Wisp — a fresh family podcast every morning

Alex and Sam reveal how chocolate is cooked up step by step—by tiny farmers and clever cooks all over the world—and what makes white chocolate a total oddball.

Alex and Sam share epic nature photos, a shipwreck full of ancient clues, the real story behind the leap hour, and a peek inside a brand-new museum gallery.

Alex and Sam reveal digital detective hacks, explaining how to spot sneaky photo edits and why some buttons demand a click, with three questions every kid can use to spot the real story.

Alex and Sam reveal how some of the weirdest new dinosaur species are discovered in the most unexpected ways—including by mistake—and why there are still so many left to find.

Barn owls move into New York, a giant squash breaks the record, an ancient Roman sippy cup gets rebuilt, and the world’s youngest chess grandmaster is only 11 — discover all that on today’s Wisp.

Alex and Sam explore animals with wild, rule-breaking skills—from escape-artist insects to sneaky orchids and fake-fighting fish.

Alex and Sam reveal some of the cleverest hidden science and weird surprises tucked inside medieval castles—including mysterious echoes, ancient refrigerators, and why castle walls were made lumpy on purpose.

Alex and Sam explore a record-crushing chess champion, a digital swamp full of surprises, animals hidden in Liverpool's docks, and a tech-art mix that puts you in the middle of nature.

Alex and Sam reveal how Viking gods shaped the days of our week, detouring into a Thor tale filled with lost hammers, sneaky giants, and a bridal disguise.

Alex and Sam explore how scientists use dino skulls, ancient bones, and living animals to discover what dinosaurs like T-rex really sounded like.