The Scholar's Corner

Andy J Lemon & JK Hooper
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The Scholar's Corner

The Scholar's Corner is a History podcast. The show encompasses people and events that have influenced US History. Andy J Lemon and JK Hooper will use a chronological structure to teach their audience. The authors will animate each show by using their story telling abilities and vibrant personalities to bring historical events alive. Each show will feature famous quotes, art, and historical places. There are several figures and events that have yet to be covered in a podcast, something that has frustrated the authors. The authors started this podcast after their own frustrated attempts to download audio on US History. Their goal is to bring their audience these historical events through their own exhaustive research. Feel free to email us with your questions and/or comments at;ajlemon@mail.usi.edu jkhooper@mail.usi.edu ---------------------------------------------- If you like the show, then become a fan! ----------------------------------------------

Episodes

  1. Episode #5 - George Rogers Clark

    06/26/2010

    Episode #5 - George Rogers Clark

    Andy J. Lemon and J.K. Hooper discuss George Rogers Clark and the War in the West. Inspired by Lowell H. Harrison's book, the Scholar's Corner takes an in depth look at the role Clark played during the Revolutionary War. Clark was a skilled military leader and his use of psychological warfare has been studied by many great military leaders and historians. This podcast will cover the founding of Kentucky (as Clark is given credit for), the military campaign in Illinois, the story about the secret agent Francis Vigo, the military campaign at Vincennes Indiana in the dead of winter when the British had quartered their men, and the later years of Clark, where he is credited with founding Louisville, KY, Clarksville, IN, and Clark County Indiana. The Scholar's Corner also has their first guest historian for this episode, Pamela Nolan, she is a park ranger at the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes. Join us as a group of historians make history by providing the first ever podcast covering George Rogers Clark and the War in the West.

    1h 30m
  2. • Declaration of Independence

    01/02/2010

    • Declaration of Independence

    The United States Declaration of Independence of 1776 read by John F Kennedy. Authored by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. The primary author is Thomas Jefferson, however, all the members of the 5 man drafting committee had a hand in editing the document.

    11 min
  3. Episode #4 - Thomas Jefferson

    12/29/2009

    Episode #4 - Thomas Jefferson

    The Scholar's Corner dives into the life of Thomas Jefferson the third president of the United States, Second Vice President, Secretary of State, Minister to France, Governor of Virginia, author of the Declaration of Independence, founder of the University of Virginia, author of the Statute of Virginia for religious independence, philosopher, viticulturist, and architect. Andy J Lemon and JK Hooper cover the complete history of every conceivable topic on Jefferson in 60 minutes; The First Barbary War (Tripoli), The Lewis and Clark Expedition, The Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson the Freemason (or not?), Sally Hemmings, Martha Wayles, Marquis de Lafayette, Monticello, the Jefferson Memorial, Election of 1800, the Twelfth Amendment, and the Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr duel.

    1h 7m
  4. Episode #3 - John Adams

    11/11/2009

    Episode #3 - John Adams

    The Scholar's Corner takes a look into John Adams's life. Podcast episode #3 covers his life at Harvard, the impact he had on the Revolutionary War and at the Continental Conventions, his diplomacy in Europe, as first Vice President under George Washington, and as the second President of the United States.

    1h 3m
  5. Episode #2 - George Washington

    10/30/2009

    Episode #2 - George Washington

    JK Hooper & Andy J. Lemon cover the life of George Washington. Starting with his early years to his presidency. This episode details his involvement with the French and Indian War, his contributions to farming, and inspirational stories from each battle he commanded in the Revolutionary war. They will discuss the precedents he set as president and how they have impacted the United States.

    1h 35m
  6. Episode #1 - Introduction

    10/30/2009

    Episode #1 - Introduction

    An introduction to Andy J. Lemon & JK Hooper as they present The Scholar's Corner, a history podcast. Avid podcast geeks themselves, they found it frustrating not being able to find influential figures in history on (free) audio format. Join them as they set out to deliver what they couldn't find... an animated guide through history of the audio world's overlooked and forgotten. Today they will highlight the show's mission along with a brief description of episodes to follow.

    7 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

The Scholar's Corner is a History podcast. The show encompasses people and events that have influenced US History. Andy J Lemon and JK Hooper will use a chronological structure to teach their audience. The authors will animate each show by using their story telling abilities and vibrant personalities to bring historical events alive. Each show will feature famous quotes, art, and historical places. There are several figures and events that have yet to be covered in a podcast, something that has frustrated the authors. The authors started this podcast after their own frustrated attempts to download audio on US History. Their goal is to bring their audience these historical events through their own exhaustive research. Feel free to email us with your questions and/or comments at;ajlemon@mail.usi.edu jkhooper@mail.usi.edu ---------------------------------------------- If you like the show, then become a fan! ----------------------------------------------

Information

  • Creator
    Andy J Lemon & JK Hooper
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2010
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 Andy J Lemon & JK Hooper
  • Show Website
    The Scholar's Corner

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