Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From 250 miles above the Earth, Expedition 63 is very much aware of the hard times which exist in the neighborhoods of the world rotating below. Even amid the uncertainty and difficulties of battling through these challenging times, we encourage everyone to be the best “crewmates” & take care of each other. Cherish the people you love.
-Commander Chris Cassidy
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams began as a radio show before it became a series of best-selling novels, a TV show, and finally a Hollywood movie. Here is the opening scene from the movie, as dolphins abandon a doomed Earth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
For years, Jimmy has been encouraging parents to play a prank on their kids by telling them that they ate all their Halloween candy. Now that his daughter Jane is old enough, he felt it was time to try it out on her.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Cardigan" is the second track on Taylor Swift's eighth studio album, Folklore. It's a melancholy soft rock ballad that features minimal orchestration and examines the topic of young love. In the music video, directed by Taylor Swift herself, her piano acts as portal to different settings.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
As another unfortunate special guest falls short of director Amy’s exacting standards, neighbor and "flag virgin" Penny takes a turn, but her attempts to guide Sheldon towards a more relaxed and open style of presenting backfire.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
President Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19. At little over a month until the general elections, this news has prompted a lot of uncertainty and raised a great many questions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
A century ago, the golden eagle was a rare sight in the Alps and was on the verge of extinction. Nowadays, this bird of prey is better understood and protected and there are some one hundred and fifty birds just in the Karwendal and Northern Tyrol. Our young eagle makes his first kill, and soon his life will change as he must seek out his own hunting territory, alone in this mountain paradise.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon’s friend actor Will Wheaton agrees to be a special guest on the show. But for Sheldon's girlfriend Amy, who is the director, Will can’t seem to do anything right. She criticizes his acting, leaving Sheldon in an uncomfortable situation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The charming Natalie Merchant of the American rock band 10,000 Maniacs sings the song “Like the Weather,” which honestly and clearly reflects on a sad mood.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Eagle expert Andreas Mayrhofer climbs down to the empty eagle nest, where he will collect evidence of the eagles’ diet and habits. Autumn has arrived, spreading its mellow colors across the Alps. But this is no time to relax, and the eagles’ prey must be ever watchful. An escaped rabbit catches the eye of a hungry eagle.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Chris Isaak tells the story behind shooting the iconic 1989 music video for "Wicked Game," which featured supermodel Helena Christensen. The on-screen chemistry between the two of them has made many people wonder if they were romantically involved in real life, but Isaak says it was the combination of Christensen's excellent acting and the skill of photographer/director Herb Ritts that made the video come alive.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon and Amy film their first episode of "Fun with Flags," a show about "the dynamic world of vexillology." However, they keep getting interrupted by Sheldon's roommate Leonard.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
As the situation worsens, officials at the CDC repent and Nick is forced to kill in self-defense.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Biker’s chick is strong enough, but lacks the courage to fly the nest. She must use food to tempt it into flight. The nest will then be empty, and other species can make use of its strength and secure position to raise their broods.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In late summer, the ibex are feeding in the high pastures, preparing for the winter ahead. The young males jostle and clash horns, testing their strength in a series of energetic show fights. As night falls, we catch glimpses of the powerful red deer, and Biker the eagle takes flight in an effort to coax her chick into the air.
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