{"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":"The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)","slug":"the-real-story-of-winnie-the-pooh-a-special-episode-for-jacob-barrett","published_at":"2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214/the-real-story-of-winnie-the-pooh-a-special-episode-for-jacob-barrett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214","url":"https://realcoolhistoryforkids.libsyn.com/the-real-story-of-winni-the-pooh-a-special-episode-for-jacob-barrett","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/realcoolhistoryforkids/ep.183.mp3?dest-id=1296935","summary":"Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real bear? In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids , we travel back to World War I to uncover the fascinating true story behind one of the world's most beloved storybook characters. Meet Harry Colebourn, a Canadian veterinarian who rescued a tiny black bear cub named Winnie, and discover how her incredible journey to the London Zoo forever changed children's literature. You'll also learn how a young boy named Christopher Robin and his favorite stuffed animals inspired his father, A. A. Milne, to write the timeless Winnie-the-Pooh stories that families have enjoyed for generations. Along the way, we'll explore geography, make connections to World War I (Episode 72), and discover how one small act of kindness can leave a legacy that lasts for more than a century. Other podcast episodes featuring World War 1 stories: Episode 2 – Jack's Story – C.S. Lewis (1914) Episode 139 – Sergeant Stubby (World War I) Episode 127 – Sergeant Alvin York (World War I) Episode 169 - The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (World War 1) Episode 165 - The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (World War 1) Episode 125 – The Last Tsar's Family (1918)","meta_description":"Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-cool-history-for-kids-472214/episodes/the-real-story-of-winnie-the-pooh-a-special-episode-for-jacob-barrett/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/the-real-story-of-winnie-the-pooh-a-special-episode-for-jacob-barrett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}