Hey Wildlings! Do you ever wonder about things that go “bump” in the night? Do you love ghost stories? What about murky mysteries of the supernatural? In this episode we’ll tickle all your scary bones with a marvelous mashup of Halloween fun! You’ll find out just where Halloween traditions like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating come from as Nichole and Evan trace the holiday all the way back to its ancient roots. You’ll learn of a peculiar American hometown custom of telling jokes if you want to get your sweet reward. We’ll teach you some spooky jokes, too — just in case you need one or two to get your hands on that sweet candy! If you love cryptids, you’re in for a treat, not a trick! Evan presents a who’s who of the weirdest, wackiest, and most hotly contested unverifiable creatures out there. Is Bigfoot bashful, brave or boring? Was that a smudge on the windshield, or the mythological Mothman? Do you believe in the Yeti yet or is the idea abominable? Are you a foe of UFOs or a friend to the little grey men? Can you cope with the Jackalope?? Get your candy out, sit back, and get ready for our haunted, hilarious Halloween episode. Let’s get wild!Listen now and discover the spookiest creatures around!Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 16 Intro01:19 - Spooky in St. Louis05:58 - Joke Time: Halloween Edition06:57 - Bigfoot (from Ep.1 "Beneath the Surface")11:59 - The Yeti (from Ep. 10 "Music Makers (Side A)")14:35 - Haunted Halloween History 16:13 - UAPs (from Ep. 3 "UFO Tofu")20:47 - Area 51 (from Ep.7 "Good Vibrations")24:18 - Monoliths (from Ep. 4 "Wild and Wonderful")27:42 - The Jackalope (from Ep. 5 "Folks like Us")29:41 - Jack O'Lanterns30:24 - Dover Demon (from Ep. 6 "Tracking")32:44 - The Loveland Frogman (from Ep. 8 "Dirt")35:40 - Mothman (from Ep. 2 "Beneath the Surface")38:21 - Evan's Top Secret Cryptid Corner42:33 - Conclusion43:21 - Preview of Ep. 1744:15 - Credits48:38 - Blooperswildinterest.com
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Back to School Special
Have you ever had that dream where you arrive at school but something’s a little… off? Join us for our Back to School Special where Nichole and Evan experience exactly that. Their plan to squeeze the most out of the final days of summer is thwarted when they doze off by the pool and fall into an unexpected dream that lands them back in the classroom. But this time they’re not students — they’re the teachers! Sharpen your pencils, Wildings: this is learning the Wild Interest way. Prepare to earn your Podcast PhD as our hosts show you an easy way to make ice cream cake at home, and a great prank you can play using a banana. Find out what a palindrome is, and memorize a catchy song that helps you learn the names of all 50 US states. Dive deep into why we have daylight saving time and leap years, and discover the science of solar eclipses from a real astronomer! But wait, there’s more! What’s ASMR? How do you play Concentration 64? How do honeybees communicate? (Hint: they get their groove on!) Kids will come out of this episode prepared to dazzle their schoolmates with scads of new astonishing knowledge — and you’re in store for another hilarious cameo from everyone’s favorite cryptid, Bobby the Bigfoot! Sit back, relax, and let’s get wild!Timestamps for this episode are available below:00:00 - Episode 15 intro02:50 - ASMR05:40 - Cicadas07:12 - How Honeybees Communicate10:25 - Leap Years12:28 - Solar Eclipses15:18 - Daylight Saving Time17:17 - Taste Explained20:48 - Turkey Facts23:43 - Ice Cream Cake25:26 - Sliced Banana Prank26:47 - Concentration 6430:28 - Singing a Round: Row Row Row Your Boat32:09 - Singing a Round: Frère Jacques34:19 - States Song36:02 - Palindrones37:10 - Grammartime39:30 - Magical Number Nine42:45 - Fun Facts44:41 - Nichole Wakes Up From Her Dream46:22 - Credits46:46 - Blooperswildinterest.com
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Wild Interest Trailer
Can a podcast hosted by kids be truly awesome? Yes, it can! Wild Interest takes you on an amazing ride through science, fun facts, natural mysteries and more, all hosted by siblings Nichole and Evan. Perfect for your next road trip, school pickup, or anywhere you want to spark a conversation driven by curiosity. Enjoy the magic that happens when kids are inspired by other kids!wildinterest.com
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Music Makers (Side B)
Is music truly the universal language? And what in the world is the Voyager Golden Record doing floating around in space right now?In this episode of Wild Interest, sibling hosts Nichole and Evan continue their sonic exploration by taking a trip to Belize to sit in with drummers carrying on the African Garifuna tradition as they gear up for the epic "Battle of the Drums!" Then, they chat with bluegrass pioneer Ron Thomason of the Dry Branch Fire Squad about mandolins, guitars, horses, and how to turn your own body into a drum kit.But wait, there's more! Ever wonder what aliens might think of human music? Nichole and Evan dive into the incredible story of the Voyager Golden Record—a musical time capsule about life on Earth that's currently 15 billion miles away in interstellar space! Plus, in Cryptid Corner, Evan investigates the Fossegrim, a harmless but damp Norwegian creature who's suspiciously amazing at playing the fiddle.This episode features all your favorite segments: Animal Call, Grandparent Story, Favorite Sound, jokes and a riddle.Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Listen now and discover the wild rhythms that connect us all!Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 14 Intro01:43 - Ron Thomason08:59 - Animal Call Clue09:28 - Word of Mouth09:44 - Garifuna Drummers Kirwin Ramirez and Kayton Martinez17:48 - Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters22:10 - Riddle Clue22:28 - Favorite Sound23:21 - Grandparent Stories: Eileen29:59 - Animal Call Reprise30:11 - Cryptid Corner: The Fossegrim33:16 - Joke Time34:03 - Call for Submissions34:28 - Animal Call Reveal35:42 - Voyager Golden Record46:51 - Riddle Answer47:16 - Preview of Episode 1548:10 - Credits48:34 - BloopersClick here for tickets to Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters in Nashvillewildinterest.com
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Philippines Independence Day Special
Mabuhay Wildings! What in the world does "mabuhay" mean, and how did the Philippines give us both Olympic champions AND the modern yo-yo?This week on Wild Interest, our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. First up: Nichole says "hi" to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Next, Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid audio books.But wait, there's more! Ever wonder about the history of yo-yos? Evan spins a yarn about yo-yos with his pal Jaxx, and learns some tricks from world champion freestyle yo-yo pro Bryan Jardin. Plus, our hosts take listeners on a lush audio journey through the beautiful island nation.This episode features all your favorite segments: Grandparent Stories from Manila, Animal Calls, jokes, a pesky riddle, and an extra-creepy Cryptid Corner that takes us into the forest realm of the shape-shifting Tikbalang. Happy Independence Day — let's get wild!Listen now and celebrate the wild culture of the Philippines!Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message.Timestamps for this episode are available below.00:00 - Episode 13 Intro 02:15 - Philippines Travelogue 05:31 - Riddle Question 05:51 - Ramón de Ocampo 15:22 - Animal Call Clue 16:12 - The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin 23:45 - Animal Call Reprise 25:03 - Hidilyn Diaz 32:07 - Joke Time 33:05 - Call For Submissions 33:31 - Grandparent Stories: Carmen 37:50 - Favorite Sound39:09 - Animal Call Reveal 40:28 - Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang 44:26 - Riddle Answer 44:46 - Preview of Episode 14 45:26 - Credits 46:06 - Bloopers wildinterest.com
Can a podcast hosted by kids be truly awesome? Yes, it can! Wild Interest takes you on an amazing ride through science, fun facts, natural mysteries and more, all hosted by siblings Nichole and Evan. Perfect for your next road trip, school pickup, or anywhere you want to spark a conversation driven by curiosity. Enjoy the magic that happens when kids are inspired by other kids!You’ll love hearing Evan and Nichole interview people like NFL quarterbacks and Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Take an audio journey with them as they unravel mysteries like the origin of daylight saving time and the legend of Bigfoot. Best of all, enjoy the magic that happens when kids are inspired by other kids. The caliber of your family dinner table conversation will improve overnight. It’s wild!
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