Kid News This Week: Goats and AI used to fight fires in California, Swiss glaciers melt at record pace, humans have Neanderthal mix, animals on the loose
Feb 24
Kid News This Month: Year of horse, mushroom traders, ancient graffiti, fiery horses, nosey dogs
Hello, hello newsies!! Yes, we’ve taken quite the long Christmas, New Year, errrr, January break! Yes, work, school and life took over a bit (which happens more and more that Leela is a TEENAGER now, can you believe?!). But, we’re back in time for the… new Chinese New Year, yay! ... Show More
24m 49s
Jan 28
GUEST EPISODE: Hidden History of Mumbai
As we gear up for the new year (yes, we’re still on break!), we thought you might like to hear a debut episode from a new series out made by kids for kids on the Hidden History of Mumbai, one of India’s biggest cities. Two Indian cities take you on a journey of this fascinating c ... Show More
6m 2s
Dec 18
GUEST EPISODE: Kid’s Listen Big Emotions series
As we take a break for the holiday season, why not dip into the wonderful new series, “Big Emotions,” from the Kid’s Listen Community. It’s a new podcast series that helps children (and adults!) understand and navigate big feelings – from fear and jealousy to love and sadness – a ... Show More
23m 31s
Mar 2025
Strange News: Wooly Mice, Severed Hands, and Space Updates (Spacedates?)
The race toward de-extincting mammoths (and other creatures) continues apace, here at what Ben calls "the end of history." The newest step toward this furry resurrection? WOOLY MICE. An unidentified bird drops a severed hand at a school. Also schoolteachers are getting in trouble ... Show More
57m 28s
Jun 2025
Strange News: Mosquito Drones, the Pharoah's Curse, Alligator Alcatraz, Giant Asteroids, New Blood Types and More
Forget fake birds: China unveils the newest iteration of microdrones, which look almost exactly like mosquitoes. A Russian soldier turns cannibal. French scientists discover a brand-new blood type. Police practice improv. Florida is building an "Alligator Alcatraz," and a giant a ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2020
Ep. 151 - Fantastic Beasts Book (Part 4) w/ Eric Scull
Mugglecast's Eric Scull joins Schubes to close the chapter on our coverage of Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book! Topics include: Piglet, The Puritans, petting zoos, Donkey Kong, flying snakes, Mike’s bachelor party, Gilderoy’s intimidation, passive agg ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2024
Ep72 Gossip at the Corpse Cart
This month, the gals welcome comedian Matt O'Brien to the show to discuss salmon hats, AI deception, edible overdosing, extreme hide-and-seek, another grotesque bakery death, and some bloody Viking lore. Tune in now for December's Gossip at the Corpse Cart! For a full list of sho ... Show More
2h 8m