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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

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The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.
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Top 10 Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - On the Shores of the Great Lakes

On the Shores of the Great Lakes

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02/10/14 • 2 min

Surrounded by four of America's Great Lakes, Michigan has more freshwater shoreline than any other state. Each of its shores has its own unique landscape, from forests, to beaches, to giant walls of...

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - Aerial Views of Eco-Friendly Homes in New Mexico

Aerial Views of Eco-Friendly Homes in New Mexico

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06/18/18 • 1 min

In an unwelcome environment, building an eco-friendly house is a major challenge. But architect Mike Reynolds thinks he's found a design solution in his innovative "Earthships."

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - The Best View of the Grand Canyon

The Best View of the Grand Canyon

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02/24/14 • 2 min

Scientists still don't entirely comprehend the 1.5 billion year history of the Grand Canyon; it's a story of erosion that has created one of the most breathtaking sites in America.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - The Best Rock Pillar for Sport Climbing

The Best Rock Pillar for Sport Climbing

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07/25/16 • 2 min

First conquered in 1992, the climb up the east side of a 300-foot rock pillar named "Monkey Face" has become the ultimate rock-climbing challenge.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - What Happened to Christopher McCandless

What Happened to Christopher McCandless

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07/07/14 • 3 min

In 1992, Christopher McCandless set off to test if he could survive alone in the wilds of Alaska. It didn't go as planned.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - This Impressive Idaho Waterfall Is Taller Than Niagara

This Impressive Idaho Waterfall Is Taller Than Niagara

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03/03/14 • 2 min

If you think Niagara Falls is breathtaking, wait until you experience Idaho's Shoshone Falls, the "Niagara of the West."

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - Why Few Survive a Climb Up Alaska's Frigid Denali

Why Few Survive a Climb Up Alaska's Frigid Denali

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12/28/15 • 2 min

For many climbers, Mt. McKinley presents the alluring chance to reach the top of our continent. But the dangers involved in doing so are very real and sometimes very sudden.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - Why Wyoming Takes Women's Rights Seriously

Why Wyoming Takes Women's Rights Seriously

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10/14/19 • 1 min

Wyoming was the first state to allow women the right to vote in 1870, and when Congress threatened to derail Wyoming's statehood unless the right was revoked, the state refused to back down.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - Here's a Glimpse of What American Life Used to Be

Here's a Glimpse of What American Life Used to Be

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03/21/16 • 1 min

Tucked away from modernity, New Castle gives us a glimpse of what American life used to look like.

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Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week - America's First Multimillionaire

America's First Multimillionaire

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11/03/14 • 2 min

In 1828, John Jacob Astor built a trading post on the Missouri River. Business was so profitable that it only took four decades for Astor to become America's first multimillionaire.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week have?

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week currently has 501 episodes available.

What topics does Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week cover?

The podcast is about Photography, Ocean, Cats, Fish, Wildlife, Birds and Life.

What is the most popular episode on Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week?

The episode title 'A Former Soviet Agent Becomes a Notorious Weapons Dealer' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week?

The average episode length on Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week is 3 minutes.

How often are episodes of Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week released?

Episodes of Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week?

The first episode of Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week was released on Dec 11, 2013.

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