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TJ, Nolan and their mom discuss Memorial Day and what it means to celebrate it. We discuss why it was originally created, what it was called, and some fascinating facts about the Civil War. Enjoy the episode, but don't forget to reflect on American history and the sacrifices made this Memorial Day!

Sources:

Daly, Walter J. "Confederate Submarine: The Hunley's Legacy." Military History Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 1, 2006. 

Hacker, Barton C. "Innovations in Naval Warfare: The Hunley’s Impact." Smithsonian Institution, 1972. 

Hacker, Barton C. "American Military Ballooning During the Civil War." Smithsonian Institution, 1968. 

Daly, Walter J. "Confederate Air Balloons: A Failed Experiment." Military History Quarterly, Vol. 22, No. 4, 2005. 

Jones, Wilbur D. "Civil War Balloon Corps: Union and Confederate Perspectives." University Press of Kentucky, 1994. 

Letters and diaries from Union soldiers involved in the Balloon Corps, archived at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. 

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Have you ever felt different from everyone around you? Our newest story introduces Vince, a vampire who breaks all the rules by preferring carrots to blood and friendships to fear. This delightful tale turns traditional vampire lore upside down while delivering powerful messages about staying true to yourself.

Nolan, TJ and their dad play the voices of Vince, Count Morty and Uncle Boris. It's a ton of fun, so tune in!

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In this episode, we introduce critters into the storyline again, because, well, we just love animals! We follow Rod on the journey of a lesson as old as time with silly feline antics each step of the way. T&N's mom helps narrate while the boys skillfully act out the voices of two of our three characters in this episode. Enjoy!

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Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a first responder, and not only that but a fire chief? Today is the day! Sit down with TJ, Nolan, and Fire Chief Dan Chase from Eugene Springfield Fire in Oregon. Let's learn the ins and outs of firefighting as well as a funny tidbit about Fire Chief Dan's teeth!

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In this episode, we chat with the brains behind the operation, TJ and Nolan, and find out a little bit about them. BEWARE: You might find them charming and funny!

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Disclaimer: This is a spooky story!

... Or is it?

 Find out now!

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Mischievous bunnies and a solid life lesson; who wouldn't want to listen?

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TJ (8) and Nolan (6) decided it would be a blast to start their own family-friendly podcast. The dynamic duo plans to include light-hearted stories with moral lessons ranging to slightly spooky ones with the occasional twist endings. Check out their introductory clip and let us know what you think!

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