Episodes

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 B...

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. T...

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 birt...

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 wra...

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 a...

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 jok...

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 geograp...

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, s...

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 "apprec...

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, a...

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...

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 th...

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 o...

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 Empero...

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, "...

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. ...

In episode 74 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia kick off the first week of September with a lineup of quirky and fun celebrations! Whether you're into bacon, hummingbirds, or even blueberry popsicles, there's something to make you smile every day. They also share some cool history, like the Great Fire of London and the invention of the very first ATM. Plus, you’ll get to learn the word of the week, "tardy," and take a guess at what makes people late the most. Spoiler: it's not just ov...

In episode 74 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun celebrations for the first week of September, including Forgiveness Day, Hummingbird Day, and International Bacon Day. They dive into historical events like the Great Fire of London and the invention of the first ATM, and introduce the word of the week, "tardy." The episode features trivia on common reasons people are late, pig-themed jokes, and a lovely poem about September by Helen Hunt Jackson. Join them for a fun b...

In episode 73 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the quirky celebrations of the fourth week of August, including Cherry Popsicle Day, National Dog Day, and National Toilet Paper Day. They share fascinating historical facts, like the world’s first oil well and motorcycle patents, and introduce the word of the week, "vivid." The episode also includes fun trivia about unusual historical alternatives to toilet paper, a classic Aesop’s fable about persistence, and listener-submitte...

In episode 72 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia guide us through the fun and quirky celebrations for the third week of August, including National Bacon Lovers Day and National Tooth Fairy Day. They share fascinating historical tidbits, such as the theft of the Mona Lisa and the first sighting of the Loch Ness Monster, and introduce the word of the week, "jolt." The episode also features a trivia question about William Wilberforce, some listener-submitted jokes, and a reading of the po...

Hey Wonderworld listeners! Pam and Olivia here, and we have another awesome episode lined up for you. It's the second week of August and we're diving in with a mix of fun holidays, cool facts, and jokes. Mark your calendars for August 12th because it’s National Middle Child Day. Perfect day to give that middle sibling a shout-out (and maybe some ice cream too)! We’re also celebrating a bunch of quirky holidays on August 14th like Falklands Day, Creamsicle Day, World Lizard Day, and Love Your Bo...

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia are here to kick off the first week of August with you, and it's packed with fantastic facts, birthdays, and silly jokes. Did you know August 7th is both Lighthouse Day and Sea Serpent Day? Join our hosts as they marvel over this curious coincidence and take you through a week's worth of special days, from Pickleball to Lazy Day. We'll also celebrate famous birthdays, including the legendary actress Lucille Ball and artist Andy Warhol. So...

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia here! Come along as we to travel through the last days of July and into the start of August. This episode is packed with fun holidays and historical gems that will keep the whole family entertained. This week we celebrate World Paperback Book Day, Harry Potter Day, and National Raspberry Cake Day – yum! As we move into August, we've got Homemade Pie Day, National Coloring Book Day, and even National Water Balloon Day – sounds like a blast!...

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, and do you know what today is? It's July 22nd and we've got a splendid episode lined up for you! Get ready to dive into the 4th week of July filled with fascinating festivities. Did you know today is Mango Day and World Brain Day? Yummy and smarty celebrations rolled into one! July 24th is National Cousins Day and, just to keep the fun rolling, July 25th is Carousel Day and National Merry-Go-Round Day. Who knew carousels and merry-go-...