by Nerd Roamer
Here at Nerd Roamer, we love nerding out about the history, science and culture of the places we travel, but we were tired of burying our heads in guidebooks with so much out there to see and do. Let us do the heavy lifting on digging up fun facts and fascinating stories on the places your family visits. Whether you are on the road or just want to learn more about the world out there, we’ve got you covered. Deep Dives for Long Drives. This is Nerd Roamer. Roam Wisely.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
6/5/2020
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
January 27, 2021
Leonhard Seppala and Togo deliver the antitoxin to the next driver, and the drivers find themselves in the final stretch of their journey. Gunnar Kaasen and the dog (allegedly) leading his sled, Balto, make the final push into Nome and get the glory. As we wrap up our series on the Nome Serum Run, we'll take a look at the lasting effects of the remarkable journey on those involved, the history of Alaska, and on public health policy. For more episodes of Nerd Roamer, find us and subscribe on your podcast service of choice - we are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many more! For detailed show notes, pictures and bonus content, check out our website nerdroamer.com. For news and announcements, you can follow us on Instagram or Twitter @nerdroamer
January 27, 2021
As the epidemic of Diphtheria in Nome rages, a race against pathogen begins. Vials of antitoxin, the only treatment available for the deadly disease must make it to Nome from the outside world. There will not be a single moment to spare. In their time of need, these Alaskans turned to the the most reliable means of winter transport they knew - the dog sled. Teams of drivers are organized into a relay stretching from the town of Nenana, a railway depot in the interior of the state, to Nome on the frozen coast. The most perilous part of the journey will require crossing a twenty-mile stretch of pack ice on the Norton Sound, exposed to the elements in the middle of blizzard in the pitch black darkness of night. There is only one man and lead dog for this job - the indefatigable Leonhard Seppala and his legendary Siberian Husky, Togo. For more episodes of Nerd Roamer, find us and subscribe on your podcast service of choice - we are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many more! For detailed show notes, pictures and bonus content, check out our website nerdroamer.com. For news and announcements, you can follow us on Instagram or Twitter @nerdroamer
January 27, 2021
Winter has fallen in the small town of Nome, Alaska in 1925, and the town doctor, Curtis Welch, has made a startling discovery - an epidemic of deadly Diphtheria is spreading though the town's children like wildfire. Cut off from the outside world by the pack ice on the Bering Sea, Dr Welch and the people of Nome are powerless against the pathogen in their midst. In this first of our three part series on "The Great Race of Mercy," we cover the origins of the Nome Diphtheria epidemic that inspired beloved Hollywood movies like Balto and Togo. We explore the origins of the city of Nome, the history and biology of Diphtheria, and the treatments available at the time. For more episodes of Nerd Roamer, find us and subscribe on your podcast service of choice - we are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and many more! For detailed show notes, pictures and bonus content, check out our website nerdroamer.com. For news and announcements, you can follow us on Instagram or Twitter @nerdroamer
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Here at Nerd Roamer, we love nerding out about the history, science and culture of the places we travel, but we were tired of burying our heads in guidebooks with so much out there to see and do.
Let us do the heavy lifting on digging up fun facts and fascinating stories on the places your family visits.
Whether you are on the road or just want to learn more about the world out there, we’ve got you covered.
Deep Dives for Long Drives. This is Nerd Roamer.
Roam Wisely.
This podcast updates daily.
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.