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Wild Interest

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!

You’ll 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. It’s wild!

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  • S1 · E6
    Jul 8, 2024 · 56 min

    Tracking

    Hot on the trail of adventure, we track down otters with Jessica Kraft, learn to read the forest with Mark Warren, and learn about how technology is tracking us and what to do about it with McKenzie Funk. Along the way, Bobby the Bigfoot tells us how Sasquatches induce ASMR, and Nichole tells us about the number nine’s magical properties. As if that weren’t enough, she also teaches us a song to remember the names of all 50 states. And Evan tells us about his latest cryptid — a cute little critter that appeared in Dover, Massachusetts in 1977. Or did it? Last but not least, Evan and Nichole do the Tinikling, Electric Slide, and Cupid Shuffle at a Philippine Independence Day celebration. Plus, we have our usual favorite sounds, jokes, riddles, and general hijinks. It’s wild! Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions 0:00 - Episode 6 Intro 01:35 - Mark Warren animal tracking 12:59 - Riddle Question 13:15 - States Song 14:43 - Jessica Kraft - tracking otters 20:03 - Joke Time 20:56 - Mabuhay Moment 25:33 - ASMR 27:17 - McKenzie Funk - Protecting Your Privacy 38:08 - Favorite Sound 39:09 - Cryptid Corner 43:34 - Wild Nines 46:58 - Grandparent Stories 54:17 - Riddle Answer 54:34 - Preview of episode 7 55:02 - Call for Submissions 55:27 - Credits 55:57 - Bloopers wildinterest.com

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  • S1 · E5
    Jun 1, 2024 · 41 min

    Folks Like Us

    In this episode we talk to the heroes at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya who rescue orphaned baby elephants, raising them until they can return to the wild. They tell us all about a special baby elephant named Toto. We’re also joined by musician, historian, and creator of the Brooklyn Folk Festival, Eli Smith. He talks about his life in folk music, plays us the same song on two very different banjos, and explains the competition he invented that involves tossing banjos into Brooklyn’s murky Gowanus Canal (if you have an iPhone or Apple device, be sure to check out his banjo toss video game). Next we hit the slopes with Ariana and learn about the history, hard work, and thrill of ski racing in Vermont. We also get a report from our on-the-ground correspondent Nola, who walks us through the city of New Orleans with all its special flavors and sounds. Not to be outdone, Bobby the Bigfoot returns to chat with Evan and (try to) play a banjo. Plus, we have our usual favorite sounds, jokes, riddles, and general hijinks. It’s wild! Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions Timestamps: (0:00) Episode 5 Intro (1:11) NOLA in New Orleans (5:09) Favorite Sound (5:56) Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (13:30) Riddle Question (13:49) Taste Explained (17:57) Grandparent Story (22:49) Ski Racing on Stowe Mountain (25:41) Bobby the Bigfoot Calls In (27:32) Cryptid Corner (29:53) Eli Smith Banjo (38:26) Jokes (39:23) Bobby the Bigfoot On Banjo (40:20) Riddle Answer (40:42) Episode 6 Preview wildinterest.com

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  • S1 · E4
    May 1, 2024 · 36 min

    Wild and Wonderful

    Ever wondered what it’s like to be the voice of a bossy guinea pig on a hit TV show? Look no further. We are joined by Sofie Zamchick, the voice of Linny on The Wonder Pets. She tells us about playing Linny (she can still do the voice) and her career as a songwriter, actor, and master marimba player. Nichole introduces a new segment called “Feeding Ben Stuff” where her picky-eater friend Ben tries new foods blindfolded. Evan gets to the bottom of the shiny monoliths popping up from Utah to Wales and then expands our palindrome horizons beyond "racecar." Theo in Alameda, California interviews his grandpa, who grew up 30 miles out to sea. He tells us about how he and his friend "Moose Breath" used to count the number of times the town bell rang for fun. Plus, we have our usual favorite sounds, jokes, riddles, and general hijinks! Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes, favorite sounds, or send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions Timestamps: [1:12] Sofie Zamchick of The Wonder Pets [15:27] Riddle Question [15:40] Cryptid Corner: Monoliths [20:21] Prank [21:19] Joke Time [22:03] Palindromes [22:45] Grandparent Stories: Theo talks with his grandpa [27:21] Sing A Round: Row Your Boat [28:50] Favorite Sound [29:47] Feeding Ben Stuff [34:36] Preview of Episode 5 [35:24] Outtakes wildinterest.com

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