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Take Me Through It

B.J. Finnell travels the U.S., exploring the unique, amazing, odd, hilarious and compelling stories from people in cities, towns and villages across America.

Oct 28, 2017

BJ visits the campus of the University of Connecticut at Avery Point, and talks to author Gail B. MacDonald about her new book, "Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline: Philanthropy in the Gilded Age."


Oct 26, 2017

BJ and Mike continue their conversation with Dr. Mark Shelhamer of Johns Hopkins University and NASA's former Chief Scientist for Human Research.  Mark looks into the future and discusses the challenges and the reality of the next space frontier: a trip to Mars.


Oct 21, 2017

What is the impact of long term space travel on humans, and can we make it to Mars in the next 20 years? BJ and Mike (producer of the movie classic "Inner Space") go deep into the galaxy for a probing interview with Dr. Mark Shelhamer, NASA's former chief scientist for human research.  This episode is out of...


Oct 7, 2017

BJ and Joan visit Fenway Park for the star-studded launch party for "The Ice Bucket Challenge: Pete Frates and the Fight Against ALS," a new book by Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge. We learn firsthand  how several generations of a family facing a terrifying disease come together to make a permanent difference in the...