Introduction#

Good morning! It’s April 6th, 2025, and welcome to “Here’s a Minute”, a short-form podcast with history, fun facts, and a prompt in a minute — or maybe two. I’m Lex Wu.

Historical Fact#

And I’m Vian Vera. On this day in 1896, the Olympic Games returned to the city of Athens, Greece, over a millenia after they were banned by the Roman Emperor Theodosius the first. Athletes from 13 different nations competed, and at the time, they actually used solid gold medals.

Fun Fact#

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, a revitalization of video games based on the Olympics, ended its run in 2020 after the IOC decided they weren’t going to put up with a plumber swimming anymore. (There’s probably more reason than that.)

Writing Prompts#

• Write about the Olympics — but in a world where magic exists. Magical sports, cursing opponents, and lifting people unexpectedly are all fair game.
• Write a persuasive essay on an ancient tradition you think should be brought back and why (please not human sacrifices please not human sacrifices)

Outro#

Our online portal is now online! Submit your stories to be featured in dramatic readings on our sister podcast, Here’s an Answer, coming soon.

This podcast was written and hosted by Vian Vera and Lex Wu. We’ll see you next week.