54 episodes

True Stories with Dad dives into stories throughout history in a format that is perfect for young children.

True Stories with Dad Tyson

    • History
    • 4.8 • 8 Ratings

True Stories with Dad dives into stories throughout history in a format that is perfect for young children.

    Gladiators

    Gladiators

    Gladiators were some of the best athletes of their time. If they lost their contest, though, it sometimes ended their lives.

    • 5 min
    The Miracle on Ice

    The Miracle on Ice

    One of the best sporting event moments happened during the 1980 Winter Olympics in New York. Hear how a bunch of kids beat the best hockey team in the world.

    • 4 min
    Seward’s Folly

    Seward’s Folly

    The true story of how Alaska became part of the United States. What did people back then think of the USA paying $7.2 million for Alaska shortly after the Civil War ended?

    • 5 min
    The Winchester Mystery House

    The Winchester Mystery House

    When Sarah Winchester inherited her husband’s fortune and company, she asked for guidance from a psychic who told her to move to California and build a massive house.

    • 7 min
    Icarus

    Icarus

    Special Legends with Dad episode about Icarus and his wings made of wax and feathers. What is the lesson to learn from Icarus?

    • 3 min
    Breaking the Sound Barrier

    Breaking the Sound Barrier

    Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier. How fast did he have to go? What’s it like to break the sound barrier? And what’s the record for the fastest manned airplane today?

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

kathy_love history ,

True stories with dad

I look forward to these true stories each week!
I love how short and concise they are! I would recommend this podcast to all ages!!

ody1616 ,

Perfect for my kids

My kids love to listen to True Stories with Dad. The stories are interesting and even the adults in our family learn from it.

tarmcd ,

Interesting! Perfect for the family

We love this podcast so much!!! Our family is obsessed! We learn so much about each person. He has such a good voice for telling stories. He explains things in a way that make it interesting and understandable for kids and adults. Each one is only about 5 minutes, it’s the perfect before bed activity.

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