EPISODE · May 23, 2022 · 25 MIN
Why? Episode 197- The Jumping Frog Jubilee of Calaveras County
from Why? The Podcast · host Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
If you though frog jumping contests were only the things of Mark Twain stories, think again. In Calaveras County, California, they've been seeing who's frog can jump the furthest since 1928. We talked with Jon Kitchell, a bridesmaid, never a bride, in the frog jumping world. Jon promised to name a frog after the show for this year's contest, so maybe he'll fare better?For more information, check out the Calaveras Count County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee website. You can also follow them on Facebook.
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If you though frog jumping contests were only the things of Mark Twain stories, think again. In Calaveras County, California, they've been seeing who's frog can jump the furthest since 1928. We talked with Jon Kitchell, a bridesmaid, never a bride, in the frog jumping world. Jon promised to name a frog after the show for this year's contest, so maybe he'll fare better? For more information, check out the Calaveras Count County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee website. You can also follow them o...
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