Awesome Stuff

Über die Serie

Ever wondered why America does everything BIG? Jump into Awesome Stuff, a funny two-voice audio series all about the United States — the people, the traditions, the inventions and the stories behind them.

Die Episoden (12)

1. 1

   The United States

   How big is the United States? Two friends find out about the fifty states, the six time zones, and the capital that is not New York.

   3:28
2. 2

   The East Coast

   Why is the East Coast so important? Two friends find out about the first thirteen colonies, five big cities in one day, and the season when people travel to look at the leaves.

   3:28
3. 3

   The South

   What is the South famous for? Two friends find out about four kinds of barbecue, the word 'y'all', and Texas, a state you can get lost in.

   2:59
4. 4

   The Midwest

   Is the Midwest in the middle or in the west? Two friends find out about fields of corn, Tornado Alley, the Great Lakes, and the pies at the state fair.

   3:51
5. 5

   The West Coast

   What comes from the West Coast? Two friends find out about Hollywood, the tallest tree in the world, ten thousand small earthquakes a year, and the hottest place on Earth.

   4:04
6. 6

   The Mountain West

   How can one state have more people than eight states? Two friends find out about the Rocky Mountains, a city one mile high, and the first national park in the world.

   3:48
7. 7

   The Flag and National Symbols

   Why does the American flag have fifty stars? Two friends find out about the bald eagle, the national anthem, and a French surprise inside the Statue of Liberty.

   3:47
8. 8

   Washington, D.C.

   Why is the American capital not in a state? Two friends find out about the White House, seventeen free museums, a giant Lincoln in a stone chair, and a pink forest from Japan.

   3:43