What John Knows About

By Will McCulloch and John Tugcu

We are the lucky parents of a 10-year-old boy who is full of wonder and curiosity about the world. He's an avid reader and remembers nearly all the information that he consumes. We enjoy posing questi... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

What John Knows About episodes:

July 17, 2020 Episode 15 - What John Knows About Interest, Savings, and Credit Cards
In today's episode, John tells us all he knows about Interest, Savings, and Credit Cards. Whatever gaps in knowledge he had in the beginning of this chat, he fills by the end.
This episode is very educational for John. Listen to it with your kids to start a discussion about finances in your own family.
Music for today's episode:
Happy Birthday cello performance by John Tugcu
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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23min
July 14, 2020 Episode 14 - What John Knows About Memes
In today's episode, John tells us all about a language that is completely foreign to most adults...Memes!
This is one our funniest episodes to date. John can hardly contain himself. We might have a spinoff podcast brewing from this one...What Do You Meme?!?
Music for today's episode:
Happy Birthday cello performance by John Tugcu
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
20min
July 03, 2020 Episode 13 - What John Knows About Independence Day
In today's episode, John shares what he knows about Independence Day and the American Revolution. While his timeline of the occurrence of some events may be a little off, his understanding of the facts is pretty spot on for an 11 year old.
Also evident from this episode, is that Will needs to brush up on his history! While fact checking some of John's statements, it was discovered that John's record was quite a bit better than Will's! We should have subtitle this episode, "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" Today's answer is a definitive NO!
Music for today's episode:
Happy Birthday cello performance by John Tugcu
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
27min
June 30, 2020Episode 12 - What John Knows About Life
In this episode, John shares 11 statements of wisdom and life lessons on the eve of his 11th Birthday in his own words.
Don’t get stuck on thoughts of the past, always look forward.
Never give up on the things that are important to you.
Aesop's fable "The Fox and Grapes"
It’s okay to be sad, but don’t let it get you stuck in the mud.
Always set goals or you’ll end up nowhere.
Books are like scrolls of knowledge. Without them you can’t live.
Play LEGO every day to keep your creative juices flowing. Don't just build, create stories.
If you always live a life of anger and jealousy, your life will be short and sad.
Always be kind to others, because you don’t know what they are going through.
Prioritize collecting experiences over things.
Life is so short, enjoy it while it lasts.

Music for today's episode:
Happy Birthday cello performance by John Tugcu
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
26min
June 19, 2020 Fun Friday Special Edition #4 - Where in the world is Santorini?
Special EditionFun Friday!!!
In today's Special Edition Fun Friday bonus episode, Will runs John through another series of random questions. The topic of the day is ... Geography!
John has a pretty good handle on most of the questions, but gets stumped on a few and invents some interesting alternate names for Vatican City!
Be sure to check out and Subscribe to John's YouTube channel - The Roblox Ranger - at https://bit.ly/3cBIQSw
Enjoy this Fun Friday episode and let us know how you like it by leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Music for today's episode:
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
25min
June 16, 2020 Episode 11 - What John Knows About Surviving a Shipwreck
In this episode, John shares what he knows about surviving a shipwreck. It's a no holds barred conversation about everything from collecting fresh water, which animals are okay to eat, cannibalism, and whether or not it is okay to drink one's own urine!
You don't want to miss a minute of this exciting episode!
Music for today's episode:
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
24min
June 12, 2020 Fun Friday Special Edition #3 - Exploring the World in Like Something Days by Julie Verne
Special EditionFun Friday!!!
In today's Special Edition Fun Friday bonus episode, Will runs John through another series of random questions.
John tells us what he feels are the hardest and easiest jobs in the world, what job he would never do even for a trillion dollars, and whether he thinks money can buy happiness or not. He also introduces us to a new book by a lesser known member of the Verne family, "Exploring the World in Like Something Days" by Julie Verne!
Be sure to check out John's YouTube channel - The Roblox Ranger - at https://bit.ly/3cBIQSw
Enjoy this special edition episode and let us know how you like it by leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Music for today's episode:
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
23min
June 09, 2020 Episode 10 - What John Knows About Setting and Achieving Goals
In this episode, John shares what he knows about setting and achieving goals and setting up his summer schedule.
He gives practical advice to his peers at the precipice of their summer vacation to ensure they won't look back on their summers with regret for not having achieved anything.
He admits that writing down and clarifying his summer goals was difficult and somewhat frustrating, but in the end he knows he will have a great summer as a result.
Check out the companion story on Medium here: https://medium.com/live-your-life-on-purpose/parents-develop-goals-and-summer-schedules-with-your-kids-now-before-its-too-late-cfc4fc26156f?source=friends_link&sk=774439663754482480efdd35059f2657
Music for today's episode:
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
24min
June 05, 2020 Fun Friday Special Edition #2 - Where's Merlin Now?
Special EditionFun Friday!!!
In today's Special Edition Fun Friday bonus episode, Will runs John through a series of random questions.
He's asked about what makes him happiest, most annoyed, and most afraid. He shares what he finds funniest about his mom and dad. And...he's introduced to Will's Merlin - The Electronic Wizard.
Be sure to check out John's YouTube channel - The Roblox Ranger - at https://bit.ly/3cBIQSw
Enjoy this special edition episode and let us know how you like it by leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.
Music for today's episode:
Where's Merlin Now? (Commercial) by Parker Brothers circa 1978.
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
22min
June 01, 2020 Episode 9 - What John Knows About Ghosts
We have a very spooky episode for you today. It's what John knows about ghosts - everything from Casper to Bloody Mary.
You better listen to this one during daylight!
Music for today's episode:
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...more
25min

FAQs about What John Knows About:

How many episodes does What John Knows About have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.