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April 17, 2020 Pig igloos and mining the Moon
The Week Junior Show is the current affairs podcast from the same team behind The Week Junior magazine.
This week the team chat about pig igloos, an important religious festival, and we’re cracking open a mystery about eggs. Plus, we’ll be debating what humans should and should not be allowed to do in space.
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24 min
April 10, 2020 Apollo 13 and a message from the Queen
This week, Bex, Ciaran and Felicity are joined by The Week Junior's Art Director, Dave. We’ll get some explosive new information about the world’s biggest fish, join a mission to the Moon, and hear about the Queen’s special address to the country. Plus, we’ll be debating where the best place to see a film is: home or cinema.
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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23 min
April 03, 2020 Comic books and saying thanks
This week, The Week Junior team find out about a wonder chicken, we take a look at the best tree in Europe, and we learn more about how to say thank you to the hard-working people across the UK. Plus, we’ll be having a debate all about comic books.
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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21 min
March 27, 2020 Spaghetti trees and whale vomit
Features editor Ben, writer Michael and assistant editor of The Week Junior’s monthly Science+Nature magazine, Stevie chat to Bex about what's going on in the world.
This week we’ll be celebrating an animal success story, finding out about a VERY old sport, and we’ll be hearing from you about how you’re adapting to life under the new coronavirus rules. Plus, we’ll be having a debate all about April Fool’s pranks...
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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21 min
March 20, 2020 Closing schools and stories of hope
We're recording this episode of The Week Junior Show from across the UK because, just like you, the place we go to work every day is closed.
Today, the Week Junior team chat about stories of home, reusable toilet paper and some very special awards.
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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22 min
March 13, 2020 Shakespeare and two types of panda
The Week Junior team talk about the secret of a good night’s sleep, a red panda breakthrough and the secrets of the Sun.
Plus, they have a debate all about Shakespeare.
What are your thoughts?
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
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Email: [email protected]
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22 min
March 06, 2020 Coronavirus and relaxed theatre shows
The Week Junior team chat new technology that uses stinky fruits, the benefits of connecting with nature, and we learn the facts about the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak. Plus, the team debate whether theatres should be putting on more relaxed performances.
What are your thoughts?
Get in touch with the team and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode!
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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23 min
February 28, 2020 World Book Day and human rights for animals
This week, the Week Junior Team are talking about World Book Day, jellyfish mucus, and an inspirational scientist. Plus, they're asking whether apes should have human rights.
PLUS: Have you ever wanted to interview a poet, writer and former children’s laureate? Now’s your chance. We're interviewing Michael Rosen, who has written many novels and poetry books, and we want your questions. They can be about anything: where he gets his ideas from, his favourite poems, or even what he has for breakfast.
Grab a grown-up and record yourself asking one, or more questions, and send it to [email protected]. We will ask Michael a selection of your questions, and you can hear them in a future podcast coming soon. For us to be able to use your questions, we need to have received them by 3rd March at the latest, so make sure you don’t miss out – send them over today!
Get in touch with the team –
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
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19 min
February 21, 2020 Deadly dinosaurs and smart running shoes
Felicity, Vanessa and Ciaran talk about a deadly new dinosaur, an unlikely friendship and some brave campaigners. Plus, they debate technology in sport.
Tell us what you think about anything in the podcast and you could be featured in it! Send an audio recording or a video to the details below or leave us a five star review wherever you get your podcasts.
Get in touch with the team –
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
Make sure you ask an adult before contacting people online and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcast!
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18 min
February 14, 2020 The Oscars and defacing books
Bex is joined by Editor of The Week Junior, Felicity and writers Michael and Ciaran.
This week they're talking about clapping seals, the internet, and the film industry’s biggest award ceremony. Plus, they debate books: drawing in them, breaking their spines, and more.
PLUS: Have you ever wanted to interview a Dalek, a member of the Thunderbirds or Grandpa Pig from Peppa Pig? This month we will be interviewing actor David Graham, who has played all of those roles and more during his lengthy career, and we want your questions. For us to be able to use your questions, we need to have received them by 19th February at the latest.
Get in touch with the team –
Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk
Popjam: @TheWeekJunior
Email: [email protected]
Make sure you ask an adult before contacting people online and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcast!
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