Inside Henry's Head

By: E O Higgins
  • Summary

  • Step into the world of Henry, a curious nine-year-old boy with a neuro-spectacular brain. Alongside his witless, lispy father, Henry invites listeners on a monthly journey into the peculiar topics that have been all-consuming in the last month... This podcast isn’t just about exploring Henry’s fascinating mind—it's also about joy of celebrating neurodiversity and the beauty of childhood curiosity. Be warned! You might be surprised by what you discover—inside Henry's head!
    E O Higgins
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Episodes
  • Episode 2 — Bigfoot and the Orang Pendek
    Dec 2 2024

    In this, the difficult second episode, Henry investigates one of the most enduring cryptid legends: Bigfoot, the hulking, hairy figure said to roam North America’s forests! (Plus, another one, the Orang Pendek, a small, ape-like creature reported in the jungles of Sumatra.)

    Drawing on eyewitness accounts, cultural traditions, and scientific inquiry, Henry examines the evidence behind these mysterious beings. And, naturally, the Dutch come in for some abuse again. What is it with those guys?

    Are Bigfoots (apparently, that’s the plural) and Orang Pendeks relics of an ancient past, misidentified wildlife, or simply products of human imagination?

    This episode delves into the compelling stories and theories, offering a thoughtful exploration of what these legends mean and why they persist – and, coming up with nothing.

    A must-listen for anyone intrigued by the unknown – who doesn’t want answers. Though, apparently, Bigfoot is nicknamed ‘Jacko’ – and he stinks.

    Oh, and 8 out of 10 dogs prefer this podcast.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 1 — Dodos and Mangel-Wurzels
    Nov 11 2024

    In this exciting debut episode of Inside Henry’s Head, Henry and his dad take a deep dive into two quite unrelated but equally fascinating topics: the dodo—everyone’s favourite flightless, extinct bird—and the mangel-wurzel, a curious root vegetable with a silly name.

    Expect chat about how the dodo met its untimely demise (spoiler: if you're a Dutch sailor, you might not like it), how it might've got its name, and whether it could ever make a comeback. Then, brace yourself for Henry’s enthusiastic take on the mangel-wurzel, a vegetable with a long history of feeding livestock and helping the anally retentive.

    With Henry’s neuro-spectacular imagination at the helm, expect some (possibly correct) facts, interesting tangents, and his father's futile attempts to keep things on track.

    If you’ve ever wondered how extinct animals and amusing vegetables could possibly share a stage, this episode will not disappoint! (Unless you're Dutch, obviously...)

    Tune in for a head-scratching blend of history, science, and good old-fashioned whimsy—straight from Inside Henry’s Head.

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    21 mins

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