History Ignited: The Kids History Podcast Inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn’t Start the Fire

Behind the Scenes of History Ignited: How We Create the Podcast with AI & Expert Insights!

• History Ignited • Season 1

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 Welcome to a special bonus episode of History Ignited! 🎉 In this episode, we take you behind the scenes to show how the magic happens. Join Dave, Amy, Andrew, and Caroline as they share the ups and downs of making each episode, from professional studio recordings to brainstorming with AI tools like ChatGPT. Learn how History Ignited evolved from an idea into a full-fledged podcast with the help of expert engineers like Andrew Burchins and the support from Next Day Podcasts. Plus, enjoy our off-script moments and the team's favorite memories! 

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About History Ignited:
History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.



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Amy Tenney Curren

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Andrew Tenney Curren

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Caroline Tenney Curren

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Dave Curren

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