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Supremely Stupendous State of the Kids Survey Celebration Jan 06, 2020

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In this very special episode, Tim and Juanita host the Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, inviting kids to share what’s in their hearts and on their minds and shining a big “highlight”on one real kid making a difference in the world.

Great Big Little Joys Holiday Dec 02, 2019

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Juanita offers to turn Tim’s rough day into a joyful one by making up a holiday that celebrates the little joys in life in the “Great Big Little Joys Holiday.” This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a visit with Gallant Kid Sanya Pirani of Sanya’s Hope for Children, and a cookie-making duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude Nov 04, 2019

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Tim and Juanita are feeling grateful in the Hangout! As Juanita trains for the Extreme Obstacle Course of Gratitude, Tim programs his robot to join in the fun. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a chore-wheel duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Lost on a Train of Thought Oct 07, 2019

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Juanita has a lot on her mind, and she’s having trouble focusing on her storytelling assignment. Tim shares some tips that help her get her “brain train” back on track. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, My Sci with Mindy and Guy, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What superpower do you wish you had?

Worldwide Wave of Kindness Sep 02, 2019

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After a rippling act of kindness turns Juanita’s mishap-filled morning around, Juanita and Tim decide to set off a wave of kindness that wraps around the whole world. This episode also features the Hidden Sound game, Ask Arizona, and kids’ answers to the Big Question: Which person do you look up to?

Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show Aug 05, 2019

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After Goofus and Gallant hear that Juanita lost Tim’s prized banana tree, they offer to renovate and organize the Hangout in "Highlights Hangout Home Makeover Show." This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game; a visit with Allison Stocks, teen founder of Home Is Where The Art Is; and kids’ answers to the Big Question: What do you do to make the world a better place?

Costume Parade Charades (Encore) Jul 01, 2019

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After struggling to decide on a costume for their big party, Juanita asks Tim for help. They end up creating costumes out of things from around the house, resulting in a punny game of Costume Parade Charades. And as we kick off the month-long Supremely Stupendous State of the Kid Survey Celebration, kids share the kinds of superpowers they would like to have. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a bedtime routine duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Rainy Day Radio Play (Encore) Jun 03, 2019

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On this stormy day in the Hangout, Tim and Juanita decide to combine Tim’s love of detective radio plays and Juanita’s fondness for fairy tales into one epic Rainy Day Radio Play. This episode also features the Hidden Sound Game, Ask Arizona™, a Wow-worthy science question for Mindy and Guy, and a back-to-school duet by Goofus and Gallant™.

Space-Alien Listening Lab! (Encore) May 06, 2019

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In “Space-Alien Listening Lab,” Tim is helping Juanita learn to play guitar in the Hangout when new friends Zatz and Zurkle™ arrive. These space-alien visitors are seeking sounds, and they’ve come looking for Tim and Juanita’s music—along with other audio specimens—to take back to their home planet. Of course, as they work on the songs, interruptions abound! First, there’s a visit from Goofus and Gallant™, who swing by to sing about helping with a community cleanup. Then, they hear from Arizona, who writes her Ask Arizona™ column about going to a party where she doesn’t know anyone. And finally, Mindy and Guy answer a wow-worthy science question about extremely resilient animals. This episode also features a brand-new Hidden Sound game, our play on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzles, and an audio That’s Silly!™ game about Earthling music genres in the spacecraft listening lab.

I Spy the Sky! (Encore) Apr 09, 2019

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In this Encore favorite episode, “I Spy the Sky,” Tim and Juanita are back in the Hangout, and this time, Goofus and Gallant™ send our hosts and Paws the dog on an “I Spy the Sky Scavenger Hunt,” where they follow clues leading to a meteor-shower party. This episode also features a Paws and Think adventure to a fish market where we meet Lulu the Lobsterwoman; a campfire song with Goofus and Gallant; a “My Sci with Mindy and Guy” segment where they answer a wow-worthy question about hiccups; and the Hidden Sound game, our new sonic twist on Highlights™ magazine’s Hidden Pictures™ puzzle.

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