Howard Schultz’s Path

The Lightning Ranger

Meet Roy Cleveland Sullivan, the real Lightning Ranger of Shenandoah National Park — an unbelievable true tale of storms, service, and quiet courage! This MEGA exciting story shows how a park ranger faced lightning again and again while protecting visitors, guiding hikers, and watching the Blue Ridge ridges. Ben & Pia introduce the adventure and our Storyteller takes you step by step through flashes, singed hats, and brave rescues. Historical Fun Fact: Roy Sullivan holds a Guinness World Record for surviving the most recorded lightning strikes — seven times! Did you know? Could lightning really strike the same person more than once, especially someone who works long hours on mountain ridges? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and we might rewind it next! #LetsRewind #History #RoySullivan #NationalParks #LightningSafety #AmazingStories

Howard Schultz’s Path

Join Ben & Pia on a MEGA exciting journey from a small Brooklyn apartment to the rainy streets of Seattle and the buzzing bars of Milan! This episode tells the true story of Howard Schultz — how a boy who watched his father struggle grew up to change how people enjoy coffee and tried to make work kinder for many. Why this story is special for young explorers: it mixes real-life grit, travel, and big ideas about work, care, and community. Learn how tasting a simple espresso in Milan sparked a whole new way to share coffee and conversation. Historical Fun Fact: In 1988 Starbucks offered health benefits to eligible part-time workers — an unusual move for businesses back then! Did you know? Which country inspired Howard Schultz to create the coffee shop style we now recognize: was it Italy or the United States? Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might pick your idea for the next Lets Rewind! adventure. #LetsRewind #HowardSchultz #Starbucks #History #CoffeeStory #Inspiration #BenAndPia

Violet Jessop: Miss Unsinkable

Join Ben & Pia for an amazing voyage into the real-life story of Violet Jessop, the brave stewardess who survived three great ship disasters! This WOW-story is full of calm courage, quick thinking, and sea-safety lessons that changed how ships sail. Perfect for curious young minds who love adventure and history! Historical Fun Fact: After the Titanic sinking, international maritime laws were changed so ships had enough lifeboats for everyone and continuous radio watch became standard. Did you know? Violet worked as a stewardess and later as a nurse on ocean liners built in Belfast called Olympic, Titanic, and Britannic — and she survived disasters on all three! Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments and they might feature it in the next episode! #LetsRewind #VioletJessop #MissUnsinkable #MaritimeHistory #Titanic #HistoryAdventure #EducationalPodcast

Annie on Two Wheels

Get ready to pedal through a real WOW-Story! Meet Annie Londonderry, a bold mother and immigrant who circled the globe in 1894–1895 on a single-gear bicycle, with sponsors, clever plans, and a flair for showmanship. This episode turns history into an ADVENTURE: learn how Annie sold photos, carried a sponsor sign that became her name, switched to a lighter Sterling bicycle, sailed on steamships, and handled rough roads, strange ports, and headline-making stunts. Perfect for curious young explorers who love travel, invention, and brave stories! Historical Fun Fact: Annie adopted the name Londonderry after a mineral water sponsor, and she raised money by selling signed photographs and giving talks at stops along her route. Did you know? Could someone really circle the globe with trains and steamships between long cycling stretches and still claim a true world trip? Hosts Ben & Pia guide this lively tale with warmth and curiosity. Which story do you want to hear next? #LetsRewind #AnnieLondonderry #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #BicycleHistory #AmazingTrueStories

Frances Gabe And Her Self Cleaning House

Step into a wet, wonderful adventure with Frances Gabe, the woman who built a real house that could wash itself! In this episode Ben & Pia guide you through the amazing story of a rainy Oregon home with ceiling nozzles, rotating dish closets, waterproof walls and plastic-covered furniture that let a whole room take a shower. Perfect for curious young explorers who love inventions and surprising history! Historical Fun Fact: Frances Gabe held about 68 patents for parts of her self cleaning house system, including rotating dish closets and automatic washing walls! Did you know? Could a whole house really be cleaned like a giant bathtub with drains, dryers and hidden pipes? Frances tried to make that dream real in the 1950s–1990s in Oregon. Which story do you want to hear next? Tell Ben & Pia in the comments! #LetsRewind #FrancesGabe #AmazingInventions #HistoryAdventure #WomenInHistory #Inventors