Summer Rewind: Competitive Eating and Pyrotechnics! ๐ŸŽ†

Summer Rewind: Competitive Eating and Pyrotechnics! ๐ŸŽ†

Author: Small But Mighty Media July 3, 2026 Duration: 14:02
We're going back in time for one of our favorite episodes! Itโ€™s July 4th! Time for fireworks and BBQ. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Hear about how the holiday has been celebrated in the past. ๐Ÿงจ Contributors Jacob and Olivia Rozencwaig, from the Curious Kid Podcast, breakdown the science behind fireworks. ๐ŸŒญ Have you ever wondered about those competitive eating contests? We have an expert at The Ten News! Correspondent Ryan Nerz, takes us behind the hot dog table and shares how competitive eaters train for their big day. ๐Ÿ† From the headlines: ๐Ÿ‹ A hungry humpback and a message in a bottle. โœ… What is being served this year at some July 4th picnics? Find out in todayโ€™s Trivia on the Ten! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“ง Do you have something to tell us? Email us! ๐Ÿ“ Sign up for The Ten News-letter! ๐Ÿ“ธ Join us on Instagram ๐ŸŒ Support the show and donate today.

Ever wonder how to talk about the big, sometimes confusing, stories shaping our world with the young people in your life? The Ten News, News For Curious Kids from Small But Mighty Media turns that challenge into a shared adventure. This isn't just a kids' podcast; it's a family conversation starter, delivered in digestible episodes that respect a child's attention span and curiosity. Each installment breaks down a single topic from the headlines-whether it's a breakthrough in science, a major sports event, trending pop culture, or the world of gaming-into clear, engaging segments. You'll hear about everything from space exploration to the latest in entertainment, all framed in a way that's accessible without being simplistic. The podcast regularly brings incredible voices directly to its audience, having featured conversations with figures like LEGO Masters judge Amy Corbett, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and voice actor Sarah Natochenny. It serves as a trusted resource for adults seeking to inform themselves and their kids, transforming the news from a monologue into a dialogue. By focusing on subjects kids genuinely care about, this podcast builds media literacy and global awareness one ten-minute episode at a time, proving that understanding current events can be both manageable and genuinely exciting for curious minds of all ages.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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