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by Smithsonian Institution

4.8(695 reviews)
226 episodes
Updated Weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
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<p>More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out <a href="https://www.si.edu/sidedoor"><strong>si.edu/sidedoor </strong></a>and follow @SidedoorPod for more info. </p>

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Publishing Since

10/25/2016

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for The Missing Bison

July 8, 2026

The Missing Bison

Kirk Johnson, Siobhan Starrs, Jonny BearCub Stiffarm, and Jim Wood explore the fascinating journey of the Smithsonian's missing bison and their impact on conservation efforts.

Episode thumbnail for American Aspirations: A Nation in Pursuit

June 24, 2026

American Aspirations: A Nation in Pursuit

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III and host Lizzie discuss how treasured objects reveal the evolving story of American aspirations in this interview.

Episode thumbnail for U.S. History in 100 Objects (with Roman Mars)

June 17, 2026

U.S. History in 100 Objects (with Roman Mars)

Host Lizzie O'Leary interviews Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, about how everyday objects reveal distinctly American stories in his new series.

226 total episodes available with 31 transcripts

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Jim Wood

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What is Sidedoor?
<p>More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out <a href="https://www.si.edu/sidedoor"><strong>si.edu/sidedoor </strong></a>and follow @SidedoorPod for more info. </p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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