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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#187
August 21 · 21 min
The Little Engine That Could
Commentary on this 1930 classic picture book by Watty Piper. We will explore its history, influence and what makes it special for generations of kids. And- OK Let’s Learn what rating out of 10 I give it! Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#186
August 20 · 18 min
The 1491 World Map
Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 with the belief that Asia wasn’t that far away. He had information from a map made 18 years before by Paolo Toscanelli. OK Let’s Learn all about the map of the world in 1491 that influenced the most famous voyage ever made. The 1474 Toscanelli map: https://www.myoldmaps.com/late-medieval-maps-1300/252-paolo-toscanellis-chart/ Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#185
August 19 · 23 min
Vasco da Gama
The famous Portuguese explorer was the first European to reach India by sea. In the process he changed history by establishing a new world order. OK Let’s Learn all about the life of Vasco da Gama. Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#184
August 18 · 21 min
Henry Hudson
His historic 1609 voyage mapped the river that ultimately bore his name BUT we no nothing of his life before the voyage and he was left to die after a mutiny on his 4th and final voyage. AND his portrait? It’s a fake! OK Let’s Learn all about the life of Henry Hudson. Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#183
August 17 · 33 min
Thomas Jefferson
The man who wrote the Declaration of Independence, founded the University of Virginia and our 3rd U.S. President is one of our founding fathers who had an amazing life. OK Let’s Learn all about Thomas Jefferson Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#182
August 16 · 41 min
George Washington
His entire life in 40 minutes. Everything is here-how he became famous in his early 20’s, how he became a wealthy landowner in Virginia and how he led the Continental Army to victory against the British before becoming our first president. OK Let’s Learn Patreon page to support the podcast: Www.patreon.com/okletslearn OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586789267422&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLotHTaA67BKnfY-ZfJBZRSLFkqck9KpHX&si=bzAaO5l_Vx_9r2-e Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#181
August 15 · 22 min
Macroinvertebrates: What’s Hiding in a Stream
Walk along a stream and you may see a few fish, but hidden deep under the mud is an entire ecosystem of yes- macroinvertebrates! OK Let’s Learn Flyer that lists all the Macroinvertebrates: http://virtualfieldtrips.wpsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Key-to-Macro-Life-in-the-River.pdf Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#180
August 14 · 17 min
The History of Reading Glasses
The reading glasses that we know today with arms around our ears were not developed until 1727! Before this we had reading stones and lenses just sitting at the end of our nose. So how did people see in the past? OK Let’s Learn all about the history of reading glasses! Support the podcast and be named a producer/ inaugural supporter 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
#179
August 13 · 19 min
The History of Artificial Intelligence
When did it begin? Who started it? Who dreamed it? Who made it happen? And how did it all happen? OK Let’s Learn all about the history of AI. Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this 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
#178
August 12 · 24 min
All About Mushrooms
What is a mushroom, why do they pop out of the ground after it rains, and what’s their purpose? OK Let’s Learn all about mushrooms! Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this 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
#177
August 11 · 15 min
The Country of Seychelles
The smallest country in Africa is in the middle of the Indian Ocean and for most of its existence no one lived here. OK Let’s Learn about this paradise archipelago island country that has the largest seed in the world, huge tortoises and round sculpture like rock formations on its beaches. Support the podcast and be named a producer of the show here at this link: www.patreon.com/okletslearn 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
#176
August 10 · 21 min
All About Palm Trees
Nothing says sunshine and vacation more than a palm tree but is it actually a tree, and does it have flowers and fruit? OK Let’s Learn all about palm trees! 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
#175
August 6 · 29 min
The History of Basketball
It started with two peach baskets in a gym in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891. Today it’s one of the most popular sports in the world. OK Let’s Learn all about the history of basketball. OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bcrfo9jPs/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=jlj_Du59ug2Bmvpx Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#174
August 4 · 23 min
All About Turtles
Is a reptile or is it an amphibian and what’s the difference between a turtle, tortoise and a terrapin? OK Let’s Learn all about turtles! OKLets Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ceyLWKH1A/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLotHTaA67BKnfY-ZfJBZRSLFkqck9KpHX&si=WuNBpMJm_7uuMW9m Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#173
August 3 · 26 min
The U. S. Declaration of Independence
Learn about how and why it was created and what it says. OK Let’s Learn! OKLets Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ceyLWKH1A/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLotHTaA67BKnfY-ZfJBZRSLFkqck9KpHX&si=WuNBpMJm_7uuMW9m Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#172
August 2 · 23 min
The U.S. Constitution
Why did we need a constitution, what is it and what exactly does it say? OK Let’s Learn! Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/OKLetsLearn?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JFHmJhkkq/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=GiXmpNzAnQ5SEvKd Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#171
August 1 · 22 min
August’s Top 20 Moments
When you think of August what moments in history do you think of? OK Let’s Learn! OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JFHmJhkkq/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=GiXmpNzAnQ5SEvKd Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#170
July 31 · 35 min
The U.S. Bill of Rights
What are these rights and how many are there? 10 or 26? Who set them up and when and why? OK Let’s Learn! OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BgFvQKgTM/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=ydGr7Ks3GaDz9M1N Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#169
July 30 · 25 min
Transportation Word Origins
Where did the words Turnpike, dashboard, van, taxi or even car come from? OK Let’s Learn 20 Transportation words we use every day but have no idea where they came from. OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G1zn9dybn/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=IILOScWgGm2aa3ek Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#168
July 29 · 25 min
The History of Fantasy Sports
Why is it called Rotisserie Baseball? When, where, who and why was it created? Today’ it’s a 50 billion dollar business played by 300 million people around the globe. OK Let’s Learn all about Fantasy Sports. OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LtLZ5bakM/?mibextid=wwXIfr OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@okletslearn?si=9McaNOKIOv3hnXvX Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show

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