The Homeschool Express Podcast

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The Homeschool Express is a five-day-a-week podcast for homeschoolers and the parents who teach them. Each bite-sized episode focuses on an important topic that every student deserves to know. The podcast is hosted by Carli Freeman and her dad, Dr. Criswell Freeman. Carli homeschooled for 12 years before enrolling as a National Merit Scholar at Fordham University in New York. Criswell is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who spent a dozen years as a homeschool dad while working at home as a writer-publisher. Since 1993, he has co-founded three successful publishing companies. As an author, he has over 25,000,000 books in print.

Carli and Criswell Freeman


    • Dec 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES


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    The Interstate Highway System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 5:57


    Carli and Criswell talk about the system of highways that transformed America. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcast like this one -- visit us at Homeschoolexpress.org.

    Virginia: The Mother of Presidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 8:07


    Carli and Criswell talk about the Commonwealth of Virginia and the presidents who were born there. For many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeSchoolExpress.org.

    Grantland Rice: "It's Not Whether You Win or Lose...."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 5:07


    Carli and Criswell talk about the legendary American sportswriter Grantland Rice and his famous verse about integrity and sportsmanship. For many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Jackie Robinson: A Baseball Hero and an American Icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 5:55


    Carli and Criswell talk about the baseball player who broke the color barrier: Jackie Robinson. For many more homeschool-friendly day-starter podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Mississippi: The Magnolia State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 6:26


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Mississippi. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Idaho: The Gem State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 7:08


    Carli and Criswell talk about America's potato-growing capital: the great state of Idaho. For homeschool-friendly podcasts 5 days a week -- and for a a complete archive of all our past podcasts -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org. 

    New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 6:22


    Carli and Criswell talk about the United States' largest city: New York. For bonus content about the Big Apple-- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Hawaii: The Aloha State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 6:21


    Carli and Criswell talk about Hawaii, America's Pacific paradise. For bonus content -- and many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Mt. Everest: The World's Tallest Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 6:57


    Carli and Criswell talk about the tallest mountain on planet Earth. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Texas: The Lone Star State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 6:37


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Texas. And Carli shares a homeschool-friendly quote from noted Texas writer Katherine Anne Porter. For tons of homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    George Washington: The Father of Our Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 6:54


    Carli and Criswell talk about America's first president: George Washington. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Louisiana: The Bayou State

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 6:28


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Louisiana. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    16 Reasons Why Homeschool Is Great, Part !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 6:29


    In Part II of this two-podcast discussion, Criswell examines eight more reasons why homeschool was the perfect choice for Carli (and why it may be the perfect choice for you).  For more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomechoolExpress.org. For a transcript of this episode, click here.

    16 Reasons Why Homeschooling Is Great, Part !

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 8:02


    In Part I of this two-podcast discussion, Criswell examines eight reasons why homeschool was the perfect choice for Carli. In Part II, he will conclude with eight more reasons why homeschool continues to gain in popularity. For more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomechoolExpress.org. For a transcript of this episode, click here.

    California: The Golden State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 6:33


    Carli and Criswell talk about the the great state of California. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Amazon River

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 5:19


    Carli and Criswell talk about the largest river on the planet: the mighty Amazon.  On this "Friday Favorites" edition of the Homeschool Express, we share a digitally enhanced version of one of our favorite podcasts from Season One. To browse through all 60 episodes from Season One, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org. 

    Happy Thanksgiving from The Homeschool Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 4:54


    From their hometown in Nashville, Tennessee, Carli and Criswell wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. They also share several timely quotes that should remind all of us that thanksgiving should never be restricted to the fourth Thursday in November. For a complete archive of homeschool-friendly podcasts, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org

    A Brief History of Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 5:43


    Carli and Criswell talk about the first Thanksgiving in America, and the describe how the fourth Thursday in November because a national holiday. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool friendly podcasts like these -- visit us at HomeschoolExpres.org. 

    It's a Great Day to Count Your Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 5:46


    In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, Carli and Criswell encourage homeschoolers to count their blessings. They also share a timely bit of Thanksgiving-themed advice from Charles Dickens. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    New Jersey: The Garden State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 7:03


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of New Jersey. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Wright Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 6:50


    Carli and Criswell talk about Orville and Wilbur Wright. And, Carli shares a  timely quote from another famous flyer: Amelia Earhart. On this "Friday Favorites" edition of the Homeschool Express, we share a digitally enhanced version of one of our favorite podcasts from Season One. To browse through all 60 episodes from Season One, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.       

    Montana: Big Sky Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 6:57


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Montana, Glacier National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Babe Ruth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 6:22


    Carli and Criswell talk about the most famous New York Yankee of them all: Babe Ruth. And Criswell shares the Babe's philosophy about being a winner in the game of life. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Wisconsin: The Badger State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 7:04


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Wisconsin. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Gateway Arch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 5:44


    Carli and Criswell talk about the 630-foot monument known as "The Gateway to the West." For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at Homeschoolexpress.org.

    Walt Disney: He Built a Magic Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 7:33


    Carli and Criswell talk about Walt Disney, the dreamer and entrepreneur who, with his brother Roy, founded the Disney empire. On this "Friday Favorites" edition of the Homeschool Express, we share a digitally enhanced version of one of our favorite podcasts from Season One. To browse through all 60 episodes from Season One, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org. 

    Kansas: The Sunflower State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 6:21


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Kansas. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Hard Work Pays Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 5:14


    Carli and Criswell talk about the virtues -- and the rewards -- of working hard and finishing the job. They share quotes from Booker T. Washington, Thomas Edison, Pat Summitt, and Larry Bird. For more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Pennsylvania: The Keystone State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 6:16


    Carli and Criswell talk about the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and Criswell shares a word to the wise from a notable and quotable Pennsylvanian: Ben Franklin. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Statue of Liberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 5:49


    Carli and Criswell take the Homeschool Express to New York City, where they talk about the Statue of Liberty. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Hoover Dam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 5:47


    Carli and Criswell talk about one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century: Hoover Dam. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Illinois: The Land of Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 6:01


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Illinois and its largest city: Chicago. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Mark Twain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 5:34


    Carli and Criswell talk about Samuel Langhorne Clemens, AKA Mark Twain, the American writer, humorist, lecturer, and publisher. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly stories like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Kentucky: The Bluegrass State

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 6:00


    Carli and Criswell talk about the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Criswell shares a word to the wise from native son Abraham Lincoln. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Helen Keller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 6:16


    Carli and Criswell talk about Helen Keller, one of the most admired women of the 20th century. With the help of her tutor and mentor, Anne Sullivan, Keller overcame blindness and deafness to become a world-renowned author, speaker, and social activist. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Empire State Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 6:14


    Carli and Criswell talk about New York's iconic skyscraper: the Empire State Building. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Vermont: The Green Mountain State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 5:53


    Carli and Criswell talk about the state that's famous for maple syrup and Ben and Jerry's ice cream. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Henry Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 5:24


    Carli and Criswell talk about America's iconic car builder: Henry Ford. They also share three quotes from the man who founded the Ford Motor Company. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Georgia: The Peach State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 6:08


    Carli and Criswell talk about Georgia and its capital city, Atlanta. Criswell also shares a homeschool-friendly quote from Atlanta native Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For bonus content and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    You've Got Talent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 6:00


    Carli and Criswell remind young listeners that they have talents and opportunities that can be nurtured and refined in the homeschool environment. For more homeschool-friendly lessons like this one, visit us at HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Atlantic Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 5:53


    Carli and Criswell talk about the amazing Atlantic Ocean. For bonus content -- and for many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    New York: The Empire State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 6:21


    Carli and Criswell talk about New York State, and Carli shares a quote from native New Yorker Teddy Roosevelt. For bonus content about this podcast -- or for more homeschool-friendly lessons like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Neil Armstrong: The First Man on the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 5:17


    Carli and Criswell talk about Neil Armstrong, the American astronaut who was the first man to step onto the lunar surface. For bonus content -- or for lots more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Maine: The Pine Tree State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 6:00


    Carli and Criswell talk about Maine, the home of lighthouses, lobsters, and much, much, more. For bonus content about Maine -- and for an archive of many more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org

    The Louisiana Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 6:02


    Carli and Criswell talk about the land acquisition that doubled the size of America. For bonus content about this and all our podcasts, visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Colorado: The Centennial State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 6:43


    Carli and Criswell talk about the great state of Colorado, and Carli shares a homeschool-friendly quote from Dr. Seuss. For bonus content about Colorado -- or for more podcasts for homeschoolers -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Susan B. Anthony: She Fought for Women's Right to Vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 6:07


    Criswell and Carli talk about Susan B. Anthony, a champion of the women's suffrage movement. For bonus content -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    The Golden Gate Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 5:52


    Carli and Criswell talk about one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century: the Golden Gate Bridge. For bonus content about this podcast -- or for more homeschool-friendly lessons like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Tennessee: The Volunteer State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 5:48


    Carli and Criswell talk about their home state: Tennessee. For bonus content about the Volunteer State -- or for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- visit Homeschoolexpress.org

    James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 6:02


    Carli and Criswell talk about James Naismith, the man who invented the game of basketball. For bonus content -- and for more homeschool-friendly podcasts like this one -- be sure to visit HomeschoolExpress.org.

    Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 5:43


    Carli and Criswell talk about the Arizona, the home of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and more. For bonus content about Arizona -- or for more homeschool-friendly lessons like this one -- visit HomeschoolExpress.org. 

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