Join host Mick Sullivan and friend Hanna Zimmerman of Locust Grove as we share the stories of Marquis de Lafayette's steamboat shipwreck, and Rhode Island lifesaver Ida Lewis. Also features a performance of the song "Sail Away Ladies," Quiztime and more!
Oct 1
Hazards of The Wild: George Shannon, Rattlesnake Kate and more!
George Shannon was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and his inexperience showed itself a time or two. He did get lost once for 16 days, the longest span of time anyone was separated from the expedition party. In the 1920s, a woman named Rattlesnake Kate capt ... Show More
33m 11s
Sep 17
Important Animals: Blisters, Shin Splints, Museum Spiders and more
The Bunion Derby (featured in the last episode) also featured a few four-legged friends, including dogs named Blisters and Shin Splints. We'll also re-visit the Pony Express and meet the Chilean Recluse Spiders who have lived peacefully at the Finnish Museum of Natural History fo ... Show More
16m 22s
Aug 31
Bunion Derby and Route 66
November of 2026 will mark the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, a highway that inspired road trips, neon signs, writers, singers, and even a movie about talking cars. But first, the Bunion Derby was a publicity stunt for attention on Route 66 and it was America's first cross-countr ... Show More
30 m
Dec 2023
Setting Sail with Sailors!
Set sail on an exciting sea adventure in this episode of the Lingokids Podcast! Join Emily and Winston as they navigate the waves with our special guest, world-renowned sailor and boat racer ⛵, Charlie Enright. Dive into Charlie's early days growing up by the ocean, leading to hi ... Show More
16m 23s
Aug 2025
The Unsinkable Max & Molly
Episode Description: When Max and Molly receive a mysterious telegram, it sends them straight to the North Atlantic—just in time for the Titanic disaster. Luckily, they are aboard the RMS Carpathia – the ship that came to the rescue of the Titanic’s passenger. Using math, maritim ... Show More
21m 2s
Jul 2018
"Sea Girls" by Daniel Wallace
Two teenagers deal with family issues... and a stranded sea creature.Listen to ad-free episodes one week early, plus exclusive bonus episodes, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/levar and use promo code 'LEVAR'.This episode is spons ... Show More
45m 17s