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Dr. Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an award winning author and biologist. His books include HURRICANE LIZARDS AND PLASTIC SQUID, BUZZ, FEATHERS, THE TRIUMPH OF SEEDS, and THE IMPENETRABLE FOREST, as well as the children's favorite BARTHOLOMEW QUILL. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the John Burroughs Medal, the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, and three Pacific Northwest Book Awards. Hanson's many media appearances have included Fresh Air and Science Friday on NPR, and he co-hosted the PBS Nature series, American Spring Live. He lives with his wife and son on an island in Washington State. Visit his website at www.thorhanson.net. (Author photo by Kathleen Ballard Photography.)
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

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    • The Triumph of Seeds

    • How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
    • Written by: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Marc Vietor
    • Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
    • Release date: 2015-08-04
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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    • Feathers

    • The Evolution of a Natural Miracle
    • Written by: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Andy Ingalls
    • Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 2014-04-07
    • Language: English
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    • Buzz

    • The Nature and Necessity of Bees
    • Written by: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Brant Pope
    • Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
    • Release date: 2018-09-18
    • Language: English
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    • Close to Home

    • The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door
    • Written by: Thor Hanson
    • Narrated by: Stacy Carolan
    • Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
    • Release date: 2025-03-11
    • Language: English
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