Skip to content
Ep. 15 Cartoons! episode artwork

Nov 7, 2017 25 min

Ep. 15 Cartoons!

from The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families Hosted by Mick Sullivan

Everyone loves cartoons! So we’re taking an unusual look at two big moments in cartoon history – when a vaudeville performer and comic-strip writer made animation history on a cold Chicago night, and also the time a cheeky political cartoonist brought down one of the most crooked politicians in history. Gertie the Dinosaur and Winsor McCay read by Amber Estes-Thieneman Thomas Nast and Boss Tweed read by Jason Lawrence On the Sunny Side of the Street performed by Mick Sullivan The Past and the Curious is a history podcast for kids, families and adults created by a professional museum educator with the help of brilliant friends. We are a proud Kids Listen member and dedicated to nurturing curiosity of the past in everyone. Written and produced by Mick Sullivan. Don’t steal things you didn’t create.

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Ep. 15 Cartoons!

0:00 25:31

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families episode published?

This episode was published on November 7, 2017.

Can I download this The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.