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The Who Was? Podcast

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Nov 2, 2022 • 30min

Alexander Graham Bell & Sir Isaac Newton

It's the mother of all inventions of episodes when two intelligent kid contestants compare notes on inventor Alexander Graham Bell and physicist Sir Isaac Newton!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 33min

Ernest Shackleton & Walt Whitman

Our contestants and famous folks are breaking barriers on today's episode! We wax poetic and Ernest Shackleton stops by the studio to talk about naming boats! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 29min

Marco Polo & Neil Armstrong

Let's explore what these two amazing figures from history have in common with our intrepid contestants! Bea and Elliott help Marco and Neil win a reality show (we hope!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 12, 2022 • 18min

HASHTAG HISTORY SUPERCUT

One of our favorite games gets its own episode! It's what famous folks from history would hash if they had something to hash 'bout! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 30min

Mahatma Gandhi & Marie Antoinette

Two very different leaders are the subjects of today's episode when our truth force contestants find out more about Gandhi and Marie Antoinette. Marie stops by to show off her new baking career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 28, 2022 • 29min

Abraham Lincoln & Dolly Parton

From log cabin beginnings to positions of great power, let's find out more about Abe Lincoln and Dolly Parton with our super smart contestants. Abe Lincoln stops by the studio on the campaign trail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 29min

Maria Tallchief & Mozart

We're getting classy with our two tremendously talented contestants on today's episode! Maria Tallchief stops by with a new game to share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 14, 2022 • 11min

THE RETURN OF JOHNNY APPLESEED

Johnny Appleseed, an individual with an exciting new opportunity, joins the hosts to discuss his work with apple orchards. They explore the effectiveness of the wellness supplement Apple Life, the versatility of apples, and the importance of rebranding. They also delve into the legend of Johnny Appleseed and his unique ability to identify apple types by sound. The hosts conduct an experiment to identify apples by hearing someone bite into them, with mixed results. Johnny is praised for his accuracy and shout-outs are given before ending with announcements for the next episode.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 28min

Rachel Carson & Edgar Allen Poe

Learn about the lives and work of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist writer, and Edgar Allan Poe, the 'nevermore' writer. Topics discussed include Rachel Carson's exposure of harmful pesticides and government regulations, Edgar Allan Poe's ground-breaking detective story, the significance of sleep, and surprising facts about both writers.
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Aug 31, 2022 • 26min

Maya Angelou & Laura Ingalls Wilder

Two incredible authors, Maya Angelou and Laura Ingalls Wilder, are discussed on the podcast. They delve into their involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, their unique experiences as writers, and their impact on readers with their autobiographical books.

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