✨ Theater producer, lawyer, AND children’s book author? Meena Harris proves you don’t have to choose just one dream—you can chase them all! In this exciting episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Growin’ Up!, Emily and Luis explore how Meena went from the courtroom to writing best-selling books and producing Broadway shows.

🎤 Plus, Luis takes a time-travel adventure to meet Andrea Bocelli, the world-famous singer who also started as a lawyer! And with so many passions to explore, Luis faces a big decision—can he choose just one summer camp? 🤔

💭 Tune in for a fun and inspiring adventure about following your dreams—no matter how many you have!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Meena Harris
With additional production support from:
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Meena Harris and Phenomenal Media

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🎤Grammy Award-winning songwriter Richard Marx joins Emily and Luis in this musical adventure to share the secrets of writing a hit song! Richard has written some of the greatest music hits, and now he’s revealing his top songwriting tips just for you! 🎶

But that’s not all—Emily and Luis also try karaoke for the first time and discover the power of vocal cords and throat singing! 🎵 Want to learn how your voice works to hit those high notes? Or curious about what it takes to write a chart-topping hit?

🎙️ Sing along and get ready for a musical, fun, and inspiring adventure! 🎧

✨ Psst, Parents! Richard also has a brand new podcast called “Stories to Tell,” where he chats with some amazing people—we, grown-ups, know them well! 🎙️ Don't miss it!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Richard Marx
With additional production support from:
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Richard Marx and Ivy Lasky

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Wanna catch a wave? In this groovy episode, Emily and Luis grab their surfboards and hit the beach to explore the fun and exciting world of surfing!🏄‍♂️

They meet legendary pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lives in Hawaii and has surfed almost EVERY wave in the world 🌊. Want to know what makes a good surfing board? Or how you can learn to surf even if you don’t live near the ocean? Plus, Bethany shares her DREAM wave to ride!

🌊 Get ready for an epic, salty, and sandy adventure!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Bethany Hamilton
With additional production support from:
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Bethany Hamilton, Ivy Lasky and Adam Dirks

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Did you know that Hezly Rivera was only 5 years old when she did her first flip? From that moment, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic Champion—and her dream came true! 🌟

Join Emily and Luis as they travel back in time to the Paris Olympic Games to witness Hezly’s incredible gold medal-winning performance! 🤸‍♀️✨ But that’s not all—discover the story of the first gymnast ever to earn a perfect score at the Olympics!

We first met Hezly in Season One, when she was training hard to make Team USA. Want to hear her journey from the beginning? Check out our first episode with Hezly Rivera here!

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring gymnastics adventure!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Hezly Rivera
With additional production support from:
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Hezly Rivera, Henry Rivera and Jenny Kwon

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that some people used to think bees couldn’t fly? How is that possible?! In this buzzing episode, Luis and Emily transform into actual bees 🐝 and use the power of SCIENCE to solve this tricky mystery!

They get help from Bill Nye the Science Guy, who shares his secrets about making science fun for millions of kids on TV and social media. 🎥 Can Luis and Emily use Bill’s expert tips to crack the case? Tune in and find out!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Bill Nye
With additional production support from 
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López 
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Bill Nye, Ivy Lasky, Sunshine Sachs Morgan and Lylis

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From India to the US and all around the world, yoga is loved by so many people! Why? Maybe because with every yoga pose, you can transform into a turtle, a dog, a scorpion, or even a DRAGON! But yoga isn’t just fun—it also has so many ways to make life better for both kids and grown-ups. In this episode, famous yoga teacher Kino MacGregor shows Luis and Emily how to become a yogi (someone who practices yoga). Join them as they learn to keep their minds calm and take a trip to India for the biggest yoga session ever!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Kino MacGregor
With additional production support from
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Kino MacGregor and Dori Kaba

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Get ready to crack a laugh! In this episode, a big school talent show is coming up–and Luis is determined to shine with his very own stand-up comedy routine. But how can he make it AWESOME? Emily brings the ultimate comedy coach, Howie Mandel, host of the worldwide known show Deal or No Deal. But that’s not all–Luis and Emily travel to 16th century Scotland to find out about how jesters sparked a world of comedy throughout the kingdom and beyond!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Howie Mandal
With additional production support from
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López 
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Howie Mandal and Ivy Lasky 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that a few lemons once saved a ship’s crew? Hop aboard with Emily and Luis in an ocean adventure as they sail through the English waters to find out about the magic of nutrition – the science behind food! In this episode, Emily and Luis chat with Kacie Barnes, a nutritionist who helps kids grow big and strong! And guess what? you’ll finally find out why IT’S ACTUALLY OK to play with food at the table (yep, for real!).

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Kacie Barmes
With additional production support from
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López and Chiara Santella
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Kacie Barnes, Dori Kaba and Maggie Hinterberger

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What if one day you got a call… offering you the chance to become a SPY? That’s exactly what happened to Andrew Bustamante (from Everydayspy) when he got one of the most mysterious tasks on Earth – being a secret agent! Join Luis and Emily as they talk to Andrew and uncover the secrets of being a spy. How do secret agents live without anyone knowing who they are? Do they actually carry tiny cameras to follow people around? And can they just spot liars by looking them in the eye? Sneak in (like a real spy) to find out!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Andrew Bustamante
With additional production support from
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López and Chiara Santella
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Andrew Bustamante, Dori Kaba, and Everyday Spy

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Hey there dear listeners! Emily and Luis have a special holiday announcement just for you. Season 3 is taking a short break until January, 2025… but the fun keeps going! Tune in to find out about the great news. Happy Holidays from the Lingokids team!

Episode Transcript

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
With additional production support from
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López and Chiara Santella
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Photo credit: ABC News
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.