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.
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Parent info: Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs! is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Education for kids. Launched in 2022, it has 3 seasons.
🚀🌍 We’re launching one of our most inspiring episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Luis and Maxi as they blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure—one small step (and one mini episode) at a time. This time, Emily gets the chance of a lifetime: a r…
🚀🌍 We’re launching one of our most inspiring episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Luis and Maxi as they blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure—one small step (and one mini episode) at a time. This time, Emily gets the chance of a lifetime: a r…
🚀🌍 We’re launching one of our most inspiring episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Luis and Maxi as they blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure—one small step (and one mini episode) at a time. This time, Emily gets the chance of a lifetime: a r…
🚒🔥 We’re breaking down one of our most action-packed episodes into a thrilling two-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they dive into the world of firefighting—with a little help from a magical mirror and a very special guest, Australian firefighter and…
🚒🔥 We’re breaking down one of our most action-packed episodes into a thrilling two-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they dive into the world of firefighting—with a little help from a magical mirror and a very special guest, Australian firefighter and…
🎭😂 We’re breaking down one of our funniest episodes into a two-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they get ready for the big school talent show—one laugh at a time. In these mini adventures, Luis dives into the world of comedy, determined to bring the …
🎭😂 We’re breaking down one of our funniest episodes into a two-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they get ready for the big school talent show—one laugh at a time. In these mini adventures, Luis dives into the world of comedy, determined to bring the …
🍋⚓ 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.…
🍋⚓ 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.…
🍋⚓ 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.…
🌍🔥 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 o…
🌍🔥 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 o…
🌍🔥 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 o…
🌟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 sp…
✨ 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…
🎤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 t…
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!🏄♂️…
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! 🌟…
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!…
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 …
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…
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, …
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 Pod…
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 t…
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 Maxwell –Australian firefighter an…
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 …
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 o…
Did you know that the brain NEVER ever stops growing? Or that it cleans itself every night? And guess what—talking about your feelings keeps your brain strong and happy! Join Emily and Luis as they dive into the dream world, where they meet Dr. Ayesha Sherzai,…
What do birthday cakes and the Moon have in common? How high was the world’s tallest cake? And what kind of magic turns a cake into a life-sized guitar? Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast as they dive into a world of cake-tastic wonders with Yolanda …
What does it take to build things in the iciest place on Earth? Meet Matty Jordan, the ultimate Antarctic engineer, known as Antarctica’s biggest influencer! Join Luis and Emily on the Lingokids Podcast as they dive into Matty and his Antarctic adventures, whe…
Is it true that dogs can sense when a storm is coming? Join Emily and Luis as they learn the science and skills of weather forecasting with Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent at ABC News! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, E…
Ever wished your toys came to life? Well, an animator can make that dream come true! So grab paper, scissors, and glue, because in this episode the Growin’ Up Game Show gets a little creative twist! Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast as they bring th…
Let’s go deep into the world of volcanoes! Join Emily and Luis in this exciting discovery of the power behind fire mountains—from a natural museum replica to an explosive game show with Sam Mitchell, a globe-trotting adventurer and volcano lover! In this episo…
Did you know that pro wrestlers need to learn more than 50 different moves before they hop onto the ring? Is it better to kick or punch during a match? And… What kind of mask would you wear if you were a wrestler? Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast a…
Did you know that the first animal movie star was a dog? Join Emily and Luis as they host their first game show with Melissa Joan Hart, the actress behind the iconic TV show Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Explore the many wonders of acting—a profession that dates …
That’s right, we’re back! Join Emily Calandrelli and her new co-host Luis for a brand new, star-studded season of award-winning Lingokids podcast, Growin’ Up.…
Hello friends of Growin' Up!…
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 on the Lingokids Podcast as…
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 experi…
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 …
Have you ever wondered why fireflies glow? Or if monkeys have a best friend? Discover the secrets of scientists on the Lingokids Podcast with Emily, Winston and our special guest Jessica Malaty Rivera, a scientist who specializes in infectious diseases. From o…
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 of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily teaches Winston about the important roles piggy banks 🏦 and real life ban…
In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, 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, surp…
Did you know that the ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface? In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, 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 d…
Join Emily and Winston on the Lingokids Podcast 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 pre…
Weather wonders await! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, 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 …
In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast 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 jo…
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 the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Winston have a blast 🚀 as they learn all the cool stuff compute…
Get ready for a roller coaster of fun 🎢😃 as Emily and Winston explore the fascinating job of amusement park designers! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we’ll discover the origins of roller coasters and how designers use physics 🎡🔬 and storytelling…
You don't need a culinary school degree to become a professional chef 🧑🍳; in the kitchen, practice makes perfect! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Winston call on their chef friend Jack Zheng for a delicious cooking tutorial…mmm Portugues…
Did you know that the enamel on your teeth is stronger than any of your bones? Join Emily and Winston on the Lingokids Podcast 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 ar…
Hey there, adventurers! Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth on this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, where Emily and Winston dive headfirst into the world of chocolatiers 🍫. Join the duo as they explore the secrets of crafting chocolate sculptures, from li…
We are wrapping up this year and heading for a break. Emily and Winston will be back on the Lingokids Podcast in January with more amazing guests and stories about all kinds of professions. In the meantime, the Lingokids team wish you Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁✨…
Have you ever had an idea for an invention and wondered how these ideas become a reality? 💡 On this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Winston explore the exciting job of entrepreneurs, and take a special look at the work of Sophia Webster, a shoe de…
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 on the Lingokids Podcast as they visit a diamond mine 💎, and unearth the mysteries of geologists! Hear al…
Ever wondered what happens to trash once it leaves our homes? 🗑️ Join Emily and Winston on the Lingokids Podcast 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…
Set sail on an exciting sea adventure in this episode of the Lingokids Podcast! 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 …
Join the exciting journey with Emily and Winston in this rainy day episode of the Lingokids Podcast as they dive into the enchanting world of the New York Public Library 📚. Explore the magical world of librarians and nurture your love for reading.…
Ready for a day at the beach? 🏊♂️ 🏖️ How about a visit to the waterpark? Join Emily and Winston on the Lingokids Podcast as they explore the responsibilities of a professional lifeguard! 🛟 Whether it’s responding quickly to water emergencies, or directing …
Start your engines and get ready to go full throttle! 🏎️ On this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Winston speed into the life and work of racecar drivers. Meet our very special guest, Bianca Bustamante, and hear all about how she became a successf…
Have you ever wondered who takes care of all the animals in a zoo? 🐘 🐨 🦅 🐊 This week, join Emily and Winston on an animal safari adventure you’ll never forget! Get fancy with a flamingo, lazy with a lion and get to know a little more about all your favorit…
All aboard! 🚆 Do you have your ticket? Join Emily and Winston as they board a local train, stow their luggage and prepare for the ride! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we’ll find out about the inner workings of trains and explore, one train car at a…
Love to draw? Color? Paint? 🎨 Put down your pencils and get ready for this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, where Emily and Winston explore the magical world of visual artists! Joining us all the way from New York City is special guest, Samantha Dion Baker, …
Have you ever seen a real beehive? 🐝🐝 Or wondered where all of your delicious honey comes from? This week, Emily and Winston suit up and visit a bee yard, plunging listeners into the fascinating world of bees! Join us on the Lingokids Podcast as our curious …
Hard hats? ✅ Safety vests? ✅ In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emily and Winston explore a construction site, and learn all about construction workers! Get ready to collect your tools and get building! Discover all the tools that the pros use, and fina…
Curious about what it takes to be a pro basketball player? In today’s episode of the Lingokids Podcast we’re meeting former NBA player and coach, Byron Scott. At 12 years old, Byron knew he wanted to play pro, but he had no idea what it would take to get there…
Do you love dinosaurs? Join Emily and her assistant Winston on the Lingokids Podcast as they explore giant dino skeletons at the natural history museum, and then take turns digging up fossils at an excavation site in the desert! Get ready to explore the amazin…
Do you ever find yourself marveling at Hollywood’s top actors, and wondering how they made it? Kicking off the Lingokids Podcast: Growin’ Up Season 2 with a surprise encounter between our host Emily Calandrelli, and the famous actor & comedian Joel McHale!…
Introducing Season 2 of Growin’ Up! Starring Emily Calandrelli and Winston, her cheeky new assistant who knows how to ask all the right questions. In every episode of this Lingokids Podcast Emily and Winston explore the vast world of jobs, from palaeontologist…
Love to draw and build things? In our final episode of the season, we explore the exciting world of architecture. Our guest is a Lebanese architect and musician, Carl Gerges. Carl shares his journey of becoming an architect, from his childhood fascination with…
Want to teach a dog new tricks? In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we explore a dog training school to learn about different canine breeds and the fun of training animals. Our guest, Jerri Sheriff, is a dog trainer who leads the world's largest virtual …
Do you love using your imagination to create stories? Our guest started writing poems when he was 13 years old, today he is an award-winning author who has captured the hearts of young adults. Matt de la Peña is here to share with us his passion for writing, t…
Ready to explore the fascinating world of fashion? Our special guest, Ariella Maizner, started sewing when she was 6 and is one of the youngest designers to ever show her collection at New York Fashion Week! Ariella began making clothing for herself for school…
Our guest is a young entrepreneur who started his recycling business when he was 7 years old! Meet Ryan Hickmann, who makes it his business to keep trash out of the ocean and help the planet. Our Lingokids Podcast host Emily Calandrelli chats with Ryan about h…
Ready to find out how to become a game designer? Our guest is Irena Pereira, who is a game developer, a mom, and the founder of Digital Experiments. Irena has worked on many popular video games, including War of Warcraft! Tune into the Lingokids Podcast as our…
We're joined by Jessica Nabongo, a world traveler and adventurer. Jessica shares her inspiring journey and gives tips on how kids can become adventurers too.…
Do you like dressing up and posing for the camera? Our guest in this episode is living her childhood dream –– cruising down runways and working with big brands. But she's here to tell you it's no easy job! As a person with a disability, she champions and fight…
Do you love breaking the big stories to the world? 🌎 Can you tell when something is the real deal or fake news? Our guest today is a professional journalist who knows how to get the scoop and check the facts before releasing a story. Tune into the Lingokids P…
Do you love to create art? Then today's episode is for you! 🧑🎨 Put on your apron and get ready to be inspired –– we're going to an art class to unleash your inner artist. Our guest in this episode is Aelita Andre, the youngest painter in the world. She star…
Do you love to take photos of food, people, nature, and everything in between? In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, our guest, Marcus Enno, joins us all the way from the beautiful island of Tasmania. As a kid, Marcus enjoyed taking photos of Australia's b…
Do you have big dreams of changing the world? Our guest knows a thing or two about what it takes to make change happen. Gabby Wild is a passionate eco-champion who travels the world helping animals in need. In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, our host Em…
Does your kiddo like to tinker? Kids invent cool things all the time - our guest invented a product when he was only twelve years old! Was he afraid of failing? Nope. Has he failed? - Multiple times! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, Emilly Calandrelli…
Have you ever thought, I want to be a farmer when I grow up? We're puttin' on our overalls and heading to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to meet a real farmer 👩🌾! Annaliese Wegner, a farm mom and a second-generation farmer, tells us why it's important to milk co…
Do you know why pigs need to roll around in the mud? 🐷 Or what to watch out for when playing with a dog? 🐶 Michael the Vet is here to answer all of our questions.…
Do you think you're too young to be the 🧑🍳 master and commander of the kitchen? Our guest on this episode decided he wanted to be a chef when he was just four years old! Today he's a famous TV-celebrity chef, and there's hardly any dish in the world that he…
Don't you just love the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? We sure do! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we're rolling up our sleeves to roll out the pastry sheets. 🥐 To be a baker, you need strong arms, sharp math skills, and to be a morning pers…
Do you find vultures fascinating? Our guest, Corina Newsome, certainly does! And she bravely held one, as well as other types of birds, snakes, and reptiles. Why? Because Corina is a scientist who works with wildlife. 🦅 Join us and our host Emily Calandrelli …
Buckle up, friends! We're going for a ride on a propeller plane to soak in the views and feel the adrenaline rush only pilots get to experience. Do you get butterflies 🦋 in your stomach when you fly? Our guest and a second-generation pilot, Maria Fagerström, …
Do you think going to space is a pipe dream? 🚀 Well, put on your space suits because, in this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we're visiting the NASA center! And we're going to meet Katya Echazarreta, the first 🇲🇽 Mexican-born woman ever to go to space. K…
Do you think you can be the boss without being bossy? Do you like helping others be better at what they do? Join us on the Lingokids Podcast as our host Emily Calandrelli meets Alexa Sorden, the principal who transformed a low-performing school into one of the…
Do you want to turn your passion for sports into a career? Let's start with the basics first and learn about the origins of gymnastics! Our guest on this episode is an elite junior gymnast who has her heart set on competing in the Olympics. Join us on the Ling…
Do you dream of being a sports coach or soccer player? Our guest on this episode scores for Nashville, SC, and his name is CJ. And if you think it's not ok to cry when your team loses or wins, CJ is here to say he has done it many times! Join us on the Lingoki…
Do you want to make a difference in the world? Are you good at planning? Then maybe you can be a great teacher! Join us on the Lingokids Podcast as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Alexia Sberna, an Aussie primary school teacher, about what you need to le…
Is it true that doctors have to study for the rest of their lives? 🧑⚕️ How do doctors know what's wrong with a tiny human who can't speak yet? Join us on the Lingokids Podcast as our host Emily Calandrelli answers those questions and chats with Dr. Kelly Fra…
Do firefighters go to a special school? 👩🚒👨🚒 How do they know when there's a fire? Join us on the Lingokids Podcast as our host Emily Calandrelli answers those questions and chats with Adam Mudge, an Australian volunteer firefighter who works hard to sav…
So you want to be a police officer? 👮♀️ We're on the case! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we learn if police officers spend all of their time looking for the bad guys and if they ever get scared while on the job. Join us as our host Emily Calandre…
Let's jam! 🎹 🎸 🥁 🎺 In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we learn how music can change your mood and if musicians have to write songs. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Fernando Moguel, a musician and songwriter who was just 6 years old …
So you want to be a dancer? 🩰 Let's put on our dancing shoes! In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we learn how dancers remember all the steps and all about different dance styles, from samba to Asian folk. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli chats wit…
What happens if you forget your lines? Why do people tell actors to "break a leg"? In this episode of the Lingokids Podcast, we go backstage to learn the ins and outs of acting. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli meets Lilly Bartlam, a teen actress who star…
"Follow your passion," something we've all heard when we were little kids. But, when you're a kid, how do you actually do that? Our host Emily Calandrelli is on a mission to find out what it takes to discover and unlock kids' superpowers. In each episode of th…
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