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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Dec 19th - A Political Tool - w/Harrison Schmitt 19.12.2022 2:53

Fred discusses the career of Astronaut and U.S. Senator Harrison Schmitt, who was part of the Apollo 17 moon landing, which concluded on this day in 1972. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 18th - The Rewards of Golf - w/Bobby Jones 18.12.2022 2:50

Fred discusses the life and career of American amateur golfer Bobby Jones, who died on this day in 1971. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 17th - Isn't it Astonishing? - w/Orville Wright 17.12.2022 2:49

Fred discusses aviation pioneers, The Wright Brothers, who successfully flew their Wright Flyer for the first time on this day in 1903. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 16th - It Does Not Take a Majority to Prevail - w/Samuel Adams 16.12.2022 2:47

Fred discusses the act of political protest, the Boston Tea Party, which took place on this day in 1773. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 15th - Human Beings - w/Oscar Schindler 15.12.2022 2:43

Fred discusses the story behind the movie Schindler's List, which was released on this day in 1993. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 14th - I am Just a Woman - w/Wilma Mankiller 14.12.2022 2:53

Fred discusses the life American Cherokee social activist and politician, Wilma Mankiller. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 13th - Life is Partly What We Make It - w/Tennessee Williams 13.12.2022 2:43

Fred discusses the life and career of American playwright and screen writer, Tennessee Williams. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 12th - Marconi is Doing Good Work - w/Nikola Tesla 12.12.2022 2:49

Fred discusses Italian scientist, and "inventor" of radio, Giovanni Marconi.  But there is more to the story... www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 11th - Christmas All Year Through - w/Fred Seale 11.12.2022 5:37

Fred discusses the story behind a Christmas poem he wrote in 1971, which was set to music in 2020. He shares the song with you, and wishes you all Merry Christmas... All Year Through! If you like the song, you can find it wherever you listen to music (Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, Youtube, etc). Watch the video on YouTube by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/jSyh1zvXX6g www.rockysealemusic.c...

Dec 10th - Don't Fumble - w/John Heisman 10.12.2022 2:41

Fred discusses legendary college coach, and namesake of the Heisman Trophy, John Heisman. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 9th - Love People - w/Fulton Sheen 09.12.2022 2:42

Fred discusses Catholic Bishop, and television personality Fulton Sheen, who died on this day in 1975. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 8th - Real Success - w/ Sammy Davis Jr. 08.12.2022 2:52

Fred discusses versatile entertainer, child prodigy and Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr., who was born on this day in 1925. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 7th - Infamy - w/Franklin D. Roosevelt 07.12.2022 2:39

Fred discusses the Japanese attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 6th - The Postal Service - w/Connor Lamb 06.12.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the career of Mary Fields, aka Stagecoach Mary, the first African American female "Star Route" mail carrier in the United States.  She died on this date 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 5th - Bermuda Triangle - w/Stephen Wright 05.12.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the natural phenomenon within the western Atlantic Ocean, the Bermuda Triangle, where among other mysterious disappearances, a group of five U.S. fighter planes went missing on this day in 1945. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 4th - The Stars Didn't Stand a Chance - w/Katherine McIntyre 04.12.2022 2:47

Fred discusses the great smog of London, which began on this date in 1952, lasting through Dec 9th. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 3rd - Do What You Love - w/Billy Joel 03.12.2022 2:32

Fred discusses Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Billy Joel. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Dec 2nd - MTV Made a Huge Impact - w/Ozzy Osbourne 02.12.2022 2:51

Fred discusses the cultural phenomenon of MTV, which launched in 1981.  The groundbreaking video, Thriller, by Michael Jackson, premiered on the network on this day 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 1st - Never Be Fearful - w/Rosa Parks 01.12.2022 2:45

Fred discusses the life of Rosa Parks, who was arrested on this date in 1955 for her act of civil disobedience in the pursuit of civil rights. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 30th - Success is not Final - w/Winston Churchill 30.11.2022 2:43

Fred discusses British statesman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was born on this day in 1874. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 29th - Aim at Heaven - w/C.S. Lewis 29.11.2022 2:45

Fred discusses British writer and Christian apologist Clive Staples Lewis, who was born on this day in 1898. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 28th - Carnegie Hall was Fabulous, but... - w/Patsy Cline 28.11.2022 2:38

Fred discusses the Grand Ole Opry, established as a weekly country music radio concert on this day in 1925. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 27th - The Most Versatile Candy - w/Tootsie Rolls 27.11.2022 2:42

Fred discusses the Tootsie Roll, a favorite candy, and staple in the rations for GI's in WWII and beyond.  He relays an unusual story surrounding the candy in the Korean War. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 26th - Women in Uniform - Dr. Mary Edwards Walker 26.11.2022 2:40

Fred discusses American abolitionist and Suffragette, Civil War surgeon and Medal of Honor winner, Mary Edwards Walker, who was born on this day in 1832. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 25th - Life is Like a Camera - w/Allen Funt 25.11.2022 2:42

Fred discusses the popular hidden camera show "Candid Camera" created by Allen Funt on radio in 1947, and then on television until 2014. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast