Fred Seale

Fred's Daily 150 (A History Lesson in 150 Words)

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A daily podcast featuring interesting, date specific information about people, places and things presented by "legendary" octogenarian, Fred Seale. He will present his take in exactly 150 words... no more, no less. Each episode will take less than five minutes of your valuable time, and if you're not careful, you just may learn something.

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Fred Seale

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January 13, 2023 - The power of laughter 13.01.2023 1:37

Why not laugh more often, because laughter is free

January 12, 2023 - Pursuing your ideas 12.01.2023 1:33

Why not write the story of your life as part of your legacy

January 11, 2023 - Bob Ross 11.01.2023 1:41

Bob Ross and the Joy of painting on PBS

January 10th - Spindletop 10.01.2023 1:54

The birth of the oil industry in Texas

January 9th - Richard M Nixon 09.01.2023 1:40

Defeat doesn't finish a man; he's finished when he quits!

January 8th - Elvis Presley 08.01.2023 1:42

Fred discusses Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935

January 7th - Babe Zaharias 07.01.2023 1:38

Fred discusses Babe Zaharias, golfer and Olympic athlete 

January 6th - No 50/50 Allegiances! 06.01.2023 1:47

Fred discusses American President and conservationist, Teddy Roosevelt.

January 5th - There is More to Life than Just Being a Passenger 05.01.2023 1:33

Fred discusses female aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart.

January 4th - Involve me and I learn 04.01.2023 1:25

Fred discusses the accumulation of knowledge that characterize a life.  How do you best learn?

January 3rd - A Merrier World 03.01.2023 1:32

Fred discusses author and academic J.R.R. Tolkein.

January 2nd - Knowledge and Wisdom 02.01.2023 1:38

Fred discusses Science Fiction Writer Isaac Asimov.

January 1st - Resolutions 01.01.2023 1:25

Fred discusses the New Year and the resolutions that go with it.

Dec 31st - Time is Priceless - w/Harvey McKay 31.12.2022 2:51

Fred reflects the preciousness of life, using a parable from legendary football coach Bear Bryant. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 30th - Year's End - w/Hal Borlund 30.12.2022 2:37

Fred shares his thoughts as we approach the end of another calendar year. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 29th - Good Dancers are Taught - w/Fred Astaire 29.12.2022 2:47

Fred discusses the legendary dancing partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, who graced the silver screen with their amazing skills starting in this date in 1933. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 28th - I had Crossed the Line - w/Harriet Tubman 28.12.2022 2:47

Fred discusses the life of freed slave, and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, who helped to rescue numerous slaves, through the underground railroad. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 27th - It's Howdy Doody Time! - w/Buffalo Bob 27.12.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the groundbreaking children's television program, The Howdy Doody Show, which first aired on this day in 1947. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 26th - A Shocked World Talks - w/Ann Mulchahey 26.12.2022 2:50

Fred discusses the Boxing Day Tsunami, which caused horrific loss of life and property along the coast of the Indian Ocean on this day in 2004. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 25th - White Christmas 25.12.2022 2:32

Fred discusses the song and movie, White Christmas, which premiered in 1954. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 24th - Goodwill in the Trenches - w/Unknown Source 24.12.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the Christmas Truces, which briefly brought limited peace to the western front during World War I in 1914. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 23rd - Red Rider BB Gun - w/Ralphie Parker 23.12.2022 2:39

Fred discusses the classic holiday film "A Christmas Story" which premiered in 1983. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 22nd - Won't You Guide My Sleigh Tonight? - w/Santa Claus 22.12.2022 2:38

Fred discusses the origins of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, who first appeared in 1939. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 21st - The Winter Solstice - w/Fredrick Linz 21.12.2022 2:41

Fred discusses the Winter Solstice, which occurs on this date each year. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 20th - He Leaves and Awful Hole, Doesn't He? - w/Clarence the Angel 20.12.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" which premiered on this day in 1946. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast