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Shows in Kids & family
- Book Club for Kidskitty felde
- Brains On! Science podcast for kidsBrains On Universe
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsVermont Public
- Circle RoundWBUR
- Earth RangersGZM Shows
- Short & CurlyABC Australia
- Six MinutesGZM Shows
- Stories Podcast: A Bedtime Show for Kids of All AgesStarglow Media
- Story PiratesStory Pirates
- The Big FibGZM Shows
- What If World - Stories for KidsEric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media
- Wow in the WorldTinkercast
Kids & family
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Summer Camp: The Missing Mountainside
Welcome to Circle Round Summer Camp! This summer, camp counselor Erika Henningsen ( The Four Seasons , The Midnight Rebellion ) will be reintroducing us to some of our favorite episodes celebrating the great outdoors and spending time with others outside. In this Taiwanese tale starring Karen Huie (Welcome to Flatch…
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Brains On Presents: Smash Boom Best - Slime vs Slinkies
We will be back next week with a new episode! This week we have an episode from our sister show Smash Boom Best: Slime vs Slinkies!Set out these two playthings on a table and see which one your kid grabs first. Is it the gooey, squishy, surprising slime? Or the springy, wiggly, wonderous slinky? Both are fun, one will…
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S5 EP35: A World Without Tropical Island Holidays
Jude makes his escape on a boat, while Birdie learns the truth about her ship. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six Minutes merch? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch For more great…
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397. Pandabeard vs. Mr. Eric vs. Krakthuncle (Part 2)
Krakthuncle returns with an appetite and Petrina is snoozing on duty. Can the red panda pirates win the day with their cuddly might? Lessons include: Doing the work of the house together is a chance to connect with your family; getting caught up on chores makes for uninterrupted creative time! This episode was written…
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Coco’s Crazy Schedule/The Advice Toilet
In part 2 of our season finale, the Evil Robot Story Pirates attempt to destroy imagination and creativity once and for all. Featuring two new stories: “Coco’s Crazy Schedule”, a song about a hot cocoa-loving axolotl who stays extremely busy, written by Ethan, a 10 year old from Indiana, and “The Advice Toilet", a…
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Wacky Khakis “Keep Away From Children”
Subscriber Preview! This week on The Big Fib we are giving you a subscriber preview of when you get when you have a GZM Family subscription… Along with getting episodes of The Big Fib ad-free and week early you also get the full archive of every episode of Pants on Fire! This week, enjoy a classic episode of Whaki…
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S11 E10: Boar to be Wild
Olivia arrives in Neustadt, Germany with chicken feathers in her hair and a lot of explaining to do. The Go Green Racers tackle a high-stakes recycling challenge inside a real sorting facility, where one wrong item can ruin an entire batch. And one distracted racer ends up trapped in a fenced compound with a very…
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More Favorite Books from the City of StemL/A Maker Faire
Got a favorite book? These future scientists have a few suggestions: The Heck series - Dale E. Basye 13 1/2 Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything - DK Publishing Teenage Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution - Kevin Eastman and Tom Walz Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling Dog Man…
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Encore: The Four Winds
This Circle Round episode originally was released on Oct. 31, 2023. Kimberly Guerrero (Spirit Rangers, Reservation Dogs) stars in a tale from the Lakota people about one thieving fox and four wise winds. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .
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Why do we like the number 100?
As Brains On fast approaches 400 episodes, we wanted to re-visit this one. Not only is it our milestone episode 100, but our pal Gungador goes from Most Epic Fighting Battle Realm to a much more challenging setting: high school. We ask why people seem to love the number 100 so much. We also learn some amazing tricks…
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S5 EP34: A World Without Proper Weather Warnings
Brynleigh comes face to face with another version of herself. James, Monica and the superteam run headfirst into a massive storm. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six Minutes merch?…
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396. Henry asks: What if everyone grew beards? (Part 1)
Petrina the Pirate takes over the story and Mr. Eric has to face the Red Panda Pirates! Lessons include: We each need to help out with the work of the home; we cannot cuddle others without their consent. 2 This episode was written by writer/actor, and good friend of Mr. Eric’s, Kevin Swanstrom! Check him out for all…
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What is ADHD?
What is ADHD? How does ADHD affect the brain? Why do only some people have it? How can we control our brains? An estimated 11 percent of U.S. kids are diagnosed with the neurological condition known as ADHD, so you may have it or have a friend or classmate with this unique way of thinking. In this episode we explore…
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Flowers Will Not Grow Well Enough For My Mom To Like Them/The Breakdancing Knight
In part 1 of our season finale, the Story Pirates and the Evil Robot Story Pirates both arrive at StoryTellerCon. Featuring two new stories: “Flowers Will Not Grow Well Enough For My Mom To Like Them”, a song about a high stakes race to grow beautiful flowers before mom gets home from the Bahamas, written by Kendyl, a…
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Are you an invesi-GATOR when it comes to fibs about ALLIGATORS?
This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about ALLIGATORS. How far can an alligator stick out its tongue? Fact or Fib: Alligators recognize people’s voices? Where can you find alligators in the United States? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling…
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Revolution by Deborah Wiles
We take a trip to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 - Freedom Summer. The second in writer Deborah Wiles' 1960's trilogy. "Revolution" is discussed by a trio of George Washington Middle Schoolers at the neighborhood bookstore Hooray for Books! in Alexandria, Virginia. Wiles talks about writing fiction from the facts…
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The Storyteller
Film, TV and theater star Maria-Christina Oliveras (The Balusters, Cymbeline) headlines a Portuguese tale about the magical ways stories bring us together. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here .
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Growth Spurts!
Today we’re sharing with you part of an episode from our new special series, Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (the podcast). You can subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. This is an excerpt covering stuff that any one of any age might be interested in. Last week, we looked at skin, sweat and hair. Want to…
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S5 EP33: A World Without Sad Country Mixtapes
In 1989, young Monica receives an unexpected treatment, while Holiday sends Cyrus a message. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six Minutes merch? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesmerch…
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395. Fred & the Peanut Butter Beast (with Andy Griffiths)
In the latest episode of their madcap cooking show, inFredible, Fred gets turned into Peanut Butter and chased by the Peanut Butter Beast! We are joined by Andy Griffiths, author of the hilarious You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast, illustrated by Bill Hope. Lessons include: Table manners help you enjoy your meal…
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The Historic Time Traveling of the Snake Trying to Find Peter in the 90’s (Not the Story Pirate, the Frog)
Today’s episode features a brand new story written by over a hundred different members of the Story Pirates Creator Club! The next Create a Story session is coming up on July 9th @ 12pm ET Grownups, your kids can join Peter and Lee to make a new story in a virtual Create a Story session and hear it come to life on the…
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Can you find out which expert was a-salted by lies about SALT?
This week on a brand new episode of The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult expert is fibbing about SALT. How much salt do we have in our bodies? Fact or Fib: Salt never goes bad. How did early humans get their salt? Play along and see if you can guess who’s telling the truth and who’s…
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S11 E09: Under the Sea Level
Olivia arrives in Amsterdam – a city built around outsmarting water – and discovers that sometimes the key to staying afloat is just going with the flow. Literally. When the racers tackle a series of floodgate checkpoints, Olivia loses her phone to a canal (thanks, Emma) but gains a new friend mid-panic attack Will…
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The Shadows by Jacqueline West
Looking for a late summer thriller? We discuss the first book in Jacqueline West's Books of Elsewhere series The Shadows with the Girlfriends BookClub Baltimore . Public radio journalist Doualy Xaykaothao is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Free reading tips at the website: bookclubforkids.org.
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Seven Silver Rings
Marielle Heller (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Can You Ever Forgive Me) and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, Little Fox and the Wild Imagination) headline a Seneca and Shawnee legend about how the raccoon got its eye mask and tail stripes. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's…
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Skin, sweat and hair!
Today we’re sharing with you part of an episode from our new special series, Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (the podcast). You can subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. This is an excerpt covering stuff that any one of any age might be interested in. Last week, we answered: what’s puberty anyway? In the…
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S5 EP32: A World Without Hovie Power
Dr. Whittier attempts to erase Holiday from the timeline while Kady wants Angel to make her special. Do you want to buy the script? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutesscript Want to listen to music from the show? https://tinyurl.com/sixminutestheme Looking for official Six Minutes merch?…
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394. Rory asks: What if Fred the Dog turned into a door with a face?
In our first Rory-Fred-Doory-Story, we take a trip to What If World’s favorite theme restaurant, Chunky Choosers. They play the claw game, build plastic block monsters, and meet JFKat for a French Toast Party! Lessons include: Hard games are more rewarding than easy ones; you can travel anywhere with your imagination…
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What are eels?
What are eels? And why are some eels electric? We head to Poughkeepsie, New York to learn about eels with Chris Bowser, Hudson River estuary educator with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Plus we learn about electric eels. Electric eels have captured the imagination of many people, but they’re…
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Waffles/Belinda the Bobble
Lee explores an alternate reality where the Story Pirates never existed. Featuring two new stories: “Waffles”, a story about a girl with a mysterious vendetta against everyone’s favorite breakfast food, written by Sophia, an 8 year old from New York, and “Belinda the Bobble”, a story about a ponytail holder that…
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