Today I Learned …
Jun 1, 2026
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsSociety & Culture
Today I Learned …
Allan Pinkerton, the 19th century spy best known for founding the Pinkerton Detective Agency, died — not from any of his undercover adventures — but rather from an unfortunate collision with a poodle. The sto...
About This Episode
Today I Learned … is an episode from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults by Sylvia Shults. Allan Pinkerton, the 19th century spy best known for founding the Pinkerton Detective Agency, died — not from any of his undercover adventures —...
Podcast
This episode belongs to Lights Out With Sylvia Shults.
Listen Online
Audio availability depends on the podcast feed.
Episode Details
Published Apr 20, 2026.
Related Episodes
Continue listening to more episodes from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults.
Today I Learned …
May 25, 2026
Today I Learned …
May 18, 2026
Today I Learned …
May 11, 2026
Today I Learned …
May 4, 2026
Today I Learned …
Apr 27, 2026
The BookFest Awards Are Out!
Apr 23, 2026
Today I Learned …
Apr 13, 2026
Questions About This Episode
What is Today I Learned … about?
Allan Pinkerton, the 19th century spy best known for founding the Pinkerton Detective Agency, died — not from any of his undercover adventures — but rather from an unfortunate collision with a poodle. The story goes that one day, Pinkerton was walking his wife’s poodle when the dog apparently tangled its leash around his legs, … Continue reading Today I Learned …
Where can I listen to Today I Learned …?
You can listen to Today I Learned … online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.
Which podcast is Today I Learned … from?
Today I Learned … is an episode from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults by Sylvia Shults.
How long is this episode?
The episode duration depends on the source podcast feed and may not always be available.
When was this episode published?
This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.
Can I save Today I Learned … for later?
Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.
Are there related episodes from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults?
Yes. This page shows related episodes from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.
Quick Answers About This Episode
Where can I listen to Today I Learned …?
You can listen to Today I Learned … on this page when the episode audio is available from the podcast feed.
Which podcast is this episode from?
Today I Learned … is from Lights Out With Sylvia Shults by Sylvia Shults.
What are the episode details?
Published Apr 20, 2026