcast's one year anniversary with special guests.“It's the Bananiversary.”2:07Apr 22, 2021
- In the Garden of SpiteA riveting tale of a black widow's life and her sister's struggle to understand her.“It's fucking Belle Guinness of Triflers Need Not Apply.”7:52Apr 22, 2021
- Linda Barry's Writing WisdomDiscover creative writing insights and prompts from Linda Barry's book, What It Is.“Get the book What It Is by Linda Barry.”14:04Apr 22, 2021
- Sophie Scholl's CourageSophie Scholl, at just 21, stood trial for her anti-Nazi resistance, declaring, "Somebody after all had to make a start."“Somebody after all had to make a start.”42:53Apr 22, 2021
- The Execution of the White RoseSophie and Hans Scholl were executed for their resistance, with Sophie facing her death with remarkable composure.“She walked to her death without turning a hair, without flinching.”44:58Apr 22, 2021
- The Legacy of the White RoseGermany now honors the White Rose members as heroes, with many places named after them.“Germany now considers the White Rose members to be heroes.”46:26Apr 22, 2021
- Legacy of the White RoseAfter the war, the White Rose members were recognized as heroes, with a square named in their honor.“Germany now considers the White Rose members to be heroes.”46:31Apr 22, 2021
- The Abandonment of the CrewCaptain Stephenson abandons his crew on Wrangell Island, leading to dire consequences.“Stephenson abandons his crew and makes his way to the Alaskan mainland by foot.”59:36Apr 22, 2021
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