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Smithsonian Institution
Sidedoor
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 si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info. 
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 2,365 ratings
Great
I love this show. Informative and interesting and has a lightness even in serious episodes that makes it easy to take in the knowledge and story being presented.
blakey blake blake via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/16/24
Sidedorable here
I found the side door and wondered in, and it has been a delight! The variety of topics and stories are intriguing for the intellectually curious! The more we learn about our own history the better we are prepared to understand present challenges.
joe14250 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/04/24
The best podcast ever!
I love this podcast! I have been listening since 2018. Lizzy is truly a perfect hoast.
Kittycat0120🐱 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/25/24
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