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A replay episode of The Battle of New Orleans. It was one of the most dramatic and surprising victories in American history. Discover how Andrew Jackson led an unlikely army of soldiers, volunteers, and even pirates against a powerful British force in the final major battle of the War of 1812. From daring preparations and battlefield heroics to the astonishing fact that a peace treaty had already...

What do a sponge, a diamond, a frying pan, and a computer have in common? They all reveal surprising properties of solids that help explain how everyday objects work and why certain materials are used to make them. Join us as we explore the fascinating science behind the things we touch, use, and depend on every day! OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions:...

Discover the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how each forms. From smooth garden pebbles to ancient boulders in New Jersey and New England, learn what familiar rocks reveal about Earth’s history. We’ll also explore how people use rocks for roads, buildings, countertops, landscaping, and more. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode su...

How can one little bird dive 200 feet underwater and carry several fish in its beak at once? Meet the puffin, a colorful seabird with waterproof feathers, an underground nest, and a surprisingly long life. Discover how puffins raise their chicks, reunite with their partners, and spend months living at sea. OK Let’s Learn! Reach out for questions, feedback and future episode suggestions: Okletslear...

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...