Curious Explorer

Cameron Pariseau

Curious Explorer is a history and science podcast for curious kids ages 2-10. Join host Miss Cam and her seven-year old son, Nate, as they travel back in time and across the universe to discover the things every kid wonders about - how the Pilgrams crossed the sea, what's hidden deep inside the pyramids, what is in space, and so much more.

Each episode turns a big topics into a fun, story-filled adventure, with questions to shout out, moments to giggle at, and just the right about of "wait, really?!"It's screen-free learning kids actually ask for - perfect for car rides, quiet time or winding down before bed.

So turn your imaginations ON, explorers. Adventure is calling!

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Tuesday · 10 min
The Great Wall of China: Sticky Rice, Smoke Signals, and the Longest Thing Ever Built
Miss Cam and Nate go walking on the Great Wall of China — thirteen thousand miles of stone and earth winding across mountains, deserts, and grasslands, built a little at a time over two thousand years. Kids will find out why the Great Wall isn't actually one wall, how Ming dynasty builders glued it together with boiled sticky rice (scientists finally figured out why that works), how guards sent warnings hundreds of miles in a single day using nothing but fire and smoke, and why the famous "you can see it from space" fact is not true at all. Packed with marching, galloping, guessing, and stirring along at home, this is history made for curious kids ages 4-10. First stop in our tour of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Turn your imaginations ON!
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Monday · 10 min
Episode 16: How Minecraft Was Invented
Did you know Minecraft was built in about six days — and that creepers were a mistake? Join Miss Cam and Nate for the true story of Markus Persson, a Swedish kid who loved LEGO and the woods, wrote his first computer game at eight years old, and grew up to build a world out of blocks in his spare time after work. Kids will find out what Minecraft was called before it was called Minecraft, why a creature that was supposed to be a pig turned into the game's most famous monster, and how millions of players helped finish a game that was shared before it was done. A true story about tinkering, happy accidents, and letting other people build on your idea, for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 22 · 10 min
Episode 15: How Mario Was Invented
Why does Mario wear a hat? Why does he have a mustache? And who was the real man named Mario? Join Miss Cam and Nate for the true story of Shigeru Miyamoto — a boy in the Japanese countryside who had no toys and no television, so he made his own puppets and went exploring. One summer he found a cave, and the feeling he had inside it became the feeling in some of the most famous video games ever made. Kids will discover how a company that started out making playing cards, a warehouse full of games nobody wanted, and a screen too small to draw a mouth on all added up to the little jumping character the whole world knows. A true story about curiosity, creativity, and turning problems into ideas, for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 22 · 9 min
Episode 14: Baby Sea Turtles: The Midnight Race to the Ocean
How does a sea turtle no bigger than your hand dig itself out of a nest buried deep in the sand — in the dark — and find the ocean all by itself? In this episode, Miss Cam takes explorers to a moonlit beach to watch a mother loggerhead haul herself ashore, dig a nest with her back flippers, and lay around a hundred soft, round eggs before slipping back into the waves. Then we go underground with the hatchlings: the tiny "egg tooth" on their snout, the way warm sand and cool sand decide whether they're boys or girls, and the incredible teamwork it takes to climb out together. Four-year-old Emma asked for this one, and she brought her big brother Nate along for the flipper-run to the sea. Perfect for curious kids ages 4-10 who love animals, oceans, and beaches. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 20 · 9 min
Episode 13: Buongiorno! A Trip to Italy
Pack your bags — we're off to Italy! Join Miss Cam and Emma on a whirlwind trip through one of the world's most beautiful countries. Discover why Italy is shaped like a boot, explore the ancient Roman Colosseum, float through the magical canal city of Venice, visit the tower that leans but never falls, and find out which of your favorite foods were born in Italy. Kids even pick up a few Italian words along the way! A fun geography and culture adventure for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 19 · 10 min
Episode 12: Cleopatra: The Last Princess Who Ruled Ancient Egypt
Meet Cleopatra — a real Egyptian princess who grew up in a palace beside the sea, loved books and stars and languages, and became one of the most famous queens in all of history. In this episode, Miss Cam and Nate sail into the shining ancient city of Alexandria — with its towering lighthouse and its enormous library full of scrolls — to discover how a curious girl who loved to learn became the last pharaoh of Egypt. Kids will find out how many languages Cleopatra could speak, why she did something no ruler in her family had done for three hundred years, and a mind-bending fact about just how long ago she really lived. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 19 · 9 min
Episode 11: The Boy Who Loved Bugs: How Pokémon Was Invented
Did you know the idea for Pokémon came from a real boy who LOVED catching bugs? Join Miss Cam and Nate for the true story of Satoshi Tajiri — a curious kid in Japan nicknamed "Dr. Bug," who spent his childhood exploring forests and ponds, collecting insects, and dreaming of becoming a scientist. Discover how he took two things he loved — catching creatures and video games — and combined them to invent one of the most famous games in the whole world. A true, inspiring story for curious kids about creativity, following your passions, and the magic of exploring nature. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 19 · 10 min
Episode 10: Dinosaurs! Giant Bones, Tiny Arms, and the Birds in Your Backyard
Today we travel millions of years back in time to meet the biggest creatures that ever walked the earth. Stomp back in time to meet Brachiosaurus, T. rex, and the fossils that tell their story — and discover the surprising reason birds are really tiny dinosaurs.
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August 13 · 8 min
Episode 8: The Boy Who Became Ronaldo: A True Soccer Story
The true story of Cristiano Ronaldo — the boy who became a champion through pure hard work! Long before he was a soccer superstar, Cristiano was a kid from a tiny island called Madeira who loved a ball more than anything. Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover how he left home at twelve, faced a scary heart operation that could have ended everything, and practiced harder than anyone in the world to become a legend. A true, inspiring story for curious kids ages 4–10 about how effort and never giving up can turn a big dream into reality. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 13 · 8 min
Episode 9: The Calusa: Florida's Amazing Shell People
Did you know a powerful, mysterious civilization once lived right on the beautiful islands of southwest Florida? Join Miss Cam and Nate to meet the Calusa — the "Shell People" — who lived along the Gulf coast for almost 2,000 years. Discover how they built giant hills and even whole islands out of seashells, ruled the seas in dug-out canoes, made tools and jewelry from shells, and became one of the most powerful peoples in all of Florida — all without ever planting a single farm. A fascinating, true history adventure for curious kids ages 4–10 about the amazing people who lived right where we live today. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 13 · 9 min
Episode 7: The Magic of Butterflies: How a Caterpillar Transforms
Get ready for real-life magic! Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover one of nature's most amazing secrets: how a tiny egg becomes a hungry caterpillar, wraps itself in a chrysalis, and transforms into a beautiful butterfly. Along the way, kids learn how butterflies drink nectar through a built-in straw, why they taste their food with their feet, and the clever reason caterpillars and butterflies eat totally different foods. A magical science adventure about life cycles and metamorphosis for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 12 · 9 min
Episode 6: A Journey Through South America
Come join us as we explore the country of South America!
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August 12 · 10 min
Episode 5: The Boy Who Became Messi: A True Soccer Story
The true story of Lionel Messi - for every kid who's ever felt too small! Long before he was the greatest soccer player in the world, Leo was a tiny boy from Argentina who loved one thing: a soccer ball. Join Miss Cam and Nate to discover how a grandmother's belief, a famous contract written on a napkin, a big move across the ocean, and years of never giving up turned a small, shy kid into a World Cup champion. A true, inspiring story for curious kids ages 4-10 about how heart and hard work matter more than size. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 12 · 8 min
Episode 4: Planets
Blast off with us to space as we learn about our planets!
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August 11 · 8 min
Episode 3: Scariest Pirate of All Time
Ahoy, explorers! Set sail with Miss Cam and Nate to meet Blackbeard - the most famous, most fearsome pirate of all time. Discover how he made himself look like a smoky, fire-breathing monster to scare enemies, what his mighty ship the Queen Anne's Revenge was like, and the sunken treasure that was discovered hundreds of years later!
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August 11 · 9 min
Episode 2: Inside the Pyramids of Egypt
What’s really hidden inside the ancient pyramids of Egypt? Grab your imagination flashlight, explorers — Miss Cam and Nate are climbing deep inside to find out! Discover how the Egyptians moved giant stones heavier than an elephant, what a pharaoh is, and the mystery of the secret tunnels, hidden traps, and treasure-filled rooms buried at the very heart of the Great Pyramid. We’ll meet a real mummy, crack the code of picture-writing called hieroglyphs, and find out why the whole enormous pyramid was built for just one person. A fun history adventure for curious kids ages 4–10. Turn your imaginations ON!
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August 11 · 10 min
Episode 1: The Pilgrams Cross the Sea
Climb aboad the Mayflower, explorers! In our very first adventure, Miss Cam and Nate sail back in time to meet the Pilgrams - the brave families who crossed a giant, storym ocean to find a brand-new home. Why did they leave England? What was it really like on that tiny, crowded ship for 66 days? And who helped them survive their first freezing winter? Discover the true story behind Thanksgiving, and get ready to shout the name of a very famous ship. Turn your imaginations ON - adventure is calling!

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