Do you ever wonder what would happen if Cinderella started her own rock band or if Medusa realized just cool her hair was? Well … there’s a Webby Award winning show called Girl Tales that takes classic stories and puts a unique twist on them, giving girls the chance to save the day, use their intelligence and bravery, and show that they can be the heroes of ... Show More
May 29
Could a Peacock and Platypus Be Friends? Mailbag + Joke-ha-thon!
You asked, we answered! In this mailbag episode, we're tackling three big kid questions: why does the ground keep spinning after you stop? Do magnets work in space? And could a peacock and a platypus ever be BFFs? We get answers from real experts, as well as reading your reviews ... Show More
25m 22s
May 15
Pluto and the Planetary Pandemonium - Encore
This is a rebroadcast of one of our favorite episodes from the past! It’s a scientific controversy of planetary proportions! Is Pluto a planet, or not? You decide, after we present two sides of an epic astronomy argument. Back in 2006, the International Astronomer’s Union voted o ... Show More
24m 2s
Oct 2020
Sink or Swim, una nueva leyenda de La Llorona
Today's episode is special guest story from our friends at Girl Tales! It's written by Monet Hurst-Mendoza, features performances by Jen Anaya, Jacqueline Guillen, Annie Henk, and Benjamin Manno, and is produced by Chad Chenail and executive produced by Rebecca Cunningham.
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25m 8s
Dec 2024
Amanda Gorman Read By Jacqueline Green
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just that… Her name… is Amanda. [This episode originally aired in October, 2021.]
About the Narrator
Jacqueline Green followed ... Show More
8m 38s
May 2023
Luo Dengping: The Spider Woman
[This episode originally aired July 2022.] Luo Dengping is China’s spider woman. At 15, she became the first and only woman to take part in the traditionally male practice of climbing the cliffs of Guizhou province with no safety equipment—just her strength, her smarts, and her c ... Show More
21m 57s