Very Special Episodes: When Big Bird Went to China

During one of the most delicate periods for international relations, the United States sent Bob Hope to China with the ultimate wingman. Together, the two icons would play an unexpected role in bridging a massive cultural divide. [Very Special Episodes returns with all new episodes October 15th! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts.] * Very Special Thanks to our translator, Yixio Ren! Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English Written by Dylan Heuer Produced by Josh Fisher Editing and Sound Design by Chris Childs Mixing and Mastering by Baheed Frazier Story Editor is Aaron Edwards Additional Editing by Mary Dooe Research and Fact-Checking by Dylan Heuer, Aaron Edwards, and Austin Thompson Original Music by Elise McCoy Show Logo by Lucy Quintanilla Executive Producer is Jason English

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