Fred Seale
Fred's Daily 150 (A History Lesson in 150 Words)
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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Aug 31, 2024
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Episodes
May 8th - It's Good to Have Enemies - w/Winston Churchill 08.05.2022 2:44
Fred discusses VE day, commemorating the surrender of Germany, ending the European portion of WWII, 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
May 7th - There was a Plot - w/Erik Larson 07.05.2022 2:46
Fred discusses the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, on this date in 1915, an event which led to America's entry into WWI. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
May 6th - Oh, the Humanity! - w/Herb Morrison 06.05.2022 2:44
Fred discusses the Hindenburg airship disaster, which occurred on this day in 1937, and the immortalized words of Herb Morrison, who was reporting the event live on the radio. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
May 5th - Cinco de Mayo 05.05.2022 2:47
Fred discusses the history behind this poorly understood holiday, which has nothing to do with Mexican Independence. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
May 4th - The Force is With You - w/Obi Wan Kenobi 04.05.2022 2:42
Fred discusses the Star Wars related holiday "May the 4th (be with you)" which was first proposed on this date in 1979. This went on to become a world wide phenomenon, spurred on by the rise of... Margaret Thatcher?! www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
May 3rd - Counting My Blessings - w/Bing Crosby 03.05.2022 2:51
Fred discusses the life and career of versatile entertainment and super star, Bing Crosby, who was born 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
May 2nd - The Luckiest Man - w/Lou Gehrig 02.05.2022 2:46
Fred discusses the life and career of Baseball Hall of Famer, Lou Gehrig, nick-named "The Iron Horse" because of his record setting streak of consecutive games played. His streak came to an end on this day in 1939. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
May 1st - Wishin' to Go a'Fishin' - w/Henry Van Dyke 01.05.2022 2:37
Fred discusses the month of May, specifically its first day, or May Day, and its importance to the cause of workers rights. The eight hour work day was established on this day in 1917. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 30th - Violence equals Success? - w/Adolph Hitler 30.04.2022 2:50
Fred discusses tyrant and dictator, Adolph Hitler, who added his own life to the list of the millions that he took 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
April 29th - Kind of Like a Blender - w/Jerry Seinfeld 29.04.2022 2:54
Fred discusses the life and career of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who was born on this day in 1954. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 28th - Point of View - w/Harper Lee 28.04.2022 2:49
Fred discusses the life of novelist Harper Lee, who was born 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
April 27th - Persecution vs. Contradiction - w/Ralph Waldo Emerson 27.04.2022 2:58
Fred discusses the importance of mature debate in the face of disagreement. This is especially important today, but was also in the days of noted author and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, who died on this day in 1882. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 26th - It's Become a Trademark - w/Lucille Ball 26.04.2022 2:48
Fred discusses legendary entertainer and producer Lucille Ball, who died on this day in 1989. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 25th - It's Where You're Going - w/Ella Fitzgerald 25.04.2022 2:46
Fred discusses the life and career of Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald, who was born on this day in 1917. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 24th - The Tongue Has No Bones - w/Irena Swart 24.04.2022 2:38
Fred discusses the power of words, which, contrary to a popular saying, can hurt you. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 23rd - He Asked for My Autograph - w/Shirley Temple 23.04.2022 2:51
Fred discusses child entertainer, and superstar, Shirley Temple who was born 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
April 22nd - The Guiding Principle - w/John F. Kennedy 22.04.2022 2:45
Fred discusses the origins of the phrase "In God We Trust," which first appeared on a piece of American currency on this day in 1864. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 21st - Texas Can Make It - w/Sam Houston 21.04.2022 2:40
Fred discusses the Battle of San Jacinto, fought on this day in 1836. With the victory by Sam Houston over Santa Ana, and his superior forces, the stage was set for Texan Independence. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 20th - From Radio to Television - w/Your Hit Parade 20.04.2022 2:53
Fred discusses the MTV of the radio and early television era, Your Hit Parade, which premiered on radio on this day in 1945 and ran until 1959. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 19th - The Bomb Hit - w/Michael Norfleet 19.04.2022 2:52
Fred discusses the terrorist bombing of the Murrow building in Oklahoma City on this date in 1995, with a quote from one of the survivors of the awful day. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 18th - The British are Coming - w/Paul Revere 18.04.2022 2:38
Fred discusses silversmith and American patriot Paul Revere, who's famous midnight ride took place on this day in 1775. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 17th - Failure is NOT an Option - w/Frank Kranz 17.04.2022 2:43
Fred discusses the crisis involving Apollo 13, which launched in this day in 1970. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 16th - Disaster in Texas City 16.04.2022 2:48
Fred discusses one of the worst industrial catastrophes in US history, occurring in Texas City, TX on this date in 1947. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 15th - With Sheep Shearing and Taxation, Stop at the Skin - w/Austin O'Malley 15.04.2022 2:38
Fred shares his thoughts on Tax Day. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
April 14th - Anyone Arguing for Slavery Should Try it Themselves - w/Abraham Lincoln 14.04.2022 2:39
Fred discusses the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which occurred on this day in 1865. www.rockysealemusic.com https://rockysealemusic.com/wow-i-didn-t-know-that-or-maybe-i-just-forgot https://www.facebook.com/150wordspodcast
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