OK Let’s Learn

Kevin OKeefe

OK, Let’s Learn about books, stories, people, and tons of different topics. This is a podcast for adults and children. There’s always something new to learn.

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#233
Yesterday · 11 min
All About Puffins
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: 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#232
Sunday · 18 min
Thor- The Norse God of Thunder
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.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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#231
Saturday · 32 min
How Children Learn To Read
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 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#230
Friday · 17 min
Ancient Greece
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 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#229
Wednesday · 25 min
All About The Elements
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 show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#228
October 12 · 16 min
All About The Cardinal- From The Vault
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 this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#227
October 11 · 26 min
The Homefront in WW2
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 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#226
October 10 · 23 min
Confucius
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 of the show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#225
October 9 · 15 min
The Great Wall of China
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.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#224
October 8 · 19 min
Ancient Chinese Inventions
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 show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#223
October 7 · 19 min
The History of Silk
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 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#222
October 6 · 17 min
Seasonal Allergies
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 page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#221
October 5 · 16 min
The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
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.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#220
October 4 · 13 min
The Bobcat
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/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#219
October 3 · 32 min
October’s Top 20 Moments
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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#218
October 2 · 23 min
Buddhism
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 Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#217
October 1 · 19 min
All About MRI’s
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 show here at this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#216
September 27 · 19 min
All About Rubber
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 this Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#215
September 24 · 9 min
Diwali- The Festival of Lights
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 Patreon link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Substack page: https://substack.com/@kevinokeefe165051?r=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#214
September 23 · 14 min
White Snakeroot
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 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=6vm2k&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=blur OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=NmO4Nqz_eu6oVYdX OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bo17WByGm/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show

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