Episode 82

Wonder World Podcast Monday, October 28

Published on: 28th October, 2024

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the last week of October, celebrating fun days like National Chocolate Day, Treat Your Pet Day, and National Caramel Apple Day. They also share interesting historical moments, including the Boston Red Sox’s historic 2004 World Series win and Nevada’s admission as the 36th US state.

Listeners are treated to trivia about Nevada’s most famous metal, a few funny jokes, and the final part of the classic tale The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn. The episode wraps up with birthday shoutouts and an invitation for kids to share their own jokes on the podcast.

It’s a delightful mix of fun facts, history, and storytelling, perfect for curious minds!

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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.