Episode 50

Wonder World Podcast Monday, March 18

Published on: 18th March, 2024

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia here! We're bringing you episode 50, and you know what that means - plenty of excitement coming your way.

Tune in this week for National Sloppy Joe Day and Alien Abduction Day along with some fascinating historical facts, like the first person to walk in space and the first hot air balloon trip around the world. Plus, we have famous birthdays and a delightful poem from a philosopher and poet born WAY back in 1360.

Don't miss out on this week's word of the week, "abduction," and find out the surprising answer to the seal trivia question. Laugh along with some young listener jokes that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

So, grab the whole family, get cozy, and hit play. It's time to let Wonder World whisk you away into another fun-filled episode. See you there!

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The Team

Host: Pam Barnhill

Host: Olivia Barnhill

Research and Writing: Betsy Cypress

Production: Thomas Barnhill

Graphics: Katy Wallace

Operations: Meg Angelino

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About the Podcast

The Wonder World Podcast
Stories, cool facts, and fun for curious kids
Got curious kids? Are you looking for safe, fun, agenda-free content to share as a family on the way to school or in your homeschool? Then the Wonder World podcast was made for you!

Join Pam, Olivia, and Thomas Barnhill as they take you and your kids on a journey of discovery every Monday. You'll learn about little know celebrations, this day in history, a weekly vocabulary word, poems, stories, and so much more.

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Pam Barnhill

Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong.

An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear.

She is the host of the popular podcasts Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool and Your Morning Basket and the author of three homeschooling books including: Better Together: Strengthen Your Family, Simplify Your Homeschool, and Savor the Subjects that Matter Most and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace.

Pam lives in the Deep South with her husband of twenty-eight years, three (mostly) awesome kids, and the dog dynamic duo. You can find her online at pambarnhill.com.