{"podcast":{"title":"Real Cool History for Kids","slug":"real-cool-history-for-kids-472214","podcast_index_feed_id":472214,"rss_url":"https://realcoolhistoryforkids.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/realcoolhistoryforkids","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/7/f/8/c7f82793be09c6afd959afa2a1bf1c87/podcast-cover.jpg","author":"Angela O'Dell","episode_count":186,"summary":"Real Cool History for Kids is a storytelling podcast that brings history to life for curious kids and families through engaging, true stories told from a Biblical worldview. Join author and storyteller Angela O'Dell as she shares unforgettable adventures from history—from courageous heroes and incredible discoveries to fascinating events, amazing places, and surprising moments that changed the world. Every episode is carefully researched, family-friendly, and designed to spark curiosity while helping kids connect with the people and events of the past. Whether you're listening at home, on a road trip, or as part of your homeschool day, each story invites you to discover that history is one great adventure waiting to be explored. New episodes are released twice each month.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T20:20:31.064958+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214"},"episode":{"title":"Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane)","slug":"andre-the-seal-the-seal-who-always-came-home-a-special-episode-for-esther-and-emilia-lane","published_at":"2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214/andre-the-seal-the-seal-who-always-came-home-a-special-episode-for-esther-and-emilia-lane","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214","url":"https://realcoolhistoryforkids.libsyn.com/andre-the-seal-the-seal-who-always-came-home-a-special-episode-for-esther-and-emilia-lane","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/realcoolhistoryforkids/ep.181.mp3?dest-id=1296935","summary":"Episode 181: Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane) What happens when a tiny harbor seal is found alone on a beach in Maine? In this heartwarming true story, requested by Esther and Emilia Lane, we discover the incredible life of Andre the Seal. Rescued by Harry Goodridge in 1961, Andre grew from a helpless orphaned pup into one of the most beloved animals in America. Year after year, Andre amazed people by swimming through the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean and returning to the same harbor and the same family who had first cared for him. Along the way, we'll explore the rocky coast of Maine, learn about the amazing instincts God gave animals, and discover how one act of kindness can impact an entire community for generations. In this episode: • Meet Andre the Seal and the family who rescued him • Learn about Maine and the Atlantic coastline • Discover how harbor seals navigate long distances • Explore Biblical truths about God's creation • Learn lessons about kindness, compassion, and faithfulness Plus, don't miss our exciting announcement about the brand-new Real Cool History for Kids audio message pages, where families can now submit episode requests, reviews, and messages that may be featured on a future episode! COMING IN JULY 2026!!","meta_description":"Episode 181: Andre the Seal – The Seal Who Always Came Home (a special episode for Esther and Emilia Lane) What happens when a tiny harbor seal is found a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1007,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214/episodes/andre-the-seal-the-seal-who-always-came-home-a-special-episode-for-esther-and-emilia-lane/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214/andre-the-seal-the-seal-who-always-came-home-a-special-episode-for-esther-and-emilia-lane.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}