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

Episodes

Nov 24th - Today - w/Dale Carnegie 24.11.2022 2:42

Fred discusses American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie, who was born on this day in 1888.  He is best known for the book "How to win Friends and Influence People. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 23rd - Piggly Wiggly Changed Grocery Shopping - w/Southern Living Magazine 23.11.2022 2:39

Fred discusses the Supermarket chain Piggly Wiggly, the first self-service grocery store, first opened in 1916. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 22nd - Ask Not... - w/John F. Kennedy 22.11.2022 2:40

Fred discusses the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on this day in 1963. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 21st - Fighters Fight - w/Rocky Balboa 21.11.2022 2:45

Fred discusses fictional boxer and inspirational figure Rocky Balboa, a creation of actor Sylvester Stallone, who first appeared on movie screens on this day in 1976. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 20th - The Bustle of Activity Beneath the Surface 20.11.2022 2:44

Fred discusses Lake Peigneur in Louisiana, site of a drilling disaster on this day in 1980 resulting in a 200 foot deep salt water lake. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 19th - Who Has Seen the Wind? -w/Christina Rossetti 19.11.2022 2:32

Fred discusses the universally recognized, but never seen phenomena of the wind, and offers a metaphor for our lives. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 18th - He's So Human - w/Walt Disney 18.11.2022 2:43

Fred discusses cultural icon and Disney creation Mickey Mouse, who first appeared on this day in 1928. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 17th - The Suez Canal 17.11.2022 2:41

Fred discusses the history of the engineering marvel, the Suez Canal, which was completed on this date in 1869. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 16th - America's Cultural Export - w/Eric Schlosser 16.11.2022 2:45

Fred discusses the history of fast food, on National Fast Food Day, observed on this day each year. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 15th - Change the World - w/Margaret Mead 15.11.2022 2:49

Fred discusses the life and career of cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead who died on this day in 1978. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 14th - A Lie Doesn't Become Truth- w/Booker T. Washington 14.11.2022 2:42

Fred discussed American educator, orator and reformer Booker T. Washington, who died on this day in 1915. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 13th - Love to Raise Hell - w/Jim Sullivan 13.11.2022 2:36

Fred discusses the Fighting Sullivans, 5 brothers who were all killed on this day in 1942 during WWII.  Their story was made into a movie, and also inspired the more recent movie, Saving Private Ryan. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 12th - Reach For the Stars - w/Nadia Comaneci 12.11.2022 2:43

Fred discusses Romanian Gymnast and Olympic Gold Medalist Nadia Comaneci, who was born on this day in 1961. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 11th - May God Have Mercy - w/George S. Patton 11.11.2022 2:46

Fred discusses American Army General George S. Patton, who was born on this day in 1885. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 10th - Be Yourself - w/Kermit the Frog 10.11.2022 2:52

Fred discusses the children's television program Sesame Street, which debuted on this day in 1969. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 9th - Goodbye Dear Ones - w/Chris Keenan 09.11.2022 2:49

Fred discusses the devastating Great Lakes Storm of 1913, which reached its most powerful state on this date, and killed more than 250 people. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 8th - My View of Life - w/Norman Rockwell 08.11.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the life and career of prolific artist Norman Rockwell, who died on this day in 1978. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 7th - I Believe in Me - w/Steve McQueen 07.11.2022 2:39

Fred discusses American actor and film star Steve McQueen who died on this day in 1980 from complications of mesothelioma. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 6th - I Just Report the Facts - w/Will Rogers 06.11.2022 2:39

Fred discusses the life and career of American entertainer and humorist Will Rogers who made his famous quote that "He never met a man he didn't like" on this day in 1926. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 5th - Happy Trails - w/Roy Rogers 05.11.2022 2:41

Fred discusses entertainer and King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers, who was born on this day in 1911. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 4th - Both Sides - w/Walter Cronkite 04.11.2022 2:41

Fred discusses American broadcaster and news man Walter Cronkite, "The Most Trusted Man in America," who was born on this day in 1916. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 3rd - Rules - w/ Ross Perot 03.11.2022 2:51

Fred discusses American businessman, philanthropist and Presidential candidate, H. Ross Perot, who received 19 million votes in the 1992 election. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 2nd - We Remember - w/Victor Frankl 02.11.2022 2:48

Fred discusses America's first Jewish astronaut Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, born this day in 1944.  www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Nov 1st - The Harder I practice - w/Gary Player 01.11.2022 2:37

Fred discusses legendary South African golfer and humanitarian Gary Player, career Grand Slam winner, who was born on this day in 1935. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast

Oct 31st - Terror Turned into a Treat - w/Nicolas Gordon 31.10.2022 2:44

Fred discusses the origins of "Trick or Treating," celebrated for over a century, with uncertain origins, on this day each year. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast