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Wild Interest

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// Our latest episode is all about the wild, wonderful world beneath our feet. Where does the word “dirt” come from? How do plants get nutrients from the soil? Could getting dirty be good for you? What about eating dirt? Nichole interviews Brandy Hall at Shades of Green Permaculture and learns about the importance of mindful landscape design, and how kids can get involved in healthy soil projects at home. We speak with biochar expert Peter Olivier about how charred organic matter can make soil healthier, and interview archeologist Casey Sharp about the amazing stories dirt can reveal about ancient people. We investigate garden grubs with a gaggle of kid correspondents, shine a light on the fascinating process of photosynthesis, feature a Bobby the Bigfoot guest-hosted Cryptid Corner, and as always present the usual jokes, riddles, Favorite Sound and Grandparent Stories. //

© Brain Broccoli Productions Length 00:39:45 15 October 2024 Season 1 Episode 8 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: Science , History , Nature , Animals , Girl Power Country: USA Type: Episodic

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© Brain Broccoli Productions Length 00:39:45 15 October 2024 Season 1 Episode 8 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: Science , History , Nature , Animals , Girl Power Country: USA Type: Episodic

Welcome to Wild Interest!

Welcome to Wild Interest!

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

Listen to episode one here

Our latest episode is all about the wild, wonderful world beneath our feet. Where does the word “dirt” come from? How do plants get nutrients from the soil? Could getting dirty be good for you? What about eating dirt? Nichole interviews Brandy Hall at Shades of Green Permaculture and learns about the importance of mindful landscape design, and how kids can get involved in healthy soil projects at home. We speak with biochar expert Peter Olivier about how charred organic matter can make soil healthier, and interview archeologist Casey Sharp about the amazing stories dirt can reveal about ancient people. We investigate garden grubs with a gaggle of kid correspondents, shine a light on the fascinating process of photosynthesis, feature a Bobby the Bigfoot guest-hosted Cryptid Corner, and as always present the usual jokes, riddles, Favorite Sound and Grandparent Stories.

Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message:  www.wildinterest.com/submissions

0:00 - Episode 8 intro

1:19 - Etymology of Dirt

4:02 - Riddle Question

4:22 - Permaculture

11:13 - Biochar

13:53 - Favorite Sound

14:53 - Grubs

18:33 - Mabuhay Moment

20:22 - Magic Dirt

22:59 - Joke Time

24:03 - Archeology

28:39 - Grandparent Stories

31:27 - Good Dirt

34:26 - Cryptid Corner: The Loveland Frogman

37:08 - Riddle Answer

37:45 - Call for Reviews and Submissions

38:32 - Credits

39:03 - Bloopers

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