Interesting Things with JC is free to use for teaching and learning under fair use. Educators, homeschooling parents, librarians, and lifelong learners have broad rights to use the episodes and curriculum in any instructional setting. One exception applies to Episode #509: “Harry Chapin and Jim Connors”, which is not covered under this open educational permission.

Full curriculum support begins at Episode #1235: “Three Turns to Freedom”. Any earlier episode without curriculum can be prioritized by request. Educators may contact JimConnors LLC directly, and a matching curriculum module will be created and added to the site.

Teachers and homeschooling families are welcome to use, play, share, print, and adapt all eligible episodes and curriculum materials for lesson planning, instruction, student assignments, LMS uploads, and any other direct educational activity. No special approval is required for everyday classroom use. Crediting the show is appreciated when possible.

This permission does not extend to commercial activity. The episodes and curriculum may not be repackaged, resold, redistributed as a standalone program, or presented as original work by any third party. Any commercial or branded use requires prior written consent from JimConnors LLC. Episode #509: “Harry Chapin and Jim Connors” follows its own restrictions and is excluded from open educational use.

Educators may freely use the content in classrooms, homeschools, co-ops, tutoring programs, library settings, and adult education. They may revise or adapt curriculum pages, print transcripts, share episode links, or integrate materials into their lessons as needed. What is not allowed is turning the work into a paid course, selling derivatives, posting content under another brand, or redistributing the series as a separate product.

Summary:
Free for education.
Not for resale.
Not for commercial repackaging.
Episode #1235: “Three Turns to Freedom” and onward includes full curriculum.
Older episodes can receive curriculum by request.
Episode #509: “Harry Chapin and Jim Connors” is excluded.
All rights reserved © JimConnors LLC.

Interesting Things with JC has previously been included in curated podcast programming on Podcast Radio formats in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Podcast Radio was launched as a 24-hour broadcast concept designed to showcase podcasts on digital radio and online streaming platforms.

In the United States, the Podcast Radio US brand continues to maintain an online presence and app availability, and has been associated with radio simulcasts on licensed AM and FM signals in selected markets, though live broadcast availability may vary.

Streaming Access
Podcast Radio US and related branded streams provide online listening through their websites and mobile applications, allowing audiences worldwide to hear selected podcast programming.

On-Demand Platforms
Interesting Things with JC is available across major podcast directories, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Audacy, Audible, Castbox, Deezer, fyyd, GoodPods, iHeartRadio, JioSaavn, Listen Notes, Pandora, PlayerFM, PocketCasts, Podcast Republic, Podchaser, Podverse, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

The series is also accessible through podcast apps that index the Apple Podcasts catalog and the open podcast directory ecosystem, including TuneIn, Podcast Addict, Overcast, Castro, Podcast Index–based apps, Podbean, iVoox, Podtail, Podyssey, Podcloud, Bullhorn, AudioBoom directories, and Breaker (legacy).

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Start class with a short, clear story your students can follow from the first sentence. Play an episode of Interesting Things with JC and use the free curriculum to guide a full lesson with questions, activities, and applied learning.

Every episode from #1235 forward includes a modular micro lesson designed for a 30 to 45 minute class period. At the bottom of each episode page, you will find expandable sections that organize all curriculum materials for teachers, parents, and homeschool families.

Each lesson includes:

• Lesson overview with title, grade band, subject area, and learning objectives
  

• Key vocabulary with phonetic spelling and plain language definitions
  

• Core story content created through the Precise Storytelling Framework
  

• Full podcast transcript
  

• Student worksheet with comprehension and writing activities
  

• Teacher guide with pacing notes, strategies, and discussion tools
  

• Quiz or quick check assessment with a scoring rubric
  

• Standards alignment across multiple national and international frameworks
  

• ADA compliant alt text for all instructional media
  

• Links to approved primary sources used for fact checking
  

• Guidance for homeschool adaptation and flexible scheduling

All curriculum materials are created through the Narrative Intelligence System to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and age-appropriate delivery. Lessons stay free of ideological frameworks and focus on academic content only.

Standards Alignment

Interesting Things with JC aligns each micro lesson with the following approved educational standards:

United States National Standards

• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
  

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics
  

• College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies (C3 Framework)
  

• International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE Standards)
  

• National Core Arts Standards (NCAS)
  

• Career and Technical Education Career Clusters (CTE Career Clusters)
  

• Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy (ACRL Framework)
  

• Bloom’s Taxonomy for Cognitive Learning Objectives
  

• Universal Design for Learning Guidelines (UDL Guidelines)

Additional United States Alignment Areas

• Alignment to state and provincial academic standards when content applies
  

• Media and Information Literacy standards
  

• Social Emotional Learning and 21st Century Skills frameworks
  

• Financial Literacy and Employability Skills standards
  

• English as a Second Language and World Language vocabulary support when applicable

International Academic Equivalents (Content-Based Alignment Only)

• United Kingdom National Curriculum, Key Stages 3 to 5
  

• AQA, OCR, and Edexcel Examination Board Specifications
  

• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme (IB PYP, MYP, DP)
  

• Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education and Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level (Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level)

Access, Use, and OER Licensing

All lessons are published as Open Educational Resources and may be used, printed, or shared for teaching and learning in classrooms, homeschools, and tutoring environments. Materials are provided for educational use under fair use and may not be resold or distributed commercially.

Episodes from #1235 forward include complete curriculum materials. If you find an older episode without a micro lesson, reach out and it will be moved to the front of the build queue. Starting with Episode #1307, each MP3 page in the RSS feed includes open text at the bottom of the page for quick access to transcripts and curriculum notes.

Teacher and homeschool feedback is always welcome to help improve clarity and layout.