St. Patrick's Day

A collection of tellers and stories.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Radio Family Journal: “Hans in Luck” Story Kickoff: "Hanukkah Basics and Thoughts on Luck" by Joel ben Izzy on Lights and Laughter Story Spotlight: "Luckless One" by Jenni Cargill-Strong Storytime: "Sure, I'm Lucky" by Carol Birch on Lou Gehrig: The Story of a Great Man "Rozzone's Rotten Luck" by Norah Dooley on Italian Folktales: Stories Nobody Told Me “Yankel & the Sabbath Fish" by Noa Baum on Far Away and Close to Home

Guest: Eric Hamerman, assistant professor of marketing at Tulane University  Four leaf clovers. Horseshoes. Rabbit’s feet. Found pennies. Do you have a good luck charm? How about a superstitious routine like not washing your socks or getting a haircut before a big game? I’ve heard of both. But here’s one I’ve never heard of. One of our producers at Top of Mind says she would spray paint her armpits before every soccer game. I’m not sure how that would help score goals, but that’s the point right. Superstitions are not rational. That doesn’t mean they can’t be studied scientifically, though!

Does luck only come to the lucky? Or can one make their own luck?

A true tale about a guy who sees good luck everywhere he looks.

Stories full of luck to share with your friends and family

Irish folk tales to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with stories from Regi Carpenter, Liz Weir, Jess Smith, and Milbre Burch.

According to some sources there are approximately 10,000 three leaf clovers for every four leaf clover—makes sense that they’re so rare. Luckily a good story isn't as hard to find. This episode brings you some great tales where characters have unique and extraordinary experiences—all set in the British Isles.

If superstitions are erroneous beliefs that often cause one to suffer how is it that they stick around? Maybe it's because they make such interesting stories that range from making you laugh to raising the hair on the back of your neck. Whatever your own view of superstitions may be these stories are worth your time! Featured tellers include Tim Lowry, Charlotte Blake Alston, and Donna Washington.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: Radio Family Journal: Chickens Take Awhile Daily Mix: Jeff Simpson discusses “Powdered Milk Cookies” Story Spotlight: “The Contest between Wisdom and Luck” by Heather Forest on Wonder Tales From Around the World Storytime: “Daydreamer Seeks Benefactor” by Willy Claflin on Where Were You in ‘72 “The Story Untold, the Song Unsung” by Simon Brooks on A tangle of Tales