History Ignited
Winner of the 2025 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Kids and Family Podcast, History Ignited has one mission: teach kids history, prevent repeats. Hosted by 9-year-old Caroline, 11-year-old Andrew, and their parents Amy and Dave, each 5–8 minute episode brings an event from Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire to life with fun, accurate storytelling and a quick joke at the end. Perfect for curious kids, parents, and classrooms.
Podcasting since 2024 • 85 episodes
History Ignited
Latest Episodes
Psycho: The Shower Scene That Changed Cinema
We’re going behind the curtain in this episode of History Ignited as we analyze Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece, Psycho. We discuss how this film shattered Hollywood conventions, redefined the horror genre, and introduced ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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4:26
Chubby Checker: The Twist and the Dance Floor Revolution
Let’s get moving! This episode of History Ignited focuses on the man who taught the world how to "Twist." Chubby Checker wasn't just a singer; he was a cultural phenomenon who broke down social barriers on the dance floor and changed t...
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Episode 78
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6:02
Kennedy: The Camelot Era and the New Frontier
In this episode of History Ignited, we explore the meteoric rise and the lasting legacy of John F. Kennedy. From the televised debates that changed politics forever to the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, we examine how...
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Episode 77
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5:43
Payola: How Cash Corrupted the Charts
In this episode of History Ignited, we dive deep into the 1950s "Payola" scandal that rocked the airwaves and forever changed the radio industry. We explore how record labels bribed influential DJs—most notably Alan Freed—to play their...
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Episode 76
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4:54
Syngman Rhee: The Rise and Fall of South Korea's First President
In this episode of History Ignited, we examine the complex and controversial life of Syngman Rhee, the first president of South Korea.A dedicated independence activist who spent decades in exile, Rhee finally saw his dream of a so...
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Episode 75
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