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Wild InterestAuthor: Brain Broccoli Productions
Can a podcast hosted by kids be truly awesome? Yes, it can! Wild Interest takes you on an amazing ride through science, fun facts, natural mysteries and more, all hosted by siblings Nichole and Evan. Perfect for your next road trip, school pickup, or anywhere you want to spark a conversation driven by curiosity. Enjoy the magic that happens when kids are inspired by other kids!Youll love hearing Evan and Nichole interview people like NFL quarterbacks and Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Take an audio journey with them as they unravel mysteries like the origin of daylight saving time and the legend of Bigfoot. Best of all, enjoy the magic that happens when kids are inspired by other kids. The caliber of your family dinner table conversation will improve overnight. Its wild! Language: en-us Genres: Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Shortest (and Sweetest!) Month
Episode 19
Thursday, 12 February, 2026
Ah, February! Already one month into the New Year, and we've got so much to share with you! Professional spoken word artist Jim Weiss stops by the studio to spin some yarns and talk shop with Evan. Mr. Weiss has narrated countless stories from Tall Tales to Greek Mythology, and U.S. History to Classic Fables. You've probably heard his version of The Tortoise and the Hare - it's pretty epic!!! Plus, get ready for the most dramatic reading of a cereal box...maybe ever? Speaking of drama: steel your nerves and brace your tastebuds - it's another edition of Feeding Ben Stuff! This time, it's Nichole's turn. Tune in to find out what never-before-heard-of-flavor-combination they invent this time! Then, get ready for a real cool treat!!! Introducing: SNOW ICE CREAM! That's right, we go to our test kitchen (and our backyard) to bring you a wonderful wintertime recipe that's sure to be a new favorite! We have a Grandparent story from Blake in Cary, Illinois and his Grandma, who grew up on a farm in Kansas! And, get ready for one of the original supernatural mysteries as Cryptid Corner explores the treacherous Bermuda Triangle! Plus, we share a few tricks for remembering how many days are in each month. You know, because February! Not to mention hilarious jokes, a mind-bending riddle, and a fantastic favorite sound. So grab a snack, tell a friend, stay curious and, as always, keep it WILD!!!Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 19 Intro01:35 - Jim Weiss Spins His Yarns11:58 - Animal Call!12:22 - How Many Days in a Month?15:02 - Riddle Clue15:29 - Favorite Sound16:21 - Call for Submissions!16:48 - Feeding Ben Stuff Part III: Nichole's Turn29:08 - Animal Call Reprise29:57 - Grandparent Stories: Blake's Grandma33:47 - Animal Call Reprise Part II34:28 - Joke Time!35:25 - Snow Ice Cream!40:34 - Animal Call REVEAL41:11 - Cryptid Corner: The Bermuda Triangle46:10 - Riddle Answer46:36 - Preview of Episode 2046:49 - Credits + Calls for Reviews + Word of Mouth!47:22 - Bloopers!***To hear more of Jim Weiss's storytelling, head to:jimweiss.com & welltrainedmind.comAnimal Call samples clips from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library, by Allen, Gunn, Johnson, Maia, and Patterson; and "Intergalactic" by The Beastie Boys, © Capitol Records and Beastie Boys, 1999.wildinterest.com
