Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!
Lingokids: Growin' Up is an award-winning podcast for kids that sparks imagination and helps answer one big question we all had once: "What should I be when I grow up?" We're kicking off season two with the Emmy-nominated presenter Emily Calandrelli and her new, young assistant Winston. From athletes to doctors to scientists, meet inspiring grown-ups and learn all about their jobs. Join us today for an interactive audio journey where we combine fun with learning to ignite kids' minds. For ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new shows and episodes, join Lingokids Plus on Apple Podcasts. With your Lingokids Plus membership, you'll get an unlimited, all-access pass to the Lingokids app and podcasts—only available on Apple Podcasts. Questions? Contact us at podcast@lingokids.com. Follow @lingokids on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. www.lingokids.com 💙
Episodes
Lights, camera, action! Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a movie for the big screen? From talented actors, to costumes and camera work, there are tons of moving parts that go into directing movies. Join Emily and Winston as they attend a Q&A with film director Roger Kumble, and hear all about his beginnings in theater and what inspired him to make movies for a living! Dive into the world of Hollywood and the day to ...
"When the lights go off, what's a kid to do? Join Emily and Winston in this exciting power outage adventure and discover the mysteries of electricity together as they dive into the fascinating story of Benjamin Franklin, the famous inventor known for his experiments with electricity and his portrait on the 100 dollar bill. Can they learn something new about how electricity lights up our world? This episode of Lingokids: Growin' Up ...
When the other kids won’t let Winston play pirates with them, Emily comes to Winston's aid and reveals the secrets of human actions with a little help from psychology. 🤔 Psychologists have some pretty fun ways to figure out why we behave a certain way — like the famous marshmallow test🍬🍬🍬! Ready to test it yourself and resist the marshmallow temptation? Join this episode that makes the science of psychology accessible and thril...
Have you ever wondered why fireflies glow? Or if monkeys have a best friend? Discover the secrets of scientists with Emily, Winston and our special guest Jessica Malati Rivera, a scientist who specializes in infectious diseases. From observing nature to setting up experiments, to sharing new discoveries, the world of science is more exciting and vast than you ever imagined!
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Have you ever wondered where your piggy bank comes from, or what pigs have to do with money in the first place? 🐷 Well, look no further! In this episode, Emily teaches Winston about the important roles piggy banks 🏦 and real life banks play in keeping our money safe, and how it all began with an earthquake! 🌍
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"In this Growin' Up adventure, Emily and Winston must put on their detective hats to solve the mystery of Emily's missing birthday cake! 🕵️🎂 Use your problem-solving skills to sniff out the truth. Get ready for a journey filled with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of suspense.
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Did you know that the ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface? In this episode of Growin’ Up, Emily and Winston get their feet wet in the wonderful world of marine biology! Get to know the job of a marine biologist with special guest Dr. Asha de Vos, along with some fun facts about marine life! Wetsuits on everybody, this is one oceanic adventure!
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Join Emily and Winston as they lunge into the exciting world of lawyers! 🧑⚖️ Learn how lawyers use their skills to solve problems, and discover the incredible story of Abraham Lincoln, who started out as a lawyer before he became president. Imagine yourself in a courtroom, standing up for justice and defending the innocent! This is going to be awesome!
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Weather wonders await! In this episode of Growin’ Up, Emily and Winston explore the world of meteorologists, and how they predict the weather using clues and special instruments. 🌦️ Travel to Antarctica to see meteorologists in action, using tools like remote weather towers and Doppler radars. Discover the important role meteorologists play in keeping people safe and learning about changes in the climate and get ready for this wis...
In this episode of "Growin' Up" Emily and Winston explore the thrilling world of stunt performers 🎬. Tune into an interactive audiobook featuring Caitlin Hutson, a professional stuntwoman, who shares her experiences and the skills required for the job. This adventure will lead us to a stunt training gym, witnessing sword fights ⚔️ and freefalls, and a Wild West movie set! Hear all about the detailed preparation and safety measures...
Have you ever wondered what a computer programmer really does? 💻 Or who’s in charge of creating the codes behind all of our modern devices? 📱 In this episode of Growin’ Up, Emily and Winston have a blast 🚀 as they learn all the cool stuff computer engineers do!
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Get ready for a roller coaster of fun 🎢😃 as Emily and Winston explore the fascinating job of amusement park designers! In this episode, we’ll discover the origins of roller coasters and how designers use physics 🎡🔬 and storytelling 📖✨ to create magic. Using proper doses of thrill and safety, find out what it takes to be an amusement park designer. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride! 🚀
You don't need a culinary school degree to become a professional chef 🧑🍳; in the kitchen, practice makes perfect! In this episode, Emily and Winston call on their chef friend Jack Zheng for a delicious cooking tutorial…mmm Portuguese egg tart! Jack takes us through his family recipe step-by-step, and also shares some great advice: cook for your family, friends, or anyone you like...and most importantly, never give up! 🍽️ 💪
Did you know that the enamel on your teeth is stronger than any of your bones? Join Emily and Winston as they make a visit to the dentist and discover fun facts about teeth 🦷🦷. Explore the role of the dentist, a job which has been around for over 9,000 years! In this episode you’ll also find out about the different tools dentists use to make sure our teeth stay happy and clean! 🪥✨
Hey there, adventurers! Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth on this episode of “Growin’ Up,” where Emily and Winston dive headfirst into the world of chocolatiers 🍫. Join the duo as they explore the secrets of crafting chocolate sculptures, from lifelike elephants to majestic castles with dragons on top! With a trip to a chocolatier school 🎓, run by the world star chocolatier Amaury Guichon, and a mouthwatering sip of historica...
We are wrapping up this year and heading for a break. Emily and Winston will be back in January with more amazing guests and stories about all kinds of professions. In the meantime, the Lingokids team wish you Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁✨
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Have you ever had an idea for an invention and wondered how these ideas become a reality? 💡 On this episode of Growin’ Up, Emily and Winston explore the exciting job of entrepreneurs, and take a special look at the work of Sophia Webster, a shoe designer who discovered her love for design in college and has been working hard ever since on her very own fashion business! 👠 In this episode you’ll also hear about the history of busin...
Are you a collector of rocks? 🪨🪨 Ever wondered about the amazing world that exists under the surface of our Earth? Join Emily and her assistant Winston as they visit a diamond mine 💎, and unearth the mysteries of geologists! Hear all about the job of geologists, and how they study rocks, mountains, and volcanoes to uncover Earth's history. We’ll even take a visit to Yellowstone National Park, where we’ll discover sandstone layer...
Ever wondered what happens to trash once it leaves our homes? 🗑️ Join Emily and Winston as they board a garbage truck to find out how junk and gunk gets picked up and squished into a giant garbage sandwich! We’ll even visit a landfill to understand just how important trash collectors are.
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Set sail on an exciting sea adventure in this episode of 'Growin' Up'! Join Emily and Winston as they navigate the waves with our special guest, world-renowned sailor and boat racer ⛵, Charlie Enright. Dive into Charlie's early days growing up by the ocean, leading to his epic 6-month voyages racing boats around the globe. Plus, get ready for an interactive journey onto a stormy sea - a perfect chance to learn about life aboard a s...
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