By Pam Barnhill
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the third week of November with unique days like Make Homemade Bread Day, Apple Cider Day, and National Cranberry Relish Day. They dive into fun discussions about Thanksgiving favorites, including Pam’s journey from canned to homemade cranberry sauce!
The episode features historical highlights like the Gettysburg Address and New Jersey’s ratification of the Bill of Rights. There’s a trivia question about Puerto Rico’s geography, a roundup of November birthdays, some Thanksgiving-themed jokes, and a lovely poem, Grace for a Child by Robert Herrick, introducing the new vocabulary word, "benison."
It’s a cozy mix of history, fun facts, and holiday cheer, perfect for curious listeners!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the second week of November with fun days like Forget Me Not Day, Veterans Day, and National Pickle Day. They discuss everything from favorite tongue twisters to Olivia’s love of pickles, and even cover some unique celebrations like American Fancy Rat and Pet Mouse Day!
Listeners will enjoy interesting historical highlights, including the publication of The Ugly Duckling and the first website going live. There’s mouse trivia, some pickle-themed jokes, birthday shoutouts, and a warm reading of The Pumpkin by John Greenleaf Whittier that celebrates the cozy spirit of autumn.
It’s a delightful mix of history, humor, and seasonal fun, perfect for curious kids and families!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
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Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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In this Wonder World episode, Pam and Olivia explore the first week of November with fun days like National Easy Bake Oven Day, Election Day, and World Tsunami Awareness Day. Pam shares memories of her Easy Bake Oven, and Olivia talks about her first voting experience.
Listeners will enjoy historical highlights like the invention of the automobile, The Incredibles release, and John F. Kennedy’s election. The episode wraps up with a chocolate trivia question, birthday shoutouts, the word "appreciative," and a reading of Edward Thomas’s poem November. It’s a cozy mix of memories, history, and seasonal fun!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the last week of October, celebrating fun days like National Chocolate Day, Treat Your Pet Day, and National Caramel Apple Day. They also share interesting historical moments, including the Boston Red Sox’s historic 2004 World Series win and Nevada’s admission as the 36th US state.
Listeners are treated to trivia about Nevada’s most famous metal, a few funny jokes, and the final part of the classic tale The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn. The episode wraps up with birthday shoutouts and an invitation for kids to share their own jokes on the podcast.
It’s a delightful mix of fun facts, history, and storytelling, perfect for curious minds!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Wonder Kids Club for Only $24!
Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the third week of October which brings, American Frog Day, Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, and National Kangaroo Awareness Day. There’s trivia about Oscar Mayer and fun discussions about pampered dogs and playful sheep!
The word of the week is "puny," and Pam encourages everyone to use it in conversation. The episode wraps up with part two of The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn, leaving listeners excited for next week’s finale.
It’s a fun mix of history, trivia, jokes, and storytelling perfect for curious minds!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia invite listeners to enjoy the excitement of mid-October. They discuss events like National Handwashing Day, Global Cat Day, and National Pasta Day. There's a playful exchange about pasta bringing people together and a trivia segment that focuses on surprising facts about cats.
Pam also takes us on a little trip down memory lane with the story of the first Blockbuster Video store and the release of The Return of the King. The word of the week is "wistful," and Pam shares its meaning with examples to help kids incorporate it into their conversations. The episode wraps up with the start of a Grimm Brothers’ tale, "The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn," leaving listeners eager for what happens
Tune in for a mix of historical facts, fun celebrations, jokes, and classic storytelling that makes learning entertaining for curious kids!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun observances of the second week of October. They chat about International Day of Peaceful Communication, Curious Events Day, and even National Cake Decorating Day. There's a fun discussion about eggs, different shell colors, and a trivia question that might surprise you!
Pam and Olivia also share some fascinating historical moments, like the formation of the U.S. Navy and the construction of the White House. The word of the week is "exorbitant," and they encourage listeners to use it throughout the week. Finally, Pam reads Robert Frost's poem, "October," with beautiful imagery that captures the season perfectly.
Join them for a mix of fun facts, jokes, and poetry that makes every week an adventure!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Wonder Kids Club for Only $24!
Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the start of October with fun days like National Love People Day, Ancestors Day, and Mad Hatter Day. They share interesting historical facts, like the first printing of the English Bible and the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. There's also a fun trivia question about why grocers mist produce, and of course, plenty of jokes to keep everyone laughing.
The episode concludes with the final part of the classic tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, where we learn a valuable lesson about truth and honesty. It’s a mix of history, humor, and storytelling, perfect for curious minds!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Wonder Kids Club for Only $24!
Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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In this episode of Wonder World, Pam and Olivia take listeners on a journey through the festive week of September 23rd. They chat about unique celebrations like International Day of Sign Language, National Baker Day, and Johnny Appleseed Day. The word of the week, "cascade," is introduced, along with a fun trivia question about Johnny Appleseed.
Listeners can also enjoy jokes, historical facts about explorers like Vasco de Balboa and Sir Francis Drake, and a continuation of the classic story, "The Emperor’s New Clothes."
So gather the family, get comfy, and tune in to the Wonder World Podcast for another fun-filled episode. Keep wondering!
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Wonder Kids Club for Only $24!
Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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In this episode of Wonder World, Pam and Olivia explore the fun celebrations of mid-September. From National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day to National Guacamole Day, they share unique ways to enjoy these special days.
The episode also features a spotlight on famous birthdays, a new word of the week, and some delightful jokes from listeners. Plus, there’s a classic tale that adds a touch of timeless wisdom to the mix.
Each episode of Wonder World brings a new adventure for curious minds to enjoy.
Links and ResourcesHost: Pam Barnhill
Host: Olivia Barnhill
Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress
Production: Thomas Barnhill
Graphics: Katy Wallace
Operations: Meg Angelino
Mentioned in this episode:
Join the Wonder Kids Club for Only $24!
Use code WW2025 and join for only $24! head to https://www.wonderworldpodcast.com/
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