Angela O'Dell

Real Cool History for Kids

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Real Cool History for Kids is a storytelling podcast that brings history to life for curious kids and families through engaging, true stories told from a Biblical worldview. Join author and storyteller Angela O'Dell as she shares unforgettable adventures from history—from courageous heroes and incredible discoveries to fascinating events, amazing places, and surprising moments that changed the world. Every episode is carefully researched, family-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity while helping kids connect with the people and events of the past. Whether you're listening at home, on a ro...

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Angela O'Dell

Episodes

Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh (a special episode for Joy Shute) 12.09.2022 16:05

Episode 84: Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh (ancient Egyptian) This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Explore Angela's books here: https://angelaodell.com Would you like to enter this month's merch drawing? Follow this link! Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and s...

The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis (A special episode for McCullar Kids) 29.08.2022 16:24

Episode 83: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis (1946) This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Explore Angela's books here: https://angelaodell.com Would you like to enter this month's merch drawing? Follow this link! Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and send...

Anne's Diary (A special episode for the Hutter Sisters) 15.08.2022 15:31

Episode 82: Anne's Diary (1929-1945) This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Explore Angela's books here: https://angelaodell.com Would you like to enter this month's merch drawing? Follow this link! Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and send it to me at contac...

The Amazing Life of Will Rogers (A special episode for Oliver and Georgia Sherin) 01.08.2022 14:42

EPISODE #81. 1879-1935. THE STORY OF WILL ROGERS This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Explore Angela's books here: https://angelaodell.com Welcome to the 81st episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter this m...

The Wooden Chess Player (A special episode for Katie) 18.07.2022 17:51

Episode #80. 1770-1854. The Chess Playing Turk This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Explore Angela's books here: https://angelaodell.com Welcome to the 80th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter the col...

The Adventures of Lewis & Clark & Sacajawea (A special episode for Sophie Cluetier) 04.07.2022 17:09

Episode #79. Early 1800s. The exploration of Lewis and Clark. This episode is sponsored by Math Lessons for a Living Education curriculum series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Welcome to the 79th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter the coloring contest for t...

The Winter War (A special episode for Oscar Pena) 20.06.2022 14:47

Episode #78. The winter of 1939-40. The war between the Soviet Union and Finland. This episode is sponsored by The World's Story history curriculum series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Welcome to the 78th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into th...

The History of Ninjas (A special episode for Silas and Leah Werner) 06.06.2022 15:34

Episode #77. Japan's Feudal Period. This episode is sponsored by The World's Story history curriculum series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Welcome to the 77th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to...

A Dangerously Sticky Situation (A special episode for Elena Syfrett) 23.05.2022 16:46

Episode #76. (1919) The story of the Great Molasses Flood. This episode is sponsored by the America's Story history curriculum series, written by Angela O'Dell and published through Master Books. Welcome to the 76th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch draw...

William Wilberforce - Abolitionist Hero (a special episode for Jacques Miller!) 09.05.2022 13:54

Episode #75. (1759-1833) The story of William Wilberforce Welcome to the 75th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to leave a review. Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and send it t...

The Flying Scotsman - Eric Liddell (a special episode for Ezra Van Thomme) 25.04.2022 14:05

Episode #74. (1902-1945) The story of Eric Liddell Welcome to the 74th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to leave a review. Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and send it to me a...

Jesus Loves Me, This I know! (a special episode for Ellie and Rosie Werner) 11.04.2022 15:03

Episode #73. (1860s-present) The story of the beloved song, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." Welcome to the 73rd episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to leave a review. Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to t...

The War to End all Wars (a Special Episode for Jayden Latter) 28.03.2022 18:30

Episode #72. Early 1900s - WW1. The story of the beginning of World War 1. The Map for #72. Welcome to the 72nd episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to leave a review. Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to...

Courage On the Beaches of Normandy (a special episode for Aaron Billing) 14.03.2022 16:52

Episode #71. 1944, WW 2. The story of the D-Day invasion and the battle of Normandy. Welcome to the 71st episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name into this month's merch drawing? Follow this link to leave a review. Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their s...

Houston, We Have a Problem! Apollo 13 (A special episode for David Greenham!) 28.02.2022 16:57

Episode #70. The story of the Apollo 13 space mission. American history - 1970. This is the story about Apollo 13's near-disastrous space mission. This amazing story exemplifies the truth that sometimes a fail can be the biggest win. Link to the Apollo aircrafts drawing . Welcome to the 70th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Bib...

A Visit to an Abandoned Nazi Resort (A special episode for Sophia Carpenter) 14.02.2022 17:17

Episode #69: WW2 era through present. Abandoned Places Episode. Come along on an intriguing exploration of one of the world's abandoned places. When and why was it built? Who wanted it built? What's happening there today? Welcome to the 69th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Would you like to enter your name...

Tromping through the Woods with Mr. Boone (A special episode for Liam Morris) 31.01.2022 16:27

Episode 68: Tromping throught the Woods with Mr. Boone. Mid-1700s Late Colonial/Revolutionary Period American History Hey, parents, please snap a picture of your child listening to their special episode and send it to me at contact@angelaodell.com ! Come along on an exciting exploratory adventure with one of American history's heroes, Daniel Boone. This story is also covered in America's Story...

The Unsatisfied Conquerer - Alexander the Great (A special episode for Amos Hardesty) 17.01.2022 15:27

Welcome to the 67th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. The Real Cool History for Kids shop . Check out Angela's books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2022 episodes are full. Audio technology provided by Matthew Ubl Visit her website here: https://angelaodell.com/

Take Me Out to the Ballgame! (a special episode for Andrew and Ty Lilly) 03.01.2022 16:12

Welcome to the 66th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Sign up for the virtual Meet and Greet HERE ! Check out Angela's books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology provided by Matthew Ubl Visit her website here: https://angelaodell.com/

No Greater Love than This - Irena Sendler (a special episode for Sienna Wiersma) 20.12.2021 16:12

Welcome to the 65th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Sign up for the virtual Meet and Greet HERE ! Here is the BEST website about Irena Sendler. https://irenasendler.org/ Check out Angela's books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology provided by Matthew U...

The Story of Theodore Roosevelt (a special episode for Hannah McCormick) 06.12.2021 19:50

Welcome to the 64th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Sign up for the virtual Meet and Greet HERE ! Want to know more about Theodore Roosevelt? Here is a good website. Check out Angela's books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology provided by Matthew Ubl V...

Superstitions and Fear: the story of the Salem Witch Trials (a special episode for the Kapple kids) 22.11.2021 15:08

Welcome to the 63rd episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Check out Angela's books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology provided by Matthew Ubl Visit her website here: https://angelaodell.com/

Oil and Water - Valdez Oil Spill [A special episode for the Wiley kids] 08.11.2021 17:23

Welcome to the 62nd episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Enter to win the sticker design contest here: https://angelaodell.com/product/submit-a-real-cool-history-sticker-design-read-for-details/ Check out Angela"s books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology p...

The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen [A special episode for Levi Knight] 25.10.2021 18:42

Welcome to the 61st episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Enter to win the sticker design contest here: https://angelaodell.com/product/submit-a-real-cool-history-sticker-design-read-for-details/ Check out Angela"s books here: https://www.masterbooks.com/angela-odell/ All 2021 episodes are full. Audio technology p...

Atomic City - the Secret of Oak Ridge [A special episode for Eli Kim] 11.10.2021 15:40

Welcome to the 60th episode in the popular podcast show for kids, Real Cool History for Kids, history adventures from a Biblical worldview. Information about atomic bombs: https://kids.kiddle.co/Nuclear_weapon Meet and Greet (October 16, 2021, 1:00 pm CST) sign up request:https://angelaodell.com/product/virtual-meet-and-greet-with-real-cool-history-podcast-creator-angela-odell/ Real Cool History f...