Upworthy Weekly podcast: Top stories of 2021 countdown, part 1

Alison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In the first of two episodes, two Olympians capture our hearts for very different reasons. Upworthy’s favorite actor has a stunning reaction to one of 2021’s most popular tech trends, and a clever parenting…

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Tod Perry

Dec 25, 2021

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Alison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In the first of two episodes, two Olympians capture our hearts for very different reasons. Upworthy’s favorite actor has a stunning reaction to one of 2021’s most popular tech trends, and a clever parenting hack that could save a child’s life.

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