Interesting Things with JC
Interesting Things with JC is a new podcast mini series, with highlight on some of the more interesting historical stories, current events as well as under-told stories.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 377
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
1144: "The Power Source of Voyager 1"
Interesting Things with JC #1144: "The Power Source of Voyager 1" - Discover how radioisotope thermoelectric generators power Voyager 1’s 50-year mission and interstellar journey.
00:03:20 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
1143: "E-4 Nightwatch"
Interesting Things with JC #1143: "E-4 Nightwatch" - Often called the “Doomsday Plane,” is a marvel of engineering and strategic preparedness. Designed as a secure, mobile command post, this aircraft…
00:02:47 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
1142: "The Wonder of Christmas Morning"
Interesting Things with JC #1142: "The Wonder of Christmas Morning" – There’s nothing like it...the hush of a still house, the glow of lights, the quiet joy in the air. But the true wonder isn’t fou…
00:02:47 |
Wed 25 Dec 2024
1141: "The Christmas Eve Escape of the S.S. Vega"
Interesting Things with JC #1141: "The Christmas Eve Escape of the S.S. Vega" - On Christmas Eve 1944, the S.S. Vega arrived in the Channel Islands, bringing relief after years of German occupation. …
00:03:28 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
1140: "Operation Christmas Drop"
Interesting Things with JC #1140: "Operation Christmas Drop" - What began in 1952 as a small act of kindness has become a cherished holiday tradition. Operation Christmas Drop, the world’s longest-ru…
00:03:29 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
1139: "Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship"
Interesting Things with JC #1139: "Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship" - Captain Herman Schuenemann (Captain Santa) was more than a sailor—he was a holiday hero, braving Lake Michigan to deliv…
00:06:50 |
Sun 22 Dec 2024
1138: "Shared Existence"
Interesting Things with JC #1138: "Shared Existence" - What does it mean to be truly seen? This episode explores the depth of human connection, vulnerability, and how recognition transforms the way w…
00:04:09 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
1137: "David Atlee Phillips"
Interesting Things with JC #1137: "David Atlee Phillips" - From Cold War coups to whispered ties with JFK’s assassination, CIA officer David Atlee Phillips’s career is shrouded in intrigue.
00:04:19 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
1136: "Everything is Connected"
Interesting Things with JC #1136: "Everything is Connected" - Explore the profound idea that everything in our world is interlinked. Discover how ancient philosophies and modern science align to reve…
00:04:21 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
1135: "Assyrian Rosette"
Interesting Things with JC #1135: "Assyrian Rosette" - Discover the story of the Assyrian Rosette, a symbol etched into the palace walls of Ashurnasirpal II in ancient Nimrud.
00:03:42 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
1134: "Emerald Tablet of Thoth"
Interesting Things with JC #1134: "Emerald Tablet of Thoth" - Can a single text bridge the gap between science, mysticism, and philosophy? The Emerald Tablet of Thoth might!
00:03:16 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
1133: "Realizing the Truth of Who You Are"
Interesting Things with JC #1133: "Realizing the Truth of Who You Are" - Who are you beyond the labels and expectations placed on you? We explore the universal journey of self-discovery through the l…
00:04:28 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
1132: "Quantum Cryptography"
Interesting Things with JC #1132: "Quantum Cryptography" - Dive into the fascinating world of quantum cryptography, where cutting-edge technology meets quantum mechanics to revolutionize data securit…
00:03:54 |
Sun 15 Dec 2024
1131: "A Simple Riddle 9"
Interesting Things with JC #1131: "A Simple Riddle 9" - Think you’ve got what it takes to solve today’s riddle? Test your brainpower, but don’t forget—pause the podcast before I give you the answer i…
00:00:58 |
Sat 14 Dec 2024
1130: "The Voynich Manuscript"
Interesting Things with JC, Episode #1130: "The Voynich Manuscript" - A 15th-century text with cryptic symbols and strange illustrations, has puzzled experts for over 100 years. Despite modern techno…
00:03:54 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
1129: "Washington DC from Marsh to Majesty"
Interesting Things with JC #1129: "Washington DC from Marsh to Majesty" – What began as a swampy compromise in 1800 evolved into one of the world’s most recognizable capitals. From its humble origins…
00:02:49 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
1128: "The Record-Breaking Run of Maureen Wilton"
Interesting Things with JC #1128: "The Record-Breaking Run of Maureen Wilton" - At just 13 years old, Maureen Wilton broke the women’s marathon world record in 1967.
00:02:48 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
1127: "G16E-GTS - Toyota’s Turbocharged Titan"
Interesting Things with JC #1127: "G16E-GTS - Toyota’s Turbocharged Titan" - Small but mighty, Toyota’s G16E-GTS is a turbocharged 1.6L, 3-cylinder engine that redefines what compact power can achiev…
00:03:51 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
1126: "Sealed with Hope: How Christmas Stamps Fought Tuberculosis”
Interesting Things with JC #1126: "Sealed with Hope: How Christmas Stamps Fought Tuberculosis" - What if a penny stamp could save lives? In 1907, Christmas Seals were introduced to fund the fight aga…
00:03:22 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
1125: "The Lou Carcolh"
Interesting Things with JC #1125: "The Lou Carcolh" - A creature part snail, part serpent, but what lies behind the French legend? This monstrous figure from Pyrenean folklore may reveal more about h…
00:03:47 |
Sun 08 Dec 2024
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