Raising Kanes Podcast

🇺🇸HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!🇺🇸 Josh & Aria celebrate 250 years of the USA! 1776 to 2026…how far we’ve come and just how amazing this country is! What would the Founding Fathers think of America today? Follow us on Spotify & Instagram if you’re a fan of the pod! And share with 1 person who you think would like it too! 🇺🇸 Episode 28: AMERICA 250 — streaming now🇺🇸

🇺🇸 How did the American flag get its stars and stripes? 🇺🇸 Josh and Aria explore the complete history of the American flag—all 27 official versions that have represented the United States. Along the way, they discuss how each new state changed the flag, the stories behind some of its most famous designs, and how it evolved into one of the most recognized symbols around the world. 🇺🇸 Episode 27: AM...

🟠🔵🏆 THE KNICKS WON IT ALL!!! 🏆🔵🟠 Special episode with Josh, Aria, & Erin to discuss this historic, magical Knicks 2026 playoff run!! LET’S GO KNICKS!!!

How did humans go from caveman grunts to smartphones? In Episode 26, Josh, Aria, and Austin explore the history of communication—from early spoken language & written word to complex postal networks, the telegraph, telephone, internet, & global mass media. Is it possible that AI could completely remove the humans from human communication in the future?? 📞 Episode 26: COMMUNICATION — streaming now.

Josh, Aria & Austin break down the invention of basketball, the rise of the NBA, legendary eras like Celtics vs. Lakers, Michael Jordan’s Bulls dynasty, and the never-ending GOAT debate. 🏀 Episode 25: NBA BASKETBALL — streaming now!

Fast food didn’t just grow… it exploded 🍔💥 From tiny roadside stands to billion-dollar empires, Episode 24 breaks down how fast food became one of the most powerful industries in the world. Josh, Aria, and Austin dive into: * The origin story of fast food * The pioneers who changed how we eat forever * How the biggest brands scaled so fast * The role of mascots, marketing, and culture Once you h...

Josh, Aria, & Austin take on evolution. Darwin’s discoveries & the wild ways species adapt to survive. From finches to future humans. Where does evolution go from here…?

After a short break…we’re back! Our longest episode so far. Take a journey with us thru EVERY president in US history!

Fun convo with Josh & Aria about the most important inventions in human history…and the inventions that could change our world in the future.

Easy to understand intro to the stock market, for kids and adults. How does it work, why does it exist, and how do you make money by investing? Will Aria make a good portfolio manager??

Our first guest! Aria’s friend Parker joins us for the inaugural Chaun Friends Trivia Time challenge. You might be wondering…what is Chaun?? Listen & find out!

The rise, fall, & comeback of Nintendo. A history of their games & systems, & our favorite characters. Some impressions too. Fun convo with Aria & Austin.

From barter to Bitcoin - the past, present & future of money. How do banks work? What is inflation? Aria understands it….do you?! LINKS IN BIO Classic Josh/Aria convo. No Austin…little above his pay grade.

Great discussion on the amazing, complex systems of the human body. How has our understanding of the body evolved over time? And what does the future hold for enhancing health & longevity?

Discussing all things NHL hockey with Aria & Austin. Stay tuned til the end for Goal Horn Trivia. You won’t believe how well these kids recognize each one!

Austin joins the podcast again to talk turkey, Thanksgiving history, traditions, and what we’re thankful for.

The Happiest Place on Earth! The backstory of Walt Disney’s vision brought to life. Aria tells us all about the parks & rides. With SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE by Aria’s brother AUSTIN to talk about his Disney experience!

A definitive guide to the Bill Of Rights - for kids learning these for the 1st time or for adults who need a refresher. Aria understands how important these are to ensure our freedom & hopefully you do too!

13 years after Sandy slammed into NYC, Josh discusses his experience with another hurricane. When SoHo turned into to SoPo. Aria can’t imagine living with no power (& no YouTube)…

Aria has only known a world with the Internet. It’s part of our daily lives, but that wasn’t always the case. What is the Internet? How did it start? How does it work? And what will the future look like. Aria has thoughts…

The most famous shipwreck in history. One of the biggest movies of all time. Aria & Josh discuss how the “unsinkable” ship sank.

Mankind’s exploration of the universe…the space race, moon landing & shuttle disasters. Would Aria go to space one day if she could? 100%

Aria & Josh discuss the vastness of the Universe, the Big Bang theory, intelligent design & much more. Is there life on other planets? Aria thinks so. Are we living in a simulation? Perhaps… Tune in to find out!

We take a break from some more serious topics for our first ever Trivia Time Challenge! How many answers will Aria know?? **ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN JUNE 2025 AS ARIA FINISHED 2ND GRADE*

Part 2 of our discussion about 9/11. We dive into NYC, the FDNY heroes, and the events that led to 9/11