By Aimee Chan
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The podcast currently has 169 episodes available.
Welcome to Kids Pod, the podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in your questions and our adults will give kids the answers they really want to hear.
Aimee Chan is the author of 8 books titled My Grandma Is 100, The Very Hungry Reader, The Happy Mask, Peg Leg Pedicure, Alfie the Guard Dog, My Uncle Lives in Antarctica, Flo Sews and The Race to Pigroot. To purchase books by Aimee Chan, go to aimeechan.com/books.
On Kids Pod today we have Cassie Mackie who is a librarian at Hyphen in Wodonga. She is going to answer all your questions.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. This episode was created in partnership with Hyphen Wodonga as part of their Holidays @ Hyphen programme.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 147 with author Andy Griffiths.
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Special thanks to Cassie Mackie, Cassie Mackie, Elliott, Zali, Nishka, Allanah, Adella, Leeela, Nellie, Elijah, Daniel, Jack, Aria, Lucy, Evie, Alby and Indy. Thanks for listening.
Welcome to Kids Pod, the podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in your questions and our adults will give kids the answers they really want to hear.
Aimee Chan is the author of 8 books titled My Grandma Is 100, The Very Hungry Reader, The Happy Mask, Peg Leg Pedicure, Alfie the Guard Dog, My Uncle Lives in Antarctica, Flo Sews and The Race to Pigroot. To purchase books by Aimee Chan, go to aimeechan.com/books.
Kids Pod is extremely lucky today to welcome Justice Michelle Gordon to the podcast. Michelle is a judge in the most important court in Australia which is called the High Court. Although she doesn't have to wear a funny wig to work, she still wears robes in court and her job is to make decisions about some of the most important laws in the country. We are very fortunate that Justice Gordon found the time to answer all your questions.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Joshua Sandral.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 22 about being a wills lawyer with Sarah Fleet.
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Special thanks to Justice Michelle Gordon, Ivor, Greta, Hazel, Henry, Ted, Sam and Tom. Thanks for listening.
Welcome to Kids Pod, the podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in your questions and our adults will give kids the answers they really want to hear.
Today we are excited to welcome Maryam Master to the podcast. Maryam is an author and her most recent book, No Words, is all about what it’s like to be a refugee. Maryam was a refugee herself and arrived in Australia when she was 9 from Iran. We are very lucky to have Maryam to answer all your questions on Kids Pod.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 136 about being a Catholic Priest with Father Greg.
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Special thanks to Maryam, Billy, Brooke, Ava, Annie, Reuben, Chase, Aleysha, Daniel, Olive, Miles, Jack, Quinn, Ivy, Jacob, Denver and Melody from Bethanga Primary School. Thanks for listening.
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
Graeme Base is a children’s book author and illustrator. He has written several books including Moonfish and Animalia. Today he is with us to answer questions about his books, his career, and his favourite onomatopoeia.
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? She has many amazing and beautiful picture books including My Grandma Is 100, The Very Hungry Reader and The Happy Mask. And there's more coming out in 2022! Peg Leg Pedicure, Alfie the Guard Dog, Flo Sews, My Uncle Lives in Antarctica and The Race to Pigroot. You can order them all from your favourite bookstore or online at aimeechan.com.*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 9 with Mitch Vane who is the illustrator of the original Little Lunch book series. Special thanks to Graeme Base, Billy, Brooke, Ava, Annie, Reuben, Chase, Aleysha, Daniel, Olive, Miles, Jack and Melody from Bethanga Primary School. Thanks for listening.
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
Do you know what a screenwriter is? That's someone who writes the words for the shows we watch on our screens, like on TV or at the movies. Trent Roberts is a screenwriter and has worked on shows like Little Lunch, Winners & Losers and Packed to the Rafters. He also has a brand new kids book out now called Stunt Kids. We are very excited to welcome Trent to Kids Pod today to tell us all about his career writing for movies and shows.
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 9 with Mitch Vane who is the illustrator of the original Little Lunch book series. Special thanks to Trent Roberts, Aidan, Autumn, Cara, Charlotte, Chloe, Dillon, Ellie, Ethan, Halle, Jordan, Lani, Macy, Mishayla, Patrick, Riley, Ruby, Sam, Taylan and all the kids from Year 5 at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School. Thanks for listening.
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
What would you do if you won a million dollars? What does that feel like? And how would you spend your money? Last year Erika Casupanan became a millionaire when she won the TV show Survivor 41 and she was given $1,000,000. We are thrilled to have her here on Kids Pod to answer all your questions.
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Jasmine Poulton.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 46 with the winners of The Amazing Race Tim Sattler and Rod Jones. Special thanks to Erika Casupanan, Freya, Sophie, Bailey, Josh and Alexis. Thanks for listening.
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
Brian Koppelman is a successful TV and movie writer and creator. He has worked on many famous shows such as Ocean's Thirteen, Rounders and Billions. But what you might not be able to tell from the outside is that Brian also has ADHD. Lots of kids, including Kids Pod listeners, live with ADHD which is also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Today Brian is going to answer your questions about what it's like to be an adult with ADHD.
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Joshua Sandral.
If you liked this episode you might also enjoy Episode 56 about being hearing impaired with Glen Strauss. Special thanks to Brian Koppelman, Alexis, Dylan, Henry, Harry and Ted. Thanks for listening.
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
We are so excited to welcome author Andy Griffiths back to Kids Pod. You may remember Andy was our special guest to help us celebrate when Kids Pod hit 100 episodes. Today he is back as he has just released his latest book, The 143-Storey Treehouse. Andy is going to answer all your questions including which is his favourite Treehouse book and why the number 13?
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 9 with cartoonist and illustrator Mitch Vane. Special thanks to Andy Griffiths, Eliza, Evan, Kasey, Sebastian, Miriam, Ruby, Adut, Buster, Jimmy, Joanna, Angus, Gabby, Kelly and all the kids at St John's Primary School Footscray. Thanks for listening.
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
In 2020 Frank Calabria built a house made of straw. Why would someone do that in real life? And what will he do if the Big Bad Wolf comes along to huff and puff and blow it down? Frank is here today on Kids Pod to answer all your questions.
*Hey Kids Pod Listeners! If you want to learn more about how you can help the environment, come along to the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. From Saturday 6 November to Sunday 14 November there will be heaps of fun and family friendly activities. Take a stroll through Whispers in the Trees: A Storywalk in the Albury Botanic Gardens. Attend a sustainable gift wrapping workshop in Lavington, Albury, Baranduda or Felltimber. Or walk the CilmateWatch Trail at the Albury Botanical Gardens. Plus there are two more fantastic Kids Pod episodes we've produced as part of the festival. Find out more at alburywodonga.gov.au/slf See you there!*
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Joshua Sandral.
If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 68 with igloo builder Jean-Francois Rupp. Special thanks to Frank Calabria, Tom, Freya, Harry, Ted, Ollie, Grace and the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. Thanks for listening.
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
Welcome to Kids Pod, a podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in the questions and our adults will give kids the answers they want to hear.
Have you heard the story about the turtle that beat the hare in a race? Do you think it's true? Dr James Van Dyke is a senior lecturer at La Trobe University who specialises in studying turtles and you might be surprised at the answer he has to that question. We are happy to welcome James today to Kids Pod to tell us how long turtles live and to answer all your questions.
*Hey Kids Pod Listeners! If you want to learn more about how you can help the environment, come along to the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. From Saturday 6 November to Sunday 14 November there will be heaps of fun and family friendly activities. Take a stroll through Whispers in the Trees: A Storywalk in the Albury Botanic Gardens. Attend a sustainable gift wrapping workshop in Lavington, Albury, Baranduda or Felltimber. Or walk the CilmateWatch Trail at the Albury Botanical Gardens. Plus there are two more fantastic Kids Pod episodes we've produced as part of the festival. Find out more at alburywodonga.gov.au/slf See you there!*
To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends.
Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Jasmine Poulton.
If you enjoyed this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy listening to Episode 125 on Dung Beetles with Dr Kathryn Ebert. Special thanks to Dr James Van Dyke, Josh, Ted, Rosie, Sophie and the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. This is Jasmine Poulton. Thanks for listening.
*Did you know that the creator of Kids Pod, Aimee Chan, is also a children's author? Her latest book, The Happy Mask, is all about what it's like to be a kid living in a world surrounded by masks. It's a really gentle book that's great to read with your parents, friends and teachers. You can find out all about The Happy Mask and other books by Aimee Chan at aimeechan.com or you can order all her books from your local bookstore.*
*If you would like to support Kids Pod to allow us to make even more episodes, you can make a one-off donation for as low as $5 at ko-fi.com/kidspod. There's no obligation and Kids Pod will continue to remain free for all. We want to keep Kids Pod going strong well into the future, so we really appreciate any support you can give. From all of us at Kids Pod, thank you.*
The podcast currently has 169 episodes available.