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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#194
Yesterday · 27 min
Why Learn?
If artificial intelligence can answer almost any question, why do we still need to learn? Discover how curiosity, knowledge and eight lifelong skills help us notice more, think for ourselves, and become confident, capable individuals. 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/ 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
#193
Sunday · 18 min
The Origins of Rome: Romulus and Remus
The origin story of the founding of Rome. Two twins were sent down a river to die and then a wolf discovered them. OK Let’s Learn all about Romulus and Remus and the mythological story of the founding of Rome. Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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
#192
Saturday · 16 min
Corduroy
Commentary on this classic picture book by Don Freeman. We will dive into the life of the author, the story behind the creation of the book and the best moments and other observation about this teddy bear who went off looking for his lost overall button. Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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
#191
Friday · 25 min
All About Polo the Sport
Not the brand of clothes- the sport. OK Let’s Learn about its history, the rules, the equipment, how it’s played, financed and organized. And - what’s a chukker? Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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
#190
Wednesday · 24 min
Fertilizer and Pesticides
All about what helps our plants grow and what helps control the pests that harm our plants. We talk about the history of fertilizer and pesticides and not only how they help produce more food but also how they make our lawns look good. Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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
#189
August 24 · 23 min
Goodnight Moon
Commentary on this classic picture book by Margaret Wise Brown. The author’s life, her other books and observations and easter eggs about the illustrations, story, and ultimately why this is the perfect first book for toddlers. Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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 Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback Support the show
#188
August 23 · 24 min
All About Pi- 3.14
What is Pi, why is it important, where do we use it everyday and how and who figured it out? OK Let’s Learn the magic behind this number hiding inside every circle! Reach out for questions, feedback or requests for future episodes: Okletslearnpodcast@gmail.com Go to our new website- okletslearn.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
#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

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