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Episodes vary in duration from 30 seconds to 8 minutes.
All episodes are royalty free in their entirety—except for #509.
If you have an idea for an episode, please reach out to our team and we’ll happily schedule the topic for a future recording.
Priority is given to homeschooling parents, teachers, educators, and lifelong learning professionals.
Select episodes now include free curriculum materials at the bottom of the episode page, designed to support open education initiatives, teachers, classrooms, and homeschool use. These materials are aligned to multiple educational standards globally.
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The podcast is currently in common carriage on the Podcast Radio Network.
In London, you can listen to the Podcast Radio Network over the air on DAB+ and access its variety of podcasts and audio content directly through your DAB+ radio.
In the USA, you can listen to "Interesting Things with JC" on Podcast Radio US over the air in various cities: in Detroit on 93.5 FM and WCSX-94.7 HD2, in Tampa on 1010 WHFS-AM, in Charlotte on 94.7 FM and WSOC-HD3, and in Ft. Myers/Naples on 96.5 FM, 101.5 FM, 105.1 FM, and WXKB-HD2.
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Curriculum Summary for Educators, Homeschoolers, and Lifelong Learners
Interesting Things with JC now features free curriculum materials to go with select episodes, created for teachers, homeschool families, and curious learners of all ages.
Each episode includes a modular micro-lesson designed to support a 30 to 45 minute class. Curriculum content appears at the bottom of the episode page in easy-to-use expandable sections.
Each lesson includes:
Lesson overview (title, grade level, subject area, learning objectives)
Key vocabulary with phonetic spelling and plain-language definitions
Core story content based on the Precise Storytelling Framework
Full podcast transcript
Student worksheet with comprehension and writing prompts
Teacher guide with pacing, strategies, and discussion tools
Quiz and assessment rubric
Standards alignment across multiple global frameworks
We are currently piloting lesson alignment to:
Approved Standards – High-Level ListNGSS – Next Generation Science Standards
CCSS – Common Core State Standards (ELA and Math)
C3 Framework – College, Career & Civic Life (Social Studies)
ISTE Standards – Technology and Digital Literacy
NCAS – National Core Arts Standards
CTE Career Clusters – U.S. Career & Technical Education
ACRL Framework – Higher Ed Information Literacy
Bloom’s Taxonomy – Cognitive Learning Objectives
UDL – Universal Design for Learning (Accessibility Support)
International Academic Equivalents (Content-Only)
UK National Curriculum – Key Stages 3–5 (England)
AQA / OCR / Edexcel – UK Exam Board Specifications
IB (International Baccalaureate) – PYP, MYP, DP (academic subjects only)
Cambridge International – IGCSE, AS/A-Level (non-political content areas)
All lessons are open educational resources (OER) and designed with homeschool flexibility in mind.
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1151: "Derinkuyu Turkey"
Interesting Things with JC #1151: "Derinkuyu Turkey" – Journey into Cappadocia’s underground city that sheltered 20,000 people. Discover its advanced engineering, hidden networks, and the mystery of why most of it remains unexplored!
755: "Pulgas Water Temple"
Interesting Things with JC #755: "Pulgas Water Temple" - Embark on a sensory journey at the Pulgas Water Temple, an architectural marvel that commemorates the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct's completion. Follow the path of melting Sierra Nevada snow to reservoirs, and learn how water sustains San Francisco. Delve into history, architecture, and the delicate balance between nature and human innovation.
684: "Titan - A Revolutionary Submarine for Deep-Sea Exploration"
Interesting Things with JC #684: "Titan - A Revolutionary Submarine for Deep-Sea Exploration"
Titan, the innovative Cyclops-class submersible, combines cutting-edge technology and real-time hull health monitoring for deep-sea exploration, enabling research, data collection, and film production. Unveil the mysteries of the ocean with Titan, the practical subsea vessel that unlocks unexplored resources and showcases human ingenuity.
678: "Pistyll Rhaeadr"
Interesting Things with JC #678: "Pistyll Rhaeadr" - Discover the enchanting Pistyll Rhaeadr, Wales' tallest waterfall, where nature's beauty meets legend. Immerse yourself in its history, feel the awe-inspiring power, and embrace the mystical!
660: ‘Golden Gate Bridge"
Interesting Things with JC #660: ‘Golden Gate Bridge" - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, opened to the public. It became a major landmark and symbol of engineering achievement, spanning 1.7 miles across the Golden Gate Strait.
657: "The Brooklyn Bridge"
Interesting Things with JC #657: "The Brooklyn Bridge" - May 24th, 1883: The Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, opened to the public. It became a symbol of engineering excellence and a major landmark in New York City.