The Wonder World Podcast
Got curious kids? Are you looking for safe, fun, agenda-free content to share as a family on the way to school or in your homeschool? Then the Wonder World podcast was made for you!
Join Pam and Olivia Barnhill as they take you and your kids on a journey of discovery every Monday. You'll learn about little known celebrations, this day in history, a weekly vocabulary word, poems, stories, and so much more.
Recent Episodes
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Dec. 30, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 30
Pam and Olivia celebrate the transition from 2024 to 2025 with New Year's traditions, fun spaghetti trivia, and fascinating history like Edwin Hubble’s galaxy announcement in 1924. They also share jokes, phrases for the New Year, and a heartfelt poem by Robert Herrick. Wishing all listeners a Happy New Year—keep wondering! Links and Resources The Wonder Kids Club - bonus audio and printables for each show Support the show with a one-time donation. The Team Host: Pam Barnhill Host: Olivia Barnhil
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Dec. 23, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 23
In this festive episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the fourth week of December with Christmas cheer. They share their favorite holiday movies, like A Christmas Story and A Charlie Brown Christmas , while highlighting special days like Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and National Candy Cane Day. Listeners will enjoy fun candy cane trivia, zookeeper-themed jokes, and historical tidbits, including the first nonstop flight around the world and the composition of Silent Night .
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Dec. 16, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 16
In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the third week of December with festive days like Wreaths Across America Day, Baked Cookies Day, and National Snowflake Appreciation Day. They chat about favorite holiday traditions, share Christmas tree trivia, and sprinkle in some jokes. Listeners will also enjoy highlights like the Boston Tea Party and the publication of A Christmas Carol , along with a reading of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing . The episode wraps up with bir
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Dec. 9, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 9
In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia embrace the festive cheer of mid-December with celebrations like Christmas Card Day, Gingerbread House Day, and Ugly Sweater Day. They share sweet memories of Saint Lucia Day traditions, a fun trivia question about ginger usage during the holiday season, and some holiday-themed jokes. The episode also dives into historical moments like the premiere of A Charlie Brown Christmas and the founding of the first YMCA in North America. It wrap
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Dec. 2, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, December 2
In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia kick off December with fun celebrations like National Peppermint Bark Day, Mitten Tree Day, and Candle Day. They chat about St. Nicholas Day traditions, fun mitten trivia, and historical moments like the attack on Pearl Harbor. The episode features birthday shoutouts, ninja-themed jokes, and a reading of Christopher Pearse Cranch’s poem December . It’s a cheerful start to the holiday season filled with history and seasonal fun! Links an
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Nov. 25, 2024
Wonder World Podcast Monday, November 25
In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the final week of November with highlights like National Play Day with Dad, Turtle Adoption Day, and, of course, Thanksgiving! They share their favorite traditions, from watching the dog show to adding marshmallows back to the sweet potato casserole. Listeners will enjoy historical tidbits, including the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the founding of the NHL. There’s also trivia about the pilgrims, turkey-themed joke
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