Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!

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?" In season THREE, the Emmy-nominated presenter Emily Calandrelli and her new co-host Luis along with Luis's furry best friend, Maxi will be your guides into the world of inspiring stories. From scientists to TV-presenters to firefighters, meet remarkable 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 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 💙

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July 16, 2025 5 mins

🍋⚓ We’re serving up one of our tastiest episodes in a fun-sized, three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis on an exciting ocean adventure—one mini voyage at a time—as they uncover the surprising power of food and nutrition.

In these bite-sized episodes, you'll discover how lemons once saved a ship’s crew, explore the science behind healthy eating, and meet special guest Kacie Barnes, a real-life nu...

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🍋⚓ We’re serving up one of our tastiest episodes in a fun-sized, three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis on an exciting ocean adventure—one mini voyage at a time—as they uncover the surprising power of food and nutrition.

In these bite-sized episodes, you'll discover how lemons once saved a ship’s crew, explore the science behind healthy eating, and meet special guest Kacie Barnes, a real-life nu...

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🍋⚓ We’re serving up one of our tastiest episodes in a fun-sized, three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis on an exciting ocean adventure—one mini voyage at a time—as they uncover the surprising power of food and nutrition.

In these bite-sized episodes, you'll discover how lemons once saved a ship’s crew, explore the science behind healthy eating, and meet special guest Kacie Barnes, a real-life nu...

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🌍🔥 We're breaking down one of our most exciting episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they take you deep into the world of volcanoes—one mini adventure at a time. In each of these bite-sized episodes, you’ll explore different parts of our original journey: from a natural museum replica, to explosive lava facts, and even a fun game show with globe-trotting volcano lover Sam Mitchell!

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🌍🔥 We're breaking down one of our most exciting episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they take you deep into the world of volcanoes—one mini adventure at a time. In each of these bite-sized episodes, you’ll explore different parts of our original journey: from a natural museum replica, to explosive lava facts, and even a fun game show with globe-trotting volcano lover Sam Mitchell!

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🌍🔥 We're breaking down one of our most exciting episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they take you deep into the world of volcanoes—one mini adventure at a time. In each of these bite-sized episodes, you’ll explore different parts of our original journey: from a natural museum replica, to explosive lava facts, and even a fun game show with globe-trotting volcano lover Sam Mitchell!

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🌟Ready for the final episode of the season? What’s it really like to go to space? We got a chance to speak to a REAL Astronaut. In this out-of-this-world episode of the Lingokids podcast, Luis and Maxi are in for a huge surprise—Emily has been invited on a space mission! 🚀✨

Join Luis as he learns all about astronaut training, space travel, and what Earth looks like from above. But before Emily makes her final d...

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✨ Theater producer, lawyer, AND children’s book author? Meena Harris proves you don’t have to choose just one dream—you can chase them all! In this exciting episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Growin’ Up!, Emily and Luis explore how Meena went from the courtroom to writing best-selling books and producing Broadway shows.

🎤 Plus, Luis takes a time-travel adventure to meet Andrea Bocelli, the world-famou...

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February 28, 2025 22 mins

🎤Grammy Award-winning songwriter Richard Marx joins Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast in this musical adventure to share the secrets of writing a hit song! Richard has written some of the greatest music hits, and now he’s revealing his top songwriting tips just for you! 🎶

But that’s not all—Emily and Luis also try karaoke for the first time and discover the power of vocal cords and throat singing! �...

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Wanna catch a wave? In this groovy episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Luis grab their surfboards and hit the beach to explore the fun and exciting world of surfing!🏄‍♂️ 

They meet legendary pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lives in Hawaii and has surfed almost EVERY wave in the world 🌊. Want to know what makes a good surfing board? Or how you can learn to surf even if you don’t live near the ocean? ...

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Did you know that Hezly Rivera was only 5 years old when she did her first flip? From that moment, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic Champion—and her dream came true! 🌟

Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast as they travel back in time to the Paris Olympic Games to witness Hezly’s incredible gold medal-winning performance! 🤸‍♀️✨ But that’s not all—discover the story of the first gymnast e...

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Did you know that some people used to think bees couldn’t fly? How is that possible?! In this buzzing episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Luis and Emily transform into actual bees 🐝 and use the power of SCIENCE to solve this tricky mystery!

They get help from Bill Nye the Science Guy, who shares his secrets about making science fun for millions of kids on TV and social media. 🎥 Can Luis and Emily use Bill’s exper...

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From India to the US and all around the world, yoga is loved by so many people! Why? Maybe because with every yoga pose, you can transform into a turtle, a dog, a scorpion, or even a DRAGON! But yoga isn’t just fun—it also has so many ways to make life better for both kids and grown-ups. In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, famous yoga teacher Kino MacGregor shows Luis and Emily how to become a yogi (someone who pr...

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January 24, 2025 20 mins

Get ready to crack a laugh! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, a big school talent show is coming up–and Luis is determined to shine with his very own stand-up comedy routine. But how can he make it AWESOME? Emily brings the ultimate comedy coach, Howie Mandel, host of the worldwide known show Deal or No Deal. But that’s not all–Luis and Emily travel to 16th century Scotland to find out about how jeste...

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Did you know that a few lemons once saved a ship’s crew? Hop aboard with Emily and Luis in an ocean adventure as they sail through the English waters to find out about the magic of nutrition – the science behind food! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Luis chat with Kacie Barnes, a nutritionist who helps kids grow big and strong! And guess what? you’ll finally find out why IT’S ACTUALL...

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What if one day you got a call… offering you the chance to become a SPY? That’s exactly what happened to Andrew Bustamante (from Everydayspy) when he got one of the most mysterious tasks on Earth – being a secret agent! Join Luis and Emily on the Lingokids Podcast as they talk to Andrew and uncover the secrets of being a spy. How do secret agents live without anyone knowing who they are? Do they actually car...

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December 23, 2024 2 mins

Hey there dear listeners! Emily and Luis have a special holiday announcement just for you. The Lingokids Podcast is taking a short break until January, 2025… but the fun keeps going! Tune in to find out about the great news. Happy Holidays from the Lingokids team!

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***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subje...

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In part 2 of this special episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Luis and Emily zap back in time to the Great Fire of Chicago and land right in the middle of the action! Can they help the firefighters along? After talking to Trent MaxwellAustralian firefighter and kid’s book author– join Luis and Emily as they put action, bravery, and some awesome firefighting gear to the test!

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Did you know firefighters aren’t just fire-fighting warriors—they’re also pet-saving, toxic-slime-cleaning heroes? Join Luis and Emily on the Lingokids Podcast as they talk to Trent Maxwell, an Australian firefighter and kid’s book author, about the thrilling world of firefighting! Tune in to Part 1 of this special episode as Luis and Emily start off their adventure with a very special gadget–A MA...

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December 14, 2024 19 mins

Get ready to dance with Emily, Luis, and the amazing dancer Harry Shum Jr. on the Lingokids Podcast! In this fun-filled episode they learn cool dance moves and uncover the secrets of performing like a pro alongside Harry Shum Jr., former Glee star and author of Martee Dares to Dance! So, grab your dancing shoes and join the non-stop dance party packed with fun, laughs, and awesome moves.

 

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