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Hey Wonderworld listeners! Pam and Olivia here, and we have another awesome episode lined up for you. It's the second week of August and we're diving in with a mix of fun holidays, cool facts, and jokes.
Mark your calendars for August 12th because it’s National Middle Child Day. Perfect day to give that middle sibling a shout-out (and maybe some ice cream too)! We’re also celebrating a bunch of quirky holidays on August 14th like Falklands Day, Creamsicle Day, World Lizard Day, and Love Your Bookshop Day. August 18th has us cracking up with Bad Poetry Day and whipping up some Ice Cream Pies. Yum!
We have birthday shoutouts to our Wonder World Kids Club members and of course, we have listener-submitted jokes and a quick trivia question about the first sewing needles. As always, we’ve sprinkled in some classic storytelling. This time, it’s the timeless tale of the Three Little Pigs. Perfect for a cozy bedtime story or a lesson on perseverance and clever thinking.
So, gather the family, hit play, and let Wonderworld take you on another awesome adventure. Until next time, keep wondering! here
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia are here to kick off the first week of August with you, and it's packed with fantastic facts, birthdays, and silly jokes. Did you know August 7th is both Lighthouse Day and Sea Serpent Day? Join our hosts as they marvel over this curious coincidence and take you through a week's worth of special days, from Pickleball to Lazy Day.
We'll also celebrate famous birthdays, including the legendary actress Lucille Ball and artist Andy Warhol. Some very special Wonder World Kids Club members are having their birthdays too! And don’t miss out on our folktale feature! This week's story, "How the Moon Became Beautiful," is a delightful Chinese folktale that will captivate your imagination.
So gather the family, get comfy, and tune in to the Wonder World Podcast for another fun-filled episode. Keep wondering!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia here! Come along as we to travel through the last days of July and into the start of August. This episode is packed with fun holidays and historical gems that will keep the whole family entertained. This week we celebrate World Paperback Book Day, Harry Potter Day, and National Raspberry Cake Day – yum! As we move into August, we've got Homemade Pie Day, National Coloring Book Day, and even National Water Balloon Day – sounds like a blast!
Don't miss this week's magical Roman myth about twin brothers Romulus and Remus – a story of adventure, courage, and sibling rivalry. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Wonder World Podcast without a few jokes to tickle your funny bone, thanks to our awesome listener contributions. We also sprinkle in some Colorado trivia in honor of Colorado Day. Can you guess when the state joined the Union?
Join us for a delightful mix of learning and laughter. Grab the whole family and let the Wonder World Podcast spark your curiosity!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, and do you know what today is? It's July 22nd and we've got a splendid episode lined up for you! Get ready to dive into the 4th week of July filled with fascinating festivities. Did you know today is Mango Day and World Brain Day? Yummy and smarty celebrations rolled into one!
July 24th is National Cousins Day and, just to keep the fun rolling, July 25th is Carousel Day and National Merry-Go-Round Day. Who knew carousels and merry-go-rounds weren't the same? We've got a Wonder World bonus audio on that!
Don't miss this week's historical snippets: the discovery of Machu Picchu on July 24, 1911, and Bugs Bunny's debut on July 27, 1940. And of course, we'll celebrate famous birthdays as well as birthday shout-outs to some of our Wonderworld Kids Club members. We have listener-submitted jokes, and don't forget our fun trivia question regarding the world's largest carousel. Can you guess where it’s located?
Our word of the week, mischief, is a sneaky one! See how many times you can use it in your conversations. Finally, snuggle up for a delightful pioneer story about Samuel and Martha’s adventurous journey out west.
Grab the whole family and hit play. It’s time to let Wonder World sweep you away into another fun-filled episode. Until next time, keep wondering!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, come along with us as we gallop through an array of fun holidays and festivities for the third week of July! Do you know what today is? It’s Monday, July 15th, which means it's Celebration of the Horse Day and National I Love Horses Day! To all you horse lovers out there, enjoy your day and give those magnificent creatures an extra pat for us.
Did you know that July 16th is Fresh Spinach Day and Guinea Pig Appreciation Day? We even pondered how you might celebrate your adorable guinea pig—maybe with a special salad! As the week unfolds, savor National Hot Dog Day, National Peach Ice Cream Day, and even World Emoji Day on July 17th.
We also have some noteworthy birthdays this week, including South Pole Explorer Roald Amundsen born on July 16, 1872, and of course, a very special happy birthday to our Wonder World Kids Club members.
We’ve got a bunch of giggle-worthy jokes straight from our young listeners and get ready to dive into some intriguing trivia about guinea pigs.
Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, ready to dive into another fun-filled week of July. It's hard to believe, but July 8th isn't just any ordinary day—it’s National Ice Cream Sundae Day and National Freezer Pop Day! We’re cooling off with sweet treats, and we want to know, what are your favorite ice cream toppings?
Journey with us as we uncover interesting holidays throughout the month. July 9th marks Argentina's Independence Day, while July 10th is a double celebration with National Kitten Day and Bahamas Independence Day. Ever wonder why so many nations celebrate their independence in July? Well, Pam thinks it might have something to do with the summer heat flaring up those revolutionary spirits!
That's not all we have this week! Celebrate with us as we shout out the famous birthdays this week, including culinary maestro Wolfgang Puck and visionary inventor Nikola Tesla. And a very special happy birthday to our incredible Wonderworld Kids Club members from across the country. Also, get ready to laugh out loud with some ticklishly funny jokes from our young listeners because nothing beats a good chuckle. And to top it all off, we’ll close with a whimsical reading of Emily Dickinson’s poem “Answer July.”
Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here! Happy first week of July! Come along with us as we bring you fun facts and festivities for the first week of July. Did you know that July is National Blueberry Month, National Grilling Month, National Ice Cream Month, and National Picnic Month? We're already dreaming of savory grilled shrimp and delicious ice cream under the summer sun.
Get ready to laugh with some giggle-worthy jokes from our young listeners, and stick around for a fascinating dive into the history behind the Star Spangled Banner, complete with the stirring words penned by Francis Scott Key.
Plus we have a shoutout to some special Wonder World Kids Club members who are celebrating their birthdays this week!
Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 24th, and we’re headed into the third week of June! This week boasts some pretty quirky celebrations like Watermelon Seed Spitting Day on June 27th and Paul Bunyan Day on June 28th. Ever tried spitting watermelon seeds? It's a skill we might be losing thanks to seedless watermelons! June 29th is International Day of the Tropics—who wouldn't love a family trip to the tropics? And rounding off the month, June 30th is Corvette Day and Log Cabin Day. We even questioned the historical significance behind Corvette Day—was that the day the iconic car was invented?
Our hosts also share fascinating historical tidbits, including the first demonstration of color television and the invention of the snowmobile. And don't miss out on this week's trivia question: What is the only place on Earth where the sun sometimes shines straight down? The answer might surprise you!
Plus, we celebrate famous birthdays and give a shout-out to our Wonder World Kids Club members. Listen out for silly jokes from kids just like you, and discover a fun new word to add to your vocabulary: malarkey.
Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here! Can you believe it's already the 3rd week of June? We have a ton of fun facts, unique holidays, and celebrations to share with you. Did you know that June 18th is Clean Your Aquarium Day, National Fishing Day, and International Picnic Day? Just imagine what your ideal picnic could be like—perhaps on a breezy beach or with a delightful spread someone else prepared!
In this episode, we dive into some fascinating historical events, like the arrival of the Statue of Liberty in the USA on June 17th, Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18th, and West Virginia’s statehood on June 20th. To tickle your funny bone, our young listeners share their hilarious knock-knock jokes.
Grab the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World sweep you away into another fun-filled episode. As always, keep wondering!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 10th, and we’re diving into the second week of June! Buckle up, because this week is jam-packed with fascinating holidays such as, Red Rose Day, Sewing Machine Day, International Surfing Day, and let’s not forget, Father's Day. We're brainstorming the best gifts for Dad, but we have to keep it hush-hush in case he tunes in!
Wander through history as we learn about the opening of the first public zoo in Paris and why the U.S. Postal Service stopped mailing children (yes, you read that right). Plus, we have a shoutout to some special Wonder World Kids Club members who are celebrating their birthdays this week! Get ready for some giggles with hilarious strawberry jokes and take a guess at this week's trivia: What was softball originally known as? Spoiler alert: it's a lot cooler than you think.
Gather the whole family and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!
Host: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
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