In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the third week of November with unique days like Make Homemade Bread Day, Apple Cider Day, and National Cranberry Relish Day. They dive into fun discussions about Thanksgiving favorites, including Pam’s journey from canned to homemade cranberry sauce! The episode features historical highlights like the Gettysburg Address and New Jersey’s ratification of the Bill of Rights. There’s a trivia question about Puerto Rico’s...

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the second week of November with fun days like Forget Me Not Day, Veterans Day, and National Pickle Day. They discuss everything from favorite tongue twisters to Olivia’s love of pickles, and even cover some unique celebrations like American Fancy Rat and Pet Mouse Day! Listeners will enjoy interesting historical highlights, including the publication of The Ugly Duckling and the first website going live. There’s mouse trivia,...

In this Wonder World episode, Pam and Olivia explore the first week of November with fun days like National Easy Bake Oven Day, Election Day, and World Tsunami Awareness Day. Pam shares memories of her Easy Bake Oven, and Olivia talks about her first voting experience. Listeners will enjoy historical highlights like the invention of the automobile, The Incredibles release, and John F. Kennedy’s election. The episode wraps up with a chocolate trivia question, birthday shoutouts, the word...

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,...

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the third week of October which brings, American Frog Day, Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, and National Kangaroo Awareness Day. There’s trivia about Oscar Mayer and fun discussions about pampered dogs and playful sheep! The word of the week is "puny," and Pam encourages everyone to use it in conversation. The episode wraps up with part two of The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn, leaving listeners excited for next week’s finale. It’s...

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia invite listeners to enjoy the excitement of mid-October. They discuss events like National Handwashing Day, Global Cat Day, and National Pasta Day. There's a playful exchange about pasta bringing people together and a trivia segment that focuses on surprising facts about cats. Pam also takes us on a little trip down memory lane with the story of the first Blockbuster Video store and the release of The Return of the King. The word of...

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun observances of the second week of October. They chat about International Day of Peaceful Communication, Curious Events Day, and even National Cake Decorating Day. There's a fun discussion about eggs, different shell colors, and a trivia question that might surprise you! Pam and Olivia also share some fascinating historical moments, like the formation of the U.S. Navy and the construction of the White House. The word...

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, Pam and Olivia celebrate the start of October with fun days like National Love People Day, Ancestors Day, and Mad Hatter Day. They share interesting historical facts, like the first printing of the English Bible and the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. There's also a fun trivia question about why grocers mist produce, and of course, plenty of jokes to keep everyone laughing. The episode concludes with the final part of the classic tale, The...

In this episode of Wonder World, Pam and Olivia take listeners on a journey through the festive week of September 23rd. They chat about unique celebrations like International Day of Sign Language, National Baker Day, and Johnny Appleseed Day. The word of the week, "cascade," is introduced, along with a fun trivia question about Johnny Appleseed. Listeners can also enjoy jokes, historical facts about explorers like Vasco de Balboa and Sir Francis Drake, and a continuation of the classic story,...

In this episode of Wonder World, Pam and Olivia explore the fun celebrations of mid-September. From National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day to National Guacamole Day, they share unique ways to enjoy these special days.  The episode also features a spotlight on famous birthdays, a new word of the week, and some delightful jokes from listeners. Plus, there’s a classic tale that adds a touch of timeless wisdom to the mix.  Each episode of Wonder World brings a new adventure for curious minds to...

In episode 74 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia kick off the first week of September with a lineup of quirky and fun celebrations! Whether you're into bacon, hummingbirds, or even blueberry popsicles, there's something to make you smile every day. They also share some cool history, like the Great Fire of London and the invention of the very first ATM. Plus, you’ll get to learn the word of the week, "tardy," and take a guess at what makes people late the most. Spoiler: it's not just...

In episode 74 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia highlight the fun celebrations for the first week of September, including Forgiveness Day, Hummingbird Day, and International Bacon Day. They dive into historical events like the Great Fire of London and the invention of the first ATM, and introduce the word of the week, "tardy." The episode features trivia on common reasons people are late, pig-themed jokes, and a lovely poem about September by Helen Hunt Jackson. Join them for a fun...

In episode 73 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia explore the quirky celebrations of the fourth week of August, including Cherry Popsicle Day, National Dog Day, and National Toilet Paper Day. They share fascinating historical facts, like the world’s first oil well and motorcycle patents, and introduce the word of the week, "vivid." The episode also includes fun trivia about unusual historical alternatives to toilet paper, a classic Aesop’s fable about persistence, and...

In episode 72 of the Wonder World podcast, Pam and Olivia guide us through the fun and quirky celebrations for the third week of August, including National Bacon Lovers Day and National Tooth Fairy Day. They share fascinating historical tidbits, such as the theft of the Mona Lisa and the first sighting of the Loch Ness Monster, and introduce the word of the week, "jolt." The episode also features a trivia question about William Wilberforce, some listener-submitted jokes, and a reading of the...

Hey Wonderworld listeners! Pam and Olivia here, and we have another awesome episode lined up for you. It's the second week of August and we're diving in with a mix of fun holidays, cool facts, and jokes.  Mark your calendars for August 12th because it’s National Middle Child Day. Perfect day to give that middle sibling a shout-out (and maybe some ice cream too)! We’re also celebrating a bunch of quirky holidays on August 14th like Falklands Day, Creamsicle Day, World Lizard Day, and Love Your...

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia are here to kick off the first week of August with you, and it's packed with fantastic facts, birthdays, and silly jokes. Did you know August 7th is both Lighthouse Day and Sea Serpent Day? Join our hosts as they marvel over this curious coincidence and take you through a week's worth of special days, from Pickleball to Lazy Day. We'll also celebrate famous birthdays, including the legendary actress Lucille Ball and artist Andy Warhol....

Welcome back to the Wonder World Podcast! Pam and Olivia here! Come along as we to travel through the last days of July and into the start of August. This episode is packed with fun holidays and historical gems that will keep the whole family entertained. This week we celebrate World Paperback Book Day, Harry Potter Day, and National Raspberry Cake Day – yum! As we move into August, we've got Homemade Pie Day, National Coloring Book Day, and even National Water Balloon Day – sounds like a...

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, and do you know what today is? It's July 22nd and we've got a splendid episode lined up for you! Get ready to dive into the 4th week of July filled with fascinating festivities. Did you know today is Mango Day and World Brain Day? Yummy and smarty celebrations rolled into one! July 24th is National Cousins Day and, just to keep the fun rolling, July 25th is Carousel Day and National Merry-Go-Round Day. Who knew carousels and...

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, come along with us as we gallop through an array of fun holidays and festivities for the third week of July! Do you know what today is? It’s Monday, July 15th, which means it's Celebration of the Horse Day and National I Love Horses Day! To all you horse lovers out there, enjoy your day and give those magnificent creatures an extra pat for us. Did you know that July 16th is Fresh Spinach Day and Guinea Pig Appreciation Day? We...

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here, ready to dive into another fun-filled week of July. It's hard to believe, but July 8th isn't just any ordinary day—it’s National Ice Cream Sundae Day and National Freezer Pop Day! We’re cooling off with sweet treats, and we want to know, what are your favorite ice cream toppings? Journey with us as we uncover interesting holidays throughout the month. July 9th marks Argentina's Independence Day, while July 10th is a double...

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here! Happy first week of July! Come along with us as we bring you fun facts and festivities for the first week of July. Did you know that July is National Blueberry Month, National Grilling Month, National Ice Cream Month, and National Picnic Month? We're already dreaming of savory grilled shrimp and delicious ice cream under the summer sun. Get ready to laugh with some giggle-worthy jokes from our young listeners, and stick around...

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 24th, and we’re headed into the third week of June! This week boasts some pretty quirky celebrations like Watermelon Seed Spitting Day on June 27th and Paul Bunyan Day on June 28th. Ever tried spitting watermelon seeds? It's a skill we might be losing thanks to seedless watermelons! June 29th is International Day of the Tropics—who wouldn't love a family trip to the tropics? And rounding off the...

Welcome back, Wonder World listeners! It's Pam and Olivia here! Can you believe it's already the 3rd week of June? We have a ton of fun facts, unique holidays, and celebrations to share with you. Did you know that June 18th is Clean Your Aquarium Day, National Fishing Day, and International Picnic Day? Just imagine what your ideal picnic could be like—perhaps on a breezy beach or with a delightful spread someone else prepared! In this episode, we dive into some fascinating historical events,...

Hey there, Wonder World listeners! Olivia and Pam here, and do you know what today is? It’s June 10th, and we’re diving into the second week of June! Buckle up, because this week is jam-packed with fascinating holidays such as, Red Rose Day, Sewing Machine Day, International Surfing Day, and let’s not forget, Father's Day. We're brainstorming the best gifts for Dad, but we have to keep it hush-hush in case he tunes in! Wander through history as we learn about the opening of the first public...