• 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.

• 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.

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

Lessons are developed with full alignment to:

NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards):

• HS-LS1-1: Structure and function of cells—Cryo-EM reveals detailed structure of cell components

• HS-ETS1-2: Engineering & design—Application of electron optics in real-world solutions

• HS-PS4-5: Electromagnetic radiation—Electron behavior in imaging

CCSS (Common Core State Standards – ELA in Science):

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2: Determine central ideas in a scientific text

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.3: Follow complex scientific procedure

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7: Translate visual information into understanding

UK National Curriculum:

• KS4 Science: Use of scientific ideas and theories to explain phenomena

• KS4 Physics: Understanding particle behavior and waves in technology

• KS5 Biology: Advanced molecular techniques and research applications

IB (International Baccalaureate – MYP and DP):

• MYP Sciences Criterion B: Inquiring and designing

• MYP Sciences Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

• DP Biology: Topics 2.2 and 7.1 – Molecular biology and structural visualization

GCED / UNESCO (Optional):

• Supports SDG Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

All lessons are open educational resources (OER) and designed with homeschool flexibility in mind.

• To review examples, visit episode #1235 and #1237 and scroll down

• If you intend to feature the series on your podcast or use it in your broadcast feed as interstitial content, please tag us on social media and/or send us an email.