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Who was Thor before he became a Marvel superhero? Discover the original Norse God of Thunder, his mighty hammer, and how his ancient stories reached modern audiences. Then hear “The Theft of Thor’s Hammer,” a traditional adventure filled with giants, disguises, and a daring plan to recover his stolen weapon. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail...

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply curious about how children learn to read, this episode explains the basics of phonics and how letters and sounds come together to form words. Discover the step-by-step process children follow from kindergarten through third grade as they develop the skills to become confident, fluent readers. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestio...

Explore the fascinating civilization of Ancient Greece, where democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games helped shape the world we know today. Discover the remarkable achievements of the ancient Greeks in science, mathematics, architecture, and literature, along with the lasting influence of Alexander the Great. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode sugges...

What makes up everything around us- everything in the universe? Only 118 building blocks- specific one of a kind atoms that we call elements and without 5 of them there would be no life on earth! OK Let’s Learn!  Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the sh...

An archived episode about the Cardinal- the beautiful red bird. Everything you need to know about its behavior, habitat, diet, physical appearance and tons of fun facts along the way! OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at th...

What was life like in the U.S. from 1941-1945? Rationing, shortages, blackouts, and factories overnight went from making cars and consumer goods to make tanks, planes and warships. OK Let’s Learn about what life was like at home during WW2. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and b...

Born 2500 years ago, it can be argued that this man has been more influential to his country than any other person has been to any other country in history. Who was he and why did he become so influential? OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer...

Today it is a tourist attraction but for thousands of years it served as protection and a barrier from invaders from the north. OK Let’s Learn about this engineering marvel. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patre...

China has been responsible for some of our greatest inventions from paper to printing to the compass and gunpowder. These are just some of at least twenty different advances that we still use today. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the...

Silk- the fabric that Kings and Queens of Europe craved brought two civilizations together and in the process changed the world. OK Let’s Learn what silk is, how it’s made and why China for thousands of years tried to keep it a secret. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be nam...

Running nose, itchy and watery eyes? It could be air borne allergies have arrived again! Why? How? When? Where? OK Let’s Learn!! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack pa...

Everything you need to know about the two biggest rivers in China- their history, horrible floods, and how they are same and yet dramatically different- OK Let’s Learn. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.co...

This wild cat is invading suburbia and beware. They stay away from humans but their prey are rabbits and other small animals. OK Let’s Learn all about the Bobcat! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okle...

Revisit and learn about the most influential moments in the history of October Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2...

OK Let’s Learn all about Buddhism- the 4th largest religion in the world- it’s founder, history, traditions, customs, and teachings. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substac...

The magnetic resonance imaging machine- the magic that allows doctors to see inside our body. OK Let’s Learn about it’s history, what X-rays and CT scans couldn’t do that the MRI solved and how exactly does it work? Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the...

It’s in our tires, waist bands, basketballs, shoes, wiring, plumbing- practically everywhere- yet where does rubber come from and who is responsible for bringing it to the 20th century? OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at...

OK Let’s Learn about this Hindu celebration that occurs in October or November each year. We will learn about it’s history, origins and traditions that over a billion people celebrate each year. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Pa...

It’s a plant and it’s flowering right now all over most of our country. It’s The White Snakeroot. It’s pretty but stay away- it’s poisonous if ingested! OK Let’s Learn all about this wildflower that indirectly killed Abraham Lincoln’s mother! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and...

OK Let’s Learn about the 3rd largest religion in the world and the oldest religion today. This is an overview and an introduction to the religion that is followed by over a billion people throughout the world. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show...

Come on get happy! 🎶 OK Let’s Learn all about the 70’s TV show that conquered the music world for a few short years. David Cassidy and Shirley Jones made the headlines but session players known as The Wrecking Crew made the music. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a...

It thrived from 2600 -1900 BC and then it disappeared over the course of 500 years. It was lost to history until people in present day Pakistan started digging in the 1920’s. OK Let’s Learn all about the ancient cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa in the Indus River Valley. Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslea...

We see it in ponds and sometimes neglected pools, but really -what is algae and how important is it? Is seaweed algae? And how about plankton- is that algae? OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.com Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patre...

The real life and then subsequent legendary story of Casey Jones the train engineer who drove his train on time and perhaps too fast? And what exactly happened on his last train ride? It’s all true and it’s an American Tall Tale, song and folk tale all in one story. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website-...

The American Tall Tale Legend of John Henry. Was he a real person or just another character that someone made up going back to the 1800s? His story started with a song and his life and work on the railroad mirrors conflicts we still deal with today - man vs. machine. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website...